Telegraph Point, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Telegraph PointNew South Wales |
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The Wilson River from Log Wharf Reserve
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 Telegraph Point
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 604 (2021 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 2441 |
| Location | 13 km (8 mi) from Port Macquarie |
| LGA(s) | Port Macquarie-Hastings Council |
| County | Macquarie |
| State electorate(s) | Port Macquarie |
| Federal Division(s) | Cowper |
Telegraph Point is a small village found on the North Coast of New South Wales, Australia. It sits on the Pacific Highway just north of Port Macquarie. The village is also located on the North Coast railway line. It is split by the Wilson River, with parts of the village on both sides.
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Who Lives in Telegraph Point?
Telegraph Point is home to about 600 people. In 2021, the population was 604. Most people living here were born in Australia. A small number of people are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
Things to Do and Places to Go
Telegraph Point has a few cool spots and activities for everyone!
Local School
The village has the Telegraph Point Public School. This is a primary school for kids from kindergarten up to year six.
Fun Activities
If you love the outdoors, Telegraph Point is a great place. You can enjoy waterskiing on the river. There's also mountain bike riding and bush walking in the nearby forests. Other fun things include four-wheel-driving and camping. You can even go swimming and rock hopping in local streams. It's also a nice spot for a picnic.
The village is surrounded by two state forests. To the south, you'll find Cairncross State Forest. To the north, there's Ballengarra State Forest. Both have lots of trails for walking and scenic drives.
During summer, a local holiday park called Stoney Park turns into Stoney Aqua Park. It's a fun park with water activities.
Community Hubs
The Community Hall is a busy place. People meet there for a local book club and a history group. There are also craft activities, yoga, and fitness classes for all ages.
The local sports field is called Charlie Watt Reserve. This is where the Port Macquarie Dog Club meets. It's also the training ground for the Western Phoenix Soccer club.
A Look Back in Time
Traditional Owners
The land around Telegraph Point has a long history. The traditional owners of this area are the Ngaku people. They lived north of the Wilson River. The Ngambaa peoples lived south of the Upper Wilson River.
European Settlement
The first European settlers arrived in the area in 1832. Back then, it was known as ‘Prospect’. The name 'Telegraph Point' came about in 1869. This was when a telegraph line was built across the river.
The river was very important for moving logs from the forests. You can still see parts of old wharves (docks) along the river. The best one is at Log Wharf Reserve, next to the traffic bridge.
Transport History
Telegraph Point used to have a railway station. It was open from 1917 until 1983. In 1974, the Pacific Highway was moved. A new, long bridge was built to bypass the town.
