Australian Towns, Cities & Highways: Nambucca Heads

Nambucca Heads

Nambucca Heads, located just off the Pacific Highway between Kempsey and Coffs Harbour also lies at the mouth of the Nambucca River. Built up on the prominent Nambucca Headland, the town is unusually perched above the surrounding waterways and forests. Established in the late 1860's after logging had begun on the Nambucca River, the town grew around the local sawmill and dairying industries. Into the early 1900's crop growing was introduced into the area and after the railway arrived in the late 1920's, the town slowly became a popular holiday destination. Growth has occurred in recent times due to increased tourism and as a retirement location - consequently the town is emerging as a commercial centre for the surrounding region. Also in the area include: Stuarts Island (now a golf course), surrounding beaches (Forster, Valla & Beilbys), the Headland Historical Museum, Swiss Toymaker (5km north) and several waterfront walking tracks & parkland.

Population: 6,500
State: New South Wales
Name Origin: Of Aboriginal origin meaning "entrance to the waters"
Pronunciation: Nam-buk-er Heds
Postcode: 2448
Local Government: Nambucca Shire Council
Location: 515km north of Sydney
Main Roads: Pacific Highway
Main Watercourses: South Pacific Ocean, Nambucca River
Radio Stations (Music): 2CS-FM (106.3), CHY (104.1), Star FM (105.5 & 105.1), 2MC-FM (106.7), Triple J (91.5 & 96.3)

Photos from Nambucca Heads (Click on thumbnail for full sized image):

Heading south on the Pacific Highway approaching the Nambucca Heads turnoff (2005).

Mann St, heading east in Nambucca Heads (2005).

Looking south-east along Bowra St and the main shopping precinct from Rosedale St, Nambucca Heads (2005).

Bowra St, looking south approaching Woods Lane, Nambucca Heads (2005).

Looking south-east along Creek Street from Mann St, Nambucca Heads (2005).

Looking north-east along Riverside Dr as it approaches Nelson St, Nambucca Heads (2005).

Looking north towards Beilby's Beach, Nambucca Heads (2005).

View south from the Rotary Lookout over Indicator Point, Nambucca River and the White Albatross Holiday Resort, Nambucca Heads (2005).

View east along the Nambucca River from Oxley Park, Nambucca Heads (2005).

The Pacific Highway, heading north as it approaches Nambucca Heads.

	Heading south on the Pacific Highway approaching the Nambucca Heads turnoff (2005).
	Mann St, heading east in Nambucca Heads (2005).
	Looking south-east along Bowra St and the main shopping precinct from Rosedale St, Nambucca Heads (2005).
	Bowra St, looking south approaching Woods Lane, Nambucca Heads (2005).
	Looking south-east along Creek Street from Mann St, Nambucca Heads (2005).
	Looking north-east along Riverside Dr as it approaches Nelson St, Nambucca Heads (2005).
	Looking north towards Beilby's Beach, Nambucca Heads (2005).
	View south from the Rotary Lookout over Indicator Point, Nambucca River and the White Albatross Holiday Resort, Nambucca Heads (2005).
	View east along the Nambucca River from Oxley Park, Nambucca Heads (2005).
	The Pacific Highway, heading north as it approaches Nambucca Heads.