Road conditions along the PubRoute can change quickly due to weather. Most unsealed roads in the outback are closed after rain and can be severely damaged when driven on wet. Motorists are advised to always travel according to the road conditions.
It is advisable to obtain a road condition report prior to travelling on unsealed roads in Outback NSW.
Cobar Shire Council
Cobar Shire Council appeals to all drivers planning to travel within the Cobar Shire area to assist in preventing damage to the unsealed roads by choosing an alternative route or waiting until drier conditions prevail when wet weather occurs.
To check current road conditions within Cobar please contact the Cobar Shire Council on 02 6836 5888
Bourke Shire Council
Bourke Shire Council incorporates a vast 4.2 million hectares and the majority of roads in the Shire are unsealed. Current road conditions can be obtained on the Bourke Shire Council website or by contacting Council’s Duty Officer after hours on 0419 722 055
Bourke Shire Road Condition Report
Walgett Shire Council
Visit the Walgett Shire Council website for the latest information on road conditions in the Walgett Shire.
Contact: 02 6828 6100
Walgett Shire Council Road Condition Report & Maps
National Parks
National Parks – for fire, flood and park closure information for all NSW National Parks visit the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Services website.
For local alerts and current road conditions in Outback NSW National Parks
Brewarrina Shire Council
Road conditions reports for the Brewarrina Region are published on the Brewarrina Shire Council Website.
For any enquiries regarding the Road Closure Report please contact Council’s Technical Services Department on 02 6830 5111 or email council at breshire@brewarrina.nsw.gov.au
Brewarrina Shire Road & Traffic Information
Central Darling Shire Council
Please check the Central Darling Shire Council website and Facebook page for updates.
If you need more information you can contact the 24 hour hotline on 08 8091 5155