West Wyalong
Town
Population 3189
John Oxley was the first European explorer to visit West Wyalong. He disliked the region, claiming 'these desolate areas would never again be visited by civilised man'. He was proved wrong when squatters moved in, and the discovery of gold in 1893 meant the town became inundated with settlers. West Wyalong is now in one of the state's most productive agricultural regions.
Visitor Information
Bland Shire Library, 6 Shire St; (02) 6979 0272
Nearby national parks
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Kosciuszko National Park
Kosciuszko National Park embraces the majestic grandeur of the high country. This is one of the world’s great national parks with its...more -
Willandra National Park
Scrubby red sand plains stretch to the horizon in Willandra National Park, in the state’s remote west. In its heyday Willandra was one...more -
Namadgi National Park
Rolling grassy hills unfold towards the horizon, hardy snow gums create woodlands on the subalpine slopes and higher still are alpine...more
Nearby towns
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Temora
In 1879 gold was discovered in the area and in 1880 the town site was chosen. By 1881 the Temora district was producing half of the...more -
Grenfell
Nestled at the foot of the Weddin Mountains, Grenfell is best known as the birthplace of writer Henry Lawson. The wealth appropriated...more -
Forbes
When John Oxley passed through in 1817, he was so unimpressed by the area's clay soil, poor timber and swamps that he claimed 'it is...more
In Town
West Wyalong Local Aboriginal Land Council Arts and Crafts The craft shop features local Aboriginal work. Handcrafted items are on display and for sale and include boomerangs, didgeridoos, hand-woven baskets, clothing, and traditional beauty and skin-care products. The library features a collection of historic and contemporary titles relating to Aboriginal heritage, culture and modern issues. Open Mon–Fri; Main St; (02) 6972 3493.Bland District Historical Museum: displays of goldmining including a scale model of a goldmine and records from mines such as the Black Snake, the Blue Jacket and the Shamrock and Thistle; Main St.
Nearby
Lake Cowal When it is full, this is the largest natural lake in NSW and a bird and wildlife sanctuary. There are over 180 species of waterbird living in the area, with many rare or endangered. The lake is also excellent for fishing. No visitor facilities are provided. Via Clear Ridge; 48 km NE.Barmedman: mineral-salt pool believed to help arthritis and rheumatism; 32 km SE. Weethalle Whistlestop: Devonshire teas, art and craft; Hay Rd; 65 km W.
Fishing spots near town
Wagga Wagga 130 km
In my early teens I lived in Wagga Wagga for about three years and spent many hours fishing from a kayak on the Murrumbidgee and at Lake Albert. The river held excellent numbers of redfin, and they were of good size, so... Find out moreLake Hume 236 km
Albury–Wodonga is ideal for anyone seeking a variety of freshwater fishing. The list of fish species on offer reads like a Who’s Who of southern Australian freshwater fish. It includes Murray cod,... Find out moreEco-friendly activities around town
Koala-spotting - Narrandera 109 km
Koalas have thrived at Narrandera since they were released in 1972. At Narrandera Nature Reserve you should be able to spot a few.... Find out moreBirdwatching in Fivebough and Tuckerbil wetlands 130 km
Fivebough and Tuckerbil Wetlands are Ramsar-listed, and among nearly 200 birds spotted here are brolgas, black-winged stilts and painted snipes. Fivebough has 5 kilometres of walking tracks, with bird hides along the... Find out morePicnicking around Dubbo 228 km
Throw a rug down in the 167-hectare Burrendong Botanic Gardens and Arboretum near Wellington, and take in the fragrance of an estimated 2500 native plant species.... Find out morePicnicking around Canberra 230 km
There are many great places to unpack a picnic in the Australian Capital Territory, from the copious native areas in the Australian National Botanic Gardens, to the bird mecca of Jerrabomberra Wetlands on the Molonglo... Find out moreBurrowa–Pine Mountain National Park 245 km
Located near the New South Wales border, 430 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, and one of Victoria’s lesser-known national parks, this has some remarkable features. The granitic Pine Mountain is one of the... Find out moreWine-tasting - Rutherglen region 246 km
The Rutherglen region in the far north of the state is renowned particularly for its fortified ports and muscats, perfect for a winter’s night. There are no organically certified wineries in the area, although... Find out moreGolf courses around town
Royal Canberra Golf Club (Westbourne course) 231 km
When the site for the nation’s capital was selected in 1909, it was mainly rolling grassy plains with few trees. Little was known about what species might flourish in Canberra’s environment. The federal... Find out moreNearby breweries
William Bull Brewery 105 km
The high-profile, family-run De Bortoli Wines diversifying into craft beer has been one of the longest-running stories around. In the late 1990s they acquired a brewhouse that originally belonged to the ... Find out moreWig & Pen Brewery/Tavern 232 km
