The species appears to be most closely related to N. attenboroughii, which grows on nearby Mount Victoria.
At the present town of Mount Victoria the original road proceeded north west diverging from the existing westerly route.
In order to reach it he made a road up Mount Victoria, fenced much of his land and used it for breeding horses.
Mount Victoria lies immediately on the western side of the pass.
Around 45,000 vehicles pass through the Mount Victoria each day.
Events to mark the centenary included a luncheon at Mount Victoria.
Enclosed by a huge bay and a maze of islands, along with low mountains with Mount Victoria the highest peak.
Another popular route is a traverse of Mount Victoria, which can be done in either direction, either to or from the hut.
It is common around Katoomba to Mount Victoria.
The highest point in the range is Mount Victoria at 3,094 meters (10,150 feet).