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It is believed that the name of Katoomba, in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney, is an Aboriginal word meaning any of the following: * falling waters * falling together of many waters * the place where water falls down and shines (because in the early morning the sunlight hits the falls to make a rainbow)
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Who is the aboriginal name for Katoomba named after?
The town's name Katoomba reputedly comes from a local aboriginal word 'godoomba' meaning 'water tumbling over a hill.
Is there Katoomba in Tasmania?
Katoomba is in New South Wales.
When was HMAS Katoomba created?
HMAS Katoomba was created on 1941-12-17.
When did HMAS Katoomba end?
HMAS Katoomba ended on 1948-08-02.
When was Katoomba railway station created?
Katoomba railway station was created in 1874.
What is the Aboriginal name for the Three Sisters formation near Katoomba?
The Aboriginal name for the Three Sisters formation near Katoomba is Meehni, Wimlah, and Gunnedoo. These rock formations hold significant cultural and spiritual importance for the local Aboriginal community.
How long does it take by car from Tamworth to Katoomba?
From Tamworth to Katoomba by road is a distance of 472 km. The trip takes about 6 hours, maybe a little more.
Where is katoomba?
Katoomba is about an hour and a half,s drive west from Sydney via the great western highway. It is approximately Half way between Penrith and Lithgow.
What is the travel time from Sydney to Katoomba?
Notwithstanding peak hour traffic, the driving time from Sydney to Katoomba is about one and a half hours.
How long to drive from sydney to katoomba?
Due to the heavy volume of traffic from the Sydney International Airport, it will take around one hour and twenty minutes to drive to Katoomba.
What is the elevation of Katoomba?
1030 m above sea level.
What is the distance of katoomba in nsw to the closest ocean?
Approximately 110 kilometers.
