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is the seaside town of yesteryear. Boating and fishing are very
popular in Urunga, and the riverbank offers ideal picnic areas,
with shady trees and grassed areas.
 The
Kalang River that runs through Urunga has always been popular
with tourists and locals alike, but it is also the location for
industries as diverse as oyster farming, boat building and fishing.
 There’s
so much to do and see within the coastal belt of Urunga and it’s
surrounds including: surfing, water-skiing, diving, fishing, mountain
biking, bush walking, national
parks, horse riding and canoeing.
 As
well as golf & bowling clubs and a hotel, Urunga has a comprehensive
range of quality accommodation, from caravans to cabins, B&B's,
motels or campsites and there’s something to suit any budget.
 If
you prefer to take things a little easier you could always soak
up the atmosphere of historic
Urunga, by taking a leisurely stroll across the wooden boardwalk
that connects the town to the beach, or perhaps take your time
exploring the local shops, cafes, winery and waterways.
 Just
around the corner overlooking the mouth of the river is the Ocean
View Hotel. Established in 1927 it is a typical grand seaside
pub which has recently been restored and refurbished. The view
is outstanding and the hotel offers accommodation, a great enclosed
‘yard’ and playground for the kids, as well as a fine
affordable menu in the Bistro and Dining Room.
Urunga
also has a comprehensive shopping centre and several picturesque
caravan parks. With it’s friendly community, relaxed atmosphere
and unspoilt rivers and beaches, Urunga has something for everyone.
On the river to
the east of the town is the Bellinger Valley Historical Museum,
located in the old Literary Institute, a charming wooden building
which was constructed in 1896, which is open from 10.00am-12.00pm,
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Outside the Museum
is the headstone of James Thrower (it is rare in that it is a
headstone without either a grave or a body). The inscription on
Thrower's gravestone reads:
'Sacred to
the memory of Mr. James Thrower late master of the cutter Comet
of Sydney who suddenly departed this life in a boat while engaged
in sounding the bar of the Bellinger River. His vessel laying
at anchor June 4th 1846.'
The town's Bicentennial
exhibition tracing the local history from Aboriginal settlement
some thousands of years ago is in the Urunga Library in Bonville
Street and is open for inspection during Library hours.
At Urunga,
you can do as much or as little as you choose.
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Urunga
History
Before European settlement the Urunga area was inhabited
by the Gumbaynggir Aborigines who moved around an area which was
bounded by Woolgoolga in the north, Dorrigo to the west and Nambucca
Heads to the south.
Urunga Historical Museum
On the river to the east of the town
is the Bellinger Valley Historical Museum, located in the old
Literary Institute, a charming wooden building which was constructed
in 1896, which is open from 10.00am-12.00pm, Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Saturday.
Water
Rat River Cruise
Water Rat Cruises offer a
range of different cruises on the Kalang and Bellinger Rivers.
Raleigh
Winery & Vineyard
Raleigh Vineyard and Winery is situated on alluvial soils on the
east bank of the Bellinger River, in Raleigh, a small settlement
on the foreshores just north of Urunga.
Raleigh
International Raceway & Tourist Park
Water slides
and fun park with BBQ areas and Putt Putt golf, and don’t
forget the Go-Karts for those more adventurous.
National
Parks & Wildlife Service
 Bongil
Bongil National Park: Bongil Bongil's Aboriginal name means
"a place where one stays a long time because of the abundance
of food". As this name suggests, the park encompasses an
array of rich and diverse plant and animal communities.
Dorrigo
Rainforest Centre
The award-winning Dorrigo Rainforest Centre is the gateway to
your discovery of Dorrigo National Parks.
The
Honey Place
Located on the Pacific Highway in south Urunga, the Honey Place
is an ideal location to see the entire honey making process and
purchase a wide range of delicious honeys, dolls, gifts and plants.
Hungry
Head Pottery
Paddleboats
& Boat Hire
Anchors Wharf Café, located just
under the bridge on the highway will provide you with paddleboats
& Boat Hire at very reasonable rates.
Fisherman’s
Heaven
Fresh water, beach or deep sea fishing, it’s all seconds
away.
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