Wee Waa Accommodation, Hotels, Tours & Information

Wee Waa

Wee Waa is located 42 kilometres west of Narrabri on the Kamilaroi Highway. It is an easy 30 minute drive through attractive, rich fertile country. The Kamilaroi Highway follows the banks of the picturesque Namoi River, the lifeline to the community's agricultural pursuits. Wee Waa is one of the leading Cotton growing areas in Australia, in fact it is known as the Cotton Capital of Australia. Wee Waa is home to the headquarters of the largest Cotton grower owned organisations Namoi Cotton and businesses that sell Cotton Seed to various countries throughout the world, Cotton Seed Distributors. Wee Waa is Cotton Capital of Australia located in Wee Waa is Namoi Cotton Co-Operative, Queensland Cotton and also to Cotton Seed Distributors. Wee Waa has a history of great distinction. It is the oldest town on the Namoi River and was home to many pioneering families as early as 1837. A wander around the old graves of the Cemetery will allow you to ponder on the hard times which some of these pioneers endured. Wee Waa is a modern town with a hospital, swimming pool, 9-hole golf course, tennis courts, bowling club and indoor sporting complex. hotels, supermarket, police station, ambulance, fire brigade, Anglican, Presbyterian and Catholic churches, 2 motels, 2 caravan parks, 4 schools including a high school, 2 banks, bakery, newsagent, cafe, clothing shop, mechanical repairs, the green door craft shop and much more. Seplin Estate Wines located on Chiffley Road Wee Waa has recently opened a cellar door to the Public for Wine and Port Tastings, Open most days, a fabulous place to enjoy a barbecue or picnic. The town's architecture is most interesting. The Imperial Hotel was the first Three storey structure to be built in the North West NSW and features magnificent Iron lace. Wee Waa Aboriginal Meaning - 'Fire for Roasting'. Wee Waa is pronounced - Wee - War. Wee Waa is serviced by the Countrylink Rail Road Service on Mondays and Fridays. The Namoi Echo Museum is located in Rose Street and is open on Thursday to Saturday or by appointment. Please contact the Narrabri Shire Information Centre for more details.