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Overview The Entrance North, popularly known as North Entrance, is a coastal village in New South Wales, Australia. It lies in the Entrance District of the Central Coast region and is located at the end of a peninsula. It has Tuggerah Lake to its west and the Tasman Sea to its east, while to the south is The Entrance Channel. Tuggerah Lake flows from the same channel, and The Entrance lies on the southern shore. As recorded in the 2011 census, the Entrance North had a population of 1,392 people.
Living in The Entrance North The Entrance North is a safe and peaceful place to live. The main shopping commercial area lies across the bridge. It has Coles supermarkets, bakery, banks, cafes, post office, library, and other independent retail shops. As for transportation, the suburb is serviced by The Entrance Red Bus Service that connects it to Gosford or Wyong, with cycling a popular choice for locals to get around town. The Tuggerah Lakes bike track at Picnic Point is the most popular location visited by many people. The point can be reached by crossing the bridge while Tuggerah is the closest railway station.
History of The Entrance North The Entrance derives its name from the narrow channel connecting Tuggerah Lake to the ocean. Although the Darkinjung people initially inhabited the area, the Europeans first explored the area in 1796. Henry Holden occupied the area now known as The Entrance in 1828, and he had 640 acres bounded by the Pacific Ocean on the eastern side. In 1910, Karagi Receiving Office was opened. Karagi was the Aboriginal name that means the entrance. The development started with the completion of the railway line in 1889 from Sydney to Newcastle.
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