Bogan River, a perennial river that is part of the Macquarie–Barwon catchment within the Murray–Darling basin, is located in the central west and Orana regions of New South Wales, Australia. From its origin near Parkes, the Bogan River flows for about 617 kilometres in length and flows into the Little Bogan River to form the Darling River, near Bourke.
Etymology: 1. Aboriginal: the birthplace of a notable headman of the local tribe;