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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 ...
Nov 26, 2008 · The 'Wee Waa' squatting run was established in 1837. Although Narrabri is now the principal town of the shire, Wee Waa became the first concentrated settlement in the Namoi Valley. In 1847 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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The name Wee Waa (pronounced as 'we wore') means 'fire for roasting' in the indigenous Kamilaroi language. The first farm in the district was established in 1837 and a settlement was founded in the 1840s, the first settlement on the Namoi River. A railway line was extended in 1908 from Narrabri to Walgett, passing through the town, although passeng...
By car
Wee Waa is on the Kamilaroi Highway. The town is 42 km north-west of Narrabri and is 51 km south-west of Burren Junction and 143 km south-west of Walgett.
By coach
A NSW NSW Trainlinkcoach service runs between Wee Waa and Narrabri to catch the long-distance trains at Narrabri. Coaches from Narrabri stop in front of the Wee Waa Library and coaches to Narrabri stop opposite the library. The services from Narrabri departs M 7:30 AM and arrives at Wee Waa 8:05AM (Route 331), and departs Narrabri 5:05 PM and arrives at Wee Waa 5:40 PM (Route 333); and departs Narrabri F 6:10AM and arrives at Wee Waa 6:45AM (Route 329), and departs Narrabri 5:05 PM and arrive...
Private transport is essential, as there is no taxi service in Wee Waa nor is there a local bus service. The nearest car rental agency is in Narrabri.
In and near town
1. -30.22139149.451761 Namoi Echo Museum (Wee Waa Museum), Rose Street (opposite Wee Waa Servo petrol station), ☏ +61 427 668 932, namoiechomuseum@gmail.com. Th F 10AM-3PM, Sa 10AM-4PM. Collection of items, equipment, documents, and farming equipment significat to the history of Wee Waa. adults $6, children $2.(updated Mar 2021)
Out of town
1. -30.3342149.578082 CSIRO Australia Telescope (Paul Wild Observatory), 1828 Yarrie Lake Road (27 km south-east of Wee Waa via Charles Street (south-east bound), cross the Wee Waa Lagoon bridge and continue ahead on Culgoora Road, turn right onto Yarrie Lake Road,at the four-way intersection turn left onto Yarrie Lake Road, entrance is on the left), ☏ +61 2 6790 4000, narrabri@atnf.csiro.au. M-Su 8AM-5PM. 6 radio telescope antennas mounted on tracks. Interactive displays, theatrette. Visitor...
Wee Waa Show, Wee Waa Showground (Maitland Street), ☏ +61 418 905 613, weewaashowsociety@hotmail.com. Held in May. Annual local fair.(updated Mar 2021)
Self catering
1. -30.22528149.44381 Carlo's Supa IGA Plus Liquor, 88-94 Rose Street (at the pedestrian crossing), ☏ +61 2 6795 4201. M-F 8AM-8PM Sa Su 8AM-5PM. Supermarket. Liquor store.(updated Mar 2021) 2. -30.22509149.443772 Wee Waa Pharmacy, 93 Rose Street (opposite Carlo's IGA, next to ANZ bank), ☏ +61 2 6795 4231. M-F 8:30AM-5:30PM Sa 9AM-noon. Chemist.(updated Mar 2021) 3. -30.22544149.443253 Wee Waa Newsagency & Gift Shop (Newspower Wee Waa), 80 Rose Street (next to Wee Waa Hot Bread), ☏ +61 2 6795...
-30.22506149.443831 Palmer's Market & Cafe, 95 Rose Street (next to Wee Waa Pharmacy), ☏ +61 2 6795 1120. M-F 7:30AM-4PM Sa 8:30AM-12:30PM. Cafe fare.(updated Mar 2021)-30.22578149.435842 Marinda Nursery and Cafe, corner Albion Street and Mitchell Street, ☏ +61 409 299 304. M-F 9AM-4PM, Sa Su 9AM-1PM. Garden nursery. Coffee shop.(updated Mar 2021)-30.22525149.44333 The Rose Street Cafe, 83 Rose Street (opposite Wee Waa Hot Bread), ☏ +61 2 6795 4292. Cafe fare.(updated Mar 2021)-30.22501149.435274 Locke's Mini Mart, 23 Albion Street. Fast food. Convenience store.(updated Mar 2021)-30.22503149.444221 Imperial Hotel, 100 Rose Street (corner of Rose Street and George Street), ☏ +61 2 6795 4125. Su-Th 9AM-9:30PM F Sa 10AM-10:30PM. Liquor store on-site(updated Mar 2021)Wee Waa and District Bowling Club, 69 Alma Street (opposite the tennis courts), ☏ +61 2 6795 4108. Phone for hours.(updated Mar 2021)Motels
1. -30.22276149.449091 Wee Waa Motel, 148 Rose Street (corner of Rose Street and Rivers Street), ☏ +61 2 6795 4522. Rooms have 32 inch TV, air conditioning, WiFi on request, private ensuite bathrooms, tea and coffee making facilities, secure on-site parking, microwave, fridge, toaster. Phone or see website for rates and availability.(updated Mar 2021) 2. -30.22194149.451172 Wee Waa Welcome Inn, 166 Rose Street (next to Wee Waa Servo), ☏ +61 2 6795 3997, weewaawelcomeinn@hotmail.com. Entrance...
Caravan parks
1. -30.22957149.440983 Waioma Caravan Park, 15 Short Street (Off Warrior Street (left hand side) or Charles Street (right hand side)), ☏ +61 2 6795 4413, info@waiomapark.com.au. Powered and unpowered sites. On-site caravans and cabins. Camping sites. Guest house. Waioma Bar and Grill. Camp kitchen with open fire in winter, barbecue, microwave, crockery, cutlery, saucepans. On-site laundry. Book exchange. Phone or see website options, rates, and availability.(updated Mar 2021) 2. -30.22067149....
Camping
1. -30.21899149.449075 Wee Waa Showground, Maitland Street, ☏ +61 428 506 363, ss462200@bigpond.net.au. Powered and unpowered sites. Barbecue. Laundry facilities. Toilets. Hot showers. Potable Water. Rubbish bins. Covered eating area. Pet friendly. Bookings essential.(updated Mar 2021)
Emergency
1. -30.2244149.446872 Police Station, Nelson Street (Corner of Nelson Street and Rose Street, next to court house), ☏ +61 2 6795 0899. Not open 24 hours. 2. -30.22502149.447643 Wee Waa Community Hospital, 60 Alma Street (Near the swimming pool), ☏ +61 2 6795 0400. Emergency Department open 24 hours. 3. -30.22831149.43884 Wee Waa Veterinary Clinic (Western Namoi Veterinary Services), 9 Warrior Street, ☏ +61 2 6795 3066. M-F 8:30AM-5:30PM Sa 9AM-noon.
Fuel and mechanical
1. -30.22171149.4516015 Wee Waa Servo, 170 Rose Street (on Kamilaroi Highway, north-eastbound), ☏ +61 2 6795 3008. M-Sa 6AM-7PM Su 8AM-6PM. Petrol station 2. -30.22484149.432776 BP Wee Waa, 45 Boolcarrol Road (on Kamilaroi Highway westbound, near Tyrepower), ☏ +61 2 6795 4076. Petrol station 3. -30.22579149.442217 GJM's Automotive Repair Centre (Garry's Garage Mechanical Repairs), 69 Rose Street, ☏ +61 2 6795 3311. Mechanics
Public telephones
1. Public telephone, Corner of Rose Street and George Street (Outside the post office).
Wee Waa website is about the small community of Wee Waa, the Cotton Capital of Australia. A small town of 2000 people situated in the Namoi Valley in Northern NSW, Australia
Apr 5, 2022 · At the end of 1972, the Wee Waa Aboriginal Cotton Chippers Caucus was set up. It was founded by a mix of younger Aboriginal workers who had spent some time involved in activism in Sydney, such as Lyall Munro Jr, and prominent local Aboriginal activists such as Arthur Murray.
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The Namoi Echo Museum and Wee Waa Historical Society collects and displays items, machinery and documents pertaining to the history and culture of the Wee Waa district, promotes its history and provides family research from its extensive archives. The Echo Museum opened in 2006..
