Rydal, New South Wales
| Rydal New South Wales | |
|---|---|
  Rydal | |
| Coordinates | 33°29′34″S 150°02′13″E / 33.49278°S 150.03694°ECoordinates: 33°29′34″S 150°02′13″E / 33.49278°S 150.03694°E |
| Population | 609 (2006 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 2790 |
| Elevation | 957 m (3,140 ft) |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | City of Lithgow |
| State electorate(s) | Bathurst |
| Federal Division(s) | Calare |
Rydal is a small rural village in New South Wales, Australia .[2]
Rydal is located about 154 kilometres (96 mi) west of the state capital, Sydney and 22 kilometres (14 mi) west from the town of Lithgow. The Main Western Railway line passes through Rydal and Rydal station is serviced by the Dubbo XPT passenger service. First settled in the 1820s, Rydal was located on Major Mitchell's main road to Bathurst, and was a busy village through the mid-1800s and early 1900s. The Great Western Highway by-passed Rydal in 1929. There is a hotel/pub, also serving meals and coffees, but no other shops. Accommodation is also available at some bed and breakfast establishments, as well as the hotel. There is a public pay telephone. Rydal has a NSW Rural Fire Service volunteer-run station. The Rydal Agricultural and Horticultural Show is held at the Rydal Showgrounds on the first weekend of February, on the Saturday. There is plenty of entertainment for all ages. Daffodils at Rydal is a garden festival centered on Rydal's main street, as well as open gardens in the nearby area. Held on the second weekend and third weekend of September the festival raises funds for charities. Always plenty to see and do with thousands of daffodils planted throughout the district. Four wheel driving and motor biking is popular in the nearby Lidsdale State Forest and Marrangaroo National Park, and fishing in the nearby Coxs River and Lake Lyall. Rydal Village Association have provided some pleasant parks for picnicking and a heritage walk past some of the historic buildings and points of interest. The Association is currently pushing Lithgow Council to provide public toilet facilities for visitors, otherwise if the hotel is open there are toilets available.
At the 2006 census, Rydal had a population of 609, but only about 50 people live in the village.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Rydal (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2007-11-20.
- ↑ Rydal Village Association Inc. web site: http://www.rydal.com.au/