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Kelso

New South Wales, Australia · Oceania

About Kelso

Kelso is worth a stop: 5 minutes from West Bathurst, 60km from Jenolan Caves.

Kelso is a town located in New South Wales, Australia. With a population of 8,798, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Kelso 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 Kelso to your route.

About Kelso

Holy Trinity Anglican Church is a heritage-listed Anglican church precinct, containing the church, rectory and adjacent cemetery, at 71-85 Gilmour Street, Kelso, Bathurst Region, New South Wales, Australia. The church was built from 1833 to 1878, with John Foster being responsible for the building of the original

Read more church. Edmund Blacket designed the rectory. The property is owned by Anglican Property Trust Diocese of Bathurst and Parish of Kelso, Anglican Diocese of Bathurst. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 14 January 2011.

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Where is Kelso located?

Kelso is located in New South Wales, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -33.4167 latitude, 149.6000 longitude.

What is the population of Kelso?

Kelso has a population of approximately 8,798 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
8,798
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
New South Wales
Timezone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-33.4167, 149.6000

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 Kelso

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

The Bakery on O'Connell

A famous bakery in Bathurst near the Mount Panorama motor racing circuit, a traditional stop for motorsport fans making the pilgrimage to the Great Race.

2 km · about 5 min drive

racetrack

Mount Panorama Circuit

Legendary public-road circuit over Mount Panorama at Bathurst, home of the Bathurst 1000; outside race weeks you can drive the lap at 60 km/h and take in the summit views.

5 km · about 10 min drive

natural wonder

Jenolan Caves

Limestone cave system west of the Blue Mountains reached by a steep winding access road, offering guided tours through show caves.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Kelso

  • 75 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.
  • 79 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.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kelso.

Bathurst

🇦🇺 Australia

2 km awayPop. 36,230

Bathurst city centre

🇦🇺 Australia

2 km awayPop. 6,949

West Bathurst

🇦🇺 Australia

4 km awayPop. 3,655

South Bathurst

🇦🇺 Australia

4 km awayPop. 1,534

Mitchell

🇦🇺 Australia

4 km awayPop. 1,799

Llanarth

🇦🇺 Australia

5 km awayPop. 2,114

Windradyne

🇦🇺 Australia

5 km awayPop. 2,868

Abercrombie

🇦🇺 Australia

6 km awayPop. 1,095

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