Bulahdelah Mountain

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Bulahdelah Mountain
Alum Mountain
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The mountain as seen from the Pacific Highway
Highest point
Coordinates 32°25′S152°13′E / 32.417°S 152.217°E / -32.417; 152.217
Geography
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Bulahdelah Mountain
Location in New South Wales
Location Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia

Bulahdelah Mountain, or Alum Mountain, as it is also known, is a set of rocky tors that overlook the township of Bulahdelah and the Myall River Valley. A wide range of animals and plants can be seen amid the picturesque boulders, including a spectacular range of orchids. The mountain has been set aside as a forest park by the State Forests of New South Wales for its historical, recreational and natural significance.

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