Oberon Area

Find your magic

Like the Shakespearean fairy king after whom it’s named, Oberon (just an hour beyond the Blue Mountains) is dusted with a little magic. And snow sometimes, too: at 1,113m above sea level, Oberon can get downright chilly in winter. Whatever time of year you’re visiting, there’s something awesome around every corner, from the Jenolan Caves and Mayfield Garden to Abercrombie River National Park, where you can hike, swim and fish.

Highlights

Other-worldly caves

Tucked into a secluded valley 30 minutes' drive south of Oberon is Australia's most spectacular cave system, Jenolan Caves. The amazing formations inside the caves make this one of the finest cave systems in the world. Tour the labyrinth of stalactite-lined chasms carved by pure underground rivers, before relaxing at the historic Jenolan Caves House, a grand Victorian guesthouse with creaking floorboards and several resident ghosts. (Note that Jenolan Caves is currently closed and scheduled to reopen in late 2026.)

Jenolan Caves, Blue Mountains

Celebrate the seasons

Visit the exquisite grounds of Oberon's Mayfield Garden, one of the world's largest privately-owned cool climate gardens. Amble over bridges, follow winding pathways through a Japanese-style water garden, take a rowboat out on the lake, and enjoy the fountains and colonnade of London plane trees. There's also a cafe serving a paddock-to-plate menu plus seasonal glamping in luxurious bell tents.

Mayfield Garden, Oberon

Celebrate local food and wine in beautiful natural surroundings. Join a mushroom foraging tour in autumn with wild food expert Diego Bonnetto. In winter, hunt for truffles with RedGround Truffle Hunts, where you can explore with the expert truffle dogs or enjoy an elevated cellar door style pairing with sparkling wine. Visit during the Field to Forest Festival in April to experience the full bounty of the region. Sample more local produce at the monthly Oberon Community and Farmers Market, held on the first Saturday of the month.

Couple on a guided truffle hunt with a Truffiere and truffle-sniffing dog, Oberon

RedGround Truffles, Oberon

Bush adventures

Wilderness adventures await in the bushland beyond Oberon. The historic Oberon Colong Stock 4WD Stock Route takes you through the rugged Kanangra-Boyd wilderness into the historic ghost town of Yerranderie. South of Oberon, Abercrombie River National Park, dissected by three rivers and numerous creeks, is ideal for hiking, camping and 4WD touring. Mountain bike and hiking trails take you deeper into the breathtaking landscapes.

Man riding his mountain bike on a grassy trail along a dam, Oberon - Credit: Oberon Visitor Information Centre

Mountain Biking and Hiking Trails, Oberon - Credit: Oberon Visitor Information Centre

Where to stay

Farmstays and rural retreats are a signature of the Oberon district. Commune with friendly farmyard animals and working dogs at High Country Farm Stay or relax by the indoor heated pool at McKeown's Rest, a luxurious homestead surrounded by the alpacas, goats, donkeys and camels of Kenzell Farm. Melaleuca Mountain Retreat has eight cosy cabins surrounded by bushland in the highlands around Oberon. Or sleep in a stylish bell tent on the grounds of Mayfield Garden on weekends and during school holidays in spring, summer and autumn.

Mayfield Garden, Oberon

Getting there

Oberon is just over three hours' drive from Sydney. The Great Western Highway is currently closed between Mount Victoria and Hartley, so the town is only accessible via the Bells Line of Road and alternative routes. You can also catch a train to Tarana, then catch a connecting coach service to Oberon. The whole journey takes around four and a half hours.