Wanaaring, New South Wales facts for kids
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Paroo River at Wanaaring
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 Wanaaring
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 140 (2016 census) | ||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2840 | ||||||||
| Elevation | 110 m (361 ft) | ||||||||
| LGA(s) | Bourke Shire | ||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Barwon | ||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Parkes | ||||||||
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Wanaaring is a remote outback village in north western New South Wales, Australia. Situated on the Paroo River, some 980 kilometres from Sydney, and 180 km west of Bourke. At the 2016 census, Wanaaring had a population of 140.
Wanaaring is on the "Cut Line" road between the town of Bourke, and the desert village of Tibooburra. Long distance travellers often stop at Wanaaring for meals or to refuel.
Wanaaring is in outback Australia, in remote agricultural country. The grazing lands support cattle, sheep and goats. Honey is also produced. An all-weather air strip is located east of the village centre.
Activities
Fishing and bush camping by the Paroo River. There is an annual gymkhana and rodeo, which supports the Royal Flying Doctor Service. The Flying Doctor provides essential medical aid to outback communities such as Wanaaring.
Climate
The climate is semi-arid, featuring low rainfall, very hot summer temperatures and cool nights in winter. A minimum temperature of -3.9 oC was recorded in July 1997.
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