Wooli on the Coast

Wooli forms a three-kilometre stretch of coast: the Pacific Ocean lies on one side and the Wooli Wooli River on the other. One section of Wooli’s coastline marks the northern end of Solitary Islands Marine Park. These geographical landmarks give the place a distinct coastal character. Alongside a beach visit, walking tracks and water activities offer different options. You can therefore consider Wooli for your trip in terms of several types of outing: walks, swimming, and tours or snorkelling each offer a different focus. You can start by considering what kind of coastal experience matters to you during your stay.

Two walking tracks with different features

The Wooli to Red Rock walking track is a moderate route with river crossings, scenic coastal views and good birdwatching opportunities. Safe river crossings on the track near Wooli must be arranged in advance. When choosing a walk, the difficulty rating, opportunities to observe nature and the necessary preparation are all important considerations. You can choose the track based on whether this combination suits your planned outing.

Another walking track in Wooli is two kilometres long, paved and gently sloping; it runs along the peninsula to the river mouth. In comparison, the peninsula track is defined mainly by its length, surface, gradient and destination, while the Wooli to Red Rock walking track is characterised by moderate difficulty, river crossings, coastal views and birdwatching. This gives you two distinct profiles to choose from: a paved track along the peninsula or a moderate route where nature observation and arranged river crossings play a part. Which features matter most depends on how you want to plan your walk.

Beach and water activities

Wooli Beach is a place to swim and is patrolled during the summer months. As patrols are seasonal, check local conditions before visiting. Timing is therefore part of planning a beach visit, along with whether you want to swim.

The Wooli Dive Centre at 43 Riverside Drive offers snorkelling, tours and training for divers from beginner to advanced level. Fishing trips on charter boats and whale-watching tours are also available. The activities vary in format: training ranges from beginner to advanced level, fishing is available on charter boats, and whale watching is offered as a tour. Check the operator’s offerings before booking, as they may change.

Wooli as a destination for your hotel stay

When looking for hotels in Wooli, you can choose where to stay based on the activities you have planned: do you want your stay to focus on a walk, a beach visit or an offering from the Wooli Dive Centre? The differences between the walking tracks, seasonal beach patrols and changing operator offerings each bring their own planning considerations. Decide on your preferred focus first, then take into account the conditions for the relevant outing.

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Go to the main travel guide: Clarence Valley Council.