Towns and Villages

Wiangaree

Proclaimed on the 27th March 1907, this picturesque village 13km north from Kyogle on the Summerland Way is a unique rural based community with a population of around 130. At Wiangaree you turn off for the western entrance of the World Heritage listed (link) Border Ranges National Park. On the banks of the Richmond River, Wiangaree’s rural surrounds consists of dairying, beef farming and general horticulture activities.

Wiangaree General Store is where you treat yourself to a variety of refreshments and cooked meals and experience a big dose of country hospitality while gathering local tourist information. The Old style general store is open 7 days a week from 6.30am. They are also licenced and sell orchids, and display relics of local history.

Wiangaree also boasts a Hairdresser, Naturopath, Primary School, Rodeo/recreation grounds, Tennis court, Anglican Church and has a schoool bus service 5 days per week into Kyogle.

Picnic and toilet facilities are available at the lovely Wiangaree lagoon where you can sit and relax and enjoy the company of turtles and ducks.