Megalong is a small rural community in the Megalong Valley in the state of New South Wales, Australia in the City of Blue Mountains. At the 2006 census, Megalong had a population of 164 people. [1]
The community is mainly quiet rural properties surrounded by the spectacular scenery of the Blue Mountains escarpment. Attractions of the area are bushwalking and horse riding.
Coordinates: 33°44′S150°15′E / 33.733°S 150.250°E
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