Guidebook for Lithgow
Sightseeing
Secret Creek has a vegan café and restaurant and it is an animal sanctuary/mini zoo that runs breeding programmes for some of our Aussie endangered species such as quolls. They have dingos and emus and other animals. They run tours where you can see them feed the animals. Secret Creek is about 500 metres from my house - a flat easy 15 minute walk
Secret Creek Sanctuary
35 Crane RdSecret Creek has a vegan café and restaurant and it is an animal sanctuary/mini zoo that runs breeding programmes for some of our Aussie endangered species such as quolls. They have dingos and emus and other animals. They run tours where you can see them feed the animals. Secret Creek is about 500 metres from my house - a flat easy 15 minute walk
Mount Wilson is a small area hidden away, it has no shops it is a large area full of beautiful manicured gardens most of which are open for public enjoyment, some for a VERY small fee. Mount Wilson is a photographers paradise and is infamous for it's incredible display of colours during the autumn period, attracting hundreds of photographers and other tourists daily. Some of the gardens are over 100 years old! It's a great area to pick your own chestnuts, they are everywhere! Mount Wilson also boats some of our greatest canyon trips (non abseil) and bushwalks.
23 habitants recommandent
Mount Wilson
Mount Wilson is a small area hidden away, it has no shops it is a large area full of beautiful manicured gardens most of which are open for public enjoyment, some for a VERY small fee. Mount Wilson is a photographers paradise and is infamous for it's incredible display of colours during the autumn period, attracting hundreds of photographers and other tourists daily. Some of the gardens are over 100 years old! It's a great area to pick your own chestnuts, they are everywhere! Mount Wilson also boats some of our greatest canyon trips (non abseil) and bushwalks.
The Newnes Hotel is the last standing building from the former shale mining town, though it was not initially on the site believe it or not the whole pub got moved! The drive to the Hotel takes you through the stunning Wolgan Valley with some of the best scenery in the Blue Mountains region and hundreds of kangaroos (take care driving!). Newnes boasts many historic ruins and walks and adventures for avid bushwalkers and canyoners. Highly recommended for photography. please do not take your dog - National Park area!
Newnes Hotel
3406 Wolgan RdThe Newnes Hotel is the last standing building from the former shale mining town, though it was not initially on the site believe it or not the whole pub got moved! The drive to the Hotel takes you through the stunning Wolgan Valley with some of the best scenery in the Blue Mountains region and hundreds of kangaroos (take care driving!). Newnes boasts many historic ruins and walks and adventures for avid bushwalkers and canyoners. Highly recommended for photography. please do not take your dog - National Park area!
Located around 2 km from my house - I haven't been to the museum as yet but it's reported to be pretty impressive.
24 habitants recommandent
Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum
69 Methven StLocated around 2 km from my house - I haven't been to the museum as yet but it's reported to be pretty impressive.
just down the road from the house, remnants from Lithgows past. There's a nice very short walk through wetlands and on a boardwalk as part of the park - great place to exercie your dog.
13 habitants recommandent
Lithgow Blast Furnace
just down the road from the house, remnants from Lithgows past. There's a nice very short walk through wetlands and on a boardwalk as part of the park - great place to exercie your dog.
this is Lithgow's most popular spot to visit really as it gives extensive views to the South, East and West. It is wheelchair accessible and you can drive right up to it. There are picnic facilities and toilets there.
30 habitants recommandent
Belvédère de Hassans Walls
this is Lithgow's most popular spot to visit really as it gives extensive views to the South, East and West. It is wheelchair accessible and you can drive right up to it. There are picnic facilities and toilets there.
You can still currently enjoy a very interesting walk around the old station and on through the historic tunnels and down to the old signal stations. The walk offers some quite spectacular views including that of an old sandstone railway bridge.
9 habitants recommandent
Zig Zag Railway, reopening late 2019
840 Chifley RdYou can still currently enjoy a very interesting walk around the old station and on through the historic tunnels and down to the old signal stations. The walk offers some quite spectacular views including that of an old sandstone railway bridge.
Glen Davis is famous for it's historic shale mining ruins. It also boasts incredible views and bushwalking and photographic opportunities. it is a tiny village and does not offer any shops or refreshments. There is a museum and you can arrange to do tours.
6 habitants recommandent
Glen Davis
Glen Davis is famous for it's historic shale mining ruins. It also boasts incredible views and bushwalking and photographic opportunities. it is a tiny village and does not offer any shops or refreshments. There is a museum and you can arrange to do tours.
Food Scene
Also named Salud, it is a café and restaurant with the most awesome Assie bush style décor mostly created by the owner himself. They have an outdoor beer garden that's leafy and quiet - you can take your dog out the back area. friendliest staff ever! They are open EARLY and late.
16 habitants recommandent
The Lithgow Tin Shed
69 Bridge StAlso named Salud, it is a café and restaurant with the most awesome Assie bush style décor mostly created by the owner himself. They have an outdoor beer garden that's leafy and quiet - you can take your dog out the back area. friendliest staff ever! They are open EARLY and late.
