Walgett - Places to See

Historic Grave
The first settler's grave is located at the rear of the caravan park at the northern end of town.

Opal Fields
The Grawin, Glengarry and Sheepyard Opal Fields are located north-west of Walgett via the tiny village of Cumborah which is 48 km north-west of Walgett along a sealed road (obtain a map, directions and an update on road conditions from the shire office in Walgett before departing). A spring flows in the midst of Cumborah and the gravel pits nearby are good for fossicking. From there continue on the north-westerly road for a further 13 km then head off to the left onto the side road for 4 km to the Grawin field where 'The Light of the World' (450 g) was found in 1928. There is a general store, fuel supplies and a log-cabin clubhouse which is the centre for a number of social and sporting events.

A link road heads in a southerly direction. It is 7 km to the Glengarry field. There is an airstrip, a pub known as the Glengarry Hilton, and an active social golf club.

The Sheepyard Field can be accessed from Glengarry. The newest and most productive of the three fields, there is a store and a public phone.

Narran Lake
Narran Lake, 96 km west, is one of Australia's largest natural inland lakes and has an abundance of animal and birdlife. It is an ideal location for birdwatching but there are no facilities and it is on private property so access is by prior arrangement only (contact the Walgett Shire Council Offices on 02 6828 1399). The roads are not the best and are definitely not to be attempted in wet weather. Charter flights can be arranged by ringing (02) 6828 1356 or, after hours, (02) 6828 1209.