DESTINATION: West Wyalong

A former gold-mining town, West Wyalong is now the business centre of a vast wheat-growing area. Located at the junction of the Mid Western and Newell hwys, 470km west of Sydney, the town is a convenient stopover for travellers. Today, eucalyptus oil is a lesser-known product of the town.

Main Attractions

There is a pleasant 3.5km walking track known as the Green Corridor, which leads from the information centre to Cooinda Bush Reserve. Here, a simulated mine poppet head and a replica of the Neeld Family's bark hut are located near the picnic area. Gold was discovered on the Neeld property in the late 1800s. West Wyalong Cemetery, 5km NE, holds many graves dating back to the late 1800s, including the Neeld family vault. The Bland District Historical Museum on the Newell Hwy displays a scale model of a working goldmine.

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Wheat harvesting, West Wyalong, Central NSW

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Nearby attractions

The waters of Barmedman Mineral Pool, located 32km SE, are reputed to have healing properties. Lake Cowal, 48km NE, is a bird sanctuary and it is also possible to fish there.

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Region: Riverina

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The Riverina has a lot to offer; from some of the nation's best food and wine, to the widest, most breathtaking horizons filled with wonderment, just waiting for your discovery. National parks, picnic grounds, unique wildlife, heritage buildings, festivals, art galleries, historic trains and planes, walking trails, country music, haunted houses, botanical gardens, agricultural shows, museums, producer's markets, rivers and ancient aboriginal culture. more

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The Tourist Train, McCann Park, Mid Western Hwy, Ph: (02) 6972 3645

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