Hotels in Gwabegar, New South Wales
Former Great Western Hotel
Former Great Western Hotel This hotel replaced another hotel that burn down. Closed on the 26/04/1999.
Information on Gwabegar, NSW
Gwabegar is a small town in North Eastern New South Wales, located 625 kilometres northwest of Sydney. Situated in the heart of the Pilliga forest, the largest naturally forming cypress pine forest in the Southern Hemisphere, this historic timber town once operated twelve sawmills but now relies primarily on farming.
The town features a post office, general store, sports courts, and community technology centre, with free camping available at Anzac Park.
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Gwabegar is located 625 kilometres northwest of Sydney, accessible primarily by road via the Pilliga-Gwabegar Road. The drive from Sydney takes approximately 3 hours and 44 minutes, covering 337.5 miles by road. Public transport options include bus services that take around 10 hours and 50 minutes from Sydney. The town serves as a gateway to the Pilliga forest region and is accessed through the Narrabri Shire area.