About Walgett
Distance from Sydney: 650kms (8hrs drive)
Distance from
Dubbo: 277kms (3hrs drive)
Distance from Bathurst: 482kms
(5hrs 30 mins drive)
Air travel to Sydney via Dubbo daily
Population
2,300.
Medical Facilities
Walgett
Hospital – 23 beds
Walgett
Community Health Centre
Walgett
Aboriginal Medical Service
Other
Area
serviced by GPs and visiting health professionals.
GPlogic-associated Practices
Walgett
Aboriginal Medical Service
Education Facilities
Tertiary
- Walgett TAFE
Secondary Schools: 1
Primary Schools: 1
Early Childhood/ Daycare Facilities: 3
Family Day Care and playgroup
Retail Facilities
Supermarket, clothing shop, cafes, newsagency, chemist and
post office.
Financial Institutions
NAB Bank. Westpac and Commonwealth Bank have agencies in
the town.
Entertainment / Attractions in the Region
- Sporting facilities
- Cultural facilities:
library
- Macquarie Marshes
- Artesian bore
bathes
- Opal mining at Lightning Ridge
- Darling
River
For more information:
- Call Walgett Council on ph: 02 6828
1399
- Call Walgett Visitors Centre on 02 6828 6139
