In the 1850s, Wardell was a cedar getter settlement known as ‘Blackwall’ where two saw mills operated and the river trade flourished. As the availability of cedar wood diminished, so the opportunity arose for the planting of sugar cane and this now remains the main industry of Wardell.
Wardell is a great fishing spot and the ‘Wardell Walkabout’ is a tour of the historic buildings of a bygone era. A brochure is available at the Ballina Visitor Centre.
Quick Facts
Wardell is an Urban Location area within the local government area of Ballina in New South Wales, it is located approximately 587kms from the capital Sydney and extends over an area of 32.354 square kilometres. Wardell has a recorded population of 832 residents and is within the Australian Eastern Daylight Time zone Australia/Sydney.
If you are planning a visit to Wardell we’ve put together some of the things you can see or do while you are here. These include, places to stay, tours and attractions, some upcoming events and places where you can grab a meal. Go ahead, try one of the buttons above. Every destination has something worth seeing so start exploring… If you know Wardell and think we’ve missed something, let us know and we’ll share it here.