Yosemite, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Yosemite New South Wales
Yosemite Location in New South Wales
Postcode(s)	2780
LGA(s)	City of Blue Mountains

Yosemite is a small area located inside Katoomba. It is found north of the main Katoomba township in the state of New South Wales, Australia. This area is part of the City of Blue Mountains.

Yosemite has also been known by other names. People sometimes called it "Yosemite Valley" or "Yosemite Park". Another common name for this area was North Katoomba.

Discovering Yosemite

Yosemite is a lovely place with natural beauty. It is home to two creeks: Katoomba Creek and Yosemite Creek. You can also find the beautiful "Minnehaha Falls" here.

Many people live in Yosemite. It has its own local school for students. There is also a cafe where people can grab a bite to eat. You can find several parks and a community garden in the area.

The whole area is surrounded by classic Australian bushland. You will also see tall sandstone cliffs.

A Look at Yosemite's Past

Yosemite started to develop in the early 1900s. More and more people have moved in since then. Today, there is not much empty land left for new buildings.

Yosemite used to have its own post office. The Yosemite Valley Post Office opened on May 14, 1928. It closed down in 1956. Today, there is an Australia Post mail delivery center on Minni Ha Ha Road.

Exploring the Bush Tracks

To the north of Yosemite, there are many kilometers of bush tracks. These tracks were once very popular. People used them for horse riding and motorbike riding.

However, the local council has since changed the rules. Now, only bushwalkers are allowed on these tracks. This helps protect the natural environment.