Have heard that many conflicting reports about Walgett in NSW -eg do not stay there under any circumstances, great place to stay would highly recommend. So, in short, is it a good place to stay for one or two days or just keep driving?
ConsumerMan said
08:54 PM Mar 21, 2022
There is nothing to see other than an amazing corner store that sells guns and ammunition right alongside milk and bread. Lightning Ridge is only a few clicks up the road.
Radar said
09:54 PM Mar 21, 2022
Giggleswick wrote:
Hi, we had an enjoyable 2 nights April 2021 and on another occasion 1n May 2017 just an overnighter, we stayed at the donation rest area just as you are coming into town from the south.
Clean toilets, dump point, picnic tables and I may of topped up with water.
A must see a water tower painted with a portrait one of the finest country singers Great Jimmy Little.
Enjoy the town of Walgett
I would be more worried about the bloke in the next caravan over.
PeterD said
10:04 PM Mar 21, 2022
The reports you have read/herd are ancient history. I have not camped there but had lunch whilst travelling through,I have seen no ferals roaming the street. WikiCamps has no negative reports over the last 12 months (over 45 reports.)
There is an interesting report in WikiCamps dated 13 July 2021:
There is a farm stay Muddy Waters ($12) north of town backs onto the Barwon, you couldn't get more positive reports on this spot (wikicamps). The town itself has had problems but it takes time & hard work to resolve, I hope they are on a recovery there, any country town is worth a visit just keep things secure and enjoy.
jebs said
09:38 AM Mar 22, 2022
We always find the best thing is not read reports just go and find out ourselves
Bicyclecamper said
01:49 PM Mar 22, 2022
They have cleaned their act up, but have never had any issues there, ever, except, when One of the locals came into the pub that we were having a meal at to tell, us that someone had run into the back of my van and he gave us the rego number. He saved us a packet of money.
Giggleswick said
06:34 PM Mar 22, 2022
Thanks everyone - much appreciated. Muddy Waters looks nice so will most likely stay there
Cuppa said
08:59 PM Mar 24, 2022
Just go & find out for yourself.
86GTS said
05:50 AM Mar 25, 2022
Wilcannia has a similar reputation, we've been there three times & found it to be fine.
Have heard that many conflicting reports about Walgett in NSW -eg do not stay there under any circumstances, great place to stay would highly recommend. So, in short, is it a good place to stay for one or two days or just keep driving?
The reports you have read/herd are ancient history. I have not camped there but had lunch whilst travelling through,I have seen no ferals roaming the street. WikiCamps has no negative reports over the last 12 months (over 45 reports.)
There is an interesting report in WikiCamps dated 13 July 2021: