Limeburners Creek, Mid-Coast Council, New South Wales
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| Locality | Limeburners Creek |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Mid-Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -32.57242 |
| Longitude | 151.92116 |
| Area | 62.5 km² |
| Elevation | 37 m |
| Postcode | 2324 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 159 km north-northeast |
Limeburners Creek is a locality in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 62.5 km². It sits at an elevation of around 37 m above sea level. It lies approximately 159 km north-northeast of Sydney. Limeburners Creek is located at 32.5724°S, 151.9212°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2324. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Limeburners Creek unfolds as a gentle embrace of coastal bushland, where the salt-tinged air whispers secrets through the scribbly gums and paperbarks. It lies 38.9 km east-north-east of Maitland, NSW (from Maitland, NSW: bearing 62°T), and is situated 7.0 km north-north-west of Karuah. The land here is a mosaic of low, rolling hills, softened by time and the persistent sea breeze, giving way to the meandering arms of the creek itself, a ribbon of dark water reflecting the changing colours of the sky. Sunlight, when it breaks through the coastal cloud cover, often possesses a diffused, pearlescent quality, illuminating the subtle greens of the native vegetation and the sandy tracks that wind through the scrub. The character of Limeburners Creek is one of quiet resilience, a place where the natural world holds sway, punctuated by the occasional weathered fence post or the distant call of a seabird.
Historically, the name Limeburners Creek hints at an earlier industry, a time when the abundant shell deposits along the foreshore were likely calcined to produce lime, a vital commodity for building and agriculture in the colony's formative years. This past resonates in the very soil, a reminder of the hands that shaped this land before the current era of coastal tourism and quiet residential living. The local economy now draws sustenance from the neighbouring larger centres and the growing appeal of its natural setting, attracting visitors seeking the solace of its secluded coves and the simple pleasure of walking its bush trails. The creek, a constant presence, has always been the lifeblood, supporting a modest but enduring connection to the sea and the bounty it offers, fostering a rhythm of life that feels both ancient and remarkably present.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Limeburners Creek, New South Wales — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -32.57242, 151.92116. 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 Limeburners Creek, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Limeburners Creek includes the postcode (2324), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Mid-Coast 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 Limeburners Creek 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. |