Mountain Lagoon, New South Wales

Mountain Lagoon is a small village north of Bilpin in Wollemi National Park in New South Wales, Australia in the City of Hawkesbury. The lagoon itself is an unusual feature caused by geological tilting of the plateau, located on a ridge-top above the elevation where lakes would commonly be found in this geological area. This is because of the mountain's uplift twisting the local drainage pattern. The lagoon is on private property, but can be seen from Sams Way, which encircles the lake. Part of Sams Way has been planted as an avenue of exotic trees and shrubs that have autumn and spring foliage contrasting with the native evergreen flora.

Mountain Lagoon
Mountain Lagoon is an unusual feature caused by geological tilting of the plateau.

Mountain Lagoon
Sydney, New South Wales
Mountain Lagoon is located in New South Wales
Mountain Lagoon
Mountain Lagoon
Coordinates33°26′25″S 150°38′05″E
Population327 (2011 census)[1]
Postcode(s)2758
Elevation517 m (1,696 ft)
Location
LGA(s)City of Hawkesbury
State electorate(s)Hawkesbury
Federal division(s)Macquarie
Suburbs around Mountain Lagoon:
Blue Mountains National Park Colo Heights Upper Colo
Blue Mountains National Park Mountain Lagoon Blaxlands Ridge
Bilpin Kurrajong Heights Kurrajong Hills

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Mountain Lagoon (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 27 April 2015.


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