Pooncarie, New South Wales: Travel guide and things to do

Pooncarie is situated 1170 km west of Sydney via the Great Western, Mid Western and Sturt Highways. The town has been known as 'The Port' by locals since the days when it was a staging place for the riversteamers which began plying the Darling River in 1858 en route for Menindee and Wilcannia .

Today there is little other than a hotel, a store, a post office and several dozen people. However, it still hosts what is thought of as one of the better race meetings cum gymkhana in the region every October.

Things to see

Fishing and Camping
Fishing and camping along the Darling is usually a rewarding experience. The camping area at Pooncarie carries a small charge but it is a fine location and there are facilities available such as showers.