Wilcannia Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in New South Wales, Australia
About Wilcannia
It is located where the Barrier Highway crosses the River Darling in an isolated, low-rainfall area of the state. Founded in 1866 as a port on the upper Darling River, Wilcannia formed a base for European pastoral expansion into the region, previously occupied by its Aboriginal inhabitants, the Barkindji people. The name of the town is Aboriginal, reportedly meaning "a gap in the bank where the flood waters escape". Be warned that the town has serious social problems, and doesn't have a friendly atmosphere; there are plenty of burned-out and boarded-up buildings. The First Nations peoples are doing it tough, due to poverty and isolation, and unfortunately, it isn't always safe to be in the streets at night. Consequently, few people stay long. Most use Wilcannia solely as a place to stop fo
Where to Eat in Wilcannia
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴M&J Kitchen
Wilcannia Travel Guide Sections
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