Warialda, situated in the western New England region of New South Wales is located on the Gwydir Highway between Inverell and Moree. The town was established in the late 1840's and grew around early mining ventures and nowadays is the centre for the surrounding wheat and sheep industries as well as being an important stop for motorists. The town has several historic buildings dating back to its pioneer days, nearby areas for fossicking with the Cranky Rock Nature Reserve (8km east) and the town lookout (2km north) also of interest.
Population:
1,200
State:
New South Wales
Name Origin: Aboriginal origin meaning "place of
wild honey"
Pronunciation:
Wor-ee-all-da
Postcode:
2402
Local Government:
Gwydir
Shire Council
Location:
626km north-west of Sydney
Main Watercourses: None
Main Roads:
Gwydir Highway 
, Fossickers
Way 
Radio Stations (Music):
Gem FM (95.1), Now FM (98.3), Triple
J (99.9 & 103.3)
Photos from Warialda (Click on thumbnail for full sized
image):
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Heading west on the Gwydir Highway as it enters Warialda
(2006). |
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Geddes Street (Gwydir Highway), heading west in Warialda approaching Stephen St (2006). |
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Geddes Street (Gwydir Hwy) again, this time heading west approaching Plunkett St, Warialda (2006). |
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Stephen Street, heading north from Geddes Street, Warialda (2006). |
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Hope Street, looking west from Stephen St, Warialda (2006). |
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Hope Street again, this time looking east from Stephen
Street, Warialda (2006). |
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Stephen Street, looking south from High Street, Warialda
(2006). |
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View south over Warialda and surrounding countryside (2006). |
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