mountoxley,Rossmore Station

🏕️ Mount Oxley and Rossmore Station, located just outside Bourke, NSW—a truly immersive outback camping experience steeped in natural grandeur and historic charm. 🌅🐑

🏕️ Mount Oxley & Rossmore Station – Bourke, NSW

📍 Description & Location

Situated on the vast plains east of Bourke, Mount Oxley 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.

🛠️ Facilities and Amenities

• ⛺ Unpowered bush campsites

• 🪵 Campfires permitted (seasonal restrictions apply)

• 🚽 Toilets (available in designated areas)

• 🚿 Limited shower facilities

• 🐾 Pet-friendly

• 🧺 Rustic but clean environment—no dump point or power

• 🌌 Spectacular stargazing and uninterrupted skyline

• Access to hiking trails and lookout areas on Mount Oxley

🛻 Vehicle Access

• Access via Rossmore Station entrance, 30 km east of Bourke

• Unsealed station roads—high-clearance 2WD or 4WD recommended

• Not suitable for large RVs in wet conditions

• Contact in advance for directions and gate codes (where applicable)

🕰️ History

Mount Oxley 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 Sturt in the 1830s, and later used for surveying and communication in early NSW.

🏕️ Nearby Campgrounds

• Kidman’s Camp (North Bourke) – Full-service with facilities

• Mays Bend Free Camp – Riverside, self-contained camping

• Mitchell Caravan Park – In-town, great for short stays

• Darling River Campgrounds (Toorale NP) – More remote bush camping

🌄 Nearby Attractions

• 🏛️ Back O’ Bourke Exhibition Centre

• 🛶 Darling River Paddleboat (PV Jandra) in season

• 🪶 Aboriginal heritage tours and art

• 🥾 Bushwalking to Mount Oxley’s summit

• 📸 Sunset and sunrise views from the mesa edge

💬 Reviews Summary

• “A magical place to watch the sun set over the outback”

• “So peaceful and grounding—like going back in time”

• “Basic facilities, but all you need for an unforgettable experience”

• “Owners are helpful and welcoming—real outback hospitality”

⚠️ Confidence Notes

• 🟢 Bookings essential for access to private land

• 🟠 Road access may be restricted in wet conditions—check ahead

🌾 Mount Oxley is more than a campsite—it’s a window into Australia’s ancient landscape and pastoral past. Quiet, scenic, and deeply rooted, it’s an ideal retreat for the thoughtful outback explorer.