The village of Gwabegar is located 139 kilometres southwest of Narrabri and 97 kilometres from Wee Waa. The trip from Narrabri takes approximately 1 and 3/4 hours, and just over 1 hour directly from Wee Waa.

When travelling from Narrabri to Gwabegar a diverse and changing landscape can be enjoyed with a rapidly changing landscape from the ranges to the land of sweeping plains. Gwabegar is situated in the heart of the Pilliga Forest, with thick forests of Cypress Pine engulfing the loamy flats. Gwabegar is located in the middle of the largest naturally forming Cypress Pine Forest in the Southern Hemisphere, the Pilliga State Forest, making it a must see destination in the shire. The village of Gwabegar once sported no less than 12 sawmills and none are in operation today.

Sleeper cutter camps and koala colonies are points of interest in the Gwabegar area. Gwabegar has a Post Office, basic necessity store, visiting Doctor, supported playgroup, Fishing Social club, Country Women's Association Hall, multipurpose Sports Court and a New Community Technology Centre. Petrol is not available in the town.

Gwabegar - Place of many trees and is Pronounced - Gwab - ee - gar.