Ocean Shores, New South Wales
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Ocean Shores is a coastal town in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales
. Since being established in the early 1970s it has grown to a reasonable size town. It is the largest town north Byron Bay
in the Byron Shire and second largest in the shire. It is located in the Brunswick Valley - a valley including the towns of Mullumbimby
and Brunswick Heads
. The town has a local shopping complex and a large golf course which weaves through the town. At the 2006 census
, Ocean Shores had a population of 3,856 people.
s and flash flood
s are the most common events though gale force winds are recorded a few times a year.
Ocean Shores Public School and Ocean Shores Pre-School are located in Ocean Shores North. A canal called 'Capriconia Canal' runs through Ocean Shores North and connects to Yelgun Creek. Most of Ocean Shores North lies next to the Billinudgel Nature Reserve.
, the capital of Queensland
, is closer than Sydney
, the capital of New South Wales. The closest cities are Lismore
(Pop: Approx. 40,000) and Gold Coast
(Pop: Approx. 500,000).
to the south which has daily flights to Sydney
, Melbourne
and Gold Coast Airport
which has daily services to most major Australian cities and a few international destinations. The closest railway station is at Mullumbimby
, a 10 minute drive south. The train service travelled down the south east coast to Sydney but closed on 19 May 2004 and instead departs from casino instead of the QLD Border.
The Ocean Shores Community Association (OSCA) and its predecessors, have worked for community issues in the Ocean Shores district, since the town was founded in 1969.
New Brighton shops include Real estate agent and holistic health centre, General store, liquor, post office and cafe.
South Golden Beach has a general store and take away cafe.
The entrance to the rural hinterland of The Pocket and Main Arm is Billinudgel. Billinudgel village has a variety of retail shops including general store, the historic Billinudgel Hotel, hot pie garden restaurant, post office, hair dresser and many others. Billinudgel also has a large industrial estate including auto repairs, storage units, Brunswick Valley bus depot, cosmetic manufacturer, gymnasium, curtain blinds factory and many others.
There are 7 kms of ocean surf beach, from the North Head of the Brunswick River to Wooyun creek. New Brighton Sports Oval, provides regular soccer practice, the home of Shores United Junior Soccer Club. There are two tennis courts at Waterlily Park.
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
. Since being established in the early 1970s it has grown to a reasonable size town. It is the largest town north Byron Bay
Byron Bay, New South Wales
Byron Bay is a beachside town located in the far-northeastern corner of the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is located north of Sydney and south of Brisbane. Cape Byron, a headland adjacent to the town, is the easternmost point of mainland Australia. At the 2006 Census, the town had a...
in the Byron Shire and second largest in the shire. It is located in the Brunswick Valley - a valley including the towns of Mullumbimby
Mullumbimby, New South Wales
Mullumbimby is a town in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia in Byron Shire, and is colloquially referred to as The Biggest Little Town in Australia. It lies at the foot of Mount Chincogan in the Brunswick Valley about from the sea...
and Brunswick Heads
Brunswick Heads, New South Wales
Brunswick Heads is a town on the north coast of New South Wales, Australia in Byron Shire. In 2006, the town had a population of 1,614 people....
. The town has a local shopping complex and a large golf course which weaves through the town. At the 2006 census
Census in Australia
The Australian census is administered once every five years by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The most recent census was conducted on 9 August 2011; the next will be conducted in 2016. Prior to the introduction of regular censuses in 1961, they had also been run in 1901, 1911, 1921, 1933,...
, Ocean Shores had a population of 3,856 people.
Climate
Ocean Shores has a subtropical climate throughout the year. Summer is generally warm to hot with a few days reaching above 30 degrees. Winter is cool to mild with around two days under 14 degrees. Normal day maximums are around 20 degrees. Spring and Autum are mild to warm, with maximums around 25 and higher with few days below it. Winds come from all directions which means there are warm northerly days or mild southerly days. Spring is known to have many rainy days and humid conditions. Thunderstorms are also common.Natural hazards
ThunderstormThunderstorm
A thunderstorm, also known as an electrical storm, a lightning storm, thundershower or simply a storm is a form of weather characterized by the presence of lightning and its acoustic effect on the Earth's atmosphere known as thunder. The meteorologically assigned cloud type associated with the...
s and flash flood
Flash flood
A flash flood is a rapid flooding of geomorphic low-lying areas—washes, rivers, dry lakes and basins. It may be caused by heavy rain associated with a storm, hurricane, or tropical storm or meltwater from ice or snow flowing over ice sheets or snowfields...
s are the most common events though gale force winds are recorded a few times a year.
Geography
Southern Ocean Shores is located on the edge of the Brunswick River catchment, which means most of the terrain is elevated and has terrific sea views. Northern Ocean Shores is located on mostly flat land on the beach. The north arm of the Brunswick River weaves through the north of the town.Ocean Shores Public School and Ocean Shores Pre-School are located in Ocean Shores North. A canal called 'Capriconia Canal' runs through Ocean Shores North and connects to Yelgun Creek. Most of Ocean Shores North lies next to the Billinudgel Nature Reserve.
Location
Ocean Shores is located on the New South Wales side of the New South Wales/Queensland border. BrisbaneBrisbane
Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of over 2 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurbation, centred around Brisbane, encompasses a population of...
, the capital of Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
, is closer than Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, the capital of New South Wales. The closest cities are Lismore
Lismore, New South Wales
Lismore is a subtropical town in northeastern New South Wales, Australia. Lismore is the main population centre in the City of Lismore local government area. Lismore is a regional centre in the Northern Rivers region of the State.-History:...
(Pop: Approx. 40,000) and Gold Coast
Gold Coast, Queensland
Gold Coast is a coastal city of Australia located in South East Queensland, 94km south of the state capital Brisbane. With a population approximately 540,000 in 2010, it is the second most populous city in the state, the sixth most populous city in the country, and also the most populous...
(Pop: Approx. 500,000).
Transportation
Ocean Shores has a local bus service and taxi service. Ocean Shores is located between two airports, Ballina AirportBallina Airport
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is a small regional airport located at Ballina, New South Wales, Australia. It is owned and operated by Ballina Shire Council....
to the south which has daily flights to Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
and Gold Coast Airport
Gold Coast Airport
Gold Coast Airport, or Coolangatta Airport, is an Australian domestic and international airport on the Gold Coast and is located some south of Brisbane and 25 km south of Surfers Paradise. The entrance to the airport is situated in the suburb of Bilinga on the Gold Coast...
which has daily services to most major Australian cities and a few international destinations. The closest railway station is at Mullumbimby
Mullumbimby, New South Wales
Mullumbimby is a town in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia in Byron Shire, and is colloquially referred to as The Biggest Little Town in Australia. It lies at the foot of Mount Chincogan in the Brunswick Valley about from the sea...
, a 10 minute drive south. The train service travelled down the south east coast to Sydney but closed on 19 May 2004 and instead departs from casino instead of the QLD Border.
Community & History
The people of Ocean Shores live in a coastal and estuarine environment. They experience one of the most beautiful areas of the East Coast of Australia. The area has a mix of newcomers from all over the world, as well as old timers, who have lived in the district all of their lives. Members of the Midjimbul / Durumbil clans are the traditional custodians of the area. There are Aboriginal sites in the area, including Middens along Marshalls Creek. The area is rich in indigenous heritage. The Brunswick, which included the Ocean Shores area, was the first place of European settlement in what is now called the Byron Shire, dating back to 1846.The Ocean Shores Community Association (OSCA) and its predecessors, have worked for community issues in the Ocean Shores district, since the town was founded in 1969.
Local Farmers Market
The Local New Brighton Farmers’ Market opens every Tuesday morning from 8am to 11 am. The whole idea is to bring farm fresh produce to local residents, not the other way around. The market is run by a not-for-profit organization, and supported by local producers and local people. It’s relaxed, fun, and all about quality of life and the environment. The produce is mainly organically farmed and needs only to be transported a short distance, reducing transport costs and the carbon footprint.Arts & Culture
The Ocean Shores Arts Expo began in 2004 when a group of residents who had come together during the Pacific Highway planning controversy decided to create something uplifting, creative and positive for the community. Lions of Brunswick/Mullumbimby straight away supported the project as a worthy cultural event to bring community together, and provided funding and many willing hands to help. Local history has been an important corner stone of the Expo every year with our local historian Frank Mills. The ArtExpo has taken place over a weekend in August every year. The next ArtExpo will be in 2012. The venue is the Ocean Shores Primary School, Shara Blvd, North Ocean Shores. Patrons can view art and sculpture, listen to local musicians and enjoy drinks and nibbles. Then over the weekend there are local musicians performing, art demonstrations, the Youth art show, a community artwork, and the Artists’ café.Retail Shopping
The Ocean Village Shopping Centre is a central meeting place for Ocean Shores residents. It has a variety of stores including a Coles supermarket, a green-grocer, 3 cafes and pizza, 2 hairdressing salons and barber, hardware store, 2 real estate agents, accountant and solicitors offices, jeweler, gift shop, large discount variety store, Post Office, News Agency, Medical centre, Dentist, Liquor Store and Ocean Shores Tavern and restaurant and Country Target to open in February 2012.New Brighton shops include Real estate agent and holistic health centre, General store, liquor, post office and cafe.
South Golden Beach has a general store and take away cafe.
The entrance to the rural hinterland of The Pocket and Main Arm is Billinudgel. Billinudgel village has a variety of retail shops including general store, the historic Billinudgel Hotel, hot pie garden restaurant, post office, hair dresser and many others. Billinudgel also has a large industrial estate including auto repairs, storage units, Brunswick Valley bus depot, cosmetic manufacturer, gymnasium, curtain blinds factory and many others.
Sports & Outdoor
The Ocean Shores Golf Course is very popular. Locals and visitors enjoy the challenge of this first class 18 hole course (No. 9 in NSW). Golf, lawn bowls, a swimming pool and excellent dining make the Ocean Shores Country Club a popular holiday venue. Golf and accommodation packages are also available.There are 7 kms of ocean surf beach, from the North Head of the Brunswick River to Wooyun creek. New Brighton Sports Oval, provides regular soccer practice, the home of Shores United Junior Soccer Club. There are two tennis courts at Waterlily Park.