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Woolgoolga ('Woopi' known to locals) is a pleasant and leisurely seaside town, which spreads from the hills down to the beach side. It is located 586 km northeast of Sydney and 25 km north of Coffs Harbour; Woolgoolga is famous for its large Indian community, its Sikh temples and its Indian restaurants.
The traveller, noting the Guru Nanak Sikh Temple on one side of the road and the large Indian complex a few hundred metres further north, would be forgiven for thinking they were not in the New South Wales northern rivers district but in part of the Punjab.

History of Woolgoolga

Before European settlement the Gumbaingirr Aborigines inhabited the Woolgoolga area.

There is some evidence that the town's name was derived from the original run owned by Thomas Small, which was called Weelgoolga. No one knows exactly what this word means but it is believed it was used by the local Aborigines as a term to describe both the entire area and the lily-pilly trees which grew in the area.

Adventure Travel & Tours in Woolgoolga

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Currency used in Woolgoolga

In Woolgoolga the standard currency used is the Australia Dollar. The Australia dollar comes in denominations of 5c ,10c ,20c ,50c ,$1 & 2$ coins, and $5, $10, $20, $50 & $100 notes. Most bars, restaurants, backpacker hostels, shops and Adventure Tour desks in Woolgoolga all take credit card, eftpos and cash. There is several cash machines in Woolgoolga all which dispense the Australia Dollar currency. To check the Australian dollar exchange rate against a foreign currency then click here.

Backpacker Hostel Accommodation & Hotels in Woolgoolga

In Woolgoolga there is a number of Backpacker Hostels and Hotels where we can pre - book your accommodation. If you are looking for a budget hostel bed the click here or if you are looking for more luxurious accommodation then click here.

Discounted Travel Insurance

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Security in Woolgoolga

Woolgoolga in Australia is a very safe place to travel with 1,000's of visitors touring through Woolgoolga every year. This is a popular destination for sailing enthusiasts, sunlovers, families and backpackers. To check any foreign office information on Australia you can click here.

Weather in Woolgoolga

The weather in Woolgoolga is seasonal with 4 distinctive seasons. To get more information on the weather in Woolgoolga, Australia, then click here.

Things to do and see in Woolgoolga

Guru Nanak Sikh Temple
Located prominently on the hill above the Pacific Highway, this large white building was almost certainly the first Sikh temple constructed in Australia. It was completed on 3 January 1970. Visitors are welcome to inspect the temple, which is open on weekends. People have to remove their shoes and cover their heads to enter (there are cloths for covering the head) but once inside it is impossible not to be impressed by the brightness of the colours.

Wedding Bells Forest
Located off Creek Road, which in turn is off the Pacific Highway roundabout, this charming area of rainforest includes a particularly beautiful waterfall, which cascades over the rocks. Nearby is an attractive 8-hectare subtropical rainforest which is home to more than 80 species of birds.

Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Established by the Gumbaingirr tribe who are the traditional inhabitants of the area. The complex is essentially a conference centre, albeit with a unique twist. There is a range of activities available for visitors (a minimum of five people is preferred), including a bush-tucker walk, a visit to local Aboriginal sites, basket-making, a history walk (through ancient middens, ochre quarries, campsites, stone and tool workshops, mythological and ceremonial sites), a beach walk in the Solitary Islands Marine Park, screen printing, clay modelling, a plantation tour, Gumbaingirr language basics, organic bush-tucker tastings and meals at the bush-tucker cafe, a display of Aboriginal artefacts, arts, crafts, books and CDs, a nursery of medicinal plants, an undercover picnic-barbeque area and a camping ground with amenities.



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