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.
Published on Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Event date: 7/11/2026 Export event
Save the date for one of the region’s most iconic country race days – the Wean Amateur Picnic Races are back on Saturday, 11 July!
This year’s theme? Christmas in July
So dust off the festive fits, gather your crew and get ready for a true outback racing experience.
Known for its rich history, country hospitality and unforgettable atmosphere, the Wean Picnic Races are more than just a race meeting – they’re a long-standing tradition that brings locals and visitors together for a fantastic day in the bush
Author: Kate Schwager
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