2025 AOC International Conference & Show hosted by Woolgoolga District Orchid Society
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Wiigulga Sports Complex,
Woolgoolga NSW

Wednesday October 1 to
Sunday October 5, 2025

Orchids from the Mountains to the Sea

Featuring the regions best orchid plants and award-winning orchid varieties with a three-day Show and a two-day Conference program.

Woolgoolga Coastal Region has the best climate in the world!

The local Great Dividing Range drops from 900 metres (3,000 feet) around the tablelands straight down into the Solitary Islands Marine Park.

Our mild sub-tropical climate is ideal for us to grow 90% of cultivated genera in a simple shadehouse with little artificial heat. And we can also grow most cool growing species.

Woolgoolga boasts over 200 Native Orchid species (50 epiphytes and 150 terrestrials) including the smallest orchid in the world – Bulbophyllum minutissimum and one of the largest – Pseudovanilla foliata.

What to expect

Internationally Renowned Speakers

Our scientific symposium will feature content from the botanical, horticultural and conservation advances in the field of orchidology.

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Exhibits

Experience the diverse range of Orchids that Woolgoolga has to offer with our Orchid and educational exhibits.

Trade Stalls

Purchase Orchids and associated products. We have plenty of external space for other gardening related lifestyle products for vendors interested in participating in our Trade Alley.

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Competitions

Featuring over 100 classes, the orchid plant competition brings together the region’s best orchid plants, competing to win prizes within their classes and to win top awards. We will also be hosting an Orchid cut flower competition and an Orchid display competition.

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Things to do on the Coffs Coast

There’s plenty of things to do for the whole family whilst visiting the Coffs Coast. We’ve handpicked a selection of videos to showcase the area. You can see more at the Coffs Coast website where you can also plan your trip.

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