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Major city · Australia

Darlington Point

Stop for one night on the Sturt Highway or Kidman Way, not as a base: river camping, a club meal and a walkable main street.

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Darlington Point is a small Riverina town of about 1,160 people on the Murrumbidgee River, where the Sturt Highway (A20) meets the Kidman Way (B87). It sits 61 km west of Narrandera, 117 km east of Hay, 36 km south of Griffith and 31 km north of Coleambally. There is little sightseeing; the draw is the river, cheap camping and a meal at the club. Most travellers use it as a break on a longer drive, or as a quiet alternative to Griffith for a night.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
AUD
Best months
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
avoid Jan–Feb (hot, 35 °C (95 °F)+ days); check for Riverina road closures after heavy rain
Airports
GFF · NRA · WGA
Nights
1
Rules in force · 7
  • Oceania ↗Oceania's island states guard their farms and reefs at the border: tick 'yes' on the arrival card for any food, plant, animal product, soil or used outdoor gear, and let the officer decide.
  • Oceania ↗Across the tropical South Pacific, cyclones are possible from November to April: choose insurance that covers weather delays and keep one spare night before a long-haul departure.
  • Australia and New Zealand ↗Both countries drive on the left, with long distances between fuel stops in the outback and on New Zealand's back roads; fatigue causes more visitor crashes than speed.
  • Australia ↗Almost every visitor needs a visa or an electronic authorisation (ETA or eVisitor, depending on passport) before boarding: apply only through the official Department of Home Affairs site or the official AustralianETA app, and check the rules for your passport.
  • Australia ↗Declare all food, plant material, seeds, wood and animal products on your arrival declaration; undeclared items can bring on-the-spot fines or visa cancellation. When unsure, declare it.
  • Australia ↗Drive on the left. An overseas licence in English (or with an official translation or International Driving Permit) is accepted for visitors; check the state rules and your rental contract.
  • Australia ↗Swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches; rip currents cause most beach drownings.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Darlington Point000 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance000
  • From mobiles112
  • NSW National Parks (camping enquiries)1300 072 757

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Darlington Point, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeA$4–6 (≈ US$3–4)
  • Beerschooner at the club / can at the bottle shopA$6–9 (≈ US$4–6)A$4–7 (≈ US$3–5)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekA$20–40 (≈ US$14–30)
  • Budget bedUnpowered campsite (Bunyip Hole), a night, per personA$6 (≈ US$4)
  • Mid-range bedCaravan park cabin, a night, per roomA$160 (≈ US$110)
  • High-end bedCaravan park cabin, a night, per roomA$240 (≈ US$160)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$80 (≈ US$55) · Mid A$150 (≈ US$100) · High A$260 (≈ US$180)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Murrumbidgee River frontageSturt Highway and Kidman Way junctionBunyip Hole campgroundRiverina irrigation country
Airports
GFF Griffith Airport (About 40 min north by car; check current schedules) · NRA Narrandera Airport (About 50 min east by car; check current schedules) · WGA Wagga Wagga Airport (About 2 h east by car; larger regional airport)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  5. May

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  6. Jun

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  7. Jul

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  8. Aug

    not flagged

    17°C (63°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    32°C (90°F)

Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jan (34°C (93°F)), coolest Jul (3°C (37°F) low), wettest Jul (8 rain days), driest Jan (4). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Darlington Point: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

34°C (93°F)

17°C (63°F)

4 rd

Feb

33°C (91°F)

17°C (63°F)

4 rd

Mar

29°C (84°F)

14°C (57°F)

4 rd

Apr

24°C (75°F)

10°C (50°F)

5 rd

May

19°C (66°F)

7°C (45°F)

6 rd

Jun

16°C (61°F)

4°C (39°F)

7 rd

Jul

15°C (59°F)

3°C (37°F)

8 rd

Aug

17°C (63°F)

4°C (39°F)

7 rd

Sep

21°C (70°F)

6°C (43°F)

6 rd

Oct

25°C (77°F)

9°C (48°F)

6 rd

Nov

29°C (84°F)

13°C (55°F)

5 rd

Dec

32°C (90°F)

16°C (61°F)

4 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The town is small enough to walk. Anything outside it, including the river park and Altina, needs a vehicle. There is no local public transport; the nearest useful rail and coach connections are at Griffith or Narrandera.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Griffithgo

Door to door: About 40 min each way

Kidman Way (B87) north by car

Wine, food and the largest town in the area; good for a half-day.

