Anna Bay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Anna BayNew South Wales |
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North-eastern end of Stockton Beach at Anna Bay
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 Anna Bay
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 4,221 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 182.73/km2 (473.3/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2316 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 23.1 km2 (8.9 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10) | ||||||||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | AEDT (UTC+11) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Port Stephens Council | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Hunter | ||||||||||||||
| County | Gloucester | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Tomaree | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Port Stephens | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Paterson | ||||||||||||||
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Anna Bay is a cool place in New South Wales, Australia. It's a suburb, a small town, and a bay all named Anna Bay! You can find it in the Port Stephens Council area, which is part of the Hunter Region.
Anna Bay is right next to the north-eastern end of Stockton Beach. This beach is super long! Anna Bay is one of the main spots to get onto the beach, especially at a place called Birubi Point.
The name "Anna Bay" comes from the bay itself, which is actually in the next suburb over, called One Mile. There's an old story that it was first called Hannah Bay. This was after a shipwreck in 1851, but no one has ever found the ship! The name officially changed to Anna Bay in 1896 because everyone was already calling it that.
The Worimi people are the traditional owners of the land around Port Stephens, where Anna Bay is located. They have lived here for a very long time.
Anna Bay's Role in World War II
During World War II, Stockton Beach was an important place for defense. People worried that enemy forces might try to land there. So, many defenses were built to protect the area.
One type of defense was called "tank traps." These were big concrete blocks shaped like teeth. They were put in place to stop tanks from driving into the town.
After the war, many of these tank traps were removed. But you can still see some of them today! They are often found around the car parking areas at Birubi Point. They are a cool reminder of history.
Fun Things to Do at Birubi Point
Birubi Point is a popular spot in Anna Bay. It's where many visitors start their adventures on Stockton Beach.
You can join organized tours that take you along the beach. Some tours even offer camel rides! It's a unique way to explore the sandy landscape.
Gallery
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Tank trap at the northern end of Stockton Beach
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Part of tank trap at the northern end of Stockton Beach showing the World War II date stamp
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Tank traps along the roadway between the upper and lower car parks at the northern end of Stockton Beach
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World War II tank traps surrounding lower car park at the northern end of Stockton Beach
