Auckland County is a cadastral county in the extreme southeast of New South Wales, on the Victorian border. It takes in the Bega Valley, with the Brogo River as its northern boundary. Bega, Eden and Merimbula are its principal towns.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Far South Coast, on the Victorian border |
| Named after | George Eden, 1st Earl of Auckland (1784-1849) |
| Principal towns | Bega, Eden, Merimbula |
| 1852 area | 1,536,000 acres (6,220 km²) |
| Local government areas today | Bega Valley Shire, Snowy Monaro Regional Council |
Parishes in Auckland County
- Bega
- Bemboka
- Bimmil
- Bondi
- Bournda
- Boyd
- Bredbendoura
- Brogo
- Bronte
- Buckle
- Burragate
- Candelo
- Cobra
- Colombo
- Coolangubra
- Eden
- Genoa
- Gnupa
- Gooyan
- Howe
- Imlay
- Kameruka
- Kanoonah
- Kiah
- Kokoboreeka
- Mataganah
- Meringo
- Mogila
- Mokoreeka
- Mookerwah
- Mumbulla
- Nalbaugh
- Narrabarba
- Nullica
- Numbugga
- Nungatta
- Ooranook
- Pambula
- Pericoe
- Puen Buen
- Sturt
- Tantawangalo
- Towamba
- Victoria
- Waalimma
- Wallagaraugh
- Wallagoot
- Werri Berri
- Wolumla
- Wonboyn
- Wyndham
- Yambulla
- Yowaka
- Yuglamah
- Yurammie
Towns and Localities Today
Bega, Eden and Merimbula are the county’s main towns, all on the Far South Coast tourist and fishing route. Candelo, Pambula, Wolumla and Wonboyn are smaller settlements within Bega Valley Shire.
Geography
Auckland County sits on the Far South Coast, with the Victorian border forming its southern edge and the Brogo River its northern boundary. It runs from the Great Dividing Range escarpment down to Twofold Bay at Eden.
History
The county was named for George Eden, 1st Earl of Auckland, whose name was also given to Auckland, New Zealand — the two places share a similar latitude. An 1852 description recorded the county as mountainous, with fertile plains and an area of 1,536,000 acres (6,220 km²). Eden’s deep-water harbour at Twofold Bay drew a short-lived whaling and shipping trade in the nineteenth century, and the town later grew around timber and fishing.
FAQ
Is Auckland County still used?
Cadastral divisions like Auckland County remain in land titles and property descriptions but have no government function today.
What are the main towns in Auckland County?
Bega, Eden and Merimbula are the county’s three principal towns on the Far South Coast.
Which local government areas cover Auckland County?
Most of the county sits in Bega Valley Shire, with the Bondi and Genoa parishes in Snowy Monaro Regional Council.