Leetongo

Door to door: About 45–55 min each way

Kidman Way north, then local roads via Whitton

Rice-growing town with a small art deco centre.

Narranderago

Door to door: About 45 min each way

Sturt Highway (A20) east by car

River town with a koala reserve and a good bakery stop.

Hay

caution

Door to door: About 1 h 20 min each way

Sturt Highway (A20) west by car

Worth it only if you are heading west anyway; long return for a day.

Coleamballycaution

Door to door: About 30 min each way

Kidman Way (B87) south by car

Small irrigation town; a short stop, not a day out.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Town centre (Punt Road and Demamiel Street)

Walk to the pub, club and shops; the only real option if you have no car.

Bunyip Hole campground, Forest Drive

15 unmarked, unpowered sites with toilets on the river's north bank; booking fee applies, check the NSW National Parks site.

Caravan parks and highway stops

Powered sites and cabins near town; check availability in harvest season.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
A$60–110 (≈ US$40–75) excl. bed
Mid
A$110–200 (≈ US$75–140) excl. bed
High
A$200 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel double room1 × 1 night × A$180A$180
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × A$150A$300
Club or pub meal, one person2 × A$32A$64
Fuel, 100 km at country prices1 × A$18A$18
eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$25A$50
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeA$61
Trip total≈ A$337 per person per day, bed includedA$673≈ US$450

2026 estimate in Australian dollars; fuel and long-distance travel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

CoffeeA$4–6 (≈ US$3–4)
Pub or club main mealA$20–35 (≈ US$14–25)
Beer: schooner at the club / can at the bottle shopA$6–9 (≈ US$4–6) / A$4–7 (≈ US$3–5)
Fuel, per litrehigher in remote townsA$1.80–2.10 (≈ US$2)
Campsite booking fee, Bunyip Holecheck the NSW National Parks siteA$6 (≈ US$4)
eSIM or data SIM, about a weekA$20–40 (≈ US$14–30)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

A quiet, low-crime country town. The real risks are long drives, wildlife on the road at dawn and dusk, and summer heat: carry water and avoid walking far in the middle of the day.
  • Distances between towns are long: fill the tank at Griffith, Narrandera or Hay before you arrive.
  • Kangaroos and emus on the road at dawn and dusk, especially on the Kidman Way.
  • Summer heat: carry water and do not walk far in the middle of the day.
  • Mobile coverage is good on Telstra and Optus; Vodafone can be patchy indoors.
  • Some club and restaurant kitchens close early or on set days: check before you drive in.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
000
From mobiles
112
NSW National Parks (camping enquiries)
1300 072 757

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance000
  • From mobiles112
  • NSW National Parks (camping)1300 072 757

Embassy

No embassies here. The nearest consulates are in Sydney and Melbourne; check your country's list before you travel.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Fuel, Griffith → Darlington Point (36 km): about A$7–9 (≈ US$5–6) at country prices
  • Fuel, Narrandera → Darlington Point (61 km): about A$12–15 (≈ US$8–10)
  • Club or pub main meal: A$20–35 (≈ US$14–25)

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  • Thanks — Thank you
  • Where's the loo? — Where is the toilet?
  • Card OK? — Can I pay by card?
  • How far's that? — How far is it?

Distances are long and fuel stops are few: fill up before you leave town.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Darlington Point. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jan–Feb (hot, 35 °C+ days); check for Riverina road closures after heavy rain · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contracts for Griffith and Narrandera: field-checked transfer times, taxi fallback, late-arrival rung.
  2. Walking cluster around Punt Road and Demamiel Street with rescue anchors (club, pub, shops).
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs for Murrumbidgee Valley Regional Park and Bunyip Hole campground.
  4. River and heat fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

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