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oliviakellis
May 16, 2026
Macquarie Pier forms the breakwall extending from the harbour toward Nobbys Head in Newcastle. Construction began in 1818 under Governor Lachlan Macquarie, originally using convict labour to connect Nobbys Island to the mainland. The structure helped create a safer harbour entrance by stabilising the sand and controlling wave movement.
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