Wyrallah, New South Wales facts for kids

Wyrallah, New South Wales is a small, historic village in the Northern Rivers area of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the City of Lismore local government area, which means it's managed by the Lismore council.

Where is Wyrallah?

Wyrallah is located on the eastern side of the Wilsons River. It also sits near a hill. The village is found on Wyrallah Road, about halfway between the towns of Lismore and Woodburn. Many people use Wyrallah Road as a quicker way to travel between Woodburn and Bangalow when they are on the Pacific Highway.

A Look Back: Wyrallah's History

Wyrallah has an interesting past, especially when it comes to timber. In 1865, Wyrallah became very important. It was the first place in the entire Richmond River valley to have a big, permanent sawmill. A sawmill is a factory where logs are cut into planks and boards.

Much of the wood for this sawmill came from a huge nearby rainforest called the Big Scrub. This rainforest was full of valuable trees. Wyrallah was also a key stop for boats and ships traveling along the Wilsons River. Back then, the Wilsons River was often called the North Arm of the Richmond River. This made Wyrallah a busy place for moving goods and people by water.