South West Rocks
  Mid North Coast, New South Wales, Australia

 

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South West Rocks is located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia, near the mouth of the Macleay River. It is approximately 40 km from Kempsey. The small village of Jerseyville is located nearby. South West Rocks has a warm and wet subtropical climate. The warmest month on average is February with a mean maximum temperature of 26.8ºC and the coldest month on average is July with a mean maximum temperature of 18.6ºC. The wettest month is March with a mean rainfall of 194.0mm and the driest month is September with a mean rainfall of 55.2mm.

The population of South West Rocks is approximately 6500 people, though the town maintains a steady growth rate, the tourist population of South West Rocks increases markedly during the holiday season. Beautiful scenery, numerous beaches, and man-made attractions such as Trial Bay Gaol and Smoky Cape Lighthouse are published as local tourist attractions. Trial Bay (which is the bay South West Rocks faces), is one of only a few north facing bays on the Australian East Coast.

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