Central Coast, N.S.W.
The Central Coast is located north of Sydney and stretches to Newcastle, N.S.W. It is known for beautiful beaches, lakes, and an abundance of national parks. The local Kuringgai people were the first Aboriginal people to come in contact with British settlers. In addition to Kuringgai-speaking people, the Awabakal lived around Lake Macquarie and the Darkinyung lived inland, to the west of the Mooney Mooney Creek.
