Cheero Point, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cheero Point Central Coast, New South Wales
Cheero Point Location in New South Wales
Population	87 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	2083
Elevation	6 m (20 ft)
Location	53 km (33 mi) N of Sydney 28 km (17 mi) SW of Gosford
LGA(s)	Central Coast Council
Parish	Cowan
State electorate(s)	Gosford
Federal Division(s)	Robertson
Suburbs around Cheero Point: Mooney Mooney Creek Bar Point Cheero Point Wondabyne Mooney Mooney

Cheero Point is a small, quiet place located right by the water. It is part of the Central Coast region in New South Wales, Australia. This area is special because it sits on the west side of Mooney Mooney Creek, inside the beautiful Brisbane Water National Park. Cheero Point is about 53 kilometers (around 33 miles) north of Sydney. It is managed by the Central Coast Council.

History of Cheero Point

How Cheero Point Began

Cheero Point was first created as a land area in 1918. For a while, in 1977, it was considered part of a nearby suburb called Mooney Mooney. However, the people living there really wanted Cheero Point to be its own place again.

Becoming Its Own Suburb

Thanks to the local community and a group called the Mooney-Cheero Progress Association, their wish came true. The local council agreed, and Cheero Point officially became its own suburb again on March 21, 2003.

The Big Landslide Story

Cheero Point became well-known because of a big landslide that happened near Jolls Bridge. This landslide caused a part of the Pacific Highway to close for several years. By March 1990, only one lane of the road was open. Then, in April 1991, the highway had to be completely closed to traffic.

This road was very important because it was the only other way to get between Gosford and Sydney besides the Pacific Motorway. A local business owner named Jim Lloyd collected 60,000 signatures from people who wanted the road reopened. Fixing the highway was estimated to cost about A$2.3 million in May 1993. The road finally reopened in June 1994. Later, in the 1996 federal elections, Jim Lloyd was elected to represent the area, which included Cheero Point.

Geography of Cheero Point

Cheero Point is surrounded by natural features. To the west, you'll find the Pacific Motorway. To the east is Mooney Mooney Creek. The northern edge of Cheero Point touches the southern boundary of the Brisbane Water National Park. The Pacific Highway also runs through this area.

Transport in Cheero Point

If you need to get around, there are about 65 buses each week. They leave from the corner of Cheero Point Road and Cararma Parkway.