WARDELL
The sturdy Meccano-style construction of the Wardell Lift span Bridge across the Richmond River marks this little township in many driver's minds. Back in the 1850's, Wardell was a cedar-getter's settlement known as Blackwall, and it boomed on the fabulous timbers which were the gold of this region.
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Sailing vessels unloaded stone ballast along the riverside and loaded up with logs, and two sawmills flourished for the next two decades. A steamboat service from Ballina to Lismore traded for many more years, but today the closest commercial centres are Alstonville or Ballina, although there is still a pub, general store, service station and Post Office.
INFORMATION
- Population - 500
- Transport Services - Bus
- Council - Ballina Council
MAJOR EVENTS
- The Richmond River Cane Festival - May
- Far North Coast Wardell Half Marathon and 10km run/walk - September