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History

The traditional custodians of this land are the Tommeginer tribe of Table Cape. They were one of the eight tribes that made up the north west linguistic group of Aborigines, a loose knit, social and economic confederation of maritime tribes that occupied a coastal strip extending from Table Cape to Cape Grim, and then down the West Coast to just north of the Macquarie Harbour.

The way they interpreted this land, used it, and respected its intrinsic values adds a layer of history that is a fascinating foundation to the story of this place. This foundation is not lost but understanding it is difficult for many of us, who are unfamiliar with the lore and culture of the first peoples. A little more of the indigenous history of this region can be found on the Waratah-Wynyard Council’s website here.

We hope to add to this and shed a little more detail on this history on these pages and are in the process of respectfully gathering these insights. We will share them when we can.

In relation to the areas European History, the Wynyard Historical Society was kind enough to share the following insights:

Originally Camp Creek flowed straight into the mouth of the Inglis, and was a busy place for boat building, sawmilling and ports.

In 1960 a weir was constructed to hold the creek at high tide level, creating an artificial lake in front of where this Pause Place now stands. The lake eventually became silted up, and the creek was dredged and narrowed to increase water flow in 2019, and again in 2023.

Local shops and services

Wynyard town centre is on the other side of the creek. To get there head downstream from here, cross the bridge and follow the road (the Old Bass Highway) into town for a wealth of shops, places to eat or drink and services.

If you head right when you get to the bridge you will find East Wynyard Beach and foreshore walk a short walk away.

Too far to walk?

There is a nearby bus stop on Daphne Street.
Click here for bus time
Here are some historical photographs (all courtesy of the Wynyard Historical Society).
View of Esplanade (Date unknown)
Goldie Street, early 1900’s.
Goldie Street, 1838.
Corner Goldie and Hogg Street, looking west (date unknown).
9 Goldie Street, 1970’s.
28 Goldie Street, National Strores, (date unknown).