Dampier County facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dampier New South Wales
Location in New South Wales
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Dampier County is one of 141 special areas in New South Wales, Australia. These areas are called cadastral divisions. They help keep track of land for things like property records and mapping.

What is Dampier County?

Dampier County is a defined land area. It has natural borders. The Deua River forms its northern edge. The land just north of the Brogo River marks its southern border.

Where is Dampier County?

This county is home to several well-known towns. These include Bermagui, Narooma, and Bodalla. It also covers most of two large national parks. These are the Deua National Park and the Wadbilliga National Park. These parks are important for nature and wildlife.

Who was William Dampier?

Dampier County was named to honor William Dampier. He was a famous English explorer and seaman. Dampier lived from 1651 to 1715. He was known for his voyages around the world. He explored parts of Australia and wrote about his adventures.