Cells River, 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 Cells River, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Cells River |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Mid-Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.59457 |
| Longitude | 152.03694 |
| Area | 182.7 km² |
| Elevation | 329 m |
| Postcode | 2424 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 264 km north-northeast |
Cells River is a locality in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 182.7 km². It sits at an elevation of around 329 m above sea level. It lies approximately 264 km north-northeast of Sydney. Cells River is located at 31.5946°S, 152.0369°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2424. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Cells River, a thread of saltwater and mangrove, draws its character from the humid embrace of the coast. It lies 82.8 km west of Port Macquarie, NSW (from Port Macquarie, NSW: bearing 259°T), and is situated 43.4 km north-west of Wingham. Here, the land slopes gently towards estuaries that snake inland, their muddy edges softened by the velvety green of saltmarsh and the intricate root systems of grey mangroves. The air, thick with the scent of brine and decaying leaves, carries the distant cries of seabirds and the low hum of insects, a constant, subtle symphony. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often overcast sky, possesses a diffused quality, casting a pearly sheen on the water and illuminating the intricate patterns of the tidal flats. The narrow, winding roads that connect the scattered dwellings are often bordered by dense coastal scrub, its leaves waxy and resilient, hinting at the salty winds that shape this environment.
The history of Cells River is etched into the very landscape, a tale of early settlers drawn by the promise of fertile river flats and abundant marine life. For generations, fishing and oyster farming formed the backbone of the local economy, the daily rhythm dictated by the ebb and flow of the tides. While the larger-scale fishing operations have waned, a quiet resilience persists, with a scattering of independent fishermen still casting their nets and oyster leases dotting the waterways. Tourism, particularly for those seeking a more tranquil escape, has become increasingly important, drawing visitors to the quiet beauty of the river and its fringing wilderness. The sense of community here is palpable, a shared understanding forged by proximity to the sea and a deep respect for the natural world that sustains it.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cells River, 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 Cells River, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Cells River includes the postcode (2424), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Mid-Coast Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Cells River 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. |