Wilcannia, proclaimed a town in the mid 1860's lies on the banks of the Darling River and along the Barrier Highway. The town was once a key port for paddle steamers but since those operations stopped, the town has slowly declined. In the town, several historic buildings still remain from the town's heyday, the centre-lifting Darling River bridge is still in use with several well kept parks along the Darling River. Oddly enough, there are little to no existance of any shops or services as for most it would seem a key stop for motorists on the Barrier Hwy, as well as being a centre for the surrounding areas due to the town's considerable isolation.

Population: 650
State: New South Wales
Name Origin: Of Aboriginal origin meaning "where flood water escape"
Pronunciation: Wil-canya
Postcode: 2836
Local Government: Central Darling Shire Council
Location: 1177km north-west of Sydney
Main Roads: Barrier Highway 
Main Watercourses: Darling River
Radio Stations (Music): Rebel FM (104.7)

Photos from Wilcannia (Click on thumbnail for full sized image):
 

	Looking south-east along Myers Street (Barrier Hwy) in Wilcannia (2003).
	And again, this time with the Darling River bridge in the background (2003).
	Reid Street, looking north-east approaching Myers Street, Wilcannia (2003).
	Reid Street, looking south-west approaching Myers Street in Wilcannia (2003).