Hacks Ferry, 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 Hacks Ferry, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area.
| Locality | Hacks Ferry |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Port Macquarie-Hastings Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.33105 |
| Longitude | 152.82316 |
| Population | 15 |
| Density | 1.8 /km² |
| Area | 8.5 km² |
| Elevation | 66 m |
| Postcode | 2441 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 320 km north-northeast |
Hacks Ferry is a locality in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 15. The locality covers an area of 8.5 km², giving a population density of about 1.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 66 m above sea level. It lies approximately 320 km north-northeast of Sydney. Hacks Ferry is located at 31.3311°S, 152.8232°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2441. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Hacks Ferry breathes with the gentle exhale of the Hastings River as it widens towards the sea, a place where the land, softened by coastal humidity, rolls with a muted greenness. It lies 16.0 km north-north-west of Port Macquarie, NSW (from Port Macquarie, NSW: bearing 334°T), and is situated 14.4 km south of Kundabung. Tall eucalypts, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, stand sentry along the banks, their branches a tangled calligraphy against the pale blue sky. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of salt and damp earth, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and the quiet hum of cicadas provides a drowsy soundtrack to the afternoon. The terrain, mostly low-lying and fertile, slopes gradually towards the waterway, dotted with the weathered grey of timber fences and the occasional glint of sunlight on a distant corrugated iron roof.
The history of Hacks Ferry is tied to the lifeblood of the river, a crossing point that once served as a vital artery for farmers and timber cutters moving their produce and wares. Early settlers, drawn by the rich alluvial soil, established small holdings, their lives dictated by the seasons and the ebb and flow of the tide. While the ferry itself may be a memory of a bygone era, replaced by more modern conveniences, the spirit of its industrious past lingers in the resilient character of Hacks Ferry. Today, its economy is a quiet blend of horticulture, with orchards of citrus and stone fruit thriving in the sheltered valleys, and a smattering of small businesses catering to the local populace and the occasional traveller seeking respite. The river remains a focal point, a tranquil expanse that invites contemplation and offers a peaceful counterpoint to the world beyond its banks.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hacks Ferry, 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 Hacks Ferry, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Hacks Ferry includes the postcode (2441), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Port Macquarie-Hastings 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 Hacks Ferry 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. |