Noi's Thai Restaurant
202 Main Styou won't come out hungry! The food is awesome
enjoy a latte or a meal and then indulge your inner child with a vast selection of favourite lollies and treats such as jams and conserves or chilli sauces that only the bravest would buy.
30 habitants recommandent
The Lolly Bug
2297 Great Western Hwyenjoy a latte or a meal and then indulge your inner child with a vast selection of favourite lollies and treats such as jams and conserves or chilli sauces that only the bravest would buy.
Parks & Nature
One of the most famous walks in the iconic Blue Mountains region is the glow worm tunnel - it's an old steam train tunnel from the days when Newnes (nearby town) was an active shale mining town. The tunnel is home to glow worms, tiny little slug like creatures that emit fluorescence in the dark.
Access is easy via a dirt road safe for 2 wheel drives. There's a car park with toilets and an easy 3km walk to the tunnel - there's a stunning tree fern filled cavern on the far side of the tunnel, there are other connecting walks you can do. And STUNNING views over the Wolgan Valley. On route to the tunnel is a non-abseil walk through canyon that is a mere 1 hour return walk.
23 habitants recommandent
Glow Worm Tunnel
Old Coach TrailOne of the most famous walks in the iconic Blue Mountains region is the glow worm tunnel - it's an old steam train tunnel from the days when Newnes (nearby town) was an active shale mining town. The tunnel is home to glow worms, tiny little slug like creatures that emit fluorescence in the dark.
Access is easy via a dirt road safe for 2 wheel drives. There's a car park with toilets and an easy 3km walk to the tunnel - there's a stunning tree fern filled cavern on the far side of the tunnel, there are other connecting walks you can do. And STUNNING views over the Wolgan Valley. On route to the tunnel is a non-abseil walk through canyon that is a mere 1 hour return walk.
The area boasts an endless supply of unforgettable bushwalking and adventure experiences. Amazing photography, views, wild life, lots of native flowers, aboriginal painting sites and more.
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Wollemi National Park
Army RoadThe area boasts an endless supply of unforgettable bushwalking and adventure experiences. Amazing photography, views, wild life, lots of native flowers, aboriginal painting sites and more.
Newnes is famous for it's historical value and relics you can visit as well as boasting some of the most stunning scenery you will see in the entire Blue Mountains region. There are countless bushwalks available, free camping grounds, a river to play around in, more kangaroos than you could ever dream of (hundreds!) and they just sit there posing for your photos. There are also LOTS of wombats which wander around oblivious to humans during the day time. Nature lovers will fall in love with Newnes. It is an hour drive from my home.
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Newnes
Newnes is famous for it's historical value and relics you can visit as well as boasting some of the most stunning scenery you will see in the entire Blue Mountains region. There are countless bushwalks available, free camping grounds, a river to play around in, more kangaroos than you could ever dream of (hundreds!) and they just sit there posing for your photos. There are also LOTS of wombats which wander around oblivious to humans during the day time. Nature lovers will fall in love with Newnes. It is an hour drive from my home.
Lake Lyell is quite large and offers all manner of water sports including boating. It's the ideal place to cool off on a hot day. There is an entry fee at the main gate/boat ramp whether you be in a car or on foot but there are numerous entry points which do NOT require a fee. These others do not offer sealed roads or sealed boat ramps so a 4WD is needed for launching boat.
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Lake Lyell Recreation Park
LOT 56 Magpie Hollow RdLake Lyell is quite large and offers all manner of water sports including boating. It's the ideal place to cool off on a hot day. There is an entry fee at the main gate/boat ramp whether you be in a car or on foot but there are numerous entry points which do NOT require a fee. These others do not offer sealed roads or sealed boat ramps so a 4WD is needed for launching boat.
experience a nostalgic walk through what was an old steam train tunnel, see hundreds of glow worms, lush pockets of tree ferns - probably meet my feathery friend here the Lyrebird, then experience walking through a short canyon, small cave..... can it get any better?
23 habitants recommandent
Glow Worm Tunnel
Old Coach Trailexperience a nostalgic walk through what was an old steam train tunnel, see hundreds of glow worms, lush pockets of tree ferns - probably meet my feathery friend here the Lyrebird, then experience walking through a short canyon, small cave..... can it get any better?
Entertainment & Activities
Lake Wallace is a mere 30minute drive and is a very large lake associated with the Wallerawang power station. It is very scenic and BIG - great for kayaking cooling off in summer, bike riding, fishing, there' a doggie park and swimming for the dogs. Great area for free camping or just chilling out enjoying the beautiful scenery. There are fireworks displays there on new years eve.
8 habitants recommandent
Lake Wallace
Lake Wallace is a mere 30minute drive and is a very large lake associated with the Wallerawang power station. It is very scenic and BIG - great for kayaking cooling off in summer, bike riding, fishing, there' a doggie park and swimming for the dogs. Great area for free camping or