RECREATION
Recreational Facilities – each town in the Shire has excellent sporting facilities that cater for the full range of pursuits.
These include:
- Golf Courses
- Sporting ovals
- Bowling Greens
- Tennis Courts
- Horse Racing Tracks
- Pistol Club
- Fishing
- Outdoor public swimming pools
- Hot artesian bore baths
- Outdoor netball/basketball
- Skate Parks
Libraries – Walgett Shire has A public library located in Walgett and Lightning Ridge and deposit stations at Burren Junction, Carinda and Collarenebri. A number of programs are offered at our libraries including holiday programs, storytime, travelling exhibitions and Waste to Art, Junior Art Group (Wednesday Afternoons after school), Book Club… Call the Walgett Library for more information 02 68286 103
SOCIAL INTERESTS FOR NEW RESIDENTS
Hot Artesian Bore Baths- free entry
Walgett- open from March to October
Lightning Ridge – Open 24/7
Burren Junction- Open 24/7 closes for Summer months
WALGETT
Walgett Come-By-Chance B & S Committee
Group organising annual B & S Ball.
Tara Schiller: 0428117371
walgett_BandS@yahoo.com
Walgett Charity Bushman’s Carnival Committee
Committee primarily organising annual rodeo and campdraft.
Scott Wickman: 02 6828 1195
Fiona Denyer: 02 6828 1875 0428282748
fiona.denyer@bigpond.com
Country Women’s Association
Branch of statewide organisation participating in social events and fundraisers.
Carinda: Peg Rankmore: 02 6823 2237
Collarenebri: Marg Bow: 02 6796 5285
Walgett: Jill Friend: 02 6828 1137
Rowena : Christine McDonnell 02 6796 5110
Burren Junction Louise Spiller: 02 6796 1436
Walgett Community Promotions including ABC Gardeners
Local organisation working to bring the community together.
John McGovern : 68 281 761
Walgett Historical Society
Local group preserving and promoting historical information and artifacts.
President: Marg Bow: 02 6796 5285
Jennifer Colless : 02 68 281 678
Wandering Wildcats
Motorbike touring club that love to ride and party hard.
Kathy Baker: 0409043675
Walgett Aero Club
Local group involved in flying and social activities.
Chris Perrin : 0268 281 054
Walgett Quoits Club
Social group supporting fundraising and social activities.
Lisa Stackpoole : 02 68 281 394
Walgett Show Society including Walgett Show Women’s Auxiliary
Organises an annual show and associated events.
Brennon O’Keeffee: 0427288474 Claire Bergin: 02 6828 2318
Walgett Swimming Club
Local swimming enthusiasts who support, train and encourage young swimmers.
Janell Yeomans : 02 68 282 577
Walgett Swimming Pool
Open from October to March
P: 02 6828 3196 F: 02 68 28 3189
Walgett Rugby Club
Players participating in the Western Plains Rugby Union competition through the winter months supported by Black & White Committee and other enthusiastic rugby supporters.
Peter Holcombe: 0427519356
walgettrams@yhaoo.com.au
Walgett Black & White Committee
Ladies committee supporting the Walgett Rugby Union Club activities.
Peter Holcombe: 0427519356
walgettrams@yahoo.com.au
Walgett Junior Rugby Club
Organisation that supports, trains and encourages young rugby players.
Ange Corke: 02 6828 8455
a.corke@bigpond.com
Walgett Junior Soccer Club
Organisations that supports, trains and encourages young soccer players.
Chris Clemson: 02 6828 3444 0428287222
chris@clemsonhiscox.net.au
Walgett Pony Club
Youth movement instilling citizenship, sportsmanship and horsemanship which supports, trains and encourages all aspects of riding and horse husbandry.
Nick Deshan: 02 6828 8438 043928438
cathdeshon@bigpond.com
Walgett Jockey Club
Organises annual race meeting & Jockey Club Ball
Peta Schiller: 0427934486
peta@clemsonhiscox.net.au
Little Athletics
Organisation that supports, trains and encourages young athletes
Karen Ricardo 0488281694
Pete.karo@bigpond.com
Walgett Poultry Club
Poultry enthusiasts who conduct an annual show.
Albi Proust : 68 282 148
Walgett RSL Club
Darts, Housie, Pool, Meat Raffles.
Walgett RSL Sub Branch – Supports war veterans and their families.
Walgett RSL Women’s Auxiliary – Supports legacy and the RSL Sub Branch.Phone : 68 281 183
Walgett District Sporting Club
Golf, Bowls, Tennis, Netball, Pool, Housie (BINGO), Meat Raffles
Phone : 68 281 271
Walgett Quilters Group
Patchwork enthusiasts who meet regularly and hold a bi-annual quilt show.
