Lake Macquarie has a long and important Aboriginal history, and this section brings together articles that help you understand it in a grounded, respectful way.
You’ll find pieces on the Worimi People, local stories, and the connection between land, water, and community that still shapes the area today. This isn’t surface-level content — it’s about context, place, and understanding what was here long before modern development.
If you’re staying in the region or simply want a clearer sense of its cultural background, this category is a good place to start.
Beaches, waterways and modern suburbs from Hornsby to Newcastle are spoken about frequently, yet the deeper history of this region reaches back thousands of generations with The First Nations People from the Central Coast. Long before Gosford, Wyong, Terrigal, Woy Woy or The Entrance were mapped by Europeans, Aboriginal people lived across these estuaries, ridgelines,…
Acknowledgment of the Worimi People and Their Connection to Buttaba Worimi People and Buttaba – We respectfully acknowledge the Worimi and Awabakal peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land, including the areas of Buttaba and Lake Macquarie. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging, recognising their enduring connection to this…
Acknowledgment of Country Awabakal People and Buttaba – We acknowledge the Awabakal and Worimi peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which Buttaba and the Lake Macquarie region stand. We pay our deepest respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging, and extend this respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples….
The phrase ‘Care for Country, Country Will Care for You’ reflects the deep love and connection Aboriginal people have with the land. It is a spiritual, cultural, and practical relationship between humans and the Earth. For Aboriginal Australians, ‘Country’ is a living entity that sustains life, offers identity, and provides spiritual nourishment. By caring for…
