About this location
The Lock at the Bourke Weir was the first to be built on a river anywhere along with the Murray/Darling river systems. Built in 1897, and was designed to maintain a reasonable level of water in the river near the town. the lock measures 59.5 metres between gates and is 11 metres wide. It was concreted and converted into a weir in 1941.
Pick up the Bourke Brochure, that contains a map with detailed directions, from the Back O’ Bourke Information and Exhibition Centre.
Located seven kilometres West of Bourke on Anson St.
- Where
Weir Road, Bourke NSW 2840
- Cost
- Free entry
- Accessibility
- Welcomes people with access needs, contact venue/organiser for details
- Facilities
- Car park
- Coach Parking
- Family Friendly
- Lookouts
- Pet Friendly - Enquire
Contact details
Email:
info@backobourke.com.au
Phone:
(02) 6872 1321
