Lithgow activities
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Gardens of Stone National Park
Be inspired by the dramatic landscape at Gardens of Stone. This World Heritage area features stunning rock pagodas, sandstone cliffs, canyons and breathtaking scenic views. To walk among the exquisite and varied rock pagoda formations, san…
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Deep Pass Full Day Adventure
This amazing full day adventure visits canyons, caves, and rocky pagodas in the Wollemi National Park. Carved over millions of years by the relentless action of running water, these geological treasures are unique to the Blue Mountains. The…
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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 …
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Lake Lyell Recreation Park
Lake Lyell is a beautiful destination within two hours drive from Sydney. It provides visitors with access to the lake via a concrete boat ramp for waterskiing, fishing, kayaking and general boating. The park has both powered and unpowered …
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Gang Gang Gallery
Gang Gang Gallery is housed in one of Lithgow's many historic buildings. Situated in the towns main street, opposite the Rose Gardens of Queen Elizabeth Park and next to the old Theatre Royal, it has been beautifully restored and now stands…
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Lake Wallace
Nestled 10 minutes on the Bathurst side of Lithgow, Lake Wallace at Wallerawang or “Wang” as it is affectionately referred to by the locals is the perfect Self-contained Recreational Vehicle and Caravan spot. Lake Wallace is designated an …
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Newnes Plateau
Newnes State Forest is located on Newnes Plateau and contains a plantation of Radiator Pine, natural forest and Sandstone escarpments. There is access to Glow Worm Tunnels and Wollemi National Park. The town of Newnes is located in the W…
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Thrifty Car Rental - Lithgow
Thrifty Car Rental is 100 per cent Australian owned and proud to be a first tier vehicle rental company that delivers value, quality and exceptional service in the corporate, business travel, tourism, leisure and local vehicle rental market…
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Hassans Walls Lookout
Hassans Walls Lookout is the highest lookout in the Blue Mountains at approximately 1,100 metres above sea level. Look out to Mount Wilson, Mount York, Mount Tarana and Mount Blaxland and the whole Hartley Valley below. To the south are th…
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Japanese Bath House Blue Mountains
Be a world away from the hectic city life at the Japanese Bath House in the Blue Mountains. Just a two hour's drive from Sydney, situated in front of Lake Lyell on 300 hectares of farmland. Designed to calm and relax your body and soul, J…
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FootGolf Lithgow
FootGolf is played on a golf course using a size five football and the object of the game is to get the ball into the hole using only your feet in the fewest number of shots possible. The rules are exactly the same as golf except you use yo…
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Turon National Park
Turon National Park is great for remote bushwalking and camping, trout fishing, birdwatching, swimming, mountain biking or canoeing. If you want to really feel like you’ve gotten away from it all with a remote and rugged bush camping exper…
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Eskbank House and Museum
Eskbank House and Museum in Lithgow is a historic home, with splendid furniture, display of Lithgow Pottery and other period pieces, blacksmith's forge and a coach house. Built in 1842 by Thomas Brown, Eskbank House is a sandstone build…
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Horseriding at Turon Gates
Experience horse riding in the Blue Mountains, cross rivers and enjoy the magic of the Australian bush with the experienced Turon Gates team. They cater for beginners to experienced riders and group riders by ability (unless otherwise req…
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Craft Works Distillery
Craft Works Distillery is nestled on the edge of the stunning Capertee Valley and at the back of the Royal Hotel Capertee in a small tin shed about 40 minutes from Lithgow. Craft Works Distillery although relatively new on the distilling …
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The Newnes Plateau Cliffs
This is the stuff adrenalin junkies’ dreams are made of. Whether your thing is bushwalking, canyoning, rock-climbing or mountain-biking, Newnes Plateau is an adventure wonderland. While you’re here, you’ll catch breathtaking views of the m…
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Energy Expo at Mt Piper
Tours are available by prior arrangement. Here you'll be able to enjoy exhibits, models, displays, photographic and printed information, videos and touch screens and gain an understanding of the way NSW electricity is produced and distribut…
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Capertee Valley Bird Trail
The Capertee Valley Bird Trail has 19 easily accessible bird watching sites each marked by a numbered roadside sign. The bird trail lies within the traditional country of the Wiradjuri people. Located on the western edge of the Blue Moun…
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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 around the 1940s.The tunnel is located 40 kilometres fr…
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Lithgow Workmen's Club
The Lithgow Workmen’s Club has been providing excellence in entertainment and leisure for over a century. The club also caters for the many visitors who come from across the state and the country to enjoy their excellent facilities. They …
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Newnes Kiosk
The Newnes Kiosk is within the bar of the now de-licensed Newnes Hotel, the last surviving building from the days of oil-shale mining at Newnes. The kiosk is open weekends and supplies information on the local Newnes area. Soft drinks, ic…