Canberra may well claim to be the real ale capital of Australia on the strength of this single brew-pub, which sees more pints of hand-pumped ale pulled than any other joint in the land. From the well-balanced and... Find out moreCampsites around town
Ben Halls camping area 69 km
The grassy unpowered campsites here are set beside historic Seatons Farm, and just a half-hour walk from Ben Halls Cave. The farm is a well-preserved Depression-era farm, with interpretive signs that give a... Find out moreHoly Camp camping area 74 km
This is a nice, shaded spot 15 km west of Grenfell via Holy Camp Rd. From the camp you can do the Euladrie walk, which follows an old logging road to the base of the escarpment and then climbs steeply to Peregrine... Find out moreBinya camping area 91 km
This simple but pretty camping spot is accessible via the Vinya Forest Dr. You’ll need to bring your own drinking water and firewood, although there’s a total fire ban throughout summer, during which time... Find out moreWoolshed Flat camping area 92 km
Take the Whitton Stock Route, a historic trail formerly used by the famous Cobb & Co coaches, off Rankins Spring Rd and follow the signs to this camping area. There is a pleasant walk to Woolshed Falls, which... Find out moreLake Cargelligo Weir camping area 106 km
This camping area sits on the edge of Lake Cargelligo, 95 km west of Condobolin via Lachlan Valley Way. Pelicans, swans, wild ducks, geese and parrots are a few of the birds you may see here. Fishing and picnicking are... Find out moreFive Mile Reserve camping area 107 km
There’s a boat ramp here, which makes it a popular camping spot for boat-based fishermen. It’s 8 km east of Narrandera next to Bundidgerry Creek. To get here, take Old Wagga Rd from Narrandera. Bring drinking... Find out moreMiddle Beach camping area 110 km
As the most spacious and accessible beach on the Murrumbidgee River, this spot gets plenty of visits from school, fishing and community groups. Access is via Murrumbidgee Forest Dr, 6 km south-west of Yanco. Bring your... Find out moreLong Beach camping area 111 km
Coming from Yanco, the turn-off onto MIA Forest Dr is about 3.5 km along Trunk Rd. The road to Long Beach camping area is about 8 km east of Yanco. Bring drinking water. Note: gas/fuel stove only Dec–Easter.... Find out moreBuckinbong Reserve camping area 111 km
There’s a small, very basic camping area close to the Inland Fisheries Research Station and next to the river. It’s about 16 km south-east of Narrandera via Buckingbong Rd off the Sturt Hwy. Bring your own... Find out moreSki Beach camping area 111 km
The facilities here are maintained by Leeton Ski Club, and include a concrete ramp, toilets and shaded picnic tables. Access is via the Murrumbidgee River Rd. Bring drinking water. Note: there’s a fire ban... Find out moreCaravan parks around town
Ace Caravan Park 1 km
This is an owner-operated park with a good choice of accommodation. The park is just 500 metres from the town centre and easily accessible from the major highways.... Find out moreForbes River Meadows Caravan Park 94 km
Located about 2 km south of Forbes along the highway, this owner-operated park is a convenient and ideal overnight stop. It has shady trees, large expanses of lawn and spotless amenities. We stay here when passing by.... Find out moreBIG4 Forbes Holiday Park 95 km
This is a very neat owner-operated park, about 2 km from the centre of town on Cowra Road. The park caters predominantly for tourists and has good amenities and most facilities. Bookings are required in peak periods.... Find out moreApex Riverside Tourist Park 95 km
The park is about 3 km from the town centre on a picturesque bend of the Lachlan River, which some sites overlook. It is managed on behalf of Apex and is of good quality.... Find out moreLake Talbot Tourist Park 109 km
This is a large lakeside park in a quiet location away from the highway, adjoining the town’s popular swimming pool complex. The park has good amenities, a range of accommodation and nicely maintained lawns and... Find out moreGriffith Tourist Caravan Park 115 km
This owner-operated caravan park stands out because of its excellent facilities and the fact that it is a great base from which to explore the interesting Griffith area. It has a large number of ensuite sites and a... Find out moreSpicer Caravan Park 126 km
This is a budget-priced, council-owned park with good basic facilities, about 2 km from the town centre. It is in a quiet spot, off the main highway, about 16 km from the Parkes satellite dish. Bookings are required in... Find out moreDarlington Point Riverside Caravan Park 132 km
Located on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River under large, shady river red gums, this is an ideal place for an overnight stop or a few days watching the Murrumbidgee slip by. The park is busy at Easter and a slightly... Find out moreWagga Wagga Beach Caravan Park 132 km
Nestled alongside the Murrumbidgee River, this park has wide expanses of shady lawns and is within walking distance of the main shopping area. Bookings are required in peak periods.... Find out moreEast’s Riverview Holiday Park 134 km
This older but well-maintained and well-managed park, 2 km east of the town centre on the Sturt Highway, has long-established shade trees. The latest feature is a new camp kitchen. This is a convenient and easily... Find out moreHotels, motels & B&Bs around town
