Guide to Wean New South Wales Australia

Wean is a grazing property and bush racecourse on Rangari Road, east of Boggabri in the hills towards Manilla. It is not a town, and for all but one day of the year there is nothing here but paddocks.

Known For

• The Wean Amateur Picnic Races
• A true bush race meeting
• One day a year

Things To Do in Wean

The Wean Picnic Races have been run since 1933 and are among the few genuine picnic meetings left in the state. They are held on a Saturday in July, with a six-race card, bookmakers, a dinner and dancing on course after dark. Buses run from Boggabri, Narrabri and Gunnedah. The meeting is largely cash only and mobile reception is poor.

Where To Stay

Stay in Boggabri, which has a caravan park, a motel and two old pubs, or in Gunnedah.

Eat & Drink

Food and drinks are sold on course on race day. At other times there is nothing.

Getting to Wean

From Boggabri, follow Rangari Road east. Take the race-day bus if you plan to drink.