Oberon (New South Wales)

Oberon is a town and local government area (see Oberon Shire) in the central tablelands of New South Wales, Australia. The main industries are farming, forestry and wood products. The town usually receives snowfall during the winter months, owing to its high elevation. At the 2011 census, Oberon had a population of 2,459 people.It is the birthplace of Greens politician Bob Brown, Ken Sutcliffe, and former Penrith Panthers player Mark Booth. Oberon is located near Jenolan Caves and the Kanangra-Boyd National Park.HistoryFish River Creek Post Office opened on 1 January 1855 and was renamed Oberon in 1866.Commercial areaOberon's main streets are Carrington Avenue-Oberon Street and Ross Street. The town has several parks and sports facilities. Such parks include the Oberon Showground,Cunynghame Oval, Apex Park and The Hillary Camwich Memorial park. Oberon also has a museum on North Street. Oberon has a caravan park on Cunynghame Street off North Street, a hospital on North Street, a camping ground adjacent to the caravan park and a wood gallery on Oberon Street. Rotarys Lookout is located on Abercrombie Road and to the east of the town is the Blenheim State Forest which includes walking tracks.CultureFishing is a pastime possible at Lake Oberon and The Reef Reserve. Oberon also has a golf club off Hume Street.