Moree to Walgett road trip: Distance, drive time & fuel stops

The Moree to Walgett drive through outback New South Wales is 214km long, with a driving time of around 2h20m. The best road trip attraction on the route is the Collymongle Carved Trees.

The Moree to Walgett drive is not a particularly long one by New South Wales outback standards.

But it is likely to be part of a longer drive – perhaps from Brisbane to Bourke, or a cross-country epic from Brisbane to Perth.

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Moree to Walgett distance and driving time

The distance from Moree to Walgett by car is 214km, with a driving time of around two hours and 20 minutes. The quickest route between the two inland NSW towns is along the Gwydir Highway, also known as the B76.

What’s the best Moree accommodation?

Moree makes a logical overnight stop on many road trips. These are the best accommodation choices.

For exclusive artesian spa pools: Artesian Spa Motel.
For great reviews & a restaurant: Albert Motel.
For solid, well-priced apartments with a pool: Jackaroo Apartments.

The Moree to Walgett drive starts out by following the same route as the Moree to Lightning Ridge drive. However, instead of turning north at the junction with the Castlereagh Highway, you go south.

Moree to Walgett fuel stops

It’s advisable to fill up with petrol before leaving Moree. The only fuel stop between Moree and Walgett is Collarenebri.

Moree to Walgett drive: Collymongle Carved Trees

Unfortunately for anyone planning on an attraction-packed road trip, there really isn’t much to see on the Moree to Walgett drive. The top stop is arguably the Collymongle Carved Trees near Collarenebri. These trees were hand-carved by local Indigenous people, and there are only a few of them left. Others have been sent all over the world and ended up in museums.

Moree to Walgett drive: Walgett attractions

Otherwise, just plough on until you reach Walgett, which has more than a town of its size usually offers. Things to do in Walgett include swimming in the naturally-heated Artesian Baths and learning about local Aboriginal culture at the Dharriwaa Elders Group Cultural Exhibition Centre.

Walgett’s limited accommodation options include the Pink House and the Coolabah Motel.