Pooncarie is a pretty township on the Darling River, midway between Wentworth and Menindee. Pooncarie is a great place to stop on your Outback visit; you can go fishing or explore the Mungo National Park. The park contains the oldest Aboriginal burial site and where you will see the Walls of China which are spectacular crescent shaped dunes. Any spot beside the Darling River is a pleasant place to stop for a picnic.
Pooncarie to Mungo National Park is 88 kilometres of which 58 kilometres is unsealed. This unsealed section can be prone to bulldust and corrugations and closes after rain. Not recommended for caravans.
There is now fuel and basic supplies available at Pooncarie with multiple accommodation options.
Quick Facts
Pooncarie is a small New South Wales Rural Location within the local government area of Wentworth, it is located approximately 801kms from the capital Sydney covering an area of 5223.566 square kilometres. Pooncarie has a recorded population of 166 residents and is within the Australian Eastern Daylight Time zone Australia/Sydney.
If you are planning a visit to Pooncarie we’ve put together some of the things nearby that you can see or do while you are here. These include, places to stay, tours and attractions, some upcoming events and places where you can grab a meal. Go ahead, try one of the buttons above. Every destination has something worth seeing so start exploring… If you know Pooncarie and think we’ve missed something, let us know and we’ll share it here.