Newport, New South Wales
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Newport New South Wales |
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Newport Beach
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| Population | 9,227 (2006 census) | ||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2106 | ||||||||||||
| Location | 31 km (19 mi) north of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Northern Beaches Council | ||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Pittwater | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Mackellar | ||||||||||||
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Newport is a suburb in northern Sydney, placed on Sydneys Northern Beaches in the state of New South Wales, Australia 31 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of Northern Beaches Council. It is part of the Northern Beaches region.
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.
Newport sits between the Pacific Ocean to the east and Pittwater to the west. Its ocean beach is patrolled by Newport Surf Life Saving Club. On the shores of Pittwater are several marinas and small shipyards, including the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club and the Royal Motor Yacht Club, serving mainly pleasure craft. Newport also features many cafes and restaurants, as well as the Newport Arms Hotel on the shore of Pittwater.
Newport Anglican Church meets right next to the Post Office at 9.30am on Sundays. The Senior Minister is Rev. Jason Ramsay since 2007.
The Link Church meets at its North Campus the first Wednesday of every Month at the Newport Community Centre. Service begins at 7pm. The Link Church also runs Sunday morning and evening Services at Cromer and Narrabeen respectively.
Coordinates: 33°39′23″S 151°18′49″E / 33.6564°S 151.3137°E
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