Boolaroo, NSW
Boolaroo is a small suburb at the northern end of Lake Macquarie, next to Speers Point. For more than a century it was a company town for the smelter on its doorstep.
Known For
- A former smelter town
- A traditional main street
- Next to Speers Point Park
The Sulphide Corporation opened its works at Cockle Creek in 1897, and lead and zinc were smelted here until 2003. The site has since been cleaned up and rebuilt with housing and big stores.
Things To Do in Boolaroo
Boolaroo is not a sightseeing stop. Its main street has a few shops, a hotel and cafes, and the lake foreshore and playground at Speers Point are a short walk away.
Where To Stay
Stay in Warners Bay.
Eat & Drink
There are cafes, a pub and takeaways on Main Road.
Getting to Boolaroo
Boolaroo is 20 minutes from Newcastle. Cockle Creek station is close by.
Experiences
- City
Popular Activities
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
About Boolaroo
- Locality: Suburb
- Boolaroo Postcode: 2284
- State: New South Wales
- Region: Hunter
- Latitude: -32.94781
- Longitude: 151.62767
- Elevation: 31m
- Population: 1039
- Median Income: $30628
- Area (Sq/km): 2.71
- Timezone: Australia/Sydney
