Port Hacking

:This article is about the estuary of Port Hacking. For the suburb that takes its name from that estuary, see Port Hacking, New South Wales.

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Port Hacking is an Australian estuary, located about 24km south of Sydney, and fed by the Hacking River and several smaller creeks, including Bundeena Creek and The Basin. It was discovered in 1796 by George Bass, Matthew Flinders and William Martin.{{ref|wikigb}}

Related Topics:
Australian - Estuary - Sydney - 1796 - George Bass - Matthew Flinders - William Martin

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Port Hacking effectively forms the southern boundary of Sydney's suburban sprawl. Working inland from the sea, the indented north bank of Port Hacking is formed by the suburbs of Cronulla, Woolooware, Burraneer, Caringbah, Dolans Bay, Port Hacking, Lilli Pilli, Yowie Bay, Miranda, Gymea Bay and Grays Point. The southern bank is largely undeveloped land within the Royal National Park, although the small communities of Bundeena and Maianbar can also be found there. A passenger ferry service crosses Port Hacking, connecting Cronulla and its railway station to Bundeena.

Related Topics:
Cronulla - Woolooware - Burraneer - Caringbah - Dolans Bay - Port Hacking - Lilli Pilli - Yowie Bay - Miranda - Gymea Bay - Grays Point - Royal National Park - Bundeena - Maianbar

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Port Hacking is a drowned river valley, with a water surface area of 11 sq-km. With very little industrial and no agricultural inputs, the water quality is categorised as 'extremely good', and the extensive inter-tidal shoals provide opportunity for wading birds.{{ref|dlwc}}

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