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Three Sisters (Australia)
Rock formation in New South Wales, Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Three Sisters are an unusual rock formation in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia, on the north escarpment of the Jamison Valley. They are located close to the town of Katoomba and are one of the Blue Mountains' best known sites, towering above the Jamison Valley.[1] Their names are Meehni (922 m), Wimlah (918 m), and Gunnedoo (906 m).[2]
This article is about the rock formation in New South Wales (Australia). For the islands in Queensland (Australia), see The Three Sisters (Queensland). For other uses, see Three Sisters (disambiguation).
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Three Sisters | |
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Stratigraphic range: Triassic | |
![]() The Three Sisters towering above the Jamison Valley. | |
Type | Rock formation |
Unit of | Great Dividing Range |
Lithology | |
Primary | Sandstone |
Location | |
Coordinates | 33°44′8″S 150°18′52″E |
Region | Blue Mountains |
Country | Australia |
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Named for | Indigenous mythology |
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The formation receives more than 600,000 visitors per year.[3]