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Pie in the Sky
A legendary biker and car enthusiast cafe on the Old Pacific Highway north of Sydney, the essential pit stop on Australia's most popular motorcycle road.
19 km · about 20 min drive
OceaniaAustraliaNew South Wales
Point Clare
New South Wales, Australia · Oceania
About Point Clare
Point Clare is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Green Point, 45km from Taronga Zoo Sydney.
Point Clare is in New South Wales, Australia, with about 3,700 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Green Point, about 4 km away.
Point Clare is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia located approximately 75 kilometres (47 mi) north of Sydney and 4 kilometres (2 mi) south-west of Gosford's central business district on the western shore of Brisbane Water. It is part of the Central Coast Council local governmentRead more
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The suburb contains Point Clare railway station, which is on the Main North railway line, an Aldi supermarket, a pharmacy, a multi-doctor medical practice, a coffee shop, Deli, Chinese and Thai takeaway, a number of real estate agents, massage therapist, accountant and veterinarian. The Point Clare Hall in Talinga Ave is used for a variety of community activities.
In addition, there is a Scouts' and Guides' Hall at Fagans Park. Marine Rescue Central Coast, a volunteer rescue unit and TS Hawkesbury, an Australian Navy Cadet unit, are located at the northern end of Goodaywang Reserve on the Brisbane Water foreshore.
Point Clare Public School is located on Takari Avenue. Henry Kendall High School and Gosford High School (selective) are the nearest public secondary schools. St Philip's Christian College in Narara is the nearest private school, catering from Kindergarten to Year 12.
Author Stephen Lacey grew up in Point Clare at 37 Brisbane Water Drive. The village was the setting for his first two novels, The Tin Moon and Sandstone.
Actor Don Hany also grew up in Point Clare.
The population recorded at the 2016 Census was 3,731; a decrease from the 3,810 recorded in 2011.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Point Clare?
Within an hour or so of Point Clare: Pie in the Sky (19 km), Taronga Zoo Sydney (45 km), Luna Park Sydney (46 km), Sydney Harbour Bridge (47 km).
Are there any good drives near Point Clare?
The nearest famous roads are Grand Pacific Drive and Macquarie Pass.
Where is Point Clare?
Point Clare is in New South Wales, Australia, about 4 km from Green Point.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 3,676
- Continent
- Oceania
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- New South Wales
- Timezone
- Australia/Sydney
- Coordinates
- -33.4438, 151.3273
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112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.
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Worth the detour from Point Clare
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Taronga Zoo Sydney
Harbourside zoo with spectacular views of the Sydney skyline housing over 4,000 animals from around the world.
45 km · about 50 min drive
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Luna Park Sydney
Iconic harbourside amusement park at Milsons Point with stunning views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House.
46 km · about 55 min drive
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Sydney Harbour Bridge
Massive steel arch bridge spanning Sydney Harbour, affectionately nicknamed 'the Coathanger' and open for bridge climbs.
47 km · about 55 min drive
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Sydney Opera House Forecourt
Harbourside promenade at Bennelong Point offering the classic combined view of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge together.
47 km · about 55 min drive
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Sydney Harbour Tunnel
A 2.3 km immersed-tube tunnel opened in 1992 that dives beneath Sydney Harbour, the underwater twin to the Harbour Bridge linking the CBD with North Sydney.
47 km · about 55 min drive
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Cafe de Wheels (Woolloomooloo)
A legendary Sydney pie cart that has served hot pies and peas to locals, sailors, and road trippers from its harbourside van since 1945.
48 km · about 55 min drive
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Australian Museum
Australia's oldest museum, specializing in natural history and Indigenous Australian culture with world-class collections.
49 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near Point Clare
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 47 kmSydney Harbour TunnelA 2.3 km immersed-tube tunnel opened in 1992 that dives beneath Sydney Harbour, the underwater twin to the Harbour Bridge linking the CBD with North Sydney.
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