Situated on a pristine 18-hole golf course, Club Inn Resort offers four-star accommodation framed by rolling countryside. There are 42 comfortable guest rooms providing a variety of accommodation styles to suit families,... Find out more
Eco-friendly places to stay around town
Clonturkle Sanctuary 249 km
Join the experiment in sustainable living and tourism at Clonturkle Earth Hamlet and Forest Sanctuary. Located at Yetholme, there are four cabins set on 240 hectares of mostly eucalypt forest, with 15 kilometres of... Find out moreRest areas around town
Poppett Head Mine Park Area 3 km
3 km E of West Wyalong (L) or 101 km W of Grenfell (R) Small area just off the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S33 55.493 E147 14.017... Find out moreWyalong Park Area 3 km
West side of town Small parking area just off the highway. GPS: S33 55.440 E147 14.127 ... Find out moreMarsden Rest Area 34 km
36 km NE of West Wyalong (R) or 68 km W of Grenfell (L) Large area just off the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S33 45.846 E147 31.126 ... Find out moreBeckom Rest Area 49 km
78 km N of Narrandera (L) or 58 km SW of West Wyalong (R) Large area just off the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S34 20.219 E147 00.923... Find out moreWeethalle Rest Area 54 km
Middle of town Small parking area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S33 52.520 E146 37.539... Find out moreArdlethan Rest Area 67 km
54 km N of Narrandera (L) or 82 km SW of West Wyalong (L) Large areas (both sides) adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S34 26.832 E146 50.372... Find out moreBen Halls Cave Camp Area 69 km
T/O 99 km E of West Wyalong (R) or 5 km W of Grenfell (L) Large open area located 26 kilometres south-west of the highway via Back Piney Range Road and Weddin View Road in a pleasant natural bush setting in Weddin... Find out morePiney Range Rest Area 70 km
82 km E of West Wyalong (L) or 22 km W of Grenfell (R) Small area adjacent to the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S33 48.917 E147 57.204 ... Find out moreBogolong Rest Area 82 km
95 km E of West Wyalong (L) or 9 km W of Grenfell (R) Large area just off the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S33 50.982 E148 05.447 ... Find out moreGrenfell West Rest Area 87 km
102 km E of West Wyalong (L) or 2 km W of Grenfell (R) Small area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S33 53.425 E148 08.743 ... Find out moreJohn Oxley Rest Area 95 km
155 km E of Hay (L) or 100 km W of West Wyalong (R) Large open area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S33 52.331 E146 11.072... Find out moreForbes Rest Area 95 km
South side of town Large area on the riverbank 500 metres north-west of the highway past the Forbes Lake Motel. Good shade. Facilities at adjacent day use area. GPS: S33 23.292 E148 00.110... Find out moreGalore Camp Area 115 km
T/O at Galore Large area located 10 kilometres north of the highway on the riverbank. Good shade. NOTE: Access road unsealed. GPS: S34 55.237 E146 51.651... Find out moreBillabong Creek Rest Area 117 km
23 km N of Forbes (R) or 10 km S of Parkes (L) Small area just off the highway. Good shade. GPS: S33 12.531 E148 07.473 ... Find out moreTyagong Creek Rest Area 117 km
31 km E of Grenfell (R) or 24 km W of Cowra (L) Small area adjacent to the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S33 54.096 E148 27.977 ... Find out moreGillenbah Rest Area 119 km
98 km N of Jerilderie (R) or 11 km S of Narrandera (L) Large area just off the highway surrounded by trees. Limited shade. GPS: S34 48.851 E146 28.736... Find out moreSandigo Rest Area 122 km
25 km SE of Narrandera (R) or 73 km NW of Wagga Wagga (L) Small area just off the highway among a few large trees. GPS: S34 55.286 E146 38.918 ... Find out moreBerry Jerry Rest Area 127 km
66 km SE of Narrandera (L) or 32 km NW of Wagga Wagga (R) Large area just off the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S35 03.631 E147 03.193 ... Find out moreDarlington Point Camp Area 132 km
T/O into Darlington Point Numerous campsites located 5–6 kilometres north of the highway via King Street on the west side of town. NOTE: Access road unsealed. GPS: S34 33.748 E145 59.593... Find out moreCowra Park Area 137 km
Middle of town Large parking area opposite the information centre. GPS: S33 50.200 E148 40.919 ... Find out moreRamage Park Rest Area 140 km
5 km NE of Cowra (R) or 104 km SW of Bathurst (L) Small area just off the highway. GPS: S33 49.787 E148 42.614 ... Find out moreGoolgowi West Rest Area 140 km
108 km NE of Hay (L) or 147 km W of West Wyalong (R) Large area just off the highway among numerous small trees. Reasonable shade. GPS: S33 59.397 E145 41.719... Find out moreBoranbola Rest Area 142 km
23 km E of Wagga Wagga (R) or 22 km W of Hume Hwy (L) Large area just off the highway. Good shade. GPS: S35 09.709 E147 34.925 ... Find out moreCoolac Rest Area 144 km
87 km SW of Yass (L) southbound only Large area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S34 56.514 E148 10.511 ... Find out moreMingay Rest Area 145 km
56 km NE of Tarcutta (L) northbound only Large area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S34 58.741 E148 08.281 ... Find out moreWhat's on around town
West Wyalong Campdraft: Sept.
