New South Wales
The Three Sisters
The Three Sisters are located in the Blue Mountains at Echo Point, Katoomba and are a most spectacular landmark. They are an unusual rock formation and represent three sisters who were turned to stone according to an Aboriginal legend.
Jenolan Caves
Jenolan Caves are in the Blue Mountains located 175km west of Sydney. They are the oldest discovered limestone caves in the world. Over 400 caves have been discovered and people can go for guided tours in 10 of the caves.
Climate graph:
The coldest temperature is 8°C in July. The warmest temperature is 26°C in January. The most rainfall was in June and the least rainfall was in September. The average temperature is 17°C. The hours of sunshine are 5 hours per day in June and 7 hours per day in November. The climate is temperate.
Geographical facts:
Population: 7,041,400 people
Highest Mountain: mount Kosciuszko 2,228m
Largest City: Sydney 4,284,379 people
One Rural Centre: Orange 261km north-west from Sydney
Highest Mountain: mount Kosciuszko 2,228m
Largest City: Sydney 4,284,379 people
One Rural Centre: Orange 261km north-west from Sydney
Interesting Facts:
New South Wales is the largest state by population 6,827,800 people.
The highest mountain in Australia is Mount Kosciuzko 2,228 m and is located in New South Wales.
The land area for New South Wales is 800,642 km2.
A suburb 20 km west of central Sydney is called Cabramatta also known as little Asia. People born overseas make up over 50% of the population.
Sydney is the largest capital city in Australia and is built around one of the best natural harbours in the world.
The highest mountain in Australia is Mount Kosciuzko 2,228 m and is located in New South Wales.
The land area for New South Wales is 800,642 km2.
A suburb 20 km west of central Sydney is called Cabramatta also known as little Asia. People born overseas make up over 50% of the population.
Sydney is the largest capital city in Australia and is built around one of the best natural harbours in the world.