NEWPORT, NEW SOUTH WALES

'Newport' is a suburb in northern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Newport is located 31 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of Pittwater Council and is part of the Northern Beaches region.

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History

Landmarks

Localities

See also

References

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History

Newport derived its name from being a ''new port'' for steamers carrying passengers and cargo such as local shell lime and firewood. Bungan Castle is a medieval-style stone castle on Bungan Head built in 1919 by Adolph Albers, a German art dealer.

Landmarks

Newport features a primary school, many cafes and restaurants as well as the historical Newport Arms Hotel which is located on the shores of Pittwater and is a popular spot for locals and tourists to visit.

Localities

★ Bungan Head

★ Salt Pan Cove

See also

★ Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park

★ Dangar Island

★ Pittwater Council

★ Pittwater Road

★ Scotland Island

References

★ ''The Book of Sydney Suburbs'', Compiled by Frances Pollen, Angus & Robertson Publishers, 1990, Published in Australia ISBN 0-207-14495-8

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