Fast facts
- Tranquil holiday resort and one of the state’s secret treasures
- Coastal location at the mouth of the Bellinger and Kalang rivers
- 530 km north of Sydney, population 3,000
Why go there
Urunga’s main attraction is its quiet and relaxed atmosphere. In an area blessed with a superb year-round climate and marvellous beaches, it is one of the area's lesser known retreats. Despite its lack of celebrity status, the town is within easy reach of the multi-faceted attractions of the Coffs Harbour Holiday Coast.
History
The Gumbaynggir (or Kumbangerie) Aboriginal people were the original inhabitants of the region, living off the food resource abounding in the local river estuaries. A port grew up around the river trade but it was not “discovered” until comparatively recently, and it has become popular with those in search of year-round warmth, good leisure facilities and a quiet lifestyle.
Things to do
- Take a Water Rat River Cruise on the on the serene Kalang and Bellinger rivers.
- Explore the exhibition of local Aboriginal history in the Urunga Library.
- Taste the wines at Raleigh Vineyard and Winery, Australia's most easterly vineyard, off the Pacific Highway just north of Urunga.
Events
- Music at the Mouth is a varied program of musical entertainment that takes place on the second Sunday of each month.
Don’t miss
- The Honey Place, on the Pacific Highway in South Urunga.
- The views from the historic Ocean View Hotel.
- The Brandy Crème Liqueur at Raleigh Vineyard and Winery.
- A round of golf on the Urunga Golf Course.
- Fishing for bream in the Kalang River.
