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Mount Kuring-Gai

New South Wales, Australia · Oceania

About Mount Kuring-Gai

Mount Kuring-Gai works well as a base: 10 minutes from Hornsby Heights, 24km from Luna Park Sydney.

Mount Kuring-Gai is a town located in New South Wales, Australia. With a population of 1,693, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Mount Kuring-Gai 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 Mount Kuring-Gai to your route.

About Mount Kuring-Gai

Mount Kuring-gai is an outer suburb of Northern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Mount Kuring-gai is located 31 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of Hornsby Shire. It is mostly known for American-Australian actor Mel Gibson living there in

Read more his youth.

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Where is Mount Kuring-Gai located?

Mount Kuring-Gai is located in New South Wales, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -33.6420 latitude, 151.1286 longitude.

What is the population of Mount Kuring-Gai?

Mount Kuring-Gai has a population of approximately 1,693 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
1,693
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
New South Wales
Timezone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-33.6420, 151.1286

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 Mount Kuring-Gai

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Pie in the Sky

A legendary biker and car enthusiast cafe on the Old Pacific Highway north of Sydney, the essential pit stop on Australia's most popular motorcycle road.

14 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Luna Park Sydney

Iconic harbourside amusement park at Milsons Point with stunning views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House.

24 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Massive steel arch bridge spanning Sydney Harbour, affectionately nicknamed 'the Coathanger' and open for bridge climbs.

25 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Sydney Opera House Forecourt

Harbourside promenade at Bennelong Point offering the classic combined view of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge together.

25 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Taronga Zoo Sydney

Harbourside zoo with spectacular views of the Sydney skyline housing over 4,000 animals from around the world.

25 km · about 30 min drive

tunnel

Sydney Harbour Tunnel

A 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.

25 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

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

26 km · about 30 min drive

cafe

Cafe de Wheels (Woolloomooloo)

A legendary Sydney pie cart that has served hot pies and peas to locals, sailors, and road trippers from its harbourside van since 1945.

27 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Mount Kuring-Gai

  • 25 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.
  • 66 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.
  • 66 kmBald Hill LookoutClifftop lookout and hang-gliding launch at Stanwell Tops overlooking the Sea Cliff Bridge and Illawarra coastline, with roadside parking.
  • 69 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.
  • 76 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.

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8 km awayPop. 3,111

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