West Wyalong, New South Wales: What are the best things to do?

West Wyalong, New South Wales, is the main town of the Bland Shire. Things to do in West Wyalong include the Wetlands Boardwalk and Bland Shire Art Trail.

3 best things to do in West Wyalong, NSW

See birdlife along the West Wyalong Wetlands Boardwalk.
Pay homage to the sculpture of Australian painter Russell Drysdale.
Take a driving tour around the Bland Shire Art Trail.

Where is West Wyalong, New South Wales?

West Wyalong, New South Wales, is not the sort of town most overseas visitors to Australia will get anywhere near. It’s the main town of the Bland Shire in the Riverina region, and it’s where the Newell Highway meets the Mid-Western Highway. It’s on the cusp of the New South Wales outback, and agriculture is the big deal in these parts.

Conceivably, you might pass through if driving from Brisbane to Melbourne. It’s on the inland route, which takes pretty much the same amount of time as the coastal route. It’s just less obviously attractive.

The Rose Garden in West Wyalong, New South Wales. Photo courtesy of Destination NSW.

West Wyalong Wetlands Boardwalk

West Wyalong and Wyalong are theoretically two separate towns but they’re joined by a meandering main street. There are several heritage buildings that can be linked together, but the main attraction in the town itself is the West Wyalong Wetlands Boardwalk. You should see a bit of birdlife at the West Wyalong Wetlands.

Things to do in West Wyalong, NSW: Bland Shire Art Trail

Realistically, though, West Wyalong is best used as a base for exploring the Bland Shire. In particular, you can use the caravan park or motels as an overnight base while exploring the Bland Shire Art Trail. There are several large scale art works in West Wyalong and surrounds, including the Big Bull Mural on Main Street and the Yindyamarra Aboriginal Open Display in the Wetlands.

What to do in West Wyalong, NSW: Russell Drysdale Sculpture

Also in West Wyalong itself is a sculpture of Australian painter Russell Drysdale. You’ll find that at the corner of Main Street and Monash Street.

Other highlights on the Bland Shire Art Trail include the Weethalle silo art and chainsaw tree art on the Mid Western Highway. There’s also the Biggest Football – one of Australia’s notorious Big Things – in Bing Walder Park in Ungarie.

Where to stay in West Wyalong

The best West Wyalong accommodation picks are

For a good quality motel at relatively cheap rates: Cameo Inn Motel.
For a four star in a historic building: Royal Hotel.
For central location: Mentor Chambers Apartment Bed & Breakfast.

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