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 08 Nov EDT
Distance from Black Springs 20.15km NE
| Temperature | Feels Like | Rel. Humidity | Dew Point | Pressure | Rainfall | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Gusts |
|---|
| 18.9°C |
17.0°C |
68% |
13.0°C |
-hPa |
0.0mm |
E |
15km/h
8knots |
-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 |
What Others Say about Black Springs
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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Recommended Reading for Black Springs
Toolangi - Black Range Forest Activities Map
This map covers Black Range, Toolangi & Marysvill State Forests, part of Goulgurn River, Murrindindi Scenic Reserve, Alexandra, Marysvill & Yea.
SF5103 Joanna Spring
This 1:250K topographic paper map covers an area about 150km from east to west and 110km from north to south (1.5 degrees longitude by 1 degree latitude). The map contains natural and constructed features including road and rail infrastructure, vegetation, hydrography, contours (interval 50m), localities and some administrative boundaries.
SE5310 Helen Springs
This 1:250K topographic paper map covers an area about 150km from east to west and 110km from north to south (1.5 degrees longitude by 1 degree latitude). The map contains natural and constructed features including road and rail infrastructure, vegetation, hydrography, contours (interval 50m), localities and some administrative boundaries.
SF5314 Alice Springs
This 1:250K topographic paper map covers an area about 150km from east to west and 110km from north to south (1.5 degrees longitude by 1 degree latitude). The map contains natural and constructed features including road and rail infrastructure, vegetation, hydrography, contours (interval 50m), localities and some administrative boundaries.
Alice Springs to Yulara - Outback Travellers Guide
Series 2
Fourteen stripmaps break the track from Alice Springs to Yulara into identifiable sections giving travellers information on regional roads, fuel, water, landmarks, accommodation, GPS co-ordinates and much more. Each strip is accompanied by photographs of scenes along that section of track.
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Black rubber base for beacons.
Alice Springs to Boulia - Outback Travellers Guide
Series 2
Fourteen stripmaps break the track from Alice Springs to Boulia into identifiable sections giving travellers information on regional roads, fuel, water, landmarks, accommodation, GPS co-ordinates and much more. Each strip is accompanied by photographs of scenes along that section of track.
Oodnadatta to Alice Springs-Outback Travellers
Series 2
Fourteen stripmaps break the track from Oodnadatta to Alice Springs into identifiable sections giving travellers information on regional roads, fuel, water, landmarks, accommodation, GPS co-ordinates and much more. Each strip is accompanied by photographs of scenes along that section of track.
Important Notes
 | Whilst indicating location of water supplies, ExplorOz makes no recommendation with regard to the quality of water for drinking purposes. We strongly recommend that when travelling you take ample supplies of water from reliable drinking water sources. |
