Mount Tomah, New South Wales
Mount Tomah is a locality and a mountain that is located in the Blue Mountains region of the state of New South Wales, Australia. The locality is known for the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden on the Bells Line of Road.
| Mount Tomah New South Wales | |
|---|---|
 Blue Mountains Botanic Garden at Mount Tomah | |
| Population | 76 (Census Data 2016) |
| Elevation | 991 m (3,251 ft) |
| Location | 103 km (64 mi) NW of Sydney |
| LGA(s) | Blue Mountains City |
| State electorate(s) | Blue Mountains |
| Federal Division(s) | Macquarie |
| Mount Tomah | |
|---|---|
  Mount Tomah Location in New South Wales | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,016 m (3,333 ft) |
| Parent peak | Bell Range |
| Coordinates | 33°33′S 150°25′E [1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia |
Description
The village of Mount Tomah is located approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) west of Richmond, on the Bells Line of Road. Its most distinguished feature, the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, is located on the north side of that road. The garden was established in 1972. Apart from the gardens, the area is a low-density residential area. The fertile soils are derived from volcanic activity.
The peak of Mount Tomah is 1,016 metres (3,333 ft) above sea level.
Heritage listings
Mount Tomah has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
- Blue Mountains National Park: Blue Mountains walking tracks[2]
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See also
- List of mountains of New South Wales
References
- "Mount Tomah". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
- "Blue Mountains Walking tracks". New South Wales State Heritage Register. Office of Environment and Heritage. H00980. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
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