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Camden

New South Wales, Australia · Oceania

About Camden

Camden sits on the route: 5 minutes from Narellan, 50km from Three Sisters, Blue Mountains.

Camden is a town located in New South Wales, Australia. With a population of 3,233, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Camden sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Sydney time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Camden to your route.

About Camden

Camden is a historic town and suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, located 65 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district. Camden was the administrative centre for the local government area of Camden Council until July 2016 and is a part of the Macarthur region.

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Where is Camden located?

Camden is located in New South Wales, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -34.0540 latitude, 150.6962 longitude.

What is the population of Camden?

Camden has a population of approximately 3,233 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
3,233
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
New South Wales
Timezone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-34.0540, 150.6962

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Camden

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

coastal drive

Grand Pacific Drive

140 km coastal route from the Royal National Park to Wollongong and beyond, sweeping past Bald Hill's hang-glider lookout, seaside villages and the famous Sea Cliff Bridge.

32 km · about 35 min drive

bridge

Sea Cliff Bridge

A 665 m balanced-cantilever bridge that curves off the Illawarra escarpment and hangs over the Pacific, the photogenic centrepiece of Grand Pacific Drive south of Sydney.

34 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Bald Hill Lookout

Clifftop lookout and hang-gliding launch at Stanwell Tops overlooking the Sea Cliff Bridge and Illawarra coastline, with roadside parking.

34 km · about 40 min drive

cafe

Deus Ex Machina Camperdown

The original Temple of Enthusiasm in Sydney, a pioneering cafe-motorcycle-surfboard-fashion concept that spawned a global cult following.

47 km · about 55 min drive

cafe

Rising Sun Workshop

A motorcycle workshop, cafe, and barbershop in Newtown, Sydney, fusing Japanese aesthetics with Australian moto culture.

48 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Three Sisters, Echo Point (Blue Mountains)

Sandstone rock formation above the Jamison Valley in the Blue Mountains, viewed from Echo Point which has a large car park and visitor centre.

50 km · about 60 min drive

natural wonder

Three Sisters, Blue Mountains

Three towering sandstone pillars rising from the Jamison Valley, sacred to the local Gundungurra Aboriginal people.

50 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

Darling Harbour aquarium showcasing Australia's unique marine life including platypus, dugongs, and Great Barrier Reef displays.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Camden

  • 32 kmGrand Pacific Drive140 km coastal route from the Royal National Park to Wollongong and beyond, sweeping past Bald Hill's hang-glider lookout, seaside villages and the famous Sea Cliff Bridge.
  • 34 kmSea Cliff BridgeA 665 m balanced-cantilever bridge that curves off the Illawarra escarpment and hangs over the Pacific, the photogenic centrepiece of Grand Pacific Drive south of Sydney.
  • 34 kmBald Hill LookoutClifftop lookout and hang-gliding launch at Stanwell Tops overlooking the Sea Cliff Bridge and Illawarra coastline, with roadside parking.
  • 50 kmThree Sisters, Echo Point (Blue Mountains)Sandstone rock formation above the Jamison Valley in the Blue Mountains, viewed from Echo Point which has a large car park and visitor centre.
  • 53 kmSydney Harbour TunnelA 2.3 km immersed-tube tunnel opened in 1992 that dives beneath Sydney Harbour, the underwater twin to the Harbour Bridge linking the CBD with North Sydney.
  • 54 kmKanangra WallsA 200-metre sandstone escarpment at the wild western edge of the Blue Mountains, reached by a long gravel road from Oberon and a 20-minute clifftop walk. Vastly emptier than Echo Point.

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5 km awayPop. 2,030

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