Outback Beds - Bourke Riverside Motel

Bourke Riverside Motel

brm 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.

Testimonial: "I visited your motel last week-end & am writing to tell you how much I enjoyed staying there. The meals were great and the gardens beautiful - a credit to you both. The whole motel is unique (and I have stayed in many) & have been busy telling all and sundry how great and different it was! "Audrey Sewell (Killara )

Bourke Riverside Motel
3 Mitchell Street
PO Box 456
BOURKE
NSW 2840 Australia.

Phone: (02) 6872 2539
Fax: (02) 6872 1471
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Your Hosts:

Required Owners and Hosts John and Sipha Hickson came to Bourke 10 years ago seeking a tree change, purchased the Telegraph Hotel (the oldest standing hotel in Bourke, circa 1873), and immediately set about renovating it.

No longer a pub, this historic icon now offers indulgent accommodation with elaborate breakfasts, beautiful rooms and superb amenities. The motel is set in over 2 acres of spacious, shady grounds which are home for over 400 roses and many other beautiful flowering trees, shrubs and gardens.

The gardens at the motel have won numerous awards including Grand Champion garden and Most Successful Exhibitor at both rose and flower shows within the district.

Accommodation:

brs-inside1 brs-inside2 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.

brs-outside brs-dingin 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 $145 per Double ( $135 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 $120 per Double, ($110 single) extra persons $15. Note - No 16 has two bedrooms.

new-umbrellas-001 brs-outside2 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 $150 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.

Breakfast : Continental - $10. Continental and fully cooked - $17

Things to Do:

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

Getting Here:

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

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