Woolgoolga Headland
A headland overlooking the beaches on either side of Woolgoolga town, where whales can be seen migrating in winter and spring.
Woolgoolga Headland lies by the sea at Woolgoolga, about 25 km north of Coffs Harbour. It is a grassy headland projecting into the Pacific. From the lookout at the top, you can see the main surfing beach to the north and the calmer Back Beach to the south, as well as the islands of the Solitary Islands Marine Park in the distance. From June to November, when humpback whales migrate north and south, this is one of the most common land-based whale-watching spots on the North Coast. The headland has walking trails, picnic areas and a car park, and admission is free. Light is best at sunrise. You can go down to Back Beach for a swim, and Beach Street in town has many cafés and Indian restaurants.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Guru Nanak Sikh Temple, Woolgoolga
- Solitary Islands Marine Park
- Moonee Beach Nature Reserve
- Big Banana Fun Park
- Sealy Lookout & Forest Sky Pier
- North Coast Regional Botanic Garden
- Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve
- Coffs Harbour Jetty