Oberon

	Oberon NSW 2787
	Population: 2,515, Height above sea level: 1113, Latitude: 33.42.00, Longitude: 149.51.00 Location: 200km west of Sydney Highway: Off Great western Hwy via Hampton from Hartley Nearest Major Town: Bathurst Nearest Airport: Bathurst Touring Area: Blue Mountains
Oberon is 45km south west of Lithgow off the Great Western Hwy from Hartley. Surrounded by pine forests and lush grazing country it is on the Oberon Plateau near 3 national parks. Activities include gem fossicking, fishing, bushwalking and swimming. Originally named Gwyndwr,the name was changed to Oberon, the king in Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. The Oberon Museum in Lowes Mount Road displays a collection of early farming implements, a fully-furnished early settlers house and much more. Lake Oberon is a popular fishing venue. The Big Trout in front on the motel is among featured 'Big Things' on our list.

The 'Big Trout' at Oberon is a landmark.