Arakoon, 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 Arakoon, in the Kempsey Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Arakoon |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Kempsey Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -30.91827 |
| Longitude | 153.06435 |
| Population | 429 |
| Density | 17.3 /km² |
| Area | 24.9 km² |
| Elevation | 16 m |
| Postcode | 2431 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 371 km north-northeast |
Arakoon is a locality in the Kempsey Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 429. The locality covers an area of 24.9 km², giving a population density of about 17.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 16 m above sea level. It lies approximately 371 km north-northeast of Sydney. Arakoon is located at 30.9183°S, 153.0643°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2431. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Arakoon breathes a coastal air, its landscape painted with the broad strokes of the Pacific and the intricate details of littoral rainforests. It lies 62.5 km north-north-east of Port Macquarie, NSW (from Port Macquarie, NSW: bearing 15°T), and is situated 3.5 km south-east of South West Rocks. Here, the land rises gently from the shore, a welcome embrace for those seeking solace or adventure. The air, thick with the scent of salt spray and damp earth, carries the distant murmur of surf, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy of ancient fig trees and towering eucalypts, falls in dappled patterns on the forest floor, illuminating the vibrant green of ferns and the rough texture of bark. The very character of Arakoon is shaped by this meeting of sea and forest, a place where the wildness of nature feels both immediate and enduring.
Historically, Arakoon’s story is intertwined with the broader narrative of settlement along the New South Wales coast, a place shaped by the rhythms of the sea and the bounty it offered. Early industries likely drew from the abundant marine life and the rich timber resources of the surrounding hinterland. Today, Arakoon finds its economic pulse in tourism, drawing visitors to its scenic beauty and the allure of its natural attractions. The neighbouring national parks, guardians of this precious environment, offer a sanctuary for diverse flora and fauna, a testament to a commitment to preservation. For the traveller, Arakoon offers a glimpse into a coastal existence where the pace of life is dictated by the tides and the gentle rustle of leaves.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Arakoon, 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 Arakoon, in the Kempsey Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Arakoon includes the postcode (2431), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Kempsey Shire 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 Arakoon 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. |