Raymond Terrace

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Raymond Terrace is the administrative heart of the Port Stephens area. It is a significantly historic township, firstly occupied by the Worimi Aborigines and being documented by some early settlers in 1797. Raymond Terrace was then inhabited by European farmers in the early 1800's.

The land was cleared for cattle grazing, horse breeding, wheat cultivation and the establishment of vineyards. These vineyards were using a combination of French, Spanish and Portuguese vines. Soon after the farming aspects of the area had been sufficiently established, the town also became a shipping village, being on the front of the Port Stephens waterways. These industries continued well into the 1920's until the traffic was diverted to the New England and the Hunter valley was deemed better land for vineyards and wheat.

Today, Raymond Terrace stands near the junction of the Hunter and Williams Rivers and plays host to the Hunter Region Botanic Gardens - 140 hectares of Theme Gardens and natural bushland walks. Guided tours are available as well as a great picnic area.