Spectacle Island is located in Australia's Hawkesbury River near its junction with Mooney Mooney Creek, to the north of Sydney, New South Wales. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Sydney Harbour looking south from the vicinity of the Sydney Harbour Bridge towards the CBD skyline; the Opera House is visible in the background on the left. ... Motto: Orta Recens Quam Pura Nites (Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine) Nickname: First State, Premier State Other Australian states and territories Capital Sydney Government Governor Premier Const. ...
The island was designated a nature reserve in 1972 and is listed on the Register of the National Estate for its scientific importance as a remnant of the natural environment of Sydney, for the abundance of aboriginal sites it contains, and particularly diverse vegetation. It is managed by New South Wales Parks and Wildlife [1]. 1972 was a leap year that started on a Saturday. ...
The island is part of the suburb of Mooney Mooney and administered as part of the City of Gosford[2]. Gosford City Council is a Local Government Area of the Australian state of New South Wales. ...