The Bight, 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 The Bight, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | The Bight |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Mid-Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -31.88514 |
| Longitude | 152.3838 |
| Area | 7.6 km² |
| Postcode | 2429 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 246 km north-northeast |
The Bight is a locality in the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 7.6 km². It lies approximately 246 km north-northeast of Sydney. The Bight is located at 31.8851°S, 152.3838°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2429. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
The Bight unfolds as a gentle curve of coastline, where the Tasman Sea whispers secrets to a sandy fringe. It lies 67.6 km south-west of Port Macquarie, NSW (from Port Macquarie, NSW: bearing 226°T), and is situated 5.8 km west of Taree. Here, the land breathes a soft, salt-laced air, a constant caress against weathered timbers and the stoic faces of hardy coastal scrub. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of emerald and ochre, descend towards the water, their slopes etched by the passage of countless seasons. The quality of light here, particularly as the sun dips towards the horizon, is a painter’s dream – a molten gold that bleeds into soft lavender and rose, bathing everything in a transient, ethereal glow. The very texture of the sand underfoot, fine and yielding, speaks of the ceaseless work of the ocean, a subtle reminder of nature's enduring power.
Historically, The Bight’s fortunes have been tied to the bounty of its waters and the resilience of its people. For generations, the economy thrived on the rich fishing grounds, with trawlers returning laden with the day's catch, their weathered decks a testament to a life lived in harmony with the sea. While fishing remains a vital thread, the whisper of tourism now threads through the local narrative, drawing visitors to the unspoiled beaches and the quiet charm of the coastal villages. Small farms, nestled in the fertile valleys behind the coast, contribute to the region's agricultural output, their fields a vibrant counterpoint to the endless blue of the ocean. The distinctive character of The Bight lies in this unhurried rhythm, a place where the past is a gentle presence and the future is shaped by the enduring spirit of the coast.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of The Bight, 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 The Bight, in the Mid-Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for The Bight includes the postcode (2429), 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 The Bight 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. |