Lithgow   Attractions  

Eskbank House Museum  

An historic home, with splendid furniture, display of Lithgow Pottery and other period pieces, blacksmiths forge and a coach-house. Picnic Area. Built in 1842 by Thomas Brown, Eskbank House is a sandstone building in the Georgian style. The four fro ...

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Glow Worm Tunnel  

The Glow Worms are located in an old rail tunnel 400 metres in length. It was originally constructed as part of the railway line to Newnes Kerosene Shale Works. The line was dismantled c1940s. The tunnel is located 40kms from Lithgow on the Newnes ...

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Hartley Historic Site  

The need for a police centre in the Hartley Valley led to the construction of the Hartley Court House in 1837. Over the next 50 years a bustling village grew around the court house. The area was the judicial and administrative centre, with churches ...

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Hassans Walls Lookout  

The highest lookout in the Blue Mountains approximately 1100 metres above sea level. This lookout gives magnificent views over the Hartley Valley, as well as views of Lithgow. You can also walk or ride around the Lookout. ...

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Lake Lyell  

Lake Lyell provides cooling water for both Wallerawang and Mt Piper Power Stations. The Lake is connected to Wallerawang Lake by pipeline and hence to Wallerawang and Mt Piper Stations. Water for cooling is pumped from Lake Lyell Dam on the Cox's ...

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Lithgow Blast Furnace Park  

Blast Furnace Park is a monument to Lithgow's industrial history. It was here that the first iron and steel were cast in Australia. William Sandford established the blast furnace in 1886 and it continued production until 1928 when the entire industr ...

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Lithgow District and Workmens Club  

The Lithgow Workmen's Club provides a variety of entertainment, catering for every musical taste, from the delicate and serene sounds of the piano to rock and roll bands playing music from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and today. Enjoy the culinary delight ...

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Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum  

In 1906 the Australian Government decided that Australia could no longer rely upon Britain for her defence needs, and decided to build a factory for the manufacture of arms. The Lithgow Small Arms Factory was Australia’s first high precision mass ...

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Lithgow State Mine Heritage Park and Railway  

An open air museum consisting of a former colliery site and 3 kilometres of rail line, The State Mine Heritage Park and Railway offers mine museum guided tours, coal mining displays, picnic areas and Heritage rolling stock and machinery. Here the dis ...

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Lithgow Valley Colliery & Pottery Site  

Visit the oldest commercial pottery, now opperated by Cameron and Colleen Williams. Have a look around the historic factory and browse the large range of hand-made pottery for sale. BBQ facilities are available and entry is free, so why not make a da ...

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McKanes Falls Bridge  

Bridges are not just functional, they can also be scenic and engineering attractions. Spare a few minutes to admire McKanes Falls Bridge. ...

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Newnes Plateau  

Newnes State Forest is located on Newnes Plateau and contains Pine Plantation of Radiator Pine, Natural Forest and Sandstone Escarpments. Provides access to Glow Worm Tunnels and Wollemi National Park. Bungleboorie Picnic Area provides a peaceful re ...

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Newnes Shale Oil Ruins  

At the end of Wolgan Valley lies a reminder of the shale oil industry. The township and shale oil mining complex was established in 1906. The Newnes Oil Shale Mine produced low grade oil. Set within beautiful mountain scenery, a collection of shantie ...

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Secret Creek Cafe & Restaurant  

Australiana Cafe and Restaurant set in tranquil bush setting. Top quality Australian produce including bush tucker samplers, a la carte or function menus. Coaches welcome. Open Thurs to Mon 10am until late. Any time for morning or afternoon tea, lun ...

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Sunny Corner Forests  

Production pine plantation with areas historically mined for gold, silver and other valuable minerals. ...

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Wollemi National Park  

Wollemi National Park is NSW's largest wilderness area, situated on 492 220ha. A spectacular maze of canyons, cliffs and undisturbed forest. Descend to the Colo River on Bob Turners Track and enjoy the beaches in one of the State's longest and most ...

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editors picks

Explore Robe, South Australia

gfitter | 2008-08-21 | Whilst enduring my hectic pace of life in Melbourne, Australia, there is always a place of relaxation in my mind when I recall my times spent exploring the Limestone Coast, South Australia. | read more

Explore Hobart Tasmania with Max Walker

maxwalker | 2008-10-30 | Despite a life rich in experience, I am still, will always be … a slow talking Tasmanian, with the legacy of 5 broken noses from playing football. | read more

Is Melbourne the latte capital of Australia?

miekecasanova | 2008-09-23 | I have to accept that to start my day with a kick, I need that expresso coffee that Melbourne is famous for. | read more

The Mornington Peninsula (Vic)

mwheeler | 2008-08-13 | Mornington Peninsula (Vic) a kaleidoscope of activities only 60 minutes from Melbourne | read more

Cradle Mountain

naturalwanders | 2008-09-08 | One can fly into Launceston or Devonport, hire a car, and drive to the Cradle Mountain end of Cradle Mountain-Lake St.Clair National Park. | read more

Shark Bay World Heritage Region, Western Australia

naturalwanders | 2008-09-17 | Just past the Overlander Roadhouse is the turn-off for Shark Bay. Shark Bay is a World Heritage area, and the first place to stop is at Hamelin Pool to see the Stromatolites. | read more

Shelter from the rain

DaanSpijer | 2008-09-22 | An impending storm, an invitation to shelter in a guest-house and the unexpected consequences. | read more

Eumundi Market

Emma | 2008-09-05 | Eumundi Markets are in Southern Queensland (Sunshine Coast) and are a short drive from the popular tourist destinations; Noosa, and Maroochydore. | read more

Whale Watching in Hervey Bay near Fraser Island, Queensland

Kristy79 | 2008-09-02 | Whale Watching in the pristine waters of Hervey Bay with the magnificent backdrop of Fraser Island. | read more

The Saga of the Randy Old Goat

barnesbay | 2008-10-16 | On a balmy Autumn afternoon in early May 1997, I was enjoying a relaxing game on the computer, when the phone rang.... | read more

 

 

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