Tibooburra

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CONGRATULATIONS TIBOOBURRA.

WINNER: NSW COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR AWARD, 2004

Located 340 kilometres north of Broken Hill, Tibooburra is the essence of an outback town. Established at the height of the gold rush, Tibooburra provides many services for the people of the 'Corner, as well as the many thousands of visitors who pass this way each year.

Named after the ancient granite tors that surround the village, the goldfields of the Tibooburra region was originally known as " The Granites" and formed part of the Albert Goldfields.

Tibooburra is home to the National Parks and Wildlife Service, New South Wales police, and Roads and Traffic Authority Tibooburra section, the township has two hotels, motel rooms, cabins and a caravan park to accommodate visitors. The Royal Flying Doctor Service visits each Tuesday for a clinic.

Pioneer Park, at the northern end of Briscoe Street, is a community developed park featuring a replica of Charles Sturt's boat, and other memorabilia from early days in the region.

Following is just a sample of the things visitors can do in an around Tibooburra.

Museums	Visit Tibooburra's old Courthouse Museum	Call in at the Tibooburra Aboriginal Land Council's Keeping Place
Attractions	View the famous murals in the Family Hotel Find out about learning in the outback with a visit to the Outback School of the Air	Visit the community's Pioneer Park and the replica of Sturt's whaling boat
Attractions	Visit Tibooburra's Outback School of the Air	Have a chat with the friendly staff at National Parks and Wildlife Service office
Just out of Town	Head out to the Mt Wood Pastoral	Be sure to have included Cameron Corner on your itinerary.
	Take a drive along the scenic loop roads of Sturt National Park	Camp for a night or two at Dead Horse Gully.
	The Tibooburra Aboriginal Reserve has camping sites as well.
Services and activities	Play a round of golf or tennis at the community facilities Pick up the Key to the swimming pool at the Corner Country Store.	Check your emails at the Telecentre. Post a card at the Tibooburra Post Office. Collection Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Gifts	Traditional souvenirs are available from the Corner Country Store or T J's Roadhouse.

A modern roadhouse and local stores provide meals and fuel, or undertake vehicle repairs. For further details see the Services section.

An airstrip is locate at S29 27.1 E 142 03.5 VAR 8 DEG E