Macksville

Postcode: 2447

Macksville is a small town on the Nambucca River in Nambucca Shire, New South Wales, Australia. It is halfway between Sydney and Brisbane on the Pacific Highway and the North Coast railway line. It 2001 it had a population of 2,658, although the sign at the entrance to the town claims a population of 7000. This included 197 (7.4%) indigenous persons and 2,332 (87.7%) Australian-born persons.

It is home to the famous Macksville Bridge and Star Hotel, located on River Street and overlooking the Nambucca River. The Nambucca Shire Council chambers are located in Macksville.

Named after Angus Mackay and Hugh McNally who built the Star Hotel in 1885 - the town became Macks Village before changing to Macksville.

Macksville achieved perhaps the pinnacle of its international fame when Bill Bryson wrote of his adventures there in Chapter 12 of his book, "Down Under", published as "A Sunburnt Country" in the USA.

Frank John Partridge VC is a famous son. His bravery during World War II and success on the radio quiz show Pick-a-Box are well-documented.

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