Known for its scenic camping and fishing along the Darling River, this small town also boasts an iconic pub that has been a social hub for over a century. Constructed from timber and corrugated iron, Tilpa’s old pub is a true classic, its walls adorned with the names, signatures, and messages of travellers who have paid a few dollars to the Royal Flying Doctor Service for the privilege.
Historically, Tilpa was a vital river port and stock crossing, moving wool downriver toward Wentworth and beyond. Today, the town surprises with several unique claims to fame, including Australia’s only Boer War memorial honouring Harry “The Breaker” Morant (Tilpa hosts an impressive Anzac Day memorial every year). The town also boasts the country’s shortest heritage trail, marked by two signs on either side of the main road (the main road is 200 metres long) and there’s also a cemetery with no one buried in it.
Tilpa is a crossing point of the Darling River, and you can take roads on both sides of the river to head either upstream or downstream. Nearby is the quirky opal mining town of White Cliffs and the Paroo Darling National Park, while upstream are several farm stays and the village of Louth.
Tilpa Pubs
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