20-495: South Coast is a name often given to coastal areas to the south of a geographical region or major metropolitan area. Geographical [ edit ] Australia [ edit ] South Coast (New South Wales) , the coast of New South Wales, Australia, south of Sydney South Coast (Queensland), the historic name of the Gold Coast, Queensland South Coast (South Australia) ,
40-670: A strong anticyclone is located to the south of these low-pressure systems, rainfalls of up to 350mm (14 inches) in a day and 500 mm (20 inches) in two days may occur. For example, in May 1925 the region received an averages of as much as 860 millimetres (33 inches) of rain, with some places receiving as much as 1,270 mm (50 inches) for the month. However, in dry years the region can receive as little as 400mm (16 inches) for an entire year. Furthermore, Bega received 380 mm (15 inches) in May 1944 and over 400mm (16 inches) in two days during April 1945 - but only around 200 mm (8 inches) in
60-549: Is a local government area in the South Coast region of New South Wales , Australia. The area is about 200 kilometres (120 mi) south of Sydney. The Princes Highway passes through the area, and the South Coast railway line traverses the northern section, terminating at Bomaderry . At the 2021 census , the population was 108,531. The City was established on 1 July 1948 as the Shoalhaven Shire, following
80-525: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages South Coast (New South Wales) The South Coast refers to the narrow coastal belt from the Shoalhaven district in the north to the state border with Victoria in the south in the south-eastern part of the State of New South Wales , Australia . It is bordered to the west by the coastal escarpment of
100-817: Is home to numerous species of native Australian flora and fauna. The area is well known for its strong commitment to the arts and music, featuring the See Change and See Celebrations festivals in the Jervis Bay and St Georges Basin areas, as well as the EscapeArtfest festival and Blessing of the Fleet in the Ulladulla area. Tourists to Shoalhaven can enjoy a wealth of cultural and nature-based activities and experiences, including whale-watching, kayaking, visiting beaches and tastings at wineries. Some of
120-467: Is the southernmost zone in the state of New South Wales that features a subtropical rainforest . The Illawarra Steam Navigation Company serviced the South Coast and Illawarra by ship transporting passengers and goods from the 1850s to the 1950s. The NSW TrainLink Illawarra railway line services Berry before it terminates at Bomaderry , situated approximately 123 km south of Sydney on
140-548: The Southern Tablelands , and is largely covered by a series of national parks, namely Jervis Bay National Park , Eurobodalla National Park , and Beowa National Park . To the east is the coastline of the Pacific Ocean , which is characterised by rolling farmlands, small towns and villages along a rocky coastline, interspersed by numerous beaches and lakes. The South Coast includes Shoalhaven district in
160-779: The KwaZulu-Natal province Southcoast Mall , a shopping centre in Shelly Beach on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast United States [ edit ] South Coast (California) South Coast AVA , a designated American viticultural Area in Southern California South Coast Plaza , a shopping mall in Costa Mesa, California South Coast (Massachusetts) , a marketing term referring to
180-542: The Princes Highway and by rail via the South Coast railway line which terminates just north of Nowra at Bomaderry . The Shoalhaven is adjacent to the Jervis Bay Territory . The area is approximately 160 kilometres (99 mi) long along the coastline, including 109 beaches, which allegedly possesses the whitest sand in the world, as well as pristine natural Australian bushland. The Shoalhaven area
200-586: The amalgamation of the Municipalities of Nowra , Berry, Broughton's Vale , Ulladulla , South Shoalhaven, and the shires of Cambewarra and Clyde . The Governor of NSW on 13 July 1979 proclaimed Shoalhaven as a city. The Shire was converted and constituted on 1 August 1979 simultaneously as a municipality and city. Modern-day groupings of the Illawarra and South Coast Aboriginal peoples are based on information compiled by white anthropologists from
220-596: The area in 1797, following Seven Mile Beach . He crossed the shoals at the entrance to the river, calling it "Shoals Haven" due to the shallowness of the river mouth. This river is now known as the Crookhaven, but the name was adopted for the Shoalhaven area and the Shoalhaven River . Shoalhaven, although designated a city, is a dispersed region spread over 125 kilometres (78 mi) of coastline, with
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#1732765294680240-809: The coast stretching from west of Victor Harbor to the Murray Mouth at Goolwa South coast of Western Australia , from Cape Leeuwin to Eucla, Western Australia Canada [ edit ] Ontario's South Coast, a descriptor used for marketing purposes by Norfolk County, Ontario South Coast, British Columbia, a subregion of the British Columbia Coast India [ edit ] Southern part of Coastal India Coromandel coast , south-eastern India Malabar coast , south-western India Indonesia [ edit ] South Coast Regency , West Sumatra South Africa [ edit ] South Coast (KwaZulu-Natal) , in
260-621: The coastline of southeast Massachusetts from Wareham to Swansea Other uses [ edit ] South Coast (hotel and casino) is the former name of a hotel and casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. South Coast (album) recorded by Ramblin' Jack Elliott South Coast , a song by The Kingston Trio on their album ...From the Hungry i See also [ edit ] Gulf Coast of the United States Topics referred to by
280-444: The late 1870s. Two divisions were initially presented (refer Ridley, 1878), using geographical location and language, though these criteria are now expanded into five divisions and given Aboriginal names, as follows (after C.Sefton, 1983): The Jerrinja people record their traditional lands as stretching from Crooked River in the north to Clyde River in the south, from the mountains to the sea at Roseby Park . George Bass explored
300-980: The north and the Bega Valley in the more remote south as well as the Eurobodalla Shire and the Commonwealth Jervis Bay Territory which is adjacent to the City of Shoalhaven Local Government Area. Some definitions of the region include the Illawarra , but it is often seen as a separate and distinct region of New South Wales . The region has a mild, warm temperate climate. Maximum temperatures range from around 30 °C (86 °F) in summer to approximately 17 °C (62 °F) in winter. However, rainfall tends toward erratic as falls can occur in heavy, but often irregular, storms. These storms may occur at any time of year, but are most frequent in late autumn and early winter. When
320-614: The northern side of the Shoalhaven River. Bus services operate to locations south of Nowra. The South Coast region is traversed by the Princes Highway which links Sydney and Melbourne by the coast, but is longer than Hume Highway which is the direct route between the two cities. The region is a reached from Canberra to the west by the Kings Highway . Road linkages north to Sydney were only completed in
340-458: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title South Coast . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=South_Coast&oldid=1221501791 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
360-598: The second half of the twentieth century when the Clyde River was bridged at Batemans Bay in 1956. Before that a punt was used to cross the river. The bridge at Narooma had been completed in 1931 and was the first major bridge constructed on the Princes Highway by the Main Roads Board as part of its efforts to develop the Princes Highway which had been opened in 1920. Major towns on the South Coast include: City of Shoalhaven The City of Shoalhaven
380-510: The ten months in between. A 2011 report by the Climate Commission highlighted the risks of the effects of climate change in the South Coast and Illawarra areas. These risks included a higher likelihood of large fires , coastal flooding , changing rainfall patterns , and more intense storms , all impacting the biodiversity in the region. Although the region experiences a temperate oceanic climate , Gulaga National Park
400-546: The vast majority of its population located in the north-east around Nowra , Jervis Bay and Sussex Inlet . It includes the following towns, suburbs and localities: Localities with no population in 2016 included: Shoalhaven City Council is composed of thirteen councillors , including the mayor, for a fixed four-year term. The mayor is directly elected while the twelve other councillors are elected proportionally as three separate wards , each electing four councillors. The Shoalhaven can be reached from Sydney by car via
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