Fullerton Cove, 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 Fullerton Cove, in the Port Stephens Council local government area.
| Locality | Fullerton Cove |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Port Stephens Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.84313 |
| Longitude | 151.82868 |
| Population | 551 |
| Density | 17.8 /km² |
| Area | 31.0 km² |
| Elevation | 7 m |
| Postcode | 2318 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 128 km north-northeast |
Fullerton Cove is a locality in the Port Stephens Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 551. The locality covers an area of 31.0 km², giving a population density of about 17.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 7 m above sea level. It lies approximately 128 km north-northeast of Sydney. Fullerton Cove is located at 32.8431°S, 151.8287°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2318.
Fullerton Cove unfolds as a tranquil embrace of salt-kissed air and whispering mangroves. It lies 9.0 km north-north-east of Newcastle, NSW (from Newcastle, NSW: bearing 21°T), and is situated 11.5 km south-south-east of Raymond Terrace. The land here, a gentle slope towards the broad expanse of the Hunter River estuary, is a mosaic of wetlands and the occasional cleared pasture, where the scent of damp earth and brine mingles with the distant perfume of flowering gums. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, seems to thicken and mellow, casting a golden haze over the reeds and glinting off the placid waters that mirror the vast, pale blue sky. A quietude reigns, broken only by the honking of waders and the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth, a testament to the natural world’s enduring presence.
Historically, this locale's bounty has been tied to the water and the fertile earth it nourishes. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil and abundant seafood, established small farms and fishing outposts, their lives dictated by the ebb and flow of the tides and the seasons. While large-scale industry has largely bypassed Fullerton Cove, its economy has long found sustenance in the small-scale agricultural pursuits and the burgeoning appeal of its natural beauty to visitors seeking a more serene coastal experience. The character of Fullerton Cove is one of quiet resilience, a place that has gracefully weathered the passage of time, retaining a connection to its past while offering a peaceful haven for those who call it home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Fullerton Cove, 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 Fullerton Cove, in the Port Stephens Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Fullerton Cove includes the postcode (2318), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Port Stephens 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 Fullerton Cove 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. |