Picnic Point, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Picnic PointSydney, New South Wales |
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| Postcode(s) | 2213 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 23 km (14 mi) south-west of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Canterbury-Bankstown | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | East Hills | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Banks | ||||||||||||||
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Picnic Point is a lovely suburb located about 23 kilometers southwest of Sydney's city center in New South Wales, Australia. It's part of the City of Canterbury-Bankstown area. This suburb sits right on the northern bank of the Georges River, making it a great spot for water activities.
Picnic Point is mostly a residential area, meaning it's where people live. It's also home to Yeramba Lagoon, which is a large part of a National Park within the local council area. This lagoon is a special place where you can find many different kinds of native animals and plants.
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Exploring Picnic Point's Past
Picnic Point was first known as a special spot on the Georges River. The area we now call Picnic Point used to be part of a larger suburb called East Hills. This bigger area stretched from Bankstown all the way to the river.
In 1975, Picnic Point officially became its own suburb. Its boundaries were updated again in 1994.
World War II History
During World War II, Picnic Point National Park played an important role. The RAAF had a secret receiving station and an operations bunker hidden there. This facility worked with two other important RAAF sites. One was the RAAF headquarters in Bankstown, known as the Bankstown Bunker. The other was a transmitting station in Bass Hill.
Today, the spot where the Picnic Point receiving station was located is now under an electricity substation.
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Local Schools in Picnic Point
Picnic Point is home to schools that serve the local community.
- Picnic Point High School
- Picnic Point Public School
Fun Activities and Recreation
As its name suggests, Picnic Point is a very popular place for picnics! The suburb has many parks and reserves right along the Georges River, including parts of the Georges River National Park.
The area is also great for water sports. There are boat ramps that let people easily get onto the river. You can enjoy activities like boating, waterskiing, and wakeboarding here.
Images for kids
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A view of the Georges River from Fitzpatrick Park.
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Another view from Fitzpatrick Park, showing the scenic Georges River.
