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Brewarrina Aboriginal Fish Traps

Brewarrina, New South Wales

History

Stone fish traps in the Barwon River (Baiame's Ngunnhu), built by Aboriginal peoples and among the oldest human structures known. Heritage-listed, the site is best visited when the river is low.

Nearest town
Brewarrina, New South Wales
Category
History & culture
GPS
-29.9590, 146.8610

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually March–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June–August and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Where is Brewarrina Aboriginal Fish Traps?

Brewarrina Aboriginal Fish Traps is in Brewarrina, New South Wales, at GPS -29.9590, 146.8610.

Which road trips pass Brewarrina Aboriginal Fish Traps?

Brewarrina Aboriginal Fish Traps is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Outback NSW: Mungo, Broken Hill and the opal fields.

What is there to see near Brewarrina Aboriginal Fish Traps?

Places worth a stop nearby: Grawin and Glengarry opal fields (86 km), Back O' Bourke Exhibition Centre (90 km), Chambers of the Black Hand (122 km) and Lightning Ridge Artesian Bore Baths (124 km).

When is the best time to visit Brewarrina Aboriginal Fish Traps?

The most pleasant months are usually March–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June–August and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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