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Mooney Mooney Creek
Central CoastNew South Wales
Mooney Mooney creek from Scopas Peak - panoramio.jpg
Mooney Mooney Creek from Scopas Peak, Central Coast
Postcode(s) 2250
Elevation 152 m (499 ft)
Location
LGA(s) Central Coast Council
Parish Cowan
State electorate(s) Gosford
Federal Division(s) Robertson
Suburbs around Mooney Mooney Creek:
Mount White Calga Kariong
Marlow Mooney Mooney Creek Kariong
Bar Point Cheero Point Wondabyne

Mooney Mooney Creek is a small area, or suburb, located on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia. It's about 60 kilometers (37 miles) north of Sydney. This place gets its name from the river that flows through it.

It's part of the Central Coast Council, which is like the local government that helps manage the area.

Exploring Mooney Mooney Creek

Mooney Mooney Creek is a unique place because most of its land is part of a huge natural area. This area is called the Brisbane Water National Park. Imagine a suburb that's almost entirely a national park!

Nature's Playground: Brisbane Water National Park

Being part of the Brisbane Water National Park means Mooney Mooney Creek is home to lots of amazing plants and animals. It's a great spot for nature lovers. You can find beautiful bushland, waterways, and maybe even some native wildlife.

Getting Around

Even though it's mostly a national park, important roads pass through Mooney Mooney Creek. The Pacific Motorway and the Pacific Highway both go through the western and northern parts of the suburb. These roads help people travel between Sydney and Newcastle.

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