Description:
Wilcannia is a historic port on the Darling River. Wilcannia is located 965 km northwest of Sydney via the Great Western, Mitchell and Barrier Highways. In spite of the distance from the sea, it is only 78 m above sea-level. Situated on marginal land it experiences an average rainfall of 252 mm per annum. On Reid Street lies the1880 post office and its attached residence which continues to serve the local community. Many of Wilcannia town buildings were built in the late 1800’s and are mostly of sandstone.

Jurisdictions::
Broken Hill City Council, Central Darling Shire Council

photos:

photo ID#: 1958812


photo ID#: 1958813


photo ID#: 1958820


photo ID#: 1958822


photo ID#: 1958823


photo ID#: 1958829


photo ID#: 1958830


photo ID#: 1958832


photo ID#: 1958836


photo ID#: 1958837


photo ID#: 1958838


photo ID#: 1958839


photo ID#: 1958840


photo ID#: 1958841


photo ID#: 1958842


photo ID#: 1958843


photo ID#: 1958844


photo ID#: 1958846


photo ID#: 1958847


photo ID#: 1958848


photo ID#: 1958853


photo ID#: 1958854


photo ID#: 1958858


photo ID#: 1958867


photo ID#: 1958872