Mountain Lagoon, New South Wales

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Mountain Lagoon is an unusual feature caused by geological tilting of the plateau. AVAV0525.jpg
Mountain Lagoon is an unusual feature caused by geological tilting of the plateau.

Mountain Lagoon
Sydney,  New South Wales
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Mountain Lagoon
Coordinates 33°26′25″S150°38′05″E / 33.44028°S 150.63472°E / -33.44028; 150.63472 Coordinates: 33°26′25″S150°38′05″E / 33.44028°S 150.63472°E / -33.44028; 150.63472
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

Mountain Lagoon is a small village north of Bilpin in Wollemi National Park in New South Wales, Australia in the City of Hawkesbury. Mountain Lagoon is an unusual feature caused by geological tilting of the plateau. The lagoon itself is a natural small lake, perched on a ridge-top way above where any self-respecting lake should find itself. This is because of the mountains uplift twisting the local drainage pattern. The lagoon is on private property, but you can snatch a glimpse of the reed-beds and ducks from Sams Way, the encircles the lake. Part of Sams Way has been planted as an avenue of exotic trees and shrubs that present a Lovely sight in autumn and spring.

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References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Mountain Lagoon (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 27 April 2015. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg