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Wilcannia

The traditional Aboriginal population of the Paakantji people have been calling the area in and around Wilcannia home for some 40,000 years. Since white settlement, the town has been filled with interesting buildings constructed from locally quarried sandstone, including the Knox and Downs Store, Athanaeum Library and the Club Hotel (all dating from the late 19th Century). Wilcannia has a strong mining history, with both gold and opals discovered in the area.

The township reached its height in the 1880s when it boasted 13 hotels, a population of 3000, and a local newspaper - the Wilcannia Times. In 1879 the Red Lion brewery (it is no longer standing) was built at the northern end of Reid Street. Its great claim to fame was that it was the first brewery which the famous beer baron Edmund Resch built in Australia.

At this time Wilcannia became the third-largest port on the Darling River. In 1887, for example, 222 steamers stopped there. Known as 'Queen City of the West' there was a time when most of the wool from northwestern NSW passed through the port. The town was also at the centre of a number of coach routes which traversed Western NSW. Some of the coaches were built here.

Accommodation Options in "Outback NSW" or surrounding areas

Accommodation	Type	Image	Short Description	Star Rating			Est. Pricing	add to Hotlist
Bettys Cottage Outback NSW, New South Wales	Holiday house		Fully self contained Holiday Cottage	Check	Check	Check	100 - 110 AUD
The Swagman's Hill Outback NSW, New South Wales	Cottage		The Swagman's Hill Cottage Broken Hill Our lovely cottage has ..	Check	Check	Check	110 - 155 AUD
A MINER'S REST Outback NSW, New South Wales	Spa		A ROSE-GARDENED BOUTIQUE HERITAGE SELF-CONTAINED AND COMFORTABLE STONE MINER'S COTTAGE ..	Check	Check	Check	100 - 100 AUD
Cobalt Cottages Outback NSW, New South Wales	Self-contained apartment		Located just two streets from the CBD Argent Street this ..	Check	Check	Check	140 - 260 AUD
Kaysha's Cottage Outback NSW, New South Wales	Cottage		Conveniently located behind Centro Westside Shopping Centre Kaysha's Cottage offers ..	Check	Check	Check	99 - 110 AUD
Trilby Station Outback NSW, New South Wales	Camping ground		Experience a taste of authentic outback station life by joining ..	Check	Check	Check	22 - 185 AUD
Elphicks Island Lodge Outback NSW, New South Wales	Lodge		Riverfront Location in secluded quiet pristine section of the river ..	Check	Check	Check	180 - 324 AUD
Nomads Cryon Outback NSW, New South Wales	Guest house		If you are planning a trip to Lightning Ridge or ..	Check	Check	Check	33 - 99 AUD
Emaroo Williams Cottage Broken Hill Outback NSW, New South Wales	Self-contained apartment			Check	Check	Check	150 - 230 AUD
Classic Argent Cottage Outback NSW, New South Wales	Cottage		Conveniently located, sleeps upto 8!	Check	Check	Check	150 - 300 AUD

note: Unless otherwise indicated, these price are intended as a guide only