Site to Sights
mountoxley,Rossmore Station
Bourke NSW 2840
Category:
Camping Ground
Bourke NSW
Area
NSW: NORTH WESTERN
GPS:
-36.2400083, 149.1104009
Nearby Sights/Things To Do
mountoxley,Rossmore Station
Unnamed Road, Bourke NSW 2840, Australia
๐๏ธ Mount Oxley and Rossmore Station, located just outside Bourke, NSWโa truly immersive outback camping experience steeped in natural grandeur and historic charm. ๐ ๐
๐๏ธ Mount Oxley & Rossmore Station โ Bourke, NSW
๐ Description & Location
Situated on the vast plains east of Bourke, Mount Oxleyย rises from the surrounding landscape offering panoramic outback views. The campground is part of Rossmore Station, a working sheep property that offers off-grid bush camping, nature-based experiences, and access to the summit of this iconic mesa.
Mount Oxley is a landmark in local Aboriginal and pastoral history, offering visitors a taste of outback serenity with dramatic vistas and authentic station life.
๐ ๏ธ Facilities and Amenities
โบ Unpowered bush campsites
๐ชต Campfires permittedย (seasonal restrictions apply)
๐ฝ Toiletsย (available in designated areas)
๐ฟ Limited shower facilities
๐พ Pet-friendly
๐งบ Rustic but cleanย environmentโno dump point or power
๐ Spectacular stargazingย and uninterrupted skyline
Access to hiking trails and lookout areas on Mount Oxley
Note: Bookings requiredโRossmore Station manages access.
๐ป Vehicle Access
Access via Rossmore Station entrance, 30 km east of Bourke
Unsealed station roadsโhigh-clearance 2WD or 4WD recommended
Not suitable for large RVs in wet conditions
Contact in advance for directions and gate codes (where applicable)
๐ฐ๏ธ History
Mount Oxleyย is a prominent landform long significant to the Ngemba people, offering cultural and spiritual importance. The station itself has European pastoral history dating back to the 1800s, and remains family-run.
The summit was visited by explorer Charles Sturtย in the 1830s, and later used for surveying and communication in early NSW.
๐๏ธ Nearby Campgrounds
Kidmanโs Camp (North Bourke)ย โ Full-service with facilities
Mays Bend Free Campย โ Riverside, self-contained camping
Mitchell Caravan Parkย โ In-town, great for short stays
Darling River Campgrounds (Toorale NP)ย โ More remote bush camping
๐ Nearby Attractions
๐๏ธ Back Oโ Bourke Exhibition Centre
๐ถ Darling River Paddleboat (PV Jandra)ย in season
๐ชถ Aboriginal heritage tours and art
๐ฅพ Bushwalkingย to Mount Oxleyโs summit
๐ธ Sunset and sunrise viewsย from the mesa edge
๐ฌ Reviews Summary
โA magical place to watch the sun set over the outbackโ
โSo peaceful and groundingโlike going back in timeโ
โBasic facilities, but all you need for an unforgettable experienceโ
โOwners are helpful and welcomingโreal outback hospitalityโ
โ ๏ธ Confidence Notes
๐ข Bookings essential for access to private land
๐ Road access may be restricted in wet conditionsโcheck ahead
๐พ Mount Oxleyย is more than a campsiteโitโs a window into Australiaโs ancient landscape and pastoral past. Quiet, scenic, and deeply rooted, itโs an ideal retreat for the thoughtful outback explorer.
