Lake Alexandra Mittagong NSW
A visit to Lake Alexandra, a popular picnic area and bird haven within the town of Mittagong in the NSW Southern Highlands.
It was late afternoon, and thus not many people about, but the mixture of bird life was quite busy.
Climbing Mount Gibraltar
Shot by Patrick Edwards
1 Jenwood Ave Mittagong - A beautiful place to live
Contact Rick Mooney, Ray White Mittagong 0419 310 059
Enjoy your morning coffee from the front balcony taking in the magnificent, panoramic views. It will take your breath away! As you enter the bright, north facing, open-plan living and dining room, those delightful views follow you inside. Then just to the left, you will discover a beautifully renovated kitchen gleaming with quality 'Euro stainless steel appliances. Gas/electric functionality and an oak timber benchtop complete this stylish and modern kitchen.
Comfort and convenience has been a key consideration when refurbishing both bathrooms. You’ve got a brand new instant hot water system flowing through super modern fittings, including a luxurious, over-sized, free-standing bath tub.
Reverse cycle air conditioning, gas heating and fully insulated walls and ceilings are just the start to the features of this comfortable 4 bedroom home. All bedrooms have built-ins and quality, easy-care carpet, there’s a study nook, newly installed digital TV antenna and foxtel, energy-wise L.E.D. Lighting and extensive under house storage.
Entertaining will be a pleasure from the fully-fenced, level backyard and the large hardwood deck. Established, manicured gardens and sensor security lighting surround this delightful property. It is a must to inspect!
• Exclusive Mt Gibraltar locale
• Quiet, safe, cul-de-sac street
• Double carport with ample off-street parking
• Close to Mt Gibraltar reserve for walking tracks and other recreational activities
• Walking distance to Mittagong CBD and railway station
• Close to child care, primary schools and Frensham girls school
• All additions (carport/decks/retaining walls) engineered and approved
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Raspberry Lookout, Gibraltar Range National Park
Its on the Gwydir Highway at the top of the range.
Mt Jellore timelapse
About 150 million years ago the whole of Eastern Australia was uplifted creating the steep escarpments of the Blue Mountains and resulting in the opening of the Tasman and Coral seas. Volcanic intrusions during this Late Triassic to Jurassic period also created peaks such as Mount Jellore and Mount Flora. (an intrusion is an underground seepage of Magma as opposed to an extrusion or volcano). The Jellore intrusion squeezed through the now eroded Hawkesbury sandstone bed comprised of sand earlier washed down from Broken Hill.
The prominent Trachyte/Microsyenite peak of Mt Jellore is the same material as was quarried from nearby Mt Gibraltar at Mittagong which can be seen as the blueish hard blocks curbing the streets of Sydney's CBD.
The first white visitors were Wilson and Collins in 1798. They were sent to explore the Southern extent of the then impassable Blue Mountains. Ex-convict Wilson who had for many years lived with the Aboriginals was chosen for this task for his intrepid endurance and bush knowledge.
In 1828, Deputy Surveyor General Mitchell ascended Mt Jellore to triangulate the northern peak of Mt Warrawalong in order to map the whole Sydney basin from the South. His convict labourers spent 4 days clearing the summit except for 7 trees. On one he carved his name and nailed a copper George IV penny. He could clearly see the South Head lighthouse and the working windmills of Sydney as we can now observe the castellated shapes of the CBD, North Sydney and Chatswood on a clear day.
At the base of Jellore he records finding Aboriginal campsites near his own. These huts made of bark flattened and joined like the roof of a house to cover a square metre. The chief of this Nattai tribe Moyengully, became one of his earliest Aboriginal friends.
The surrounding reserves still contain numerous Nattai Aboriginal sites, including axe grinding grooves, engravings, cave art, shelter caves, open camps and surface artifact scatter sites. It is likely that many more sites have yet to be recorded.
Mt Jellore climb in 60 secs
Watch in 2 or 4K for less pixelation.
About 150 million years ago the whole of Eastern Australia was uplifted creating the steep escarpments of the Blue Mountains and resulting in the opening of the Tasman and Coral seas. Volcanic intrusions during this Late Triassic to Jurassic period also created peaks such as Mount Jellore and Mount Flora. (an intrusion is an underground seepage of Magma as opposed to an extrusion or volcano). The Jellore intrusion squeezed through the now eroded Hawkesbury sandstone bed comprised of sand earlier washed down from Broken Hill.
The prominent Trachyte/Microsyenite peak of Mt Jellore is the same material as was quarried from nearby Mt Gibraltar at Mittagong which can be seen as the blueish hard blocks curbing the streets of Sydney's CBD.
The first white visitors were Wilson and Collins in 1798. They were sent to explore the Southern extent of the then impassable Blue Mountains. Ex-convict Wilson who had for many years lived with the Aboriginals was chosen for this task for his intrepid endurance and bush knowledge.
In 1828, Deputy Surveyor General Mitchell ascended Mt Jellore to triangulate the northern peak of Mt Warrawalong in order to map the whole Sydney basin from the South. His convict labourers spent 4 days clearing the summit except for 7 trees. On one he carved his name and nailed a copper George IV penny. He could clearly see the South Head lighthouse and the working windmills of Sydney as we can now observe the castellated shapes of the CBD, North Sydney and Chatswood on a clear day.
At the base of Jellore he records finding Aboriginal campsites near his own. These huts made of bark flattened and joined like the roof of a house to cover a square metre. The chief of this Nattai tribe Moyengully, became one of his earliest Aboriginal friends.
The surrounding reserves still contain numerous Nattai Aboriginal sites, including axe grinding grooves, engravings, cave art, shelter caves, open camps and surface artifact scatter sites. It is likely that many more sites have yet to be recorded.
Time to Explore Nature: Dubbo City Guide 2013-2014
Be amazed by hundreds of rock grooves created by the Tubbagah people of the Wiradjuri nation. This site of ancient artifacts is of historical significance and is located beside the Macquarie River at Terramungamine Reserve.
Jenolan Caves To Yerranderie - NSW 4x4 Adventure
An enjoyable 2 days 4x4 tour from Jenolan Caves to the old silver mining ghost town of Yerranderie.
Campsites along the route: Boyd River, Dingo Dell, Mt Werong, Batsh, Yerranderie
W40s Yass Mittagong Game 3
Aston's 1st gap jump & Amy's 2nd- Welby 2017
Aston clearing his 1st gap jump and Amy nail her 2nd gap jump and we finish off with a train as I didn't want to miss out on the fun