Whyte Yarcowie

A quiet town today, but not in it’s past. Whyte Yarcowie was a bustling railway town, but since the closure of the railway, the town now provides services to the local pastoralists, community and passers bye.

Surveyed in 1875, the name Yarcowie is said to be Aboriginal for “wide water”. Whyte was added after an early pioneer John Whyte in 1929.

The local pub serves as a hub for information, and is a great place to take a break.

Access to Whyte Yarcowie from Burra

Whyte Yarcowie is only 40 minutes from Burra. Visitors simply take the Barrier Highway north of Burra, which runs through Mt Bryan, and Hallett to Whyte Yarcowie.