The village of Gwabegar is located 139kms South West of Narrabri and 97kms from Wee Waa.The trip from Narrabri takes approximately 1 3/4hours, and just over 1 hour directly from Wee Waa. When travelling from Narrabri to Gwabegar a diverse and changing landscape can be enjoyed.A rapidly changing landscape from the Ranges to the land of sweeping plains.
Gwabegar is situated in the heart of the Pilliga Forest,with thick forests of Cypress Pine engulfing the loamy flats. Gwabegar is located in the middle of the largest naturally forming Cypress Pine Forest in the Southern Hemisphere, the Pilliga State Forest, making it a must see destination in the Shire.
The village of Gwabegar once sported no less than 12 Sawmills, only one remains today. Sleeper cutter camps and Koala Colonies are points of interest in the Gwabegar area. Gwabegar has a Post Office, Basic Necessity store, visiting Doctor, supported plyagroup. Fishing Social club, CWA Hall, Multi purpose Sports Court and a Community Technology Centre.
Temperatures for Gwabegar
Gwabegar has hot summer temperatures. The summer high temperature for Gwabegar is approximately 32 °c. The summer low temperature is approximately 19 °c.
Gwabegar has mild winter temperatures. The winter high temperature for Gwabegar is approximately 17 °c. The winter low temperature is approximately 3 °c.
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