Haystack Mountain (New South Wales)

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Haystack Mountain (New South Wales)
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Highest point
Elevation 859 [1]  m (2,818 ft)
Coordinates 28°37′16″S152°30′36″E / 28.621155°S 152.509935°E / -28.621155; 152.509935 Coordinates: 28°37′16″S152°30′36″E / 28.621155°S 152.509935°E / -28.621155; 152.509935
Geography
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Haystack Mountain (New South Wales)
Location in New South Wales
Location Northern Rivers, New South Wales, Australia

Haystack Mountain is a mountain located in the north east of New South Wales, Australia. The closest large town is Kyogle. Sub tropical rainforest on the mountain contains many species of plants, including the black booyong and yellow carabeen. [2] [3] [4]

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References

  1. "Tenterfield State Forests" Forestry Commission of New South Wales map. 95-99 York Street Sydney.
  2. Floyd, Alexander G. (1990). Australian Rainforests in New South Wales. 2. Chipping Norton, Australia: Surrey Beatty & Sons with National Parks and Wildlife Service of New South Wales (published 31 August 1990). pp. 25, 36. ISBN   0-949324-32-9 . Retrieved 14 May 2018. (other publication details, included in citation)
  3. "KYOGLE TOURIST DRIVE NUMBER 7" (PDF). VisitKyogle.com.au. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
  4. "Little Haystack Creek". Geographical Names Board. Retrieved 14 May 2018.