Lake Cargelligo NSW 2672
(Pop 1 300)
Lake Cargelligo is a South West region service centre 552 km west of Sydney. Following indigenous occupation where the name ‘Cudjallagong’ meaning ‘water container’ is thought to derive, European pastoral settlement began in 1840s. Main industries today include wheat, wool, lambs, fruit & vegetables. The town was built beside the lake and enjoys many types of water activities & festivals. Lake Show (Sept), Rodeo (Oct), Lake Festivale (Dec).
Accommodation:
Lake Cargelligo has a couple of motels, hotels and a caravan park.
Visitor Information Centre: 1 Foster St. Tel (02) 6898 1501.
Airport:West Wyalong Airport (WWA) Tallimba Rd, off Newell Hwy. Tel (02) 6972 2543. (117 km s-e).
Hospital:
Lake Cargelligo District Hospital, Yelkin St. Tel (02) 6898 1200.