Kingscliff, New South Wales facts for kids
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Kingscliff Beach
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 Kingscliff
Location in Local government areas of New South Wales
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| Population | 7,464 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2487 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Tweed Shire | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Northern Rivers | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Tweed | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Richmond | ||||||||||||||
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Kingscliff is a fun coastal town in New South Wales, Australia. It is located south of Tweed Heads. Kingscliff is a popular spot for holidays, offering many places to stay.
Kingscliff, along with nearby villages like Chinderah and Fingal, is a great place for tourists. You can enjoy the beach and the estuary (where the river meets the sea). People love to swim, surf, fish, and do other water sports here.
The main street, Marine Parade, is right across from Kingscliff beach and a creek. It has lots of cafes, shops, and places to stay. The town also has two primary schools and a high school.
An oceanway is a special path for walking and cycling. It connects the old part of town to newer areas along the Tweed Coast. This path helps people travel in a way that is good for the environment.
Kingscliff was once home to Peter and Jeremy Oxley. They formed a famous 1980s band called The Sunnyboys. Also, a scene from the movie Aquamarine was filmed on Marine Parade in 2007.
The main Kingscliff beach has faced challenges from erosion. This is when the sea slowly wears away the land. Parts of the caravan park and beachside car parks have been affected. To help protect the beach, a new seawall was planned.
In 2016, a big project began to improve the Kingscliff foreshore. This project has three main parts. The first part built a new seawall to protect important clubs and the holiday park from erosion. The second part is making the holiday park better, focusing on cabins instead of just camping. The third part will create a new community space called Kingscliff Central Park. This park will be a central gathering spot for everyone. It will also make it easier to get from the main street to the beach. Plus, businesses on Marine Parade will get even better beach views.
History of Kingscliff
The town of Kingscliff got its name from a nearby estate. It was first known as Sutherland Point. Later, it was called Cudgen Headland. In 1926, the town officially became Kingscliff. It grew into a small seaside resort. Today, it remains a very popular place for tourists to visit.
Kingscliff Population
Let's look at the people who live in Kingscliff. In 2016, a census counted 7,464 people living there.
- About 3.8% of the people were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
- Most people, 78.9%, were born in Australia.
- The next largest groups were from England (4.5%) and New Zealand (2.6%).
- Most people (90.3%) spoke only English at home.
- For religion, many people said No Religion (29.0%). Others were Catholic (24.7%) or Anglican (19.7%).
Sports and Fun Activities
Kingscliff is a great place for sports and recreation.
- The local rugby league team is called the Cudgen Hornets. They play their games at Ned Byrne Field.
- In September 2009, Kingscliff hosted a stage of the World Rally Championship. This is a big car racing event!
- The actor Dylan Harman is from the town. He has acted in many movies and helped create the Angry Birds game.
The Kingscliff Wolves Soccer Club started in 1968. Their home field is the Walter Peate Oval. This club plays in the Gold Coast Premier League. They have been one of the top teams for many years.
There are also many bike paths in Kingscliff. You can cycle through parks along the beaches. You can even ride your bike to the nearby area of Salt. Salt is part of the small town of Casuarina.
Images for kids
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Kingscliff Beach
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A holiday resort in Kingscliff
