Location of Black Springs
From
Oberon, 19.13kms SW (23.5kms, 20mins driving)
From
Medlow Bath, 53.13kms W (94.6kms, 1hr 22mins driving)
From
Blayney, 57.68kms SE (105kms, 1hr 28mins driving)
From
Taralga, 62.33kms N (78.9kms, 1hr 5mins driving)
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Description of Black Springs
This small and tidy village is about 24 kilometres southwest from
Oberon on the
Abercrombie Road. It features an old historic cemetery, a community hall and the old stone-built Avoca Catholic Church and Shrine which is set in a beautiful location south of the village.
There is a
shop which has a good range of supplies and petrol and is located opposite the Forestry Reserve
camping area which has water, toilets and fireplaces. There is a Visitor Information Centre which is the contact point should anyone wish to use the village facilities.
Recreational amenities include tennis courts, recreational grounds, mushroom picking in the forest (when in season), trout
fishing and fossicking at Sapphire Bend which is off Riverview Rd in Vulcan State Forest.
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Weather & Climate for Black Springs
Closest Weather Station
Oberon at 15:00 21 Nov EDT
Distance from Black Springs 20.15km NE
| Temperature | Feels Like | Rel. Humidity | Dew Point | Pressure | Rainfall | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Gusts |
|---|
| 33.1°C |
36.3°C |
70% |
27.0°C |
-hPa |
0.0mm |
WNW |
24km/h
13knots |
-km/h
-knots |
Closest Climatic Station
Oberon (Woodchem)
Distance from Black Springs 20.15km NE
| | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Mean Max. °C |
24.7 | 23.9 | 21.5 | 17.2 |
12.8 | 9.5 | 8.7 | 10.3 |
13.7 | 17.0 | 19.7 | 23.3 |
| Mean Min. °C |
10.5 | 11.0 | 8.9 | 5.3 |
2.4 | 0.5 | -0.5 | 0.3 |
2.2 | 4.7 | 6.4 | 8.6 |
| Mean Rain mm |
82.7 | 59.6 | 65.2 | 58.2 |
61.2 | 80.4 | 71.2 | 75.9 |
68.2 | 80.9 | 69.3 | 72.1 |
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Treks passing Black Springs
Abercrombie River NP
This trek is located in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales and offers the visitor some moderate four-wheel driving, and picturesque camping sites beside the Abercrombie River and Silent Creek. The area is also known for its trout fishing.
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NSW South Topo DVD
The ultimate 4WD, bushwalking, hunting & outdoor companion. NSW Topo includes a comprehensive selection of full color 3D maps and map data. Compatible with a PC, Pocket PC or WM Smartphone. Chances are you'll never need to buy another bush map of anywhere in Australia again.
NSW Topo DVD
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Central West Forest Map
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Natmap Digital Maps 2008
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