Originally a cedar-cutting town, the locals tried their hands at sugar cane growing and banana growing before diversifying into all sorts of modern enterprises – from boat building to tropical plant propagation. The fishing, crabbing and prawning around Woolgoolga is renowned. Just 10km north of town is Yuraygir National Park, where you'll find kilometres of almost-deserted, pristine beaches, sand dunes, bushwalking trails and camping and picnicking spots