Goolmangar, New South Wales

Goolmangar (GOON'-n'-gherry) is a village in the northern part of the Australian state of New South Wales and it is 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) from the regional centre of Lismore and it is part of City of Lismore.[1]

It is on the lands of the Widjabal people of the Bundjalung nation who are its traditional owners.[2]

Origin of place name

The name Goolmangar comes from the Bundjalung language word for water gum, which is also known as Tristaniopsis laurina, or the place of the water gum. However, it is also suggested that it is a descriptive word given for the junction of three creeks.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Goolmangar | NSW Holidays & Accommodation, Things to Do, Attractions and Events". www.visitnsw.com. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
  2. ^ "Lismore's First Peoples". www.lismore.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
  3. ^ "Goolmangar Creek". NSW Place and Road Naming Proposals System. Retrieved 24 May 2025.

28°45′S 153°13′E / 28.750°S 153.217°E / -28.750; 153.217

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