Notable viewpoint · Parkes Shire Council, New South Wales
Black Ridge
Black Ridge is a viewpoint in Parkes Shire Council, New South Wales.
Black Ridge: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Black Ridge
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Black Ridge — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -33.05514, 147.59592. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Black Ridge
- Ben Hall Shooting Site · fort · Forbes Shire Council · ~43 km · Must-see
- Condobolin War Memorial · church · Lachlan Shire Council · ~53 km · Must-see
- Mount Tilga · viewpoint · Lachlan Shire Council · ~54 km · Must-see
- Lake Forbes · lake · Forbes Shire Council · ~66 km · Must-see
- Memorial Hill · viewpoint · Parkes Shire Council · ~69 km · Must-see
- Ganantagi Mountain · viewpoint · Parkes Shire Council · ~6 km
- Byong Hills · viewpoint · Parkes Shire Council · ~8 km
- Ootha North Public School · fort · Forbes Shire Council · ~15 km
- Ootha Public School · fort · Forbes Shire Council · ~19 km
- Carlachy Ridge · viewpoint · Parkes Shire Council · ~20 km
- Berryman Park · park · Parkes Shire Council · ~23 km
- Rocky Hill · viewpoint · Parkes Shire Council · ~23 km
- Botfields Ridge · viewpoint · Parkes Shire Council · ~23 km
- Wards Lookout · viewpoint · Parkes Shire Council · ~25 km
- Monomie Swamp · sanctuary · Parkes Shire Council · ~26 km
- Mulguthrie Mountain · viewpoint · Forbes Shire Council · ~27 km
- Kings Dam · lake · Forbes Shire Council · ~28 km
- Berewombenia Lagoon · lake · Forbes Shire Council · ~29 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Black Ridge
- Mount Tilga · viewpoint · Lachlan Shire Council · ~54 km · Must-see
- Memorial Hill · viewpoint · Parkes Shire Council · ~69 km · Must-see
- Caloma Trig Lookout · viewpoint · Parkes Shire Council · ~101 km · Must-see
- Ganantagi Mountain · viewpoint · Parkes Shire Council · ~6 km
- Byong Hills · viewpoint · Parkes Shire Council · ~8 km
- Carlachy Ridge · viewpoint · Parkes Shire Council · ~20 km
- Rocky Hill · viewpoint · Parkes Shire Council · ~23 km
- Botfields Ridge · viewpoint · Parkes Shire Council · ~23 km
- Wards Lookout · viewpoint · Parkes Shire Council · ~25 km
- Mulguthrie Mountain · viewpoint · Forbes Shire Council · ~27 km
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Black Ridge yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Black Ridge?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Black Ridge?
Nearby: Ben Hall Shooting Site (fort, 43 km), Condobolin War Memorial (church, 53 km), Mount Tilga (viewpoint, 54 km), Lake Forbes (lake, 66 km), Memorial Hill (viewpoint, 69 km), Ganantagi Mountain (viewpoint, 6 km).
Is Black Ridge worth visiting?
Black Ridge is listed as a notable viewpoint in New South Wales on Spotwander.