Who founded Tuncurry?

History. In 1875, John Wright was the first white settler in Tuncurry. The first land grant in this area was in 1875. The settlement was originally called North Shore and then North Forster and was renamed Tuncurry meaning “plenty of fish” in 1891 and then proclaimed a village in 1893.

Is Tuncurry a good place to live?

“Nice Quiet small town” Beautiful lakes beaches & friendly main street. A bit busy in the Christmas holidays but mainly only for 2 weeks. Love living here, not much of a night life for young people, just a pub and bowling club. But it is a beautiful place and everything you need is here.

Where is Tuncurry in New South Wales Australia?

Tasman Sea. Forster. Tuncurry is a coastal town in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, in the Mid-Coast Council LGA, about 308 km (191 mi) north north east of Sydney. It is immediately adjacent to its twin town of Forster, which is the larger of the two towns.

How did the town of Tuncurry get its name?

The settlement was originally called North Shore and then North Forster and was renamed Tuncurry meaning “plenty of fish” in 1891 and then proclaimed a village in 1893. The area was well known in the early days for its timber cutting and sawmills.

Why was the dam built at Tuncurry New South Wales?

The area was well known in the early days for its timber cutting and sawmills. Timber was collected from the lakes and rivers by the logpunts (droghers). A bridge over the Coolongolook River that marks the entrance to Wallis Lake was built in 1959 linking Forster and Tuncurry and replacing the punt service that had operated since 1890.

Who was the first person to live in Tuncurry?

At the 2016 census, the Forster-Tuncurry area had a population of 19,918 people. This number grows considerably in the tourist season. The population of Tuncurry alone was 6,186. In 1875, John Wright was the first white settler in Tuncurry. The first land grant in this area was in 1875.