Mount Tomah, New South Wales facts for kids

Mount Tomah is a special place in the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales, Australia. It's both a small town (called a locality) and a mountain. Many people know Mount Tomah because it's home to the amazing Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, which sits right on the Bells Line of Road.

Quick facts for kids Mount Tomah New South Wales
The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Forest Walk Mt Tomah Waterfalls Panoramic shot of the view from the summit
Population	76 (Census Data 2016)
Postcode(s)	2758
Elevation	991 m (3,251 ft)
Location	103 km (64 mi) west of Sydney CBD 38 km (24 mi) east of Lithgow
LGA(s)	Blue Mountains City
State electorate(s)	Blue Mountains
Federal Division(s)	Macquarie
Localities around Mount Tomah: Mount Wilson Mount Irvine Berambing Mount Banks Mount Tomah Berambing Blue Mountains National Park Blue Mountains National Park Blue Mountains National Park

Mount Tomah
Mount Tomah Location in New South Wales
Highest point
Elevation	1,016 m (3,333 ft)
Parent peak	Bell Range
Geography
Location	Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia

Exploring Mount Tomah

Mount Tomah is about 40 kilometers (25 miles) west of Richmond. It sits along the Bells Line of Road. The most famous spot here is the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden. This garden opened in 1972 and is on the north side of the road.

Besides the garden, Mount Tomah is a quiet area with homes spread out. The soil here is very rich and good for plants. This is because it comes from old volcanic activity.

The Bells Line of Road near Mount Tomah

The very top of Mount Tomah mountain is 1,016 meters (3,333 feet) above sea level. That's pretty high!

Important Places in Mount Tomah

Mount Tomah has some places that are listed for their special history or importance. These are called heritage-listed sites. One of these important places is part of the Blue Mountains National Park.

• Blue Mountains National Park: This park has many walking tracks and beautiful natural areas.