Wangi Wangi, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wangi WangiGreater Newcastle, New South Wales |
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 Wangi Wangi
Location in the Hunter-Central Coast Region
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| Population | 2,920 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2267 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Lake Macquarie | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Awaba | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Lake Macquarie | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Hunter | ||||||||||||||
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Wangi Wangi (/ˈwɒndʒi wɒndʒi/) is a lovely suburb in New South Wales, Australia. It's like a finger of land reaching out into the beautiful Lake Macquarie.
This area is part of the City of Lake Macquarie. Wangi Wangi has always been a popular holiday spot. In the past, families from the nearby coal mining areas loved to visit. People enjoy its amazing views, fun bushwalking trails, and great fishing spots.
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Exploring Wangi Wangi's Past
The first people to live in this area were the Awabakal people. They have a long history here.
Early Travel to Wangi
Getting to Wangi Wangi long ago was quite tricky. The only way to reach this peninsula was by ferries. Some of the ferries that helped people travel to Wangi included the Wangi Wangi, the Azile, and the first Wangi Queen.
The Wangi Queen you might see on Sydney Harbour today started as a double-decker boat in 1922. It was first called the Ettalong. Later, it was renamed Profound, and then in 1975, it became the second Wangi Queen. It stayed on Lake Macquarie until 2012.
Famous Artist and Power Station
Wangi Wangi is also known as the former home of a famous artist named William Dobell. In 1948, Dobell won a special art prize called the Wynne Prize. His winning painting, Storm Approaching Wangi, shows the local area. You can still visit his old home, called Dobell House, at 47 Dobell Drive.
The suburb is also home to the old Wangi Power Station. This big power station worked from 1956 to 1986. It's now retired.
Nature and Sports
Just south of the Wangi Wangi peninsula is Pulbah Island. It's a beautiful island in the lake.
If you love sports, Wangi Wangi has its own Rugby league team called the Wangi Warriors.
There are also many bushwalking tracks around the area. Some of these tracks even have old gun emplacements. These were put there during World War II to help protect the area.
What Does the Name Mean?
The name "Wangi Wangi" comes from the Aboriginal language. It can mean a few different things, like "Water Water," "many night owls," or "many trees."
