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Come out for an edible adventures. Learn about plants, how to cook them and sit down for a feast.

Foraging with Diego Bonetto

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Food and Wine Tours Full Day Half Day or Less

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Learn how to forage for wild food, medicinal plants, and edible mushrooms with Diego Bonetto.Discover the most common species growing...

Noah Taylor Go Kart

Combined Districts Kart Club

Sports and Recreation Facilities

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The Combined Districts Kart Club (CDKC) is a go karting club located in Marrangaroo, just outside Lithgow, New South Wales....

An outstanding garden full of many rare and unusual plants. Stunning view of the Blue Mountains

Highfield Gardens

Parks and Gardens

Price from: $15.00

This large, beautiful garden has gardens within the garden, The Dry Garden, Prairie Garden, Birch Grove, Rock garden/Water garden, The...

Capertee Woolshed ruins

Capertee Woolshed ruins

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

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When spending time in Capertee National Park, remember to visit Capertee Woolshed ruins while you’re there. On the river flat...

The Lolly Bug Car

The Lolly Bug

Shopping and Markets

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Sweeten your journey through the Blue Mountains with a visit to The Lolly Bug in Little Hartley – a family-favourite...

View of forest-clad valleys and rocky cliff bands near Twister and Rocky Creek canyons. Photo

Twister and Rocky Creek canyons

Natural Attractions

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Come prepared for jumps, down-climbs, slides, scrambles and swims when you do Twister and Rock Creek canyons. If tackling both...

An outstanding garden full of many rare and unusual plants. Stunning view of the Blue Mountains

Highfield Gardens Festival

Parks and Gardens

Price from: $15.00

This large beautiful private garden set on eight acres has gardens within the garden.It includes the dry garden, prairie garden,...

Little Pony Horserides in the Country

Horse riding at Turon Gates

Natural Attractions Sports and Recreation Facilities

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Turon Gates has been offering horseriding experiences to their guests for over 50 years.Experience guided scenic trail riding along the...

Zig Zag Railway

Zig Zag Railway

Amusement and Theme Parks Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings

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Soak up the sights, smells and scenery of Australia's historic rail adventure – Zig Zag Railway is just 15 minutes...

Historic machinery in the General Machine Shop

Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Price from: $10.00

After a year closed, they are reopening in stages. Phase 1 (by appointment) is more about supporting their rebuilding journey...

Capertee National Park. Photo: Michelle Barton/OEH

Capertee National Park

National Parks and Reserves

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For a unique wilderness holiday, head to Capertee National Park. Located west of Blue Mountains, Capertee protects a range of...

Eskbank House and Museum

Eskbank House and Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Parks and Gardens

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Eskbank House and Museum in Lithgow is a historic home, with splendid furniture, a display of Lithgow Pottery and other...

Hassans Walls

Hassans Walls Lookout

Natural Attractions

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Hassans Walls Lookout is the highest scenic lookout in the Blue Mountains at approximately 1,100 metres above sea level. Look...

A photo of the lookout with fence, trees, sign, and glimpses of the view

Bracey Lookout

Natural Attractions

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Bracey Lookout gives a 180° view of the Lithgow Valley, offering one of the best overviews of the city of...

Evans Crown rock formation at Evans Crown Nature Reserve, Tarana, Blue Mountains

Evans Crown Nature Reserve

National Parks and Reserves

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Evans Crown is located three kilometres southeast of the village of Tarana. Access is from Honeysuckle Falls Road off the...

Entering the Glow Worm Tunnel on the Newnes Plateau, Lithgow

Glow Worm Tunnel

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

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The Glow Worms are located in an old rail tunnel 387 metres in length. Situated in the Wollemi National Park,...

Hassans Walls Reserve

Hassans Walls Reserve

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

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The reserve covers an area of over 780 hectares and reaches an elevation of 1136 metres above sea level. This...

