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Population: 2,884, Height above sea level: 260m Latitude: -33.5500 ; Longitude: 147.1000 Location: 500km west of Sydney Highway: Mid Western Hwy (24) and Newell hwy (39) Nearest Major Town: West Wyalong Nearest Airport: West Wyalong Touring Area: Central West - Explorer Country |
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 Main Street of West Wyalong | |
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Last major town on the Mid Western Hwy before Hay.
Accommodation, museum, information centre. A full DC3 airplane will
be seen in a small park at the junction of the highways. Apart from pastoralists there were few settlers in the Wyalong district until gold was discovered in 1889. A town was prepared and impressive government buildings were erected on the eastern side of the main diggings. Those who had established homes and businesses around the main mining area preferred not to move to the new town, and so West Wyalong evolved without the benefit of town planning. Both towns now have government buildings, those of Wyalong having been classified by the Heritage Trust as being worthy of preservation. The plains around the town are periodically flooded by numerous creeks and recent work on the major arterial highways has greatly facilitated access. Lake Cowal is located 47km. north-east of West Wyalong. It is the largest natural lake in NSW and is important as a feeding and breeding habitat for numerous water-birds, and is a productive inland fisheries area. The lake is worth visiting by travellers with leisure time. There are 2 caravan parks, excellent motels, and hotel accommodation for visitors. The West Wyalong Country Club has a fully grassed golf course and 2 championship bowling greens to complement its impressive indoor facilities. Fishing, golf, swimming, tennis- there's plenty to keep you in West Wyalong. Nearby Barmedman is the site of the Mineral Spring Pool. The pool has a total surface area of one acre and an analysis of the water indicates a high salt level, as a consequence the pool is believed to have health giving qualities - providing relief from arthritis and rheumatism. Just one hour's drive west of West Wyalong is perhaps one of the best kept secrets - Lake Cargelligo.The lake offers yachting, power boating, water skiing and fishing, the area is serviced by two motels, three hotels and a caravan park. PLACES OF INTEREST: West Wyalong and district hosts a number of special annual events, these include the Highways Festival which is held on the long weekend in October - a hearty breakfast is served in McCann Park, buskers and local bands provide some foot tapping entertainment. A Hootin' and Bootin' Rodeo is held on the Saturday, and the Sunday sees Formula 500 cars and speedway bikes compete in the Highway Master's Championships at the local dirt race track. The richest Rugby League Knockout Carnival in New South Wales is held over two weekends in March, teams from all over NSW compete in this demanding tournament. The townships of Barmedman, Weethalle, Ungarie and West Wyalong all hold Agricultural Shows throughout the later months of the year. Sheepdog trials, showjumping, shearing competitions, sheaf tossing and local produce displays are all features of these shows which support a true country atmosphere. Art Gallery Le Bland in the Main Street of West Wyalong exhibits a fine selection of colourful works ranging from the peaceful and picturesque country landscapes to exotic psychedelic abstract works. ACCOMMODATION & SERVICES: |
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