North Haven, 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 North Haven, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area.
| Locality | North Haven |
| 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 | -31.63599 |
| Longitude | 152.82056 |
| Population | 1,740 |
| Density | 294.9 /km² |
| Area | 5.9 km² |
| Elevation | 8 m |
| Postcode | 2443 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 290 km north-northeast |
North Haven is a locality in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,740. The locality covers an area of 5.9 km², giving a population density of about 294.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 8 m above sea level. It lies approximately 290 km north-northeast of Sydney. North Haven is located at 31.6360°S, 152.8206°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2443. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
North Haven unfurls along the northern edge of the Hastings River estuary, a verdant peninsula where the salty breath of the Pacific mingles with the freshwater currents. It lies 20.7 km south-south-west of Port Macquarie, NSW (from Port Macquarie, NSW: bearing 200°T), and is situated 10.1 km south of Lake Cathie. The landscape here is a gentle embrace of rolling hills, cloaked in a mosaic of coastal heath, whispering casuarina groves, and the stoic resilience of eucalyptus trees. Sunlight, filtered through the leaves, paints shifting patterns on the sandy tracks that wind towards the water, and the air carries a perpetual, subtle hum of insect life and distant seabirds. The coastline itself is a dynamic sculpture, shaped by the ceaseless dance of tides and waves, with sheltered coves offering a quiet respite and broader expanses meeting the open sea. This is a place where the land feels both expansive and intimately detailed, inviting slow exploration.
The story of North Haven is deeply entwined with the bounty of its waterways and the surrounding fertile land, a heritage that continues to shape its character. For generations, fishing has been the lifeblood, with trawlers and smaller boats returning with their catches to the bustling harbour, a constant thrum of activity that defines the town's economic pulse. Beyond the immediate catch, the region’s agricultural roots are evident in the surrounding farms, where cattle graze and crops flourish under the generous coastal sun. This connection to the land and sea fosters a distinctive local culture, one that values hard work, neighbourly spirit, and a profound appreciation for the natural environment. The iconic breakwall, a substantial stone barrier, stands as a testament to human endeavour against the ocean's might, a prominent landmark guiding vessels and providing a beloved promenade for locals and travellers alike, offering panoramic views of the river mouth and the endless horizon.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of North Haven, 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 North Haven, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council local government area.
Detailed location data for North Haven includes the postcode (2443), 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 North Haven 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. |