Surfing is a popular pastime at Wooli

Wooli (including Minnie Water)
Peaceful holiday resort on the coast near Grafton
Located 685 km north of Sydney, Wooli is essentially a beach resort town on the coast near the mouth of the Wooli River. It is reached by taking the turnoff from the Pacific Highway 12 km south of Grafton and travelling east to Lake Hiawatha. At Lake Hiawatha the road divides with the northern road heading towards Minnie Waters and the southern branch heading towards Wooli.

Wooli is located on a narrow peninsula with the Wooli River to the west and the Solitary Island Marine Reserve on the east. It is surrounded by the extensive Yuraygir National Park which stretches from Yamba in the north to Red Rock in the south. The waters here are remarkably clear as their is no industry and the development has been low key.

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Fishing and Boating
The area is noted for its excellent seafood particularly the locally grown Sydney oysters. This is an ideal location for fishing and surfing. Deep sea diving and fishing charter boats operate out of Wooli harbour.

Solitary Island Nature Reserve
This reserve is noted as an important habitat for the crested tern, the wedgetailed shearwater and the sooty oyster catcher. The reserve is also home to soft corals and consequently is a popular diving destination. There are brochures with details of sites available.

Yuraygir National Park
Yuraygir spans 60 km of coastline from Angourie in the north to Red Rock in the south. A combination of peaceful, isolated beaches, it offers rest, relaxation, excellent fishing, surfing and swimming and interesting flora and fauna. There are also a number of good walking tracks.

Proceed north of Wooli along the Grafton Rd for about 5 km. To the right is a turnoff onto Diggers Camp Rd (unsealed) which leads, after 4 km, to Wilsons Headland Picnic Area and, a little further on, to Boorkoom Rest Area. The 3-km Wilson Headland Walk links these two sites. Information is available from National Parks and Wildlife, tel: (02) 6640 3910.

Minnie Water and Illaroo Camping Area
Located 14 km north of Wooli, Minnie Water is a small seaside resort totally surrounded by the Yuraygir National Park. It is an ideal, isolated holiday destination with boat-launching facilities and good swimming for all the family.

Signs lead from the village to Illaroo Camping Area, 1 km to the north. This is a popular and shady picnic and overnight campsite along Sandon Beach which is sheltered from the wind by Rocky Point to the south.

The Angophora Grove Walk (1 km return) begins just south of the rest area and offers a chance to glimpse a sugar glider, wallaby, possum, bush rat or bearded dragon.

The Rocky Point Walk (2 km return) begins from the same point. It crosses a small sand ridge then returns along the foreshore. The point is a sandy headland with rock platforms (great for exploring) and excellent views along the coastline.

No bookings are taken for Illaroo. However, fees are collected from your campsite and there is a six-week limit to your stay.A combination of peaceful, isolated beaches, excellent swimming and interesting flora (including christmas bells and flannel flowers) it has a number of good walking tracks. Proceed north of Wooli along the Grafton Rd. To the right is a turnoff ontp Diggers Camp Rd (unsealed) which leads, after 3 km, to Boorkoom Rest Area and Wilsons Headland Picnic Area. Information is available from National Parks and Wildlife, tel: (02) 6640 3500.

	Motels
	Wooli Motel/Hotel Wooli Rd Wooli NSW 2462 Telephone: (02) 6649 7532 Rating: ***
	Bed & Breakfast/Guesthouses
	Wooli Beachouse Bed & Breakfast 6 South Tce Wooli NSW 2462 Telephone: (02) 6649 7660
	Apartments
	Amatella Holiday Apartments 69 Riverside Dve Wooli NSW 2462 Telephone: (02) 6649 7699 Rating: *
	Lodges & Chalets
	Wooli River Lodges Lot 2 North Rd Wooli NSW 2462 Telephone: (02) 6649 7750 Rating: **
	Caravan Parks
	Solitary Islands Marine Park Resort Wooli Rd Wooli NSW 2462 Telephone: (02) 6649 7519, 1800 003 031 Facsimile: (02) 6649 7910 Rating: **
	Wooli Caravan Park Wooli Beach Wooli NSW 2462 Telephone: (02) 6649 7671
	Restaurants
	Harry's Chinese Restaurant Wooli Bowling Club Main St Wooli NSW 2462 Telephone: (02) 6649 7851
	Wooli Motel/Hotel Restaurant Wooli Rd Wooli NSW 2462 Telephone: (02) 6649 7532