Location
Budgewoi is a suburb located on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia, as part of the Central Coast Council local government area. Budgewoi itself is located 78 km, respectively 112 km on the road north of the Sydney central business district.
Much of the town is surrounded by water; Lake Munmorah, Budgewoi Lake and the Pacific Ocean. (wikipedia)
History
In 1827, John Slade offered grant of 640 acres (2.6 km2) but appears not to have taken up the offer. On 11 August 1843, Robert Henderson was granted 640 acres (2.6 km2) in what is now known as Budgewoi, where he had a dairy.
In 1856 Henderson Holdings was purchased by John Hargraves who built “Noraville”. Wollombi Aboriginal Tribe members are known to have worked on the property. Some sources state that Hargraves “befriended” tribe members. Cattle were grazed as far as Buff Point and Elizabeth Bay.
Norah Head lighthouse built and opened in 1903 after vessel wreckages.
Originally used for grazing cattle and agriculture, by the early 1930s Budgewoi was becoming known as a holiday destination and families would come from Sydney to camp over weekends and during holidays. (wikipedia)
Places of Interest
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