Wentworth NSW
Wentworth NSW
Wentworth in NSW is located where the Darling and Murray rivers meet. It is a charming town brimming with history.
Wentworth retains many historic buildings, including –
- The Old Gaol,
- The Courthouse,
- The Convent and
- The Customs House (now a private residence).
Wentworth was once Australia’s busiest inland river port. In the 1890s there were 92 paddle steamers working the Darling. Between 1890 and 1900 Wentworth became the largest river port in Australia. There were over 400 craft using it in a year.
Captain Charles Sturt named the Murray River on 23 January 1830, from junction of the rivers. Earlier in 1829, Sturt explored the Darling River headwaters. Sturt also previously passed the junction of the Darling with the Murray. This occurred on his epic journey down the unexplored Murrumbidgee-Murray River system.
Today, this town is a great place to –
- Hire a houseboat,
- Venture into the exceptional Mungo National Park or,
- Start the famous Darling River Run road trip.
Pioneers and Paddle Steamers
Paddle-Steamer in Wentworth NSW
At the turn of the 20th century, Wentworth wharf was bustling with paddle-steamers working the rivers. You are able to climb the viewing tower to see the river junction from above – definitely worth doing! Follow the Wentworth Trail to uncover the town’s top attractions and historic buildings. Don’t forget to include the heritage-listed Old Wentworth Gaol and Ferguson Tractor Monument. At the Wentworth Pioneer Museum, see fossilised remains of Australia’s extinct megafauna and more than 3,000 artefacts from the area.
Many Natural Wonders at Wentworth, NSW
Visit Junction Island Nature Reserve, where you can walk to the point where the two rivers meet. Another way to experience the area’s beautiful rivers, tranquil billabongs and riverside red gums is on a guided kayak tour. Also, Lock 10 and weir is a great picnic spot.
Visit the culturally significant Perry Sandhills, spectacular drifts of ancient sand dune. These have yielded the skeletons of megafauna and contain significant indigenous sites. Wentworth is also the gateway to Mungo National Park. Join a Mungo guided tour of this starkly beautiful terrain, home to Mungo Man and the Walls of China.
Visit some of Wentworth’s Historic Buildings
To complement the vast array of natural, environmental and cultural activities there are also many unique tourist attractions to explore. The Inland Botanical Gardens, walking trails, heritage buildings and river landscapes are all available to the inquisitive explorer.
Wentworth Visitor Information Centre is at 66 Darling Street, Wentworth NSW
Ph: (03) 5027 3624
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