Wooli, New South Wales Explained

Type:town
Wooli
State:nsw
Coordinates:-29.8667°N 169°W
Pushpin Label Position:left
Lga:Clarence Valley Council
Postcode:2462
Pop:503
Stategov:Clarence

Wooli is a small coastal town in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, roughly 12 km southeast of Grafton and 685 km north of Sydney.[1] It is located on a peninsula in-between the Pacific Ocean and the Wooli Wooli River, between the Yuraygir National Park and the Solitary Islands Marine Park. It is known as a fishing spot, particularly among anglers.[2]

History

Before colonisation, the area currently comprising Wooli was part of the traditional lands of the Yaygirr people. After settlement, the town's economy mainly revolved around fishing, lobster trapping, oyster farming and boat building.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: "Wooli, New South Wales: Travel guide and things to do". Sydney Morning Herald. 23 January 2024.
  2. Web site: "Wooli". Visit NSW. 23 January 2024.
  3. Web site: "About Wooli". Wooli Holiday Units. 23 January 2024.