MacMasters Beach is a south-eastern
suburb
A suburb (more broadly suburban area) is an area within a metropolitan area, which may include commercial and mixed-use, that is primarily a residential area. A suburb can exist either as part of a larger city/urban area or as a separate ...
of the
Central Coast region of
New South Wales
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, Australia on the
Bouddi Peninsula Bouddi may refer to:
* Bouddi, New South Wales, a suburb of the Central Coast of New South Wales
* Bouddi National Park
The Bouddi National Park is a coastal national park that is located in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, in easte ...
. It is part of the
local government area
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It was named after Allan MacMaster who was one of the first land owners in this area in 1855 after coming to Australia in 1839 from Scotland. Locals often describe it as having a 'village feel' and strong sense of community.
Gallery
File:MacMasters Beach (15605818498).jpg, MacMasters Beach panoramic view
File:Macmasters Beach NSW 2251, Australia - panoramio (4).jpg, Scenic Road Drive
File:Alisterus scapularis -near MacMasters Beach, New South Wales, Australia -male-8a.jpg, Local wildlife
File:MacMasters Beach Beach House.jpg, Beach house lookout
References
Suburbs of the Central Coast (New South Wales)
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