Wentworth Travel Guide
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Wentworth is an attractive historic town at the confluence of Australia's two greatest rivers, the Murray and the Darling. Explorer Charles Sturt arrived at the junction in 1830 and identified the Darling as "a new and beautiful stream coming apparently from the north". He weighed anchor opposite a tree which he marked. This tree, known as Sturt's Tree, still retains his imprint.
The town boasts a strong and fascinating Aboriginal heritage. One way to experience this aspect of the local history is to take a guided tour incorporating Mungo National Park (World Heritage listed), the river system including the meeting place of the rivers, native bush plants and birds, local wildlife and performances by the Barkindji dancers. The waterways near Wentworth are popular for river boating, fishing or canoes can be hired.
Wentworth Show and Gymkhana is held in August and a street party in December. There are two golf courses and those staying at Willow Bend Caravan Park can feed the brush-tail possums which gather each night.
Wentworth Visitor Information Centre
28 Darling St
WENTWORTH NSW 2648
Email the Wentworth visitor information centre
Geographic Location
1047 km west of Sydney via the Great, Mid Western and Sturt Highways and 37 m above sea-level
Population
1600