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Where is Raymond Terrace, Australia?



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Raymond Terrace is located in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, about 26 kilometres north of Newcastle. It lies between the Williams and Hunter Rivers, which meet near the town, and the rural plains that extend toward Port Stephens. It is famous for its historic town centre, riverfront setting, and role as a gateway to the wider Port Stephens area.




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Facts about Raymond Terrace, Australia

CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
RegionHunter Region / Port Stephens area
LocationAt the junction of the Hunter and Williams Rivers, north of Newcastle
Coordinates32.76° S, 151.75° E
Local Government AreaPort Stephens Council
Founded1821 (early settlement), township developed mid-1800s
Original NameRaymond Terrace (likely named after surveyor Henry Dangar’s associate)
Elevation~6 m
PopulationApprox. 13,500
AreaApprox. 35 sq km (urban area & surrounds)
Time ZoneAEST (UTC+10:00), AEDT (UTC+11:00 in summer)
Postcode2324
Major WaterwaysHunter River, Williams River
Top AttractionsKing Park, Hunter River foreshore, Raymond Terrace ANZAC Park, Sketchley Pioneer Cottage Museum, Grahamstown Dam (nearby).
DemonymRaymond Terrace residents
Main IndustriesRetail, logistics, agriculture, manufacturing, defence (nearby RAAF Base Williamtown)
Nearest AirportNewcastle Airport (NTL)
Websitehttps://www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au