Coolangatta, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids CoolangattaNew South Wales |
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A view of Coolangatta Mountain and Jervis Bay (in the background) from the Drawing Room Rocks area. The land around the mountain is in Shoalhaven LGA; this includes the small town of Berry (right front)
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 Coolangatta
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 329 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2535 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Shoalhaven | ||||||||||||||
| County | Camden | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Coolangatta | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Kiama | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Gilmore | ||||||||||||||
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Coolangatta is a historic area in Australia. It is located on the north side of the Shoalhaven River. This river is on the south coast of New South Wales.
Discovering Coolangatta's Past
The name "Coolangatta" comes from the Jerrinja language. The Jerrinja people are the traditional owners of this land. Their word "Cullunghutti" means "splendid view." This name perfectly describes the beautiful scenery here.
A tall hill called Coolangatta Mountain stands behind the settlement. It offers amazing views of the area.
Early European Settlement
In 1822, a man from Scotland named Alexander Berry arrived. He was the first European to settle in the Shoalhaven area. Berry started a large farm, known as Coolangatta Estate, in this region.
How Coolangatta Got Its Name
Alexander Berry named his farm "Coolangatta Estate." Later, in 1846, a sailing ship called the Coolangatta was named after his estate. This ship was unfortunately wrecked on what is now Queensland's Gold Coast. The well-known town of Coolangatta, Queensland got its name from this very ship.