Paper Daisies, Gardens of Stone National Park. Photo: R Nicolai/NSW Government

Baal Bone Gap picnic area

Natural Attractions

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If you’re four-wheel driving, head out to Baal Bone Gap for a picnic and some of the finest views in...

The Newnes Plateau Cliffs, Gardens of Stone National Park. Photo: R Nicolai/NSW Government

Gardens of Stone National Park

National Parks and Reserves

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To walk among the exquisite and varied rock pagoda formations, sandstone cliffs and canyons at Gardens of Stone National Park...

Former St Bernards Church and churchyard, Hartley Historic Site. Photo: John Spencer

Former St Bernards Church

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

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The beautiful pale sandstone Former St Bernards Church was built by local stonemason Alexander Binning, probably from a Gothic prototype....

Valley lookout sign and views across Capertee Valley, Capertee National Park. Photo: Adam Bryce/OEH

Valley lookout

Natural Attractions

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There's no need to scramble over boulders or hike up cliffs to enjoy views of the Capertee Valley the world's...

Newnes Shale Oil Ruins

Newnes Shale Oil Ruins

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

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At the end of Wolgan Valley lies a reminder of the shale oil industry. The township, along with the shale...

Lake Lyell

Lake Lyell Recreation Park

Natural Attractions Sports and Recreation Facilities

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Lake Lyell is a beautiful destination within two two-hour drive from Sydney. It provides visitors with access to the lake...

Hartley Vale

Lockyers Road Walking Track

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Natural Attractions

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Lockyers Road Walking Track is one of the most historic walking tracks in the Blue Mountains. The track is one...

Japanese Bath House, Blue Mountains

Japanese Bath House Blue Mountains

Spas and Retreats

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Be a world away from the hectic city life at the Japanese Bath House in the Blue Mountains. Just a...

Lithgow Golf Club

Lithgow Golf Club

Sports and Recreation Facilities

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The picturesque, and very easy walking, 18-hole golf course at the Lithgow Golf Club offers quite a challenge to all...

Heritage Collits Inn venue in Hartley Vale, Blue Mountains, for weddings, music and events

Collits Inn

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

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Collits Inn is a historic colonial inn set in the scenic Hartley Valley of New South Wales. Established in 1823...

2 adults and 2 kids walking on a path towards Hartley Courthouse at Hartley Historic Site. Credit:

Hartley Courthouse

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

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Hartley Courthouse was designed by colonial architect Mortimer Lewis in the Greek Revival style. This imposing building was constructed of...

St John the Evangelist Church

St John the Evangelist Church

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings

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St John's was erected by Mrs Georgina Abbott as a memorial to her parents, Mr and Mrs James Walker and...

Reformer view

Elevate Me Pilates – Reformer Pilates Studio

Sports and Recreation Facilities

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Elevate Me Pilates is a boutique reformer Pilates studio located just three kilometres from the Lithgow town centre, set in...

Rhodophyta, Gardens of Stone National Park. Photo: R Nicolai/NSW Government

Bicentennial Trail

Natural Attractions

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Visitors to Gardens of Stone National Park can ride or bike the Crown Creek fire trail, a section of the...

Cycling out of Glen Davis.

Australian Cycle Tours – Capertee Valley

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Extended Food and Wine Tours Nature and wildlife Walking and Biking Tours

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Australian Cycle Tours specialise in high-quality self-guided and guided cycling experiences in a selection of the most beautiful regions in...

Visitor and NPWS officer look at artworks at Kew Y Ahn Aboriginal Gallery at Hartley

Kew-Y-Ahn Aboriginal Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

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Kew-Y-Ahn is a gallery exhibiting the work of Aboriginal artists of Central West NSW, located at Hartley Historic Site east...

Shows enclosures and walks

Secret Creek Sanctuary

Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

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Established in 2003 and located just minutes from the centre of Lithgow, Secret Creek Sanctuary is a peaceful bushland haven...

