Ulong, New South Wales


Ulong is a small town located on the Mid North Coast region, neighbouring the Northern Tablelands, of New South Wales, Australia.

Geography

The town lies inland from Coffs Harbour by. Whilst a short distance, it takes 45 minutes to drive to, through rainforest. Ulong is on the Dorrigo Plateau and sits some . The climate is markedly different from Coffs Harbour. Ulong is known as the "Village in the Valley".

History

Once larger than Coffs Harbour, it was a centre for the timber industry. Hoop pine, tallowood, blackbutt were all milled extensively. There was gold in the hills too. Georges Gold Mine is open on occasion as a tourist attraction. Ulong is on the road to Nymboida River and borders one of its tributaries, the Little Nymboida River.
The Australian National series Enduro motorcycle Championships took place over two days in and around Ulong in 2007. On 9 September 2011 a special stage of the World Rally Championship was held in the area. These events make use of the roads within the extensive array of State and National parks in the area.

Population

At the, Ulong had a population of 131 people.

Climate

The region surrounding Ulong, especially the higher area, has a Subtropical highland climate with warm, humid and wet summers and cool winters with frosty nights.