Mount Tomah, New South Wales
Town in New South Wales, Australia
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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.
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Forest Walk Mt Tomah Waterfalls Panoramic shot of the view from the summit | |||||||||||||
| Country | Australia | ||||||||||||
| State | New South Wales | ||||||||||||
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| Elevation | 991 m (3,251 ft) | ||||||||||||
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| • Total | 76 (Census Data 2,016) | ||||||||||||
| Postcode | 2758 | ||||||||||||
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| Mount Tomah | |
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  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]
See also
- List of mountains of Australia § New South Wales
- Cephalofovea tomahmontis – a species named after Mount Tomah
