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| State | New South Wales | |
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| Residents | 3.000 (2016) | |
| height | 22 m | |
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Urunga is a small town on the east coast of Australia New South Wales at the common mouth of Kalang River and Bellinger River, it belongs to the administrative region Bellingen Shire and has about 1900 inhabitants.
background
The name Urunga is derived from an Aboriginal word which long white beaches means. The place is at the confluence of the rivers Kalang and Bellinger and at their confluence with the sea. This creates a large shallow and brackish water zone that is under water depending on the ebb and flow of the tide. Since some protective measures towards the open sea were implemented in the 1940s, extensive mangrove shrub areas have emerged.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport is the one north of Urunga Coffs Harbor Airport, about 20 minutes driving time. There are flights to several times a day Sydney and individual connections according to Melbourne.
By train
Urunga has a breakpoint at the North Coast railway line between Sydney and Brisbane.
By bus
In the street
Urunga is on the Pacific Highway (A1) south of Coffs Harbor. That of Armidale coming Waterfall Way (B78) onto the Pacific Highway.
mobility
Dynamic cardsThe only way to get around Urunga is by car, bicycle or on foot.
Tourist Attractions
The Urunga Boardwalk consists of almost two kilometers of wooden walkways that connect the place with the coast and lead through the shallow water areas, a branch leads to the mangrove areas. At high tide the many sandy areas are under water and in the evening twilight you can watch rays from the jetty that eat their fill in the shallow water areas. In addition, birds can be observed, the play of light at sunset makes the heart of every photo friend beat faster.
activities
- Urunga Golf and Sports Club, Morgo Street. The local golf club offers a golf course and some other sports such as tennis, the golf course is also open to external users.
shop
In the center of the village you can find the Bowra Street one Foodworks and one Save-Supermarket. In addition, butcher, pharmacy and bank.
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
- - You shouldn't be fooled by the first external impression, the rooms and especially the bathrooms are in top condition and a small breakfast in the breakfast café also includes a chat with the operator.
- North Coast Holiday Parks Urunga Heads, 2 Morgo Street. Tel.: 61 2 6655 6355, Email: [email protected].- The Urunga Heads Holiday Park is located directly on the water and offers spaces for tents, caravans and mobile homes as well as cabins.
health
Practical advice
- Visitor Information Center, Pacific Highway. Tel.: 61 2 6655 5711. Open: Mon-Sat 9 am-5pm, Sun 10 am-2pm.- The Visitor Information Center is on the Pacific Highway at the junction with Bellingen Street.
trips
- Waterfall Way. On the highway after Armidale there are several national parks with some spectacular waterfalls, provided that it is not just another drought period.
- Coffs Harbor. Well-known small town on the east coast about 20 minutes north of Urunga. There is also that Dolphin Marine Magic, the zoo is known for its dolphin husbandry, there are two shows every day.
literature
Web links
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- Tourist information at VisitNSW