A couple watch the sunset over Blast Furnace Park

Blast Furnace Park

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings

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The remnants of the Lithgow Blast Furnace stand tall, reminding us that Lithgow was the birthplace of the Australian iron...

Track winding along the Turon River, Turon National Park. Photo: D.Noble

Turon National Park

Natural Attractions

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Turon National Park is great for remote bushwalking and camping, trout fishing, birdwatching, swimming, mountain biking or canoeing.If you want...

Energy Expo at Mt Piper

Energy Expo at Mt Piper

Agri, Mining and Industry

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Tours of the power station are available by prior arrangement. The Energy Expo requires no booking - you'll be able...

Pagoda, Gardens of Stone National Park. Photo: R Nicolai/NSW Government

The Newnes Plateau Cliffs

Natural Attractions

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This is the stuff adrenalin junkies’ dreams are made of. Whether your thing is bushwalking, canyoning, rock-climbing or mountain-biking, Newnes...

Symbol of longevity

Gory’u Japanese Garden

Parks and Gardens

Price from: $16.00

Experience a little piece of Japan in the picturesque Hartley Valley at the foothills of the Blue Mts. Gory'u garden...

Water garden

Maple Spring Nursery and Gory’u Japanese Gardens

Parks and Gardens

Price from: $15.00

At Maple Springs Nursery, they have over 250 varieties of Japanese Maples Conifers and Shrubs. Specialising in cold climate trees,...

Glen Davis Ruins

Glen Davis Ruins

Agri, Mining and Industry Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

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The Glen Davis Shale Oil Works, located in the Capertee Valley, was one of the largest employers in the area....

Broad Swamp Loop Track with wattle

Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area

National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions

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The Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area links three national parks – Wollemi, Blue Mountains and Gardens of Stone –...

2 sandstone buildings, St Bernard’s Presbytery and Former St Bernard

Hartley Historic Site

National Parks and Reserves

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Hartley Historic Site is surrounded by serene pastures and is great for a pit-stop or longer stay near the Blue...

Ruins 1

Glen Davis Shale Works Ruins Tours

Cultural and Theme Tours Half Day or Less

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Explore the historic ruins of Glen Davis Oil Shale Works on guided tours in New South Wales. This site marks...

Brett Groves - Indigenous Art - Culture - 80 Main Street Lithgow NSW 2790

Brett Groves – Indigenous Art – Culture

Galleries, Museums and Collections

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Experience local Wiradjuri Artist, Creator & Educator Brett Groves original artworks and products, commissioned art, murals, greeting cards, prints, cultural...

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Lake Wallace

Sports and Recreation Facilities

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Nestled 10 minutes on the Bathurst side of Lithgow, Lake Wallace at Wallerawang or “Wang” as it is affectionately referred...

Visitors outside Gold Rush Antiques, Hartley Historic Site, near Lithgow. Credit: John Spencer

Gold Rush Antiques

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

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A great daytrip from Blackheath or Lithgow, Gold Rush Antiques is rich with rustic village charm, and offers a unique...

A pair of tourist take photos of the Capertee Valley from Pearsons Lookout.

Pearsons Lookout

Natural Attractions

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Pearsons Lookout, just south of the village of Capertee affords one of the best views of the majestic Capertee Valley...

This is one of 5 cabin blocks on out Farm, each block containing 5 cabins, each sleeping 6. all cabi

Hartley Valley Holiday Farm

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Landmarks and Buildings National Parks and Reserves Natural Attractions Parks and Gardens

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Let your children experience the freedom of country life, while the adults relax, knowing that the children are safe and...

An aerial photograph of the Capertee Valley in the early morning, showing cliffs and low clouds.

Capertee Valley Helicopters

Air, Helicopter and Balloon Tours Customised

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Capertee Valley Helicopters offers some of the best scenic helicopter flights on the planet, taking you over the natural wonders...