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Sanctuary Point

New South Wales, Australia · Oceania

About Sanctuary Point

Sanctuary Point is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Vincentia, 59km from Macquarie Pass.

Sanctuary Point is a town located in New South Wales, Australia. With a population of 7,020, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Sanctuary Point 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 Sanctuary Point to your route.

About Sanctuary Point

Sanctuary Point is a town in New South Wales, Australia, under the jurisdiction of the City of Shoalhaven, on the shores of St Georges Basin. It is roughly 25 km south of Nowra, and approximately 200 km south of Sydney. At the 2021 census, the population of Sanctuary Point was 7,874. Originally known as Redhead

Read more Point, Sanctuary Point was officially named on 24 December 1969.[1]

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Sanctuary Point 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 Sanctuary Point located?

Sanctuary Point is located in New South Wales, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -35.1036 latitude, 150.6267 longitude.

What is the population of Sanctuary Point?

Sanctuary Point has a population of approximately 7,020 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
7,020
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
New South Wales
Timezone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-35.1036, 150.6267

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 Sanctuary Point

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Hyams Beach

A small village beach on Jervis Bay reputed to have the whitest sand in the world, with crystal-clear waters ideal for dolphin spotting.

19 km · about 20 min drive

bridge

Hampden Bridge, Kangaroo Valley

Sandstone-towered suspension bridge from 1898 carrying Moss Vale Road over the Kangaroo River, the oldest of its type still in use in Australia.

42 km · about 50 min drive

cafe

Robertson Pie Shop

A Southern Highlands roadside pie shop on the Illawarra Highway, operating since 1968 and long the mandatory stop for anyone driving between Sydney and the coast via Macquarie Pass.

58 km · about 65 min drive

mountain pass

Macquarie Pass

A twisting rainforest climb on the Illawarra Highway, hauling drivers 400 m up the escarpment between Albion Park and the Southern Highlands through 100-plus curves.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Sanctuary Point

  • 42 kmHampden Bridge, Kangaroo ValleySandstone-towered suspension bridge from 1898 carrying Moss Vale Road over the Kangaroo River, the oldest of its type still in use in Australia.
  • 59 kmMacquarie PassA twisting rainforest climb on the Illawarra Highway, hauling drivers 400 m up the escarpment between Albion Park and the Southern Highlands through 100-plus curves.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Sanctuary Point.

Old Erowal Bay

🇦🇺 Australia

3 km awayPop. 1,031

St. Georges Basin

🇦🇺 Australia

3 km awayPop. 2,814

Vincentia

🇦🇺 Australia

6 km awayPop. 3,150

Basin View

🇦🇺 Australia

7 km awayPop. 1,498

Tomerong

🇦🇺 Australia

7 km awayPop. 1,032

Sussex Inlet

🇦🇺 Australia

7 km awayPop. 3,509

Callala Bay

🇦🇺 Australia

15 km awayPop. 2,131

Nowra Hill

🇦🇺 Australia

20 km awayPop. 2,091

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