While the exact meaning is debated, there are a few interpretations:
* "Place of the Black Cockatoo": This is perhaps the most widely accepted interpretation. "Wool" is believed to refer to the black cockatoo, and "goolga" to "place".
* "Place of the Singing Bird": This interpretation connects "Wool" to a type of bird with a distinctive call.
* "Place of the Wild Turkey": This interpretation links "Wool" to the wild turkey, also known as the bush turkey.
Ultimately, the true meaning of Woolgoolga may remain somewhat unclear due to the long passage of time and the loss of fluency in the Gumbaynggir language.
It's important to acknowledge the Indigenous origin of the name and its connection to the land and its people.