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Copacabana

New South Wales, Australia · Oceania

About Copacabana

Copacabana is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Terrigal, 47km from Bondi Beach.

Copacabana is a town located in New South Wales, Australia. With a population of 2,656, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Copacabana sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Sydney time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Copacabana to your route.

About Copacabana

Copacabana is a suburb located on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia, as part of the Central Coast Council local government area. Copacabana (so named by real estate developers Willmore and Randell, in the mid twentieth century) is situated at the northern end of Macmasters Beach, the two beaches divided

Read more by Cochrone Lagoon. The northern headland of Copacabana beach is Tudibaring Point, purported to mean 'place where the waves pound like a beating heart' in the local indigenous language. The bay itself is Allagai, which means "nest of snakes" in the same language.

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What are the best things to do in Copacabana?

Copacabana offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Copacabana located?

Copacabana is located in New South Wales, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -33.4869 latitude, 151.4359 longitude.

What is the population of Copacabana?

Copacabana has a population of approximately 2,656 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
2,656
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
New South Wales
Timezone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-33.4869, 151.4359

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Copacabana

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Pie in the Sky

A legendary biker and car enthusiast cafe on the Old Pacific Highway north of Sydney, the essential pit stop on Australia's most popular motorcycle road.

23 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Taronga Zoo Sydney

Harbourside zoo with spectacular views of the Sydney skyline housing over 4,000 animals from around the world.

44 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Luna Park Sydney

Iconic harbourside amusement park at Milsons Point with stunning views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House.

45 km · about 50 min drive

tunnel

Sydney Harbour Tunnel

A 2.3 km immersed-tube tunnel opened in 1992 that dives beneath Sydney Harbour, the underwater twin to the Harbour Bridge linking the CBD with North Sydney.

45 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Massive steel arch bridge spanning Sydney Harbour, affectionately nicknamed 'the Coathanger' and open for bridge climbs.

46 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Sydney Opera House Forecourt

Harbourside promenade at Bennelong Point offering the classic combined view of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge together.

46 km · about 55 min drive

beach

Bondi Beach

Sydney's most iconic beach, a golden crescent of sand famous for its surf culture and vibrant coastal lifestyle.

47 km · about 55 min drive

cafe

Cafe de Wheels (Woolloomooloo)

A legendary Sydney pie cart that has served hot pies and peas to locals, sailors, and road trippers from its harbourside van since 1945.

47 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Copacabana

  • 45 kmSydney Harbour TunnelA 2.3 km immersed-tube tunnel opened in 1992 that dives beneath Sydney Harbour, the underwater twin to the Harbour Bridge linking the CBD with North Sydney.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Copacabana.

Macmasters Beach

🇦🇺 Australia

2 km awayPop. 1,249

Avoca Beach

🇦🇺 Australia

2 km awayPop. 4,502

North Avoca

🇦🇺 Australia

3 km awayPop. 2,129

Terrigal

🇦🇺 Australia

4 km awayPop. 11,309

Bensville

🇦🇺 Australia

5 km awayPop. 2,470

Empire Bay

🇦🇺 Australia

7 km awayPop. 2,380

Davistown

🇦🇺 Australia

7 km awayPop. 2,360

Erina

🇦🇺 Australia

7 km awayPop. 4,676

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