Macmasters Beach, 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 Macmasters Beach, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Macmasters Beach |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Central Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.49771 |
| Longitude | 151.41621 |
| Population | 1,249 |
| Density | 230.4 /km² |
| Area | 5.4 km² |
| Elevation | 36 m |
| Postcode | 2251 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 46 km north-northeast |
Macmasters Beach is a locality in the Central Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,249. The locality covers an area of 5.4 km², giving a population density of about 230.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 36 m above sea level. It lies approximately 46 km north-northeast of Sydney. Macmasters Beach is located at 33.4977°S, 151.4162°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2251.
Macmasters Beach unfolds as a stretch of golden sand where the Pacific Ocean breathes deeply against the New South Wales coast. It lies 17.6 km north-east of Pittwater, NSW (from Pittwater, NSW: bearing 38°T), and is situated 9.9 km east-north-east of Umina Beach. The landscape here is a study in contrast: steep, forested escarpments rise behind the shoreline, their dense green canopy a stark counterpoint to the restless blue of the sea, while the beach itself curves gently, a pale ribbon edged by the churning white of breaking waves. The air carries the constant, saline kiss of the ocean, a scent that permeates everything, and the late afternoon sun often paints the sky in hues of apricot and rose, casting long shadows that stretch from the rugged headlands. Small pockets of urban development cling to the slopes, their rooftops peeking through the gum trees, a quiet human presence amidst the wilder elements.
The history of Macmasters Beach is tied to the rugged beauty of its surroundings and the enduring allure of the coast for travellers seeking solace and recreation. Long before European settlement, this area was part of the traditional lands of Indigenous peoples, their connection to the land and sea a deep and ancient one. Later, the area developed as a coastal retreat, its economy gradually shifting from its early roots towards the services that support a growing tourism sector, with holiday rentals and small businesses catering to visitors. The distinctive character of Macmasters Beach is its feeling of being both accessible and secluded, a place where the raw power of the ocean meets the gentler rhythm of suburban life, offering a quiet escape from the bustle of larger centres.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Macmasters Beach, 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 Macmasters Beach, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Macmasters Beach includes the postcode (2251), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Central Coast 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 Macmasters Beach 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. |