Discover Woodburn on the Richmond River

Woodburn is on the Richmond River. Several themes come together when planning your trip: water-based recreation, a small sandy beach, Woodburn Riverside Park, local heritage and event dates. First decide whether your trip will focus mainly on an activity, a specific date or an interest in the local sites. This focus will also give your search for a hotel in Woodburn a clear direction.

River activities and sandy beach

The Richmond River in Woodburn is a starting point for recreational water sports such as rowing, sailing, swimming, fishing and water skiing. Check the relevant conditions and access before taking part. Woodburn’s small sandy beach is valued as a place for picnics and swimming. Whether it is suitable for swimming depends on local conditions. The small sandy beach adds a place for picnics and swimming to the options by the river. This gives you different starting points for planning: one of the activities mentioned or time at the beach.

Woodburn Riverside Park

Woodburn Riverside Park is right on the Pacific Highway. It has barbecue facilities and picnic amenities, as well as a children’s playground; shady palms and pavilions round out the park’s facilities. This makes it possible to distinguish the park from the small sandy beach when planning a picnic: the park is equipped for barbecues and picnics and has a playground, while the beach is valued as a place for swimming and picnics. Facilities and traffic conditions may change; check both before your visit if they are relevant to your plans.

Local heritage

Woodburn’s local heritage includes two distinct complexes. Woodburn Courthouse and Police Station at 89–91 River Street is listed as a local heritage item (I169). The complex of All Saints Catholic Church and St Joseph’s School at 20 Woodburn-Coraki Road is also included (I174). It comprises the church, the former convent and the school bell. For travellers interested in different aspects of local heritage, the sites offer distinct focuses: the Courthouse and Police Station represent judicial and police buildings; the other complex brings together a church, school, former convent and school bell.

Festival and markets

The Woodburn Riverside Festival takes place in Woodburn Riverside Park. If you want to plan your trip around it, check the dates and program in advance. A regional market guide from July 2024 lists Woodburn Memorial Hall as the venue for the Woodburn Markets, held every second month on Sundays from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Check the current dates locally before making a market day the basis for your travel date.

Choose a hotel to suit your travel plans

If an event date determines your stay, first confirm its current date. If a water activity is the reason for your trip, check conditions and access. Then you can choose accommodation according to your travel priorities.

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