The Pinnacles, 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 Pinnacles, in the Clarence Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | The Pinnacles |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Clarence Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -29.54547 |
| Longitude | 152.92062 |
| Population | 78 |
| Density | 4.7 /km² |
| Area | 16.8 km² |
| Elevation | 125 m |
| Postcode | 2460 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 507 km north-northeast |
The Pinnacles is a locality in the Clarence Valley Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 78. The locality covers an area of 16.8 km², giving a population density of about 4.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 125 m above sea level. It lies approximately 507 km north-northeast of Sydney. The Pinnacles is located at 29.5455°S, 152.9206°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2460. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
The Pinnacles rise from the Clarence Valley's undulating terrain, a stark and beautiful geological anomaly. It lies 87.1 km north-north-west of Coffs Harbour, NSW (from Coffs Harbour, NSW: bearing 347°T), and is situated 10.3 km north of Junction Hill. These weathered limestone formations, sculpted by millennia of wind and rain, stand like silent sentinels against the vast Australian sky, their pale, sun-bleached surfaces catching the light with an almost ethereal glow, particularly as the afternoon sun dips towards the horizon, casting long, dramatic shadows that stretch and writhe across the ochre-coloured earth. The air here carries the dry, earthy scent of sun-baked soil and hardy native grasses, punctuated by the faint, sweet perfume of unseen wildflowers.
Historically, the land around The Pinnacles has been shaped by the ebb and flow of human endeavour, though its most striking features are purely the work of nature. The Clarence Valley itself, a region rich in agricultural heritage, has long been a breadbasket for the surrounding areas, its fertile plains supporting grazing and cropping, a quiet industry that underpins the local economy. While The Pinnacles are not a hub of intense economic activity, they draw a steady stream of travellers and nature enthusiasts, curious to witness these unique geological wonders. The stark beauty of The Pinnacles offers a singular experience, a place where the raw power of the earth is laid bare, a quiet testament to the enduring artistry of time and the elements.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of The Pinnacles, 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 Pinnacles, in the Clarence Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for The Pinnacles includes the postcode (2460), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Clarence Valley Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Pinnacles 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. |