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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 ...
Population: 2000. Altitude: 192m. Download Wee Waa Town Map. Situated 576km northwest of Sydney and 40km northwest of Narrabri on the Kamilaroi Highway, Wee Waa is the birthplace of Australia’s modern cotton industry. In addition to holding the distinction of “oldest town on the Namoi”, Wee Waa is Australia’s Cotton Capital, the very ...
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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 is Australia's Cotton Capital and is located in the rich agricultural heartland of Lower Namoi Valley in North West New South Wales. A modern town, it has many recreational facilities, cafes and shops. Of particular interest is the town’s architecture. The Imperial Hotel in Rose St was the first three-storey structure to be built in ...
Wee Waa, known as Australia's Cotton Capital and the birthplace of modern cotton industry, boasts a richly fertile area for agricultural pursuits and a quality way of life. However, the town has much more to offer beyond cotton. Its busy and beautifully landscaped main street features unique boutique shops to cater to all tastes, making it a ...
Wee Waa serves the villages of Burren Junction, Pilliga, and Gwabegar. Wee Waa is known as 'The Cotton Capital of Australia' as it was the birthplace of the commercial cotton industry in 1961. Wee Waa is in the Narrabri Shire Local Government Area.
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Jan 19, 2015 · Wee Waa, NSW. Wee Waa (pronounced 'Wee War') is known as The Cotton Capital of Australia. It is the base of The Namoi Cotton Co-Operative (the largest grower-owned organisation in the country) and ...
