City of Blue Mountains

The City of Blue Mountains spans 140,377 hectares across 26 townships and villages, connected by the Main Western railway line and Great Western Highway.

The region established its administrative presence on October 1, 1947, transforming from separate settlements into a unified local government area near Sydney.

The area integrates Indigenous Australian heritage with modern community events through local markets, arts programs, and environmental education initiatives.

Residents can reach council services through designated phone numbers: 4780 5000 for Upper Mountains and 4723 5000 for Lower Mountains inquiries.

The council manages an administrative region where 70 percent of the territory lies within the Blue Mountains National Park World Heritage Site.

Location: New South Wales

Capital city: Katoomba

Elevation above the sea: 780 m

Phone: +61247805000

Email: council@bmcc.nsw.gov.au

Website: https://bmcc.nsw.gov.au

GPS coordinates: -33.70000,150.30000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:41