Audley, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids AudleySydney, New South Wales |
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 Audley
Location in Sydney
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| Established | 1900s |
| Postcode(s) | 2232 |
| Elevation | 160 m (525 ft) |
| Location | 35 km (22 mi) from Sydney CBD |
| LGA(s) | Sutherland Shire |
| State electorate(s) | Heathcote |
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Audley is a special place located just outside Sydney, a big city in New South Wales, Australia. It's found inside the amazing Royal National Park and is part of the Sutherland Shire area.
Exploring Audley's Nature
Audley is where two rivers meet: Kangaroo Creek flows into the Hacking River. A special road, called a causeway, crosses the river here. Sometimes, if there's a lot of rain, this road might close because of floods. This can stop people from getting into the Royal National Park or to nearby towns like Bundeena and Maianbar.
Audley is a great spot for a day out! It has lots of picnic areas where you can enjoy a meal outdoors. You can also rent boats to explore the river. There's a fun bike track for cycling and a visitor's centre where you can learn more about the park. Audley is also important because it's where the main office for the Royal National Park is located.
Audley's Past
The Audley area was first explored and mapped by a person named Lord George Edward Audley. He set up his camp here between 1863 and 1864. Later, he married Emily, whose father was Major Sir Thomas Mitchell, a very important surveyor.
In 1900, special structures called floodgates were built in Audley to help control the water. Over time, Audley grew into a small, lively village. It had fun activities and beautiful 'pleasure gardens'. It became a popular place for people to go on holidays or even for honeymoons. Visitors could stay at a guesthouse called Allambie House. A dance hall was built in the 1940s, and it's still standing today!
Special Historic Places
Audley has some places that are very important because of their history. These are called heritage-listed sites. One of them is:
- The Audley historic recreational complex, which includes Sir Bertram Stevens Drive and Audley Road.
Images for kids
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The Hacking River, at Audley.
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The boat shed
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A view of the river.
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A lovely picnic area.
