New South Wales location profile
Wooli NSW 2462
Wooli is a small coastal village in the Clarence Valley set on a narrow peninsula between the Wooli Wooli River and the Solitary Islands Marine Park. It offers a quiet, laid‑back beach lifestyle popular with fishing, boating, and nature lovers, and serves as a gateway to Yuraygir National Park.
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Why families consider Wooli
Predominantly a holiday and retiree community with a mix of permanent residents and short-stay visitors; the pace is relaxed, with strong ties to fishing, boating, and surf culture. Limited local services mean residents often travel to Grafton or Maclean for major shopping, schooling, and healthcare.
Amenities & services
- Wooli General Store
- Wooli Hotel-Motel (bistro)
- Wooli Bowling & Recreation Club
- Local cafes and takeaways
- Supermarkets and services in Grafton and Maclean (nearest major centres)
- Grafton Base Hospital (nearest major hospital)
- Grafton Library (Clarence Regional Library), Grafton
- Maclean Library, Maclean
- Yamba Library, Yamba
Transport & connectivity
- Grafton Station (South Grafton) on the North Coast line
- Infrequent Busways services between Wooli/Minnie Water and Grafton
- Wooli Road connecting to Pacific Highway (A1) via Tucabia
Lifestyle & recreation
- Wooli Beach
- Wooli Surf Life Saving Club
- Wooli Wooli River boat ramp and kayaking/fishing
- Wooli Bowling & Recreation Club
- Access to Yuraygir National Park walking tracks and beaches
- Snorkelling/diving in Solitary Islands Marine Park
- Yuraygir National Park
- Solitary Islands Marine Park
- Wooli Beach foreshore
Education context
Very limited or none in Wooli; families typically use daycare/preschools in Grafton, Maclean, or nearby towns and rely on family day care; local primary schooling at Wooli Public School.
- Southern Cross University – Coffs Harbour campus
- Southern Cross University – Lismore campus
- University of New England – Armidale campus