Mittagong

The landscape around Mittagong is marked by the volcanic slopes of Mount Gibraltar and the rolling Southern Highlands, which have shaped both the town’s layout and its early industrial economy. On the northern edge of town, Lake Alexandra is a long-established reserve beneath the escarpment, while Mount Gibraltar Reserve has walking tracks and lookouts across the district. Mittagong developed through iron-ore mining in the 19th century; the Fitzroy Iron Works, established in 1848, is recognised as the site of Australia’s first ironworks. The town also lies on the Main Southern railway corridor between Sydney and Melbourne, reinforcing its role as a service centre for the Highlands. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of the Southern Highlands.

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