Ulong is a small town located on the Mid North Coast region of NSW. (population 131). The town lies inland from Coffs Harbour by 36 kilometres. Whilst a short distance, it takes 45 minutes to drive to through rainforest. Ulong is on the Dorrigo Plateau and sits 1700 feet Australian Height Datus (AHD). The climate is markedly different from Coffs Harbour.
Once larger than Coffs Harbour it was a centre for the timber industry. Hoop pine, tallowood and blackbutt were all milled extensively. It was also known for gold mining. Ulong is on the road to Nymboida river and borders one of it’s tributaries, the Little Nymboida river.