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Did you know Wee Waa is home to Narrabri Region's newest art gallery. The Wee Waa Community Arts & Cultural Centre is now open Thursday - Saturday 10am - 5pm and will be home to a range of different exhibitions and workshops. As you are driving through Wee Waa look out for the blue building with the yellow door. 📍 22 George St, Wee Waa
Jan 19, 2015 · Tourist Information. There is no information centre in Wee Waa but the Narrabri Shire Visitors' Centre can answer your questions. Located on the Newell Highway in Narrabri, it is open from 9.00 a ...
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Wee Waa is 40 km west of Narrabri, 565 km north-west of Sydney via Muswellbrook ang Gunnedah and 190 m above sea-level.
It is widely accepted that "wee waa" is a Kamilaroi word meaning "fire for roasting". Although other sources suggest it may mean "fire stick" or "place for fire".
Wee Waa Historical Walk There is a downloadable Wee Waa Historical Walk which lists a total of 28 places of interest. Check out http://www.visitnarrabri.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Wee-Waa-Historical-Walk-brochure.pdfwhich is also available at the Narrabri Visitor Information Centre. The walk is particularly easy as the town is flat and the m...
Yarrie Lake Located 8 km south-west of the Australia Telescope complex is Yarrie Lake, a large pool of water (1.6 km in diameter) on the boundary of the Pilliga Scrub. It is believed by some to have be en formed by a falling meteor. It is a haven for water birds with over 70 species being observed including birds which have migrated from as far nor...
* Prior to European settlement the area was occupied by the Kamilaroi Aboriginal people. * The explorer John Oxley became the first European to reach the area. In 1818 he noted the 'majestic' Nandewar Ranges from about 70 km to the south. * The explorer Allan Cunningham explored the Boggabri Plains in 1825. * It is known that escaped convict George...
There is no information centre in Wee Waa but the Narrabri Shire Visitor Information Centre, Newell Highway, Narrabri, it is open from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm weekdays, and 9.00 am to 2.00 pm on weekends and public holidays, tel: (02) 6799 6760.
Wee Waa. Wee Waa (/ wiːwɑː /) is a town located on the north-western slopes of the New England region in New South Wales, Australia. The town is within the Narrabri Shire local government area and is on the Namoi River. Wee Waa is 41 kilometres (25 mi) north-west of Narrabri and 571 kilometres (355 mi) northwest of Sydney on the Kamilaroi ...
Mar 15, 2023 · The Wee Waa Community Arts & Cultural Centre has just had their first birthday 拾 All who have made the trip behind the yellow door will have been greeted by the ...
Nov 26, 2008 · Tourist Information There is no information centre in Wee Waa but the Narrabri Shire Visitors' Centre can answer your questions. Located on the Newell Highway in Narrabri, it is open from 9.00 a.m ...
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There are three Libraries within Narrabri Shire. They are located in Wee Waa, Narrabri and Boggabri. Membership to any of the Council Libraries is free of charge. Anyone who is over 18 years of age can join the library. If you are under 18 but would like to become a member, you will need your parent/s to sign the card on your behalf.
