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canoes, coffs harbour, fish and chips, kayaking, Punjabi, Sikh, white salt, woolgoolga, woolgoolga creek, woopi
I have driven through Woolgoolga many times on my way from Brisbane to Coffs Harbour and back however I have never stopped. This town is a hidden gem as what you see from driving through gives away no clues. It really is a lovely town.
Woolgoolga or “Little India” is about 20 mins drive north from Coffs Harbour on the coast.
Woolgoolga has the largest regional Sikh/Punjabi population in Australia, and they are now said to own 90% of the banana farms. They supply much of Australia with bananas.
Many of the locals refer to Woolgoolga as Woopi. I tried to find out why and no one actually knew. Possibly it is just a pet name or maybe Woolgoolga is difficult for some to pronounce or maybe it is the place to have fun, (make woopi)
Our friends recommended a seafood, fish and chip take away shop in Woolgoolga, called White Salt, so we drove up to check it out. We were very impressed with the extensive menu which offered most seafoods. We picked up our order of fish and chips and calamari, and then drove to the headland to enjoy and take in the view. The fish and chips were amazing, and we have now returned several times for more. The chips, or french fries, are hand made using locally grown Dorrigo potatoes.
While there, we also explored Woolgoolga and were pleasantly surprised as to how lovely the area is.
Not far from the town is the Woolgoolga creek and picnic area with facilities for family picnics. The creek flows in to the ocean which is not much further on and it is a popular water craft spot with easy access for launching surf skies, kayaks, canoes etc.
Woolgoolga is another delightful township on the Mid North Coast of NSW. The beautiful beaches stretch for many miles and there is always a place to catch a wave or just have a swim. There are many dog friendly beaches which makes life even nicer for us dog lovers.
That was lovely Lyn.There so many small towns we just drive past in a hurry to get to were we are going. Thank you xxx
Thanx Nanette, I guess it is a matter of time particularly when you are heading from A to B. We do not always have the time to stop x
Truly beautiful scenery and photos – it’s almost like I was there with you! Well not quite, but thru imagination. Thanks for sharing your beautiful country.
Thanks Linda for your lovely comments x
What a beautiful spot !
It really is Mary
We should all spend more time travelling our own beautiful country, rather than wanting to go o/s..Thanks Lyn..Kay
Yes Kay I agree. And one day when it becomes too hard to travel overseas I will do just that x
Yes it is such a lovely little town. We have stopped there for fish and chips also, and always so fresh.
Thanks for the memories. xx
Thanx Yvonne for stopping by. Yes, we have so much to see in our own back yard. Lyn x
Your towns have such interesting names. It looks like a lovely little spot.
Yeah we do. Thanks Lyn
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