Coraki


Coraki, a quiet town located at the junction of the Richmond and Wilsons River, lies in a fertile plain about 20km south of Lismore. Originally acting as a logging port downstream from Lismore, the town now serves the local beef, dairying and sugar industries as those operations eventually ceased. Despite lacking any considerable commercial activity (due to the close proximity of Lismore and Casino), the town's foreshore parklands are excellent, several historic buildings are still standing from the town's heyday, with boating and fishing popular on the waterways.

Population: 1,100
State: New South Wales
Name Origin: Of Aboriginal origin - meaning unknown
Pronunciation:
Cor-a-ky
Postcode: 2471
Local Government: Richmond Valley Council
Location: 758km north of Sydney, 215km south of Brisbane
Main Roads: None
Main Watercourses: Richmond River, Wilsons River
Radio Stations (Music): Triple Z (100.9), FM104.7 (104.7), Triple J (96.1) 

Photos from Coraki (Click on thumbnail for full sized image):
 
Queen Elizabeth Drive, heading south-east into Coraki (2004).
Adams Street, heading north-east in Coraki (2004).
Richmond Terrace, looking south between Minto and Allwood Streets, Coraki (2004).
Looking south along the Richmond River foreshore parklands with the Adams St bridge in the distance, Coraki (2004).

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