Hastings Point, 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 Hastings Point, in the Tweed Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Hastings Point |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Tweed Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -28.36497 |
| Longitude | 153.57244 |
| Population | 860 |
| Density | 430.0 /km² |
| Area | 2.0 km² |
| Elevation | 8 m |
| Postcode | 2489 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 652 km north-northeast |
Hastings Point is a locality in the Tweed Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 860. The locality covers an area of 2.0 km², giving a population density of about 430.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 8 m above sea level. It lies approximately 652 km north-northeast of Sydney. Hastings Point is located at 28.3650°S, 153.5724°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2489.
Hastings Point is a slender finger of land reaching out into the vast, restless Pacific, where the emerald embrace of the coastal rainforest meets the sapphire expanse of the ocean. It lies 37.2 km south-south-east of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 152°T), and is situated 11.5 km south of Kingscliff. The air here is thick with the scent of salt and damp earth, a constant reminder of the elemental forces that shape this edge of the continent. Rolling hills, cloaked in dense, ancient trees, tumble down towards the sea, their slopes dappled with the shifting patterns of sunlight filtering through the canopy. The coastline itself is a dramatic interplay of rugged headlands and sheltered coves, the surf a perpetual, hushed roar against the weathered rocks. Here, life seems to move with the tide, a gentle ebb and flow that dictates the rhythm of the day.
The history of Hastings Point is intrinsically linked to the bounty of its waters and the fertile land that cradles it. For generations, this area has been a vital fishing ground, its sheltered harbour a haven for local boats that still bring in their daily catch, a small but significant pillar of the local economy. Further inland, the rich volcanic soil once supported dairy farming, the verdant pastures a testament to the land's enduring fertility, though tourism now plays an increasingly prominent role, drawing visitors to its pristine beaches and the adjacent natural beauty of the surrounding national parks. The quietude of Hastings Point belies its strategic position, a place where the raw power of nature is softened by the gentle hum of everyday life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hastings Point, 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 Hastings Point, in the Tweed Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Hastings Point includes the postcode (2489), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Tweed Shire 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 Hastings Point 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. |