about wooli

Wooli is a beautiful seaside village with a storybook setting. On land it is encircled by Yuraygir National Park and the village is located on a narrow peninsula with the Wooli Wooli River on it's western side and the Pacific Ocean to the east. This section of coastline forms the northern sector of the Solitary Islands Marine Park which protects the estuaries, beaches and islands from the Sandon River to Coffs Harbour in the south.

As the Gateway to the Solitary Islands Marine Park, Wooli is the perfect place for those wanting to explore the natural underwater beauty of the marine park by deepsea diving. Wooli is the only place in the Clarence with a dive shop for those needing diving gear or tank refills.

The Wooli Wooli River can be negotiated for around 20km by canoe or boat. Kangaroos, emus, black-necked storks, brolgas, kingfishers, parrots and all manner of wildlife abound on the riverbanks.

see & do

• Holidaymakers can find many perfect fishing and picnic spots along the riverbank. The serious angler can chase bigger dreams from the beaches, rocks (the breakwalls are popular) or deepsea where local fishing charters are available into the marine park.
• There is a mini putt-putt golf course and canoes for hire at the holiday resort
• Tennis Courts available to the public
• Deep-seadiving, fishing and whale watching charters
• Boat hire and eco tours
• And a Bowling Club.

where to eat

• Try a delicious bistro meal at the Hotel/Motel
• There's a Chinese Restaurant at the Bowling Club
• A Cafe/Restaurant at the local kiosk
• For a quick snack or meal try the General Store
• And don't forget to try some of the delicious local seafood, especially the famous Wooli Oyster.

events

• The Australian National Goanna Pulling Championships is held every year in June. By using a thick leather belt strapped to their heads this sport is a test of strength between two combatants trying to pull their opponent across the line to achieve victory (and it's not just for the men!). This is always a huge event for the usually quiet seaside village with tug-o-war, brick carrying and sprint races.

Check out our detailed events calendar here.