Berambing, New South Wales

Berambing, New South Wales

Berambing is a small village in the Blue Mountains of NSW, Australia. It sits on the Bell's Line of Road, between Windsor and Lithgow, 10km west of Bilpin. It is situated across both the City of Hawkesbury and City of Blue Mountains local government areas. The postcode for Berambing is 2758.

Description

Berambing's population is 117 (Census 2001).

It is known for its lush apple, nuts and stone fruit orchards. The peace and natural beauty of the area attract many visitors to stay at the many local holiday/rest retreats and bed & breakfast establishments.It is in close proximity to the beautiful Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens and Wollemi National Park.

The area was first visited by Europeans in November 1804 when George Caley, the explorer and botanist, camped nearby during his unsuccessful attempt to cross the Blue Mountains. The area has had European settlement since at least 1832 when the property ‘Bulgamatta’ was established. 'Bulgamatta' is now the location of the beautiful Chapel Hill Retreat.

Well known children's author, Hesba Fay Brinsmead, was born in Berambing in 1922 and her upbringing in the area inspired much of the background for her books. Her popular "Longtime" trilogy was set in the area and based on her experiences as a child/teeneager.

ee Also

*List of Blue Mountains articles

References

* Hesba May Brismead article - Monash Biographical Dictionary of 20th Century Australians - Reed Reference Publishing 1994

Links

* [http://www.australianexplorer.com/bells_line_of_road.htm Bells Line of Road Webpage]
* [http://www.elections.nsw.gov.au/state_government_elections/electoral_districts/all_districts_/hawkesbury Hawkesbury Electoral District Webpage]
* [http://www.infobluemountains.net.au/history/crossing_cal.htm Account of George Caley's attempted crossing of the Blue Mountains]
* [http://www.frogandtoad.com.au/nsw/bm/bilpin/index.html Frog & Toad website]
* [http://www.chapelhillretreat.com.au/ Chapel Hill Retreat website]
* [http://www.bridesdiary.com.au/reviews/reviewDetail.aspx?id=23 Brides Diary Website - Chapel Hill Retreat]


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