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Summer Bay is a fictional township in the Australian soap opera, where Home and Away is set. Palm Beach, north of Sydney is used for the show's exterior scenes in order to depict the Bay. Palm Beach is located at Latitude 33.5915°S, 151.3247°E.
[edit] Locations inside Summer Bay
[edit] The Surf Club
As with many real life Australian beaches Summer Bay has its own Surf and Lifesaving Centre. Over the years as well as serving its purpose as a centre for sea and land rescues it has been a place for the young people of the Bay to relax and socialise. Town meetings are often held in the Surf Club. It has also been used as a polling station and a private party/formal venue and has housed various food outlets. Several characters have been trained as lifeguards over the years and surf competitions take place occasionally.
- Noah's Bar - Located in and joined to the Surf Club. Originally intended to be a business venture between newly-weds Noah Lawson and Hayley Lawson the bar was renamed after Noah's tragic death and changed hands after Hayley's move to France with Scott Hunter. The only known licensed premises regularly shown on the show, it is also used for private functions. Current owners are Alf Stewart and Martha MacKenzie.
- Summer Bay Super Bods - The gym is also located next to the Surf Club. Previously owned by Amanda Vale, and run by Tony Holden. Of late, Tony Holden has purchased the gym.
Previous employees include Jesse McGregor, Hayley Lawson and Kim Hyde.
[edit] Other Locations in Summer Bay
- Pier Diner - The Third and Newest incarnation of the Diner (previously known as the Bayside and Beachside diner respectively) and Kids Help Centre, Currently owned by Leah Patterson-Baker, Irene Roberts and Roman Harris.
- The Den - The Den is the new place in town for all the kids to hangout. It is located in the same building as the Pier Diner. Leah opened The Den in memory of her late husband Dan as it was his dream to open a place for kids to hang out.
- Summer Bay High - The local co-ed high school. It is also used as a shelter in extreme weather conditions such as cyclones and has been the scene of a hostage situation. Most of the younger characters attend the school, and many of the adult characters have worked there including Donald Fisher, Sally Fletcher, Steven Matheson, Luke Cunningham, Pippa Ross, Irene Roberts, Amanda Vale, Tony Holden, Beth Hunter (deceased), Dan Baker (deceased), Noah Lawson (deceased), Brad Armstrong and Miles Copeland.
- The Beach - The beach is an important part of the Bay and several major storylines have revolved around it. It is the main outdoor location, often used for casual encounters between characters. It also serves to showcase the looks of the cast, who are often seen wearing beachwear. There is a small salt-water swimming pool at one end of the beach which is used occasionally.
[edit] Neighbourhood
[edit] Summer Bay House
Current Residents
[edit] Summer Bay Caravan Park
[edit] Patterson/Baker House
Current Residents
| Actor |
Character |
Resident |
| Ada Nicodemou |
Leah Patterson-Baker |
2000, 2001 - |
| Felix Dean |
V.J. Patterson |
2002 - |
[edit] Holden House (formerly The Hunter House)
[edit] Beach House
[edit] The Pad (formerly The Holden House)
[edit] Beachside Apartment (formerly Brad's Apartment)
[edit] Jones House
| Actor |
Character |
Resident |
| Liz Alexander |
Christine Jones |
2008 - |
| Errol Henderson |
Edward Jones |
2008 - |
| Celeste Dodwell |
Melody Jones |
2008 - |
[edit] Locations outside Summer Bay
[edit] Yabbie Creek
Yabbie Creek is Summer Bay's nearest neighbouring town where various characters either dine out, shop or take in movies.
- Yabbie Creek High - Ric Dalby originally attended here, as did Nick Smith following a temporary expulsion from Summer Bay High following accusations of sexual assault by Angie Russell. In the earlier years, the school had a rivalry with Summer Bay High.
- Northern Districts Hospital - The closest hospital to Summer Bay. Current employees are Dr. Rachel Armstrong and nurse Julie Cooper. Past employees have included Dr. Lachlan Fraser, Dr. Flynn Saunders, Sam Holden and nurse Eve Jacobsen. The hospital is located in Yabbie Creek (or at least was during the early years of the programme).
- Yabbie Creek Police Station - The closest police station to Summer Bay. The police station was used frequently when Nick Parrish lived in Summer Bay. After his departure, it was only seen occasionally, when Joel Nash became the main resident police officer. The station was used regularly again when The Summer Bay Stalker began terrorising the town and Peter Baker was on the case. Current employees are Sergeant Darren McGrath, PC Lara "Fitzy" Fitzgerald and Jack Holden.
- Moran Motors - A garage located in the industrial area of Yabbie Creek. Moran Motors is owned by Ray Moran and staff include Dom Moran (Ray's nephew) and Ric Dalby. Whilst working at the garage, Dom once bullied Ric by framing him for poorly executed work and poured acid on his legs. Drew Curtis worked here temporarily during 2007.
[edit] Other Towns
- Mangrove River - A neighbouring suburb to Summer Bay, often mentioned in the earlier years of the programme.
- Reefton Lakes - Another suburb where Reefton Lakes High is situated
