Hartys Plains, 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 Hartys Plains, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area.
| Locality | Hartys Plains |
| 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 | -31.47832 |
| Longitude | 152.62786 |
| Population | 27 |
| Density | 7.8 /km² |
| Area | 3.5 km² |
| Elevation | 22 m |
| Postcode | 2446 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 297 km north-northeast |
Hartys Plains 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 27. The locality covers an area of 3.5 km², giving a population density of about 7.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 22 m above sea level. It lies approximately 297 km north-northeast of Sydney. Hartys Plains is located at 31.4783°S, 152.6279°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2446. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Hartys Plains unfolds across a broad, gently sloping expanse, where the ochre earth, baked by the sun, meets a sky of an impossibly vast blue. It lies 25.5 km west of Port Macquarie, NSW (from Port Macquarie, NSW: bearing 266°T), and is situated 9.8 km west of Wauchope. Here, the land is a study in muted colours: the pale greens of drought-resistant grasses, the silvery sheen of eucalyptus leaves catching the afternoon light, and the deep, rich brown of freshly turned soil. Sparse stands of ironbark and spotted gum punctuate the landscape, their rough bark a testament to the harsh beauty of this place, offering meagre shade to a few wandering cattle. The air itself hums with a dry warmth, carrying the faint, sweet scent of native wildflowers that bloom defiantly in the most unexpected corners.
This is country shaped by the rhythms of the seasons and the enduring spirit of those who have worked its soil for generations. Historically, Hartys Plains has been a place for hardy farming and grazing, where livestock are the lifeblood and the land dictates the pace of life. Though not a major centre, its small economy is sustained by the sale of wool and prime cattle, with a scattering of local businesses catering to the needs of the farming families. The local hall, a simple timber building, serves as the heart of the community, hosting everything from farmers' markets to Saturday night dances. While there are no grand landmarks, the true character of Hartys Plains lies in its quiet resilience, the way the land and its people are inextricably bound, a silent conversation carried on the wind.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hartys Plains, 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 Hartys Plains, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Hartys Plains includes the postcode (2446), 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 Hartys Plains 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. |