The Town & Local Facilities

"Beautiful Sunsets, Clear Night Skies" In reality it is also just a really nice place to stay where the people are friendly and the sense of 'Outback' is merged with the facilities and amenities of a larger town.

Walgett Quick Facts

Population: 2,300
Elevation: 130 metres
Temperature: (Mean Min-Max): 12.5 °C - 26.9 °C
Annual Rain Fall: 475.6mm
Regional Hub for Wool, Wheat & Cotton

Click here for a brief history of Walgett.

Facilities & Services

  • Walgett District Hospital
  • IGA Supermarket
  • Walgett Youth Centre
  • Walgett News Agency
  • Recycling Services
  • Dye-deez Salon
  • Local Swimming Pool
  • ATM
  • Butchers
  • Lawnbowls, Tennis, Golf

Clubs & Groups

  • Walgett RSL Club
  • Walgett District Sporting Club
  • Walgett & District Historical Society
  • Walgett Rugby Club
  • Walgett Aero Club
  • Wondering Wildcats Motorbike Club
  • Walgett District Golf Club
  • Dharriwaa Elders Group
  • Food Services
  • Walgett RSL Club
  • Blue Falls Restaurant
  • Cafe 64
  • Walgett Fish & Chips
  • Walgett Roadhouse
  • Walgett Sporting Club Bistro
  • Wongs Fish & Chips
  • Woodhams Roadhouse

Local News Paper

  • Walgett Spectator (Weekly Newspaper)

Accomodation

  • Nolans on the Barwon
  • Coolabah B&B
  • Coolabah Motel
  • Gateway Hotel/Motel
  • Oasis Hotel/Motel

Education & Youth

  • Goonimoo Mobile Play Group(A WAMS Service)
  • Good Start Breakfast Club
  • Coolabah Kids Day Care, after School & Vacation Care
  • Koolyangara Aboriginal Pre-School
  • Distance Education
  • St Josephs Primary School
  • Tafe Walgett Campus
  • Walgett Primary School & Pre-School

Wellness Service

29 Wee Waa St

Dental

Dundas Street