Brewarrina Shire - Area Guide
Brewarrina Shire, based in Brewarrina on the Barwon River, is home to one of the oldest human-made structures on Earth – the Brewarrina Aboriginal Fish Traps (Baiame’s Ngunnhu).
What the council offers residents
- Brewarrina library and public swimming pool
- Community facilities and sporting grounds
- Council services for rates, roads, water and waste
- Support for community events and NAIDOC celebrations
Living here
Brewarrina has a multipurpose health service and local schools. The town has a proud, predominantly Aboriginal community with deep culture and history – the Brewarrina Aboriginal Cultural Museum is an essential first visit for any new resident.
Worth knowing
Brewarrina Visitor Information Centre
Where: Bathurst Street, Brewarrina – alongside the Brewarrina Aboriginal Cultural Museum
What’s there: visitor information, cultural museum, and tours of the ancient fish traps run by local Aboriginal guides.
Visitor guide: details and guides via the Brewarrina Shire Council website.
Visitor centres are great for new residents too – free maps, local event news, and staff who know everyone. Say you’ve just moved here; they love that.