Coleen Edgar : 0268 281 557
St Vincent De Paul- Walgett
P: 02 68 281 094
Walgett Yoga
Robyn Walters 02 68 28 4243 0458284243
Aqua Aerobics Group
Meets a couple of days per week at the Walgett Swimming Pool.
Melissa Ozoux : 0428 282 739
ozoux3074@gmail.com
‘Heed the Leed’ Pet Dog training
Megan Duncan: 02 68 28 1544
Northwest Plains Sustainability Group
Cameron Rowntree: 02 68 28 1620
camrowntree@bigpond.com
Outback Arts Inc.
Building Creative Communities : 02 6822 2484
Susan Lawrance 0407279717
Walgett Milo Junior Cricket Club
Jack and Cherin Singh : 026828 2602 0402998464
LIGHTNING RIDGE
Lightning Ridge Aero Club
Aerodrome Road P: 02 68 292 363
Lightning Ridge Arts and Crafts Association
P: 0477 810 642
Keith Rizzato 0432793561 , and Helene Buchanan
PO Box 448 Lightning Ridge 2834
lrartsandcraftscouncil@gmail.com
Open 1st March to End of Nov, each year 10am – 2pm 7 days a week
Lightning Ridge Bowling Club
P: 02 68 290 408
Lightning Ridge Bush Safari
Julie Marshall P: 02 6828 6805
Lightning Ridge Police P: 02 6829 9799
Lightning Ridge Historical Society Heritage Cottage & Hospital Gallery
Barbara Moritz M: 0419639120
open Easter to Oct long weekend
Lightning Ridge Mens Shed
P: 02 68 29 4503
Lightning Ridge Neighbourhood Centre
Community Technology Centre P: 02 6829 0294 F: 02 6829 0847
Emergency Relief and food for families
P: 02 68 29 4828
Lightning Ridge Pistol Club
P: 02 6829 0712
Lightning Ridge Pony Club
President: Tammy Mullington M: 0423959909
Secretary: Penny Rohleder M: 0434849644
Lightning Ridge Race Club Committee
President: Tony Dowton P: 02 68 290 331
Secretary : Danielle Osborne
Lightning Ridge Returned Services League Club
P: 02 68 290 642
Lightning Ridge Sporting Complex
P: 02 6829 1146
Lightning Ridge Swimming Pool & kids Water Park
P: 02 6829 0150
Lightning Ridge Tigers Junior Rugby League Football Club
Neil Macintosh P: 0268 29 1458
St Vincent De Paul- Lightning Ridge
P: 02 68 290 392
Yuluwirri Art Gallery & Community Art Program
Lightning Ridge RICDO-P:0478411914
COME-BY-CHANCE
Come-By-Chance Picnic Races
Race meeting held annually in September
Ken Waterford: 02 68 24 3232 0427243232
Come-By-Chance Camp Draft
Russell Manuel M:0429 609 379
COLLARENEBRI
Collarenebri Club
P: 02 6756 2307 F: 02 6756 2086
Collarenebri Jockey Club
Belinda Willis P: 02 67 56 2252 M: 0488581958
Collarenebri Pistol Club
Johnny Witts P: 02 67 562 127
Collarenebri Red Cross Association
P: 02 67 562 144
Collarenebri Pony Club
Caroline Erl P: 02 6756 2221
Collarenebri Pool
P: 02 67 56 2380
Collarenebri Returned Services League Club
P: 02 67 562 124
Lions Club
Collarenebri P: 02 67 562 056
CARINDA
Carinda Golf Club
P: 02 68 232 257
Carinda and District Race Club
Tess Blair P: 02 6823 2259
Annie Dayment P: 02 68 23 2317
BURREN JUNCTION
Burren Junction Fishing Club
Greg Lilliebridge P: 02 6795 5138
Burren Junction- Gyrocoper get together
Rod MilnesP:02 67 961 302
Burren Junction Returned Services League
P: 02 67 961 382 F: 02 67 961 437
Junction City Hotel
P:02 6796 1440 F: 02 68 292 735
GRAWIN, SHEEPYARDS, GLENGARRY OPAL FIELDS
Glengarry Hilton
P: 02 6829 3983
Grawin Opal Miners Sports & Recreation Club
P: 02 68 29 3813 F: 02 68 283 813
theclubinthescrub@yahoo.com.au
Sheepyard Inn
P/F: 02: 6829 3932
Contact Details
- Walgett Visitor Information Centre
- tourism@walgett.nsw.gov.au
RECREATION
Recreational Facilities – each town in the Shire has excellent sporting facilities that cater for the full range of pursuits.
These include:
- Golf Courses
- Sporting ovals
- Bowling Greens
- Tennis Courts
- Horse Racing Tracks
- Pistol Club
- Fishing
- Outdoor public swimming pools
- Hot artesian bore baths
- Outdoor netball/basketball
- Skate Parks
Libraries – Walgett Shire has A public library located in Walgett and Lightning Ridge and deposit stations at Burren Junction, Carinda and Collarenebri. A number of programs are offered at our libraries including holiday programs, storytime, travelling exhibitions and Waste to Art, Junior Art Group (Wednesday Afternoons after school), Book Club… Call the Walgett Library for more information 02 68286 103
SOCIAL INTERESTS FOR NEW RESIDENTS
Hot Artesian Bore Baths- free entry
Walgett- open from March to October
Lightning Ridge – Open 24/7
Burren Junction- Open 24/7 closes for Summer months
WALGETT
Walgett Come-By-Chance B & S Committee
Group organising annual B & S Ball.
Tara Schiller: 0428117371
walgett_BandS@yahoo.com
Walgett Charity Bushman’s Carnival Committee
Committee primarily organising annual rodeo and campdraft.
Scott Wickman: 02 6828 1195
Fiona Denyer: 02 6828 1875 0428282748
fiona.denyer@bigpond.com
Country Women’s Association
Branch of statewide organisation participating in social events and fundraisers.
Carinda: Peg Rankmore: 02 6823 2237
Collarenebri: Marg Bow: 02 6796 5285
Walgett: Jill Friend: 02 6828 1137
Rowena : Christine McDonnell 02 6796 5110
Burren Junction Louise Spiller: 02 6796 1436
Walgett Community Promotions including ABC Gardeners
Local organisation working to bring the community together.
John McGovern : 68 281 761
Walgett Historical Society
Local group preserving and promoting historical information and artifacts.
President: Marg Bow: 02 6796 5285
Jennifer Colless : 02 68 281 678
Wandering Wildcats
Motorbike touring club that love to ride and party hard.
Kathy Baker: 0409043675
Walgett Aero Club
Local group involved in flying and social activities.
Chris Perrin : 0268 281 054
Walgett Quoits Club
Social group supporting fundraising and social activities.
Lisa Stackpoole : 02 68 281 394
Walgett Show Society including Walgett Show Women’s Auxiliary
Organises an annual show and associated events.
Brennon O’Keeffee: 0427288474 Claire Bergin: 02 6828 2318
Walgett Swimming Club
Local swimming enthusiasts who support, train and encourage young swimmers.
Janell Yeomans : 02 68 282 577
Walgett Swimming Pool
Open from October to March
P: 02 6828 3196 F: 02 68 28 3189
Walgett Rugby Club
Players participating in the Western Plains Rugby Union competition through the winter months supported by Black & White Committee and other enthusiastic rugby supporters.
Peter Holcombe: 0427519356
walgettrams@yhaoo.com.au
Walgett Black & White Committee
Ladies committee supporting the Walgett Rugby Union Club activities.
Peter Holcombe: 0427519356
walgettrams@yahoo.com.au
Walgett Junior Rugby Club
Organisation that supports, trains and encourages young rugby players.
Ange Corke: 02 6828 8455
a.corke@bigpond.com
Walgett Junior Soccer Club
Organisations that supports, trains and encourages young soccer players.
Chris Clemson: 02 6828 3444 0428287222
chris@clemsonhiscox.net.au
Walgett Pony Club
Youth movement instilling citizenship, sportsmanship and horsemanship which supports, trains and encourages all aspects of riding and horse husbandry.
Nick Deshan: 02 6828 8438 043928438
cathdeshon@bigpond.com
Walgett Jockey Club
Organises annual race meeting & Jockey Club Ball
Peta Schiller: 0427934486
peta@clemsonhiscox.net.au
Little Athletics
Organisation that supports, trains and encourages young athletes
Karen Ricardo 0488281694
Pete.karo@bigpond.com
Walgett Poultry Club
Poultry enthusiasts who conduct an annual show.
Albi Proust : 68 282 148
Walgett RSL Club
Darts, Housie, Pool, Meat Raffles.
Walgett RSL Sub Branch – Supports war veterans and their families.
Walgett RSL Women’s Auxiliary – Supports legacy and the RSL Sub Branch.Phone : 68 281 183
Walgett District Sporting Club
Golf, Bowls, Tennis, Netball, Pool, Housie (BINGO), Meat Raffles
Phone : 68 281 271
Walgett Quilters Group
Patchwork enthusiasts who meet regularly and hold a bi-annual quilt show.
Coleen Edgar : 0268 281 557
St Vincent De Paul- Walgett
P: 02 68 281 094
Walgett Yoga
Robyn Walters 02 68 28 4243 0458284243
Aqua Aerobics Group
Meets a couple of days per week at the Walgett Swimming Pool.
Melissa Ozoux : 0428 282 739
ozoux3074@gmail.com
‘Heed the Leed’ Pet Dog training
Megan Duncan: 02 68 28 1544
Northwest Plains Sustainability Group
Cameron Rowntree: 02 68 28 1620
camrowntree@bigpond.com
Outback Arts Inc.
Building Creative Communities : 02 6822 2484
Susan Lawrance 0407279717
Walgett Milo Junior Cricket Club
Jack and Cherin Singh : 026828 2602 0402998464
LIGHTNING RIDGE
Lightning Ridge Aero Club
Aerodrome Road P: 02 68 292 363
Lightning Ridge Arts and Crafts Association
P: 0477 810 642
Keith Rizzato 0432793561 , and Helene Buchanan
PO Box 448 Lightning Ridge 2834
lrartsandcraftscouncil@gmail.com
Open 1st March to End of Nov, each year 10am – 2pm 7 days a week
Lightning Ridge Bowling Club
P: 02 68 290 408
Lightning Ridge Bush Safari
Julie Marshall P: 02 6828 6805
Lightning Ridge Police P: 02 6829 9799
Lightning Ridge Historical Society Heritage Cottage & Hospital Gallery
Barbara Moritz M: 0419639120
open Easter to Oct long weekend
Lightning Ridge Mens Shed
P: 02 68 29 4503
Lightning Ridge Neighbourhood Centre
Community Technology Centre P: 02 6829 0294 F: 02 6829 0847
Emergency Relief and food for families
P: 02 68 29 4828
Lightning Ridge Pistol Club
P: 02 6829 0712
Lightning Ridge Pony Club
President: Tammy Mullington M: 0423959909
Secretary: Penny Rohleder M: 0434849644
Lightning Ridge Race Club Committee
President: Tony Dowton P: 02 68 290 331
Secretary : Danielle Osborne
Lightning Ridge Returned Services League Club
P: 02 68 290 642
Lightning Ridge Sporting Complex
P: 02 6829 1146
Lightning Ridge Swimming Pool & kids Water Park
P: 02 6829 0150
Lightning Ridge Tigers Junior Rugby League Football Club
Neil Macintosh P: 0268 29 1458
St Vincent De Paul- Lightning Ridge
P: 02 68 290 392
Yuluwirri Art Gallery & Community Art Program
Lightning Ridge RICDO-P:0478411914
COME-BY-CHANCE
Come-By-Chance Picnic Races
Race meeting held annually in September
Ken Waterford: 02 68 24 3232 0427243232
Come-By-Chance Camp Draft
Russell Manuel M:0429 609 379
COLLARENEBRI
Collarenebri Club
P: 02 6756 2307 F: 02 6756 2086
Collarenebri Jockey Club
Belinda Willis P: 02 67 56 2252 M: 0488581958
Collarenebri Pistol Club
Johnny Witts P: 02 67 562 127
Collarenebri Red Cross Association
P: 02 67 562 144
Collarenebri Pony Club
Caroline Erl P: 02 6756 2221
Collarenebri Pool
P: 02 67 56 2380
Collarenebri Returned Services League Club
P: 02 67 562 124
Lions Club
Collarenebri P: 02 67 562 056
CARINDA
Carinda Golf Club
P: 02 68 232 257
Carinda and District Race Club
Tess Blair P: 02 6823 2259
Annie Dayment P: 02 68 23 2317
BURREN JUNCTION
Burren Junction Fishing Club
Greg Lilliebridge P: 02 6795 5138
Burren Junction- Gyrocoper get together
Rod MilnesP:02 67 961 302
Burren Junction Returned Services League
P: 02 67 961 382 F: 02 67 961 437
Junction City Hotel
P:02 6796 1440 F: 02 68 292 735
GRAWIN, SHEEPYARDS, GLENGARRY OPAL FIELDS
Glengarry Hilton
P: 02 6829 3983
Grawin Opal Miners Sports & Recreation Club
P: 02 68 29 3813 F: 02 68 283 813
theclubinthescrub@yahoo.com.au
Sheepyard Inn
P/F: 02: 6829 3932
Contact Details
- Walgett Visitor Information Centre
- tourism@walgett.nsw.gov.au