Goodooga NSW 2831

Goodooga is a tiny Outback settlement 822 km n-w of Sydney. Located some 20 km south of the Qld border on the Bokhara River, its name derives from the Aboriginal word for ‘Yam’. Many Chinese toiled in market gardens during 1940s & 50s probably lured to this remote corner by the prospect of finding gold & opals. Today the population comprises mainly indigenous Australians. Culgoa NP (22 000 ha) features woodlands, sandhills, seasonal wildflowers and a camping area on the Culgoa River.

Accommodation:
Goodooga has a hotel/motel. Visitor Information Centre, Bill O’Brien Way, Lightning Ridge. Tel (02) 6829 0565.

Airport:
Lightning Ridge Aerodrome (LHG) Lightning Ridge Aerodrome Rd. (101 km s-e).

Hospital:
Goodooga Health Service, Hammond St. Tel (02) 6829 6311.