| Pilliga New South Wales |
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The main street of Pilliga |
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Pilliga
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| Postcode: | 2388 |
| LGA: | Narrabri Shire |
| State District: | Barwon, Tamworth |
| Federal Division: | Parkes |
Pilliga is a village 105 km west of Narrabri in the North West Plains section of the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. The village is within Narrabri Shire Local Government Area.
It is located near the Pilliga Forest, which supports a rich assortment of bird life and a significant timber harvesting industry. At the 2006 census, Pilliga had a population of 273 people.[1] The place name is derived from an aboriginal word for 'swamp oaks'.[2] Pilliga Post Office opened on 1 January 1867.[3]
In 1902 the Pilliga Artesian Bore Baths were constructed as a permanent town water supply. These baths have become a popular swimming and therapeutic spot for residents and visitors. The water temperature of the Pilliga Bore is 37 degrees.
The village has a store, police station, post office and school which has about 16 enrolled pupils.
The book 'A Million Wild Acres' by Eric Rolls,[4] provides extensive information about the history and environment of the Pilliga area.
Another point of interest regarding the Pilliga region is the Yowie, which has reportedly been frequenting the area since well before European settlement.[5]