Blue Mountains (New South Wales)
mountain range in New South Wales / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Blue Mountains is a region in New South Wales, Australia. The foothills start about 50 kilometres (31 mi) west of the state capital, Sydney.[3] The area begins on the west side of the Nepean River. It goes west as far as Coxs River.[4] The Blue Mountains is an Australian natural wonder and World Heritage-listed area.[5]
Quick Facts Blue Mountains New South Wales, Coordinates ...
Blue Mountains New South Wales | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 33°43′05″S 150°18′38″E[1] | ||||||||||||||
Population | 162,000 (2006?)[2] | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 14.21/km2 (36.8/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Area | 11,400 km2 (4,401.6 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Location | 50 km (31 mi) NW of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Blue Mountains, City of Hawkesbury, City of Lithgow and Oberon Shire | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Blue Mountains, Penrith, Bathurst, Hawkesbury, Londonderry and Riverstone | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Macquarie, Lindsay, and Calare | ||||||||||||||
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