kids encyclopedia robot

Newport, New South Wales facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Newport
New South Wales
Newportbeachaustralia.JPG
Newport Beach
Population 9,227 (2006 census)
Postcode(s) 2106
Location 31 km (19 mi) north of Sydney CBD
LGA(s) Northern Beaches Council
State electorate(s) Pittwater
Federal Division(s) Mackellar
Suburbs around Newport:
Bilgola Plateau Bilgola Beach
Bayview Newport
Mona Vale

Newport is a suburb in northern Sydney, placed on Sydneys Northern Beaches in the state of New South Wales, Australia 31 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of Northern Beaches Council. It is part of the Northern Beaches region.

History

Newport derived its name from being a "new port" for steamers carrying passengers and cargo such as local shell lime and firewood. Bungan Castle is a medieval-style stone castle on Bungan Head built in 1919 by Adolph Albers, a German art dealer.

Landmarks

Newport sits between the Pacific Ocean to the east and Pittwater to the west. Its ocean beach is patrolled by Newport Surf Life Saving Club. On the shores of Pittwater are several marinas and small shipyards, including the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club and the Royal Motor Yacht Club, serving mainly pleasure craft. Newport also features many cafes and restaurants, as well as the Newport Arms Hotel on the shore of Pittwater.

Localities

Newport NSW Australia
Newport overview
Northern beaches sydney
Bungan beach

Coordinates: 33°39′23″S 151°18′49″E / 33.6564°S 151.3137°E / -33.6564; 151.3137

Suburbs and localities of Pittwater Council, Northern Beaches, Sydney
List of Sydney suburbs
Sydney landmarks
Buildings / structures
Precincts
Parks and nature
  • Auburn Botanic Gardens
  • Balls Head Reserve
  • Berowra Valley National Park
  • Bicentennial Park
  • Blue Mountains National Park
  • Botany Bay National Park
  • Centennial Parklands
  • Central Gardens Nature Reserve
  • Chinese Garden of Friendship
  • Chipping Norton Lake
  • Cronulla sand dunes
  • Farm Cove
  • Field of Mars Reserve
  • Fred Hollows Reserve
  • Garigal National Park
  • Garawarra Conservation Area
  • Georges River National Park
  • Heathcote National Park
  • Hyde Park
  • Ku-ring-gai Chase
  • Lake Parramatta
  • Lane Cove National Park
  • Macquarie Place
  • Prospect Hill
  • Prospect Reservoir
  • Royal Botanic Garden
  • Royal National Park
  • Sydney Harbour National Park
  • Sydney Park
  • The Domain
  • Western Sydney Parklands
  • Wetherill Park Nature Reserve
Cultural institutions
Sport
  • Canterbury Park Racecourse
  • Dunc Gray Velodrome
  • NSW Tennis Centre
  • Randwick Racecourse
  • Rosehill Gardens Racecourse
  • Royal Sydney Golf Club
  • Stadium Australia
  • State Sports Centre
  • Sydney Cricket Ground
  • Sydney Football Stadium
  • Sydney International Aquatic Centre
  • Sydney International Regatta Centre
  • Sydney Motorsport Park
  • Sydney Olympic Park
  • Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre
  • Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre
  • Sydney Showground Stadium
  • The Australian Golf Club
  • The Lakes Golf Club
  • Valvoline Raceway
  • Warwick Farm Racecourse
  • Wentworth Park
  • Western Sydney International Dragway
Transportation
Entertainment
Beaches
Islands
kids search engine
All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
Newport, New South Wales Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.