WALGETT
Walgett encompasses an area classed as the biggest geographical shire in NSW which subtly slips into the authentic Australian outback. Within that tremendous vastness, across those wide, flat, open spaces, you are immediately granted a sense of freedom.
The Barwon and Namoi Rivers meet in Walgett before flowing into the imposing Darling River, so whether floating in a tinny or sitting on the banks in a folding chair with the esky, you’ll soak in the relaxing atmosphere.
Embedded in our vast, diverse landscape, agriculture is a wealth of production derived from traditional and innovative practices. Large scale production of wheat, barley, oats, canola and faba beans. Cotton is grown, developing from a small seed into a bush filled with fluffy cotton balls, putting on a spectacular snow-like exhibition. The region also produces high quality sheep, cattle and more recently, goats.
Relax at the Showground for a minimal fee or in Alex Trevallion Park, an RV Friendly primitive campground (contact the Walgett Visitor Information Centre for details).
HISTORY AND CULTURE
Walgett Region extends over the lands of the Gamilaraay, Yuwaalaraay, Ngiyambaa and Wayilwan nations. The Dharriwaa Elders Group (Aboriginal Keeping Place) is located in Fox Street houses an extensive collection of local aboriginal arts and crafts including paintings, carved emu eggs and jewellery. For more Indigenous knowledge and history, the centre is open Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. Historically a strong grazing area, home to considerable numbers of sheep, producing wool and meat. Such was the strength of the industry here, Frederick York Wolseley of “Euroka” Station, Walgett, invented the mechanical shearing machine, since been patented in 1887 the machine with little variation, continues to hum in shearing sheds that hold fascinating stories of bygone eras. Walgett Heritage Trail follows in the footsteps of early settlers and mining pioneers via a self-guided heritage trail through the heart of Walgett, shining a spotlight on seven sites dating from early to mid-1900s.
DIRECTIONS
WALGETT VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
02 6828 6139