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Walgett Shire

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Walgett - Walgett Shire is situated in the far north west of NSW and it embraces the fertile black soil plains of northern inland New South Wales. It is a land of agricultural abundance and the home of opal - Australia's National Gemstone.The Shire consists of several larger towns and villages and a large rural population. The administrative centre of the Shire is Walgett, located on the Castlereagh Highway some 275 km north of Dubbo. Walgett is situated near the junction of the Namoi and Barwon Rivers.It's also a 22,000 square kilometer playground for the modern day explorer. Our towns and villages have a proud and fascinating pioneering history, and our people still have the inventiveness and good humour of the early pioneers. Come and see Lightning Ridge, Walgett, or one of the great little villages of Walgett Shire!!

Your Outback Arts representatives -

Jane Keir,  Christina Johansson and Karen Ricardo

ORGANISATIONS

Walgett & District Tourism Association

PO Box 560, WALGETT NSW 2832

INFO: Daniel Gale (President) Megan Duncan (Secretary)

Ph 02 6828 1544 Fax 02 6828 2910 Email: mmduncan@bigpond.com

Walgett Visitor Information Centre

PO Box 31 / 88 Fox St, WALGETT NSW 2832

INFO: Alan Douglas (Tourism Development Officer)

Ph 02 6828 6139 E admin@walgett.nsw.gov.au

Lightning Ridge Arts & Crafts Council

PO Box 448, LIGHTNING RIDGE NSW 2834
INFO: Philomena MCcUE Young E: phillydilly@activ8.net.au 

Lightning Ridge & Region Transcultural Community Council

Migrant Information Service & Outreach Service in Walgett Shire

PO Box 1724, LIGHTNING RIDGE NSW 2834

INFO: Ph 02 6829 2014 Fax 02 6829 0902 E tccinc@lightningridge.net.au

Lightning Ridge Bowling Club

1 Agate Street / PO BOX 462, LIGHTNING RIDGE NSW 2834
INFO: Ph 02 6829 0408 Fax 02 6829 0040 E lrbc@wj.com.au W http://www.lrbc.com.au/

Venues

Lightning Ridge Bowling Club

1 Agate Street / PO BOX 462, LIGHTNING RIDGE NSW 2834
INFO: Ph 02 6829 0408 Fax 02 6829 0040 E lrbc@wj.com.au W http://www.lrbc.com.au/

Walgett District Sporting Club

Fox Street (Cnr Montkeila St)
INFO: Ph 02 6628 1271 Fax 02 6828 1653 E walgettsporto@bigpond.com