The Australian National Goanna Pulling Championships in Wooli, New South Wales, Australia | arena & sports venue

The Australian National Goanna Pulling Championships

Locality: Wooli, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 418 819 871

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23.01.2022 LAST CHANCE FOR STALLHOLDERS...!! Unfortunately we have had 2 stallholders cancel today for the Australian Goanna Pulling Championships in Wooli this Sunday 6th October. If you would like one of these market stalls, contact 0458 497 000 ASAP See you all Sunday........ 9am sharp (don't forget daylight savings starts Sunday morning at 2am.....)

21.01.2022 Well this is it folks...... At 9am tomorrow the cultural highlight of the Clarence Valley gets underway. The Australian National Goanna Pulling Championships commence at 9am at the Wooli Sports Ground. Gold coin entry to get into the gate. Heaps of market stalls, food vendors and kids entertainment. Tug-o-war, wood chop, kids and adult events...... And of course the reason we all get together every October long weekend, GOANNA PULLING......!! See you there, and good luck to all our competitors.... HAVE A GREAT DAY.... and many thanks again to all our wonderful sponsors and community volunteers, without who this event could not happen.

21.01.2022 Dreaming of October 6th.....!! See you all at the Australian National Goanna Pulling Championships at Wooli. Been going strong for 35 years.......!!

19.01.2022 Don't forget to get there early for the best vantage point to check out the Australian National Goanna Pulling Championships...!! October 6th at the Wooli Sports Ground...!!

16.01.2022 Dad Joke Time Again....!! Why did the old goanna lose the goanna pulling championships? Because he was suffering from Reptile Dysfunction...!!! (Boom Tish...!!! Thankyou, thankyou very much...!!)

15.01.2022 Gettin' so close now I can almost taste it....!!! October 6th, 9am at the Wooli Sports ground More info here: http://goannapulling.com.au/main.html... It's Go-anna be a great day....!!

14.01.2022 Hope you have all been in training for the brick- carrying race...!! Again, lots of prizes to be won for the winners.....!! Watch out for the toes, it ain't as easy as it looks...!! Oct 6, 9am at Wooli Sports Ground

14.01.2022 This one's for the kids.....!! (or kids at heart..!!) Decorate your pushbike or scooter and bring it along to the Australian National Goanna Pulling Championships at Wooli Sports Oval on Oct 6 at 9am. LOTS OF PRIZES TO BE WON....!! See You All There...!!

13.01.2022 Join in on all of the action of the Tug-O-War....!! Wonder if the Glen Innes Jelly Beans Tug-o-War crew will return?

11.01.2022 Wow, what a day....... Another year over and we'll do it all again next October long weekend. Congratulations to all our winners and second place getters. Awesome spectacle. Results are as follows:... Men’s Heavyweight : Winner: Alex Jefferies Runner up: Brad Milne Women’s Open: Winner: Leessa McPhee Runner up: Cathy Black Men’s Middleweight: Winner: Keron Redman Runner up: Kye Hackett Women’s Middleweight: Winner: Jasmine Dekker Runner up: Jessica Horstman Men’s Lightweight: Winner: John Causley Runner up: Robbie Frizelle Women’s Lightweight: Winner: Roxanna Alblas Runner up: Madison Durrneim Junior Boys: Winner: Samuel Petch Runner up: Dan Morris Junior Girls: Winner: Kiara Owen Runner up: Josslyn Brown

11.01.2022 And the results of the Raffle are in: 1st Prize- Fishing Kayak Steven Schaenzel... 2nd Prize- Wooli Weekend Getaway Di Forrester-Clarke 3rd Prize- Wooli Getaway weekend 2 A. Groves 4th Prize- Seafood Voucher R. McPherson Thanks to all who purchased tickets in our raffle and we hope you enjoy your prizes. Congratulations.....!!

09.01.2022 So how do I find my way to Wooli for the Australian National Goanna Pulling Championships on October 6th...?? Turn off the Pacific highway at Tyndale or Glenugie and just follow the goannas heading to Wooli...!!

09.01.2022 Who's gonna have a go at the brick carrying race? It looks easy, but trust us, it ain't as easy as it looks...!! See you on October 6th at 9am

08.01.2022 Don't forget to visit the merch tent to purchase a reminder from the day. Stubbie Holders, T-Shirts, Caps, Hats, singlets etc etc.

07.01.2022 Let these guys show you humans how it's done...!! See you there on October 6th at the Wooli Sportsground.....

06.01.2022 MASSIVE THANKYOU TIME.....!! Brenda Little- emcee extraordinaire. Love your work Brenda, thanks for helping keeping everything running along smoothly. Greg Little- photographer extraordinaire. Most of the photos you will see from the day were taken by Greg who got right into the action and showcased what a great day it was. Thanks again Greg, unreal job.... And a massive thankyou for those volunteers who stepped up at the last minute to assist in the succesful running of the day. There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes, including setup in the dark in the early hours, and volunteers are still there close to sundown dismantling marquees etc so the grounds are free for the next day. GREAT WORK EVERYONE, WHAT AN UNREAL TEAM....!! And a massive thankyou for those volunteers who stepped up at the last minute to assist in the succesful running of the day.

03.01.2022 Not long to go now...!!! Be in it to win prizemoney and championship belts in each adult weight division. October 6th at Wooli Sports Ground

02.01.2022 With over $6000 in prize-money, you'd be mad to miss this fun-filled family day. This Sunday 6th October from 9am EDST at the Wooli Sports ground (NSW Residents don't forget to put your clocks forward an hour at 2am so you don't miss out on the action.) See you all at the Australian National Goanna Pulling Championships 2019. Sunday's weather forecast is looking perfect.... Don't forget to support our sponsors by having a drink and a meal after the event at either the Wooli Hotel or Wooli Bowls Club. See you Sunday...........!!

02.01.2022 Heaps of Goanna Pulling Merchandise to buy as a keepsake on the day. Stubbie holders, hats, caps, T-Shirts etc And because you asked for it, this year we have singlets for those of you who asked for one last year. Sun's out, guns out.....!! You too could look as good as these guys......!!

01.01.2022 Good Morning.....!! Did someone mention Goanna Pulling...?? Are you serious..?? You People.....!!!... (Note: No goannas are harmed in any way on the day...!!)