Nyngan: In Full Colour
We pulled into Nyngan for our second visit and set up camp at the peaceful Nyngan Weir free camp. It’s a lovely spot, right by the water, and the perfect base to take another look around town. One of the highlights this time was seeing the newly painted water tower, which has been transformed into a stunning piece of public art.
The tower now bursts with colour and life thanks to artists Krimsone and Scott Nagy, whose mural reflects the natural beauty of the Bogan River. Native flora and fauna wrap around the structure, celebrating the environment in vivid, flowing detail. We wandered around the tower, taking in the different angles and loving the way the mural tells a story of place and nature.
While in town, we couldn’t skip a quick visit to the Big Bogan — cheeky as ever and just as good for a second round of photos.
We treated ourselves to breakfast at Gundog Espresso, which quickly reminded us why we remembered it so fondly from our first visit. Great coffee, friendly locals, and a relaxed vibe made for a perfect start to the morning.
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Nyngan Weir
A favourite riverside camp in western New South Wales, perfect for recharging before the long run west. Quiet, scenic, and just a short walk into town for a bite and a chat.
How to Get There
Nyngan sits on the Mitchell Highway, about 160 km west of Dubbo. From there, head west to Cobar (130 km), then continue another 460 km to Broken Hill along the Barrier Highway. All roads are sealed and suitable for motorhomes and caravans.
Final Thoughts
Some stretches of road feel like pause buttons — a chance to catch your breath before the next adventure. For us, Nyngan to Broken Hill is one of those. A familiar route, steady and quiet, with just enough room to reset.
What’s Nearby
Once you roll out of Nyngan, the road opens up in every direction. Head west along the Barrier Highway and the country stretches toward Cobar, with its mining history, red dirt horizons and a few too many goats for comfort. Go south and you’ll find Tottenham, famous for being the geographic centre of NSW, while Bourke sits further north with its river stories and outback character.
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From buffalo chicken pizza to desert sculptures and Silverton’s donkeys, Broken Hill gave us art, weather, and classic outback humour in equal measure. It’s a place that surprises every time — dust storms included.