Hawks Nest, 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 Hawks Nest, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Hawks Nest |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Mid-Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.64195 |
| Longitude | 152.1864 |
| Population | 1,299 |
| Density | 41.4 /km² |
| Area | 31.4 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 2324 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 164 km northeast |
Hawks Nest is a locality in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,299. The locality covers an area of 31.4 km², giving a population density of about 41.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 164 km northeast of Sydney. Hawks Nest is located at 32.6420°S, 152.1864°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2324. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Hawks Nest unfurls along the northern edge of the Myall River estuary, a sliver of coastal paradise where the river’s languid, tea-coloured waters meet the restless blue of the Pacific. It lies 47.9 km north-east of Newcastle, NSW (from Newcastle, NSW: bearing 50°T), and is situated 11.6 km north-north-east of Nelson Bay. The land here is a mosaic of ancient dunes, cloaked in the deep green of Banksia and coastal heath, punctuated by the stark white trunks of ghost gums that gleam in the afternoon sun. The air itself carries a subtle brine, a constant whisper of the ocean that laps at its doorstep, mingling with the earthy scent of damp sand and the sweet perfume of flowering wattle. The beaches, long stretches of pale gold, curve with a generous sweep, inviting the gaze towards the horizon where the sky bleeds into the sea in a symphony of shifting light. This is a place where the land breathes, a gentle exhale of sand and sea spray.
The history of Hawks Nest is deeply entwilled with the sheltering arms of the Myall River, a waterway that has long guided travellers and sustained livelihoods. For generations, this stretch of coast has been a place of sustenance, its rich fishing grounds offering bounty to Indigenous peoples and early European settlers alike. Today, tourism forms the cornerstone of Hawks Nest’s economy, drawing visitors to its pristine beaches, the dramatic headland of Yacaaba, and the serene waters of the river, perfect for boating and kayaking. The nearby Bombah Broadwater, a vast inland lake accessible via the river, offers a different kind of aquatic adventure, a tranquil haven teeming with birdlife. Walking trails wind through the national park, revealing hidden coves and panoramic vistas, each step a quiet communion with the enduring spirit of this coastal fringe.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hawks Nest, 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 Hawks Nest, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Hawks Nest includes the postcode (2324), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Mid-Coast Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional 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 Hawks Nest 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. |