Some Quick Facts about “The Shire”

Metro Hotel Miranda is located in the suburb of Miranda which is found in the Sutherland Shire, or “The Shire” as it is known to Sydney-siders.

Here’s a few Fact’s about the Shire

• The Sutherland Shire encompasses a total land area of approximately 370 square kilometres
• The suburb of Kurnell was the original landing place of Captain James Cook on 29th April 1770, making the Shire the birthplace of Australia.
• Cronulla is blessed with Sydney’s longest stretch of sandy white beaches and believe it or not……..is the only beach in Sydney accessible by train. Eat your heart out Bondi and Manly J
• The Sutherland Shire is home to the world’s second oldest national park – the Royal National Park. Established in 1879 the Royal National Park is Australia's first national park and the world's second oldest national park - after Yellowstone National Park in the USA.
• The Shire is also a very popular tourist destination with approximately 1.1 million visitors each year, particularly in the peak summer season, taking advantage of the beautiful beaches.
• Many TV shows and movies have been filmed in the Shire including; Puberty Blues (1981/ 2012), Muriels Wedding (1995), White Collar Blue (2002/2003), Superman Returns (2003-2004), Australia's Next Top Model (2008), The Square (2008), Underbelly (2010), Biggest Loser (2011), and Please Marry My Boy (2012),
• Approximately 220,000 people live in the Shire, making the Sutherland Shire Council the second largest council in terms of population in NSW.
• And speaking of people, the Shire is called “home” to many Aussie celebrities including Andrew Ettingshausen, Lara Bingle, Lee Furlong, Matt Corby, Adam Hills, Tahyna and Cheyanne Tozzi, Daniel McPherson, Donna Hay, Mark “Occy” Occhilupo , Warren Brown, Kathy Lette and many more.