Jenolan, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Jenolan, in the Oberon Council local government area.
| Locality | Jenolan |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Oberon Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.81527 |
| Longitude | 150.06405 |
| Population | 29 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 232.6 km² |
| Elevation | 1229 m |
| Postcode | 2790 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 106 km west |
Jenolan is a locality in the Oberon Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 29. The locality covers an area of 232.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 1229 m above sea level. It lies approximately 106 km west of Sydney. Jenolan is located at 33.8153°S, 150.0641°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2790. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Jenolan unfolds as a place where the ancient earth breathes secrets from its shadowed depths. It lies 57.1 km west of Glenmore Park, NSW (from Glenmore Park, NSW: bearing 267°T), and is situated 24.7 km west-south-west of Katoomba. The landscape here is a testament to the slow, persistent artistry of water and time, with limestone formations thrusting skyward like petrified giants, cloaked in the deep green of eucalypt and fern. The air carries a distinct coolness, even on a bright day, a whisper of the subterranean realms that lie just below the surface. Sunlight, when it breaks through the dense canopy, paints fleeting mosaics on the moss-covered rocks and the winding paths that beckon explorers deeper into the valley's embrace. The very silence of Jenolan seems to hum with an ancient energy, a profound stillness that settles into the bones.
The story of Jenolan is etched into its very rock, a narrative of geological marvels that have drawn wonder for generations. Long before European settlement, this land held significance for the Gundungurra people, who understood its power and its mysteries. Later, explorers and prospectors were captivated by the dramatic gorges and the promise of hidden riches, though it was the breathtaking beauty of the caves that truly captured the world's imagination, transforming Jenolan into a premier tourist destination. The local economy, while still touched by the enduring allure of its natural wonders, has also found a steady heartbeat in the surrounding agricultural lands, where sheep graze on undulating pastures and the occasional stud farm hints at a dedication to quality livestock. The gentle hum of visitor traffic, a constant but never overwhelming presence, underscores Jenolan's unique character as a gateway to a world unseen.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Jenolan, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Jenolan, in the Oberon Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Jenolan includes the postcode (2790), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Oberon Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Jenolan is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |