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.
Plans for a new community space in Wee Waa are beginning to take shape.
Locals, collaborating with council to design a memorial precinct paying tribute to ANZAC soldiers – in the heart of town.
Published on Thursday, March 26, 2026
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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 🚐✨
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Author: Kate Schwager
Categories: Narrabri, Wee Waa, Burren Junction, Walgett, Rural News, Community
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