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.
Rising concern about the impact of the fuel crisis on local tourism has prompted the Member for Barwon, Roy Butler, to urge city residents to continue with their plans to visit regional NSW over the Easter holiday.
Local tourism operators are reporting a bump in Easter cancellations against a backdrop of lower overall bookings in March this year compared to the same time last year.
“It’s a tough time for many people who work in tourism,” said Mr Butler.
“Caravan parks in Broken Hill are reporting a drop in revenue of more than 25%, with management and staff discussing reduced hours.
“Fewer shifts are available for motel workers around Narrabri too.
๐ฆ ๐ฆ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐ซ๐๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ก๐ฌ ๐๐๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ !๐ฆ
Great news for locals and travellers alike — the Burren Junction Bore Baths will officially reopen on Monday 30th March ๐
Come and soak in the warm artesian waters and enjoy one of the Walgett Shire’s most relaxing stops ๐ฟ
Please note: ๐น There will be no caretaker onsite ๐น Camping is available for just $5 per night via an honesty box system ๐น 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 ๐โจ
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Aug
2025
Categories: Events, Burren Junction, Collarenebri, Come By Chance, Lightning Ridge, Rowena, Walgett
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Categories: Events, Burren Junction, Collarenebri, Lightning Ridge, Rowena, Walgett
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The North West Local Land Services Ag team is running an event in Walgett on 26 August 2025 for all sheep producers in the region.
This is a free event for all producers in the area with morning tea and lunch included.
The link to register can also be found here:
https://comms.lls.nsw.gov.au/pub/pubType/EO/pubID/zzzz686df9c41de9d138/interface.html
Please reach out to Ellie Ireson with any questions.
Emma Clifton
Engagement Coordinator
North West | Local Land Services
M 0437 921 083 E emma.clifton@lls.nsw.gov.au
Categories: Events, Burren Junction, Collarenebri, Come By Chance, Lightning Ridge, Narrabri, Pilliga, Rowena, Walgett, Wee Waa, Yarrie Lake
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Sep
19
Categories: Events, Burren Junction, Collarenebri, Come By Chance, Lightning Ridge, Narrabri, Pilliga, Rowena, Walgett, Wee Waa