Kyogle, one of the most northerly centres in New South Wales, lies on the Summerland Way and against the Richmond River. Set in some of the most beautiful scenery in Australia, the town forms part of the Richmond Valley with the Border Ranges providing a stunning backdrop to the north, east and west. The town was settled in the early 1900's but grew more substantially with the extension of the railway line from Casino, and is now the centre of the local dairying, beef and timber industries. While having a busy town centre with a substantial shopping precinct, nearby attractions include the Rainforest Botanic Gardens, the Border Ranges National Park (35km north), Capt Cook lookout (2km south - recommended) and Lake Harrison (1km west).
Population:
2,900
State:
New South Wales
Name Origin: Of Aboriginal origin meaning "place
of the bush turkey"
Pronunciation:
Ki-yo-gool
Postcode:
2474
Local Government:
Kyogle Council
Location: 789km north of Sydney,
196km south of Brisbane
Main Roads: Summerland
Way
Main Watercourses: Richmond River
Radio Stations (Music): Triple Z (100.9), Triple J (96.1)
Photos from Kyogle (Click on thumbnail for full sized
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Last Update: July 2006