Bolton Point, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Bolton Point, in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area.
| Locality | Bolton Point |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Lake Macquarie City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.99645 |
| Longitude | 151.61136 |
| Population | 2,059 |
| Density | 1232.9 /km² |
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Elevation | 18 m |
| Postcode | 2283 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 104 km north-northeast |
Bolton Point is a locality in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,059. The locality covers an area of 1.7 km², giving a population density of about 1232.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 18 m above sea level. It lies approximately 104 km north-northeast of Sydney. Bolton Point is located at 32.9965°S, 151.6114°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2283.
Bolton Point unfurls along the western edge of Lake Macquarie, a gentle peninsula reaching into the vast, shimmering expanse of the water. It lies 19.1 km west-south-west of Newcastle, NSW (from Newcastle, NSW: bearing 243°T), and is situated 11.9 km south-south-west of Wallsend. Here, the land rises in soft, rounded hills, cloaked in a verdant tapestry of eucalypt forests and native shrubs, their leaves rustling with a perpetual whisper. The air, even on a warm day, carries the faint, briny tang of the lake, mingling with the sweet, resinous perfume of the bushland. Homes, often built with a practical elegance, are scattered amongst the trees, their verandahs catching the golden wash of the afternoon sun, offering glimpses of blue water through the leafy screen. The rhythm of life in Bolton Point is dictated by the ebb and flow of the tides and the leisurely pace of its residents, a quiet contentment pervading the atmosphere.
This particular stretch of shoreline has long been a place of quiet habitation, its history subtly woven into the landscape. For generations, the bounty of the lake provided sustenance, with fishing a central pillar of the local economy, a tradition still visible in the small jetties and moored boats that dot the foreshore. While larger industries have since evolved, the connection to the water remains palpable, a source of recreation and a constant reminder of the natural beauty that defines Bolton Point. The nearby hills, once perhaps echoing with the sounds of early settlers clearing land, now offer walking trails where the only sounds are the calls of native birds and the distant murmur of boat engines on the water, a peaceful coexistence between the past and the present.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bolton Point, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Bolton Point, in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bolton Point includes the postcode (2283), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Lake Macquarie City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bolton Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |