Walgett is a town in northern NSW, Australia, it is the junction of the Barwon and Namoi Rivers and the Kamilaroi and Castlereagh Highways. It was inhabited by the Gamilaroi (also spelt Kamilaroi) Nation of Indigenous peoples before white settlement.
Walgett website and business directory, Walgett is a town in northern NSW, Australia, it is the junction of the Barwon and Namoi Rivers and the Kamilaroi and Castlereagh Highways. It was inhabited by the Gamilaroi (also spelt Kamilaroi) Nation of Indigenous peoples before white settlement. It was gazetted in 1851 and town sites were surveyed in 1859.
Walgett is a major highway junction for touring routes to the north Lightning Ridge, to the East Burren Junction and Wee Waa to the South Coonamble to the west Brewarrina.
The Walgett District is a producer of a variety of agricultural commodities including cotton, wheat, beef cattle and sheep and pulse crops.
Walgett is rich in history it was gazetted in 1859 and the courthouse built in 1865 it was a port for paddle steamers in 1861 to 1870. It was proclaimed 20 March 1885 and surveyed.
A business directory of the town and is included in the Namoi Business Directory, if you own a business the cost to have a landing page and or a listing is minimal.
Burren Junction Progress Association member and farmer Steve Gardiner is calling on Walgett Shire Council to improve the management and maintenance of the town’s well-known bore baths, warning that their condition is affecting tourism, local businesses and community wellbeing.
“Not looking after the bore is hurting our community and tourism,” Mr Gardiner said.
Burren has been described as the ‘home of the bore baths’, which play a vital role in attracting tourists to the region.
For travellers following the popular Great Artesian Drive, the Burren bore baths and campground are marked as one of the places to stop along the way. The Great Artesian Drive is a road-trip route linking artesian bathing spots across North West NSW.
The naturally heated, mineral-rich waters offer travellers a relaxing soak after a day on the road, while the peaceful rural setting and open skies make it an inviting place to stop, unwind or have a chat with other visitors.
Locals also enjoy the benefits of the bore baths after a hard day at work or for a social catch-up.
They are located three kilometres from town, just off the Kamilaroy Highway.
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Nov
2025
The Progress Association has managed to get a grant to have free wifi at the hall, which is best accessed from the concrete courtyard. No password is needed.
Categories: Wee Waa, Burren Junction, Walgett
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6
Mar
2026
A vital stretch of the Kamilaroi Highway west of Burren Junction is set for significant rehabilitation, with the Minns Labor Government delivering long-term improvements to one of north-west NSW’s most important road corridors. From Tuesday, 3 March, work will begin on a full rehabilitation of a three-kilometre section between Walgett and Cryon, near the Goangra–Beanbri intersection, where the pavement has continued to deteriorate despite routine and heavy patching. Rather than temporary fixes, crews will carry out a full pavement rehabilitation to rebuild and restore the road surface, improving ride quality and strengthening the highway for the long term.
Categories: Burren Junction, Walgett
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A wave of mild hysteria swept across the region this week as towns up and down the highway reported dwindling fuel supplies. Drivers were spotted forming queues longer than a Centrelink phone wait, clutching jerry cans like they were rare artefacts from a bygone civilisation. Rumours spread faster than a harvest fire: “No fuel by lunchtime!”, “Servo’s dry!”, “Someone filled a Hilux AND a boat—selfish bugger!”
Local councils issued calm, measured statements encouraging residents to “avoid panic buying,” which of course triggered even more panic buying. One town reportedly saw a man attempt to siphon petrol from his own lawnmower “just in case.”
But in the midst of the chaos, one community remained perfectly, serenely unfazed.
Burren Junction.
While the rest of the region scrambled, Burren locals simply shrugged, sipped their coffees, and carried on with their day. When asked how they were staying so calm during the crisis, one resident replied:
“Mate… Burren Junction ran out of petrol 15 years ago.”
Author - Stephen Gardiner
Categories: Boggabri, Narrabri, Wee Waa, Burren Junction, Walgett, Other News, Rural News, Agriculture, Community
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💦 💦 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠!💦
Great news for locals and travellers alike — the Burren Junction Bore Baths will officially reopen on Monday 30th March 🙌
Come and soak in the warm artesian waters and enjoy one of the Walgett Shire’s most relaxing stops 🌿
Please note: 🔹 There will be no caretaker onsite 🔹 Camping is available for just $5 per night via an honesty box system 🔹 A tap & pay honesty system will be installed in the near future
Pack the van, bring your swimmers, and make Burren Junction part of your outback adventure 🚐✨
#VisitWalgettRegion #BurrenJunction #BoreBaths #OutbackNSW #RoadTripReady #artesianwater
Categories: Narrabri, Wee Waa, Burren Junction, Walgett, Rural News, Community
18
May
Businesses across the New England North West are being encouraged to nominate for the 2026 New England North West Business Awards, with the official launch of the program taking place in Tamworth on Tuesday.
Hosted by Business NSW in partnership with Joblink Plus, the awards celebrate outstanding business achievement, innovation and leadership across the region.
The awards are open to businesses located throughout the New England North West, including Armidale, Boggabri, Glen Innes, Gunnedah, Guyra, Inverell, Liverpool Plains, Moree, Narrabri, Tamworth, Tenterfield, Walcha, Warialda and Wee Waa.
The official launch will be held at Connections Café in Tamworth, where media and invited guests will hear details of the 2026 awards program, including award categories, nomination processes and opportunities for regional businesses to showcase their success.
Stephanie Cameron, Regional Director – New England North West for Business NSW, will formally launch the awards and outline the importance of recognising excellence within regional business communities.
Categories: Boggabri, Narrabri, Wee Waa, Burren Junction, Walgett, Rural News, Business