Walgett Shire Council

As a major highway junction for 4 different touring routes, Walgett Shire plays host to a number of unique experiences. Coming from Narrabri on the Kamilaroi Highway relax and unwind in the Burren Junction Hot Artesian bore bath. Renowned for it's therapeutic value, the bore flows constantly into free to use bore baths in three locations throughout the shire and are just the medicine for aching muscles and weary minds. Enjoy the ambience of a unique, restored historic building in a peaceful outback setting, while feasting on a sumptuous meal in the small pioneering hamlet of Cryon. Heading north from Walgett on the Great Inland Way Touring Route (Gwydir Highway), take the 5-kilometre detour to Lightning Ridge, home of the famous black opal. Whilst there delve into the rich red dirt and fossick for an opal in the many fossicking pits around the town. Or drive one of many adventurous and informative car door tours. The Darling River run begins where the Barwon and the Namoi rivers converge, here you are sure to find some of the most relaxing and fruitful fishing spots west of the Great Dividing Range. Why not include a cod or yellow-belly on the menu. Walgett Shire proudly offers all the ingredients for a great outback holiday; scenery, relaxation, recreation and revitalisation. It has an abundance of wildlife and flora on display, not to mention the spectacular sunrises and brilliant sunsets to open and close your day. During the year Walgett Shire conducts annual events that you can enjoy and participate in, making your holiday a very memorable and fulfilling experience.