Woolgoolga, located just north of Coffs Harbour along the Coffs Coast, is a popular seaside town known for its beaches and fishing. Originally settled in the late 1870's as a timber village, the town grew slowly until the 1930's when banana plantations were established, attracting a substantial amount of Indian settlers. Indian influence is still evident around town with several restaurants, temples and other cultural centres in notable abundance. Of interest in the area includes the Guru Nanak Sikh Temple, Wedding Bells Forest (5km west - rainforest walks) and a series of surf beaches - stretching north through Arrawarra, Corindi and Red Rock to Sandy, Emerald and Moonie beaches to the south.

Population: 2,500
State: New South Wales
Name Origin: Of Aboriginal origin - meaning unknown.
Pronunciation: Wool-gool-ga
Postcode: 2456
Local Government: Coffs Harbour City Council
Location: 584km north of Sydney
Main Roads: Pacific Highway 
Main Watercourses: Coral Sea (South Pacific Ocean)
Radio Stations (Music): 2CS-FM (106.3), CHY (104.1), FM 104.7 (104.7), Star FM (105.5), Triple J (91.5) 

Photos from Woolgoolga (Click on thumbnail for full sized image):
 

	Heading south on the Pacific Highway as it enters Woolgoolga (2005).
	Beach Street, looking east from Scarborough Street, Woolgoolga (2005).
	Beach Street, looking south-west from Bultitude St, Woolgoolga (2005).
	Beach Street again, this time looking east through the shopping precinct, Woolgoolga (2005).
	Queen Street, looking north from Market Street, Woolgoolga (2005).
	Looking west across to Woolgoolga from the Woolgoolga Headland (2005).
	Looking north along Woolgoolga Beach (2005).
	The Pacific Highway heading south from Woolgoolga with banana plantations in the distance (2005).

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