Guru Nanak Sikh Temple, Woolgoolga
Guru Nanak Sikh Temple
Large Sikh temple in Woolgoolga with a striking white dome, beside Australia's first Sikh temple, built in 1968, and its museum.
Woolgoolga is one of Australia's main centres of the Sikh community. Migrants from Punjab who settled here in the early 1900s made a living growing bananas. On River Street, the white-domed Guru Nanak Gurdwara is the town's landmark. Next to it is the First Sikh Temple, built in 1968 as Australia's first Sikh temple, now also a small museum on migrant history. Entry is free. Visitors must remove their shoes, wash their hands and cover their hair with a head scarf (available at the entrance). Alcohol and tobacco are not allowed. Visitors can often enjoy a free vegetarian meal in the community kitchen (langar). It is about 25 minutes' drive from Coffs Harbour and can be combined with a visit to Woolgoolga Headland.
Opening hours
Open during daytime; observe etiquette when visiting
Nearby sights
- Woolgoolga Headland
- Moonee Beach Nature Reserve
- Solitary Islands Marine Park
- Big Banana Fun Park
- Sealy Lookout & Forest Sky Pier
- North Coast Regional Botanic Garden
- Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve
- Coffs Harbour Jetty