The Town

Come and explore all that Woopi has to offer

Woolgoolga, known as ‘Woopi’ among locals – is a beautiful seaside town just north of Coffs Harbour. Conveniently positioned between Brisbane and Sydney, it is an ideal place to stop over on your journey along the beautiful east coast of Australia.

Pristine beaches

Explore the pristine beaches surrounding the area. You are within walking distance to two golden sand beaches, and only a short drive to a plethora of beaches and headlands within the area.

Rainforests and bushlands

Take a refreshing hike through the local rainforest or bushland.

You are minutes away from majestic waterfalls, hikes and trails. Including Sherwood Nature Reserve and Falls walking track.

Rich in culture

The traditional owners of the land are the Gumbaynggirr people. Explore more at the Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Woolgoolga has the largest regional Sikh/Punjabi population in Australia, with 50% of the towns population being Sikh.

Whale watching

A great attraction to the town, Woolgoolga Headland is a renowned location for watching whales during the migrating season in the months between May and November.

Surfing

Woolgoolga has two main beaches which are ideal for surfers of all levels. Main beach is generally quite calm and perfect for beginners. Whereas back beach is a good spot for more confident surfers.

Mountain bike riding

There’s lots of cool spots to see around town and trails to ride in the State Forest so why not bring your bike and explore.

Fishing

The Solitary Islands Marine Park is situated off the coast of Woolgoolga meaning there are plenty of spots for recreational fishing, snorkelling and diving.