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Formally Bourke's Telegraph Hotel, the Riverside Motel was built in 1873 by the famous colonial architect John Horbury-Hunt (1838-1904 ). No longer a pub, the motel is set in 2 acres of award winning gardens, fronting the majestic Darling River yet right in the Central Business district of Bourke, close to pubs and clubs .The Bourke Riverside Motel has all the facilities to make your stay exceptional including swimming pool, tennis court, air conditioning and secure parking.

The Deluxe Heritage suites offer spacious living in period style accommodation, featuring quality furniture, sitting room space & writing desks beneath a 14 ft ceiling. These historic suites bear the names of former visitors such as Nancy-Bird Walton, Architect John Horbury-Hunt and Dr Fred Hollows.

Deluxe Heritage Suites AAA 4plus stars:
Nancy Bird Walton Suite - No 1, John Horbury-Hunt Suite - No 2, Dr Fred Hollows Suite - No 3 .
Their Room Rate is $135 per Double ( $125 single), extra persons $20

Other beautiful suites include the deluxe non-smoking suite of the Australian Joint Bank, the Bush Poets Suite and the Mona Lisa Suite. Families are also not forgotten, and two and three bedroom suites with separate lounge make the largest families comfortable.

Deluxe Non Smoking Suites AAA 4 star:
Australian Joint Bank Suite - No 18, Mona Lisa Suite - No 17, Bush Poets Suite -No 16, River Captains Suite - No 11 . Their Room Rate is $110 per Double, ($105 single) extra persons $15. Note - No 16 has two bedrooms.

Self Contained Apartments AAA 4 star;
Bijou Suite - No 15 , Room Rate $110 Double, ($105 single), extra person $15
Green Room Suite - No 14 Room Rate $110 Double, ($105 single) extra person $15 ( second bedroom )

Deluxe Family Suites AAA 4 star:
No 4 - Family Suite has three bedrooms and a lounge room, sleeps up to 6 .
Room rate is $125 per family of four, extra persons $15.

No 20 - Family Suite, has two bedrooms and a seperate living room, sleeping up to 5. Rate is $125 per family of four, Extra persons $15.

Standard Rooms AAA3.5: are Single $80, double or twin $100

Breakfast : Continental - $9.50. Continental and fully cooked - $16.50

The country breakfasts are a wonderful with an array of crunchy cereals, local fresh fruit & juices, a great tea selection and real coffee. Sipha's cooked breakfasts are a real treat.

Now if you should be inclined to leave this lovely oasis then we suggest you:-

· See the eagles soar at Mt Oxley

· Cruise the Darling River on board the PV Jandra

· Take the Mateship guided tours of Bourke & irrigated properties

· Visit the Aboriginal rock art at Mt Gundabooka National Park

· Explore the maritime trail and the relic of the PS Wave

· Visit the wharf precinct and hear the chug chug chug of the Crossley engine

· Uncover the legends of the Outback at the "Back-o-Bourke" Exhibition centre

. Visit Fred Hollows Grave or the Nancy Bird Air Terminal

Bourke Riverside Motel is located on Mitchell St in the heart of town, alongside the wonderful Darling River.