A locality under the local government area of Kyogle Council in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Cawongla is located approximately 15 kilometres east of Kyogle, 18.3 kilometres west of Nimbin, 36 kilometres northwest of Lismore, 11.3 kilometres south of Barkers Vale and 832 kilometres northeast of the state capital of Sydney. The town’s name is a portmanteau of Campbell – the first European family who settled in the area – and “wonga,” a local Aboriginal word for “hill.” The locality’s centre lies on the intersection of Kyogle Road and Cawongla Road, with the Leycester Creek snaking close by. While a predominantly rural town surrounded by forested spots and farmlands, Cawongla has a mix of traditional farming areas, sma...
A locality under the local government area of Kyogle Council in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Cawongla is located approximately 15 kilometres east of Kyogle, 18.3 kilometres west of Nimbin, 36 kilometres northwest of Lismore, 11.3 kilometres south of Barkers Vale and 832 kilometres northeast of the state capital of Sydney. The town’s name is a portmanteau
A locality under the local government area of Kyogle Council in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Cawongla is located approximately 15 kilometres east of Kyogle, 18.3 kilometres west of Nimbin, 36 kilometres northwest of Lismore, 11.3 kilometres south of Barkers Vale and 832 kilometres northeast of the state capital of Sydney. The town’s name is a portmanteau of Campbell – the first European family who settled in the area – and “wonga,” a local Aboriginal word for “hill.” The locality’s centre lies on the intersection of Kyogle Road and Cawongla Road, with the Leycester Creek snaking close by. While a predominantly rural town surrounded by forested spots and farmlands, Cawongla has a mix of traditional farming areas, small businesses and alternative lifestyle communities.