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| Locality | Kingfisher Shores |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Central Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.17107 |
| Longitude | 151.55716 |
| Population | 158 |
| Density | 351.1 /km² |
| Area | 0.5 km² |
| Elevation | 5 m |
| Postcode | 2259 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 84 km north-northeast |
Kingfisher Shores is a locality in the Central Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 158. The locality covers an area of 0.5 km², giving a population density of about 351.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 5 m above sea level. It lies approximately 84 km north-northeast of Sydney. Kingfisher Shores is located at 33.1711°S, 151.5572°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2259.
Kingfisher Shores unfurls along a coastline where the land’s gentle slopes meet the insistent embrace of the Pacific. It lies 35.7 km south-west of Newcastle, NSW (from Newcastle, NSW: bearing 218°T), and is situated 10.3 km north-north-east of Gorokan. The air here carries the clean, sharp tang of salt, a constant companion that whispers of the ocean’s vastness. Creeks, born from the hinterland’s higher ground, meander through coastal heath and pockets of dense, emerald bushland before surrendering their freshwater to the saline embrace of the sea. The light at dusk is a painter’s dream, bleeding soft oranges and bruised purples across the sky, catching the glint of sunlight on the water and illuminating the weathered timbers of fishing boats moored in the small harbour. The terrain is a study in contrasts, from the sun-baked sand dunes that shift with the wind to the cool, shaded gullies where ferns unfurl their delicate fronds.
The history of Kingfisher Shores is inextricably linked to the sea and the bounty it offers. For generations, fishing has been the lifeblood of this place, with families passing down the knowledge of the tides and the best fishing grounds. The local economy, while still anchored by its fishing fleet, has diversified to welcome visitors drawn to the natural beauty of the coastline and the relaxed pace of life. Small cafes spill onto the pavement, offering glimpses of the everyday commerce, and the scent of freshly brewed coffee mingles with the ever-present aroma of brine. Remnants of earlier settlements are subtle, perhaps a scattering of old, rusted machinery hinting at a past industry, or a weathered signpost pointing towards a long-forgotten track, but the dominant character of Kingfisher Shores remains its enduring connection to the ocean’s rhythm.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Kingfisher Shores, New South Wales. 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 Kingfisher Shores, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Kingfisher Shores includes the postcode (2259), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Central Coast 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 Kingfisher Shores is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |