Mount Bindo
Encyclopedia
Mount Bindo is a mountain
located on the Great Dividing Range
in New South Wales
, Australia
close to the hamlet of Hampton. Rising to 1363 metres above sea level, it is one of the highest points on the Central Tablelands and attracts regular light snowfalls in winter. Nearby towns include Jenolan Caves
and the town of Oberon
. As with nearby Mount Trickett and Shooters Hill
, Mount Bindo is a popular destination for 'snow chasers' during the winter months.
, the Oberon Road heads east for 26 km until it meets the Hampton-Jenolan Caves Rd. There is a roadside rest area here on Hampton State Forest. A dry-weather forest road, the Tea Tree Road, turns left here and heads through the pines to the summit of Mount Bindo, from where there are fine views over the Megalong Valley
, taking in Oberon to the west, Lithgow
to the north, Blackheath
and the Hydro-Majestic Hotel at Medlow Bath
to the east and two towers to the south.
Mountain
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located on the Great Dividing Range
Great Dividing Range
The Great Dividing Range, or the Eastern Highlands, is Australia's most substantial mountain range and the third longest in the world. The range stretches more than 3,500 km from Dauan Island off the northeastern tip of Queensland, running the entire length of the eastern coastline through...
in New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
close to the hamlet of Hampton. Rising to 1363 metres above sea level, it is one of the highest points on the Central Tablelands and attracts regular light snowfalls in winter. Nearby towns include Jenolan Caves
Jenolan Caves
The Jenolan Caves are caves in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia; 175 kilometres west of Sydney. They are the most celebrated of several similar groups in the limestone of the country being the oldest discovered open caves in the world...
and the town of Oberon
Oberon, New South Wales
-See also:*Oberon Correctional Centre*Mount Trickett*Mount Bindo*Shooters Hill-External links:***...
. As with nearby Mount Trickett and Shooters Hill
Shooters Hill (New South Wales)
Shooters Hill is a locality located 25 km south of Oberon, New South Wales. It is the fourth highest point in the Central Tablelands at 1355m ASL behind Mount Canobolas 1394m ASL, Mount Bindo 1363m ASL and Mount Trickett 1362m ASL...
, Mount Bindo is a popular destination for 'snow chasers' during the winter months.
Access to the summit
From the town of OberonOberon, New South Wales
-See also:*Oberon Correctional Centre*Mount Trickett*Mount Bindo*Shooters Hill-External links:***...
, the Oberon Road heads east for 26 km until it meets the Hampton-Jenolan Caves Rd. There is a roadside rest area here on Hampton State Forest. A dry-weather forest road, the Tea Tree Road, turns left here and heads through the pines to the summit of Mount Bindo, from where there are fine views over the Megalong Valley
Megalong Valley
The Megalong Valley is part of the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia. It is located west of Katoomba. On its eastern side, the valley is separated from the Jamison Valley by Narrow Neck Plateau. The Shipley Plateau overlooks part of the valley....
, taking in Oberon to the west, Lithgow
Lithgow, New South Wales
Lithgow is a city in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia and is the centre of the local political division City of Lithgow. It is located in a mountain valley named Lithgow's Valley by John Oxley in honour of William Lithgow, the first Auditor-General of New South Wales.Lithgow is...
to the north, Blackheath
Blackheath, New South Wales
Blackheath is a small town located near the top of the Blue Mountains in New South Wales, Australia, 120 kilometres west north west of Sydney and 11 kilometres northwest of Katoomba. In 2006, Blackheath had a population of 4,177 people...
and the Hydro-Majestic Hotel at Medlow Bath
Medlow Bath, New South Wales
Medlow Bath is an Australian small town located near the highest point of the Blue Mountains, between Katoomba and Blackheath. It has an approximate altitude of 1050m and is located approximately 115 kilometres west north west of Sydney and 5 kilometres north west of Katoomba...
to the east and two towers to the south.
External links
- Relief maps of the area - Provided by NSW Central Ranges Weather - see link below.
- NSW Central Ranges Weather - Local site with weather information and maps etc for the Oberon Plateau area.
- Blackheath Weather - Another site with snow and general weather information for the area.