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Ponderosa (Fictional Australian Town)
Ponderosa is famous phantom settlement situated on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales (NSW), Australia. Located in the present day town of South West Rocks, Common expression places the town "Between Coffs (Coffs Harbour) and Port (Port Macquarie)."

History
Historically, Ponderosa has gained notoriety as an Australian in-joke and tourist trap due to its fictionalised history. Many visitors are drawn to the area by stories of a former gold rush town left over from the Gold Rush of the 1850s. Leaning on the reputation of Australia's famous beaches, contemporary descriptions of the town describe Ponderosa as a paradise destination.

In Popular Culture
Notable phenomenon related to Ponderosa is the widespread purchase and display of bumper stickers displaying the name of the fictional town. It has become a popular practice for Australians to brandish these stickers on their vehicles, lending credence to the town's existence and furthering the in-joke of the towns lack of existence.