North Beach Precinct, Heritage site in North Wollongong, Australia
North Beach Precinct extends along Cliff Road, encompassing North Wollongong Beach, the Bathing Pavilion, Puckey's Salt Works, the Tram Cutting, and Battery Park.
The establishment of Mount Keira coal mine in 1849 led to the construction of a tramway connecting to Wollongong Harbour, transforming the local industrial landscape.
The formation of Wollongong Surf Bathing and Life Saving Club in 1908 marked the beginning of organized beach activities and water safety practices.
The North Beach Bathing Pavilion provides changing facilities, amenities, and a kiosk, with recent renovations in 2012 adding modern conveniences while maintaining historical features.
Courtney Puckey's experimental saltworks, operating in the 1890s, remains one of the few documented examples of tea-tree framework construction in Australia.
Location: New South Wales
GPS coordinates: -34.41500,150.90100
Latest update: March 18, 2025 11:15
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