Macquarie Pass, 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 Macquarie Pass, in the Shellharbour City Council local government area.
| Locality | Macquarie Pass |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Shellharbour City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.56094 |
| Longitude | 150.6591 |
| Area | 9.8 km² |
| Postcode | 2577 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 92 km south-southwest |
Macquarie Pass is a locality in the Shellharbour City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 9.8 km². It lies approximately 92 km south-southwest of Sydney. Macquarie Pass is located at 34.5609°S, 150.6591°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2577. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Macquarie Pass is a dramatic cleft in the Illawarra escarpment, where ancient rainforest clings to steep, verdant slopes. It lies 25.8 km south-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 235°T), and is situated 11.0 km west-north-west of Albion Park. Towering eucalyptus trees, their bark peeling like weathered parchment, form a dense canopy, filtering the sunlight into emerald shafts that slant through the humid air. Ferns unfurl their delicate fronds beside the winding road, their damp surfaces glistening with perpetual dew, and the air carries the rich, earthy scent of decomposing leaves and damp soil. The very atmosphere feels thicker here, imbued with the quiet persistence of growth and the slow, inexorable processes of nature, a stark contrast to the sun-drenched coastal plains below. Water, the lifeblood of this verdant chasm, whispers and rushes, cascading over moss-covered rocks in a series of hidden waterfalls, their murmur a constant, soothing presence.
This rugged terrain, once a formidable barrier, has played a significant role in the region's development, shaping its economy and character. For generations, the fertile volcanic soils on the plateau above have supported dairy farming and cattle grazing, their pastures a patchwork of vibrant green against the darker forest. The pass itself, a vital link for travellers and commerce since its early days, has seen its fortunes ebb and flow with the changing needs of transport and trade, now primarily serving as a scenic route and a haven for nature lovers. The cool, damp climate and the rich biodiversity of the rainforest have also fostered a burgeoning tourism industry, drawing visitors keen to experience the raw beauty and tranquil atmosphere of this remarkable natural corridor, a place where the whispers of the past seem to mingle with the rustle of leaves.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Macquarie Pass, 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 Macquarie Pass, in the Shellharbour City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Macquarie Pass includes the postcode (2577), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Shellharbour City 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 Macquarie Pass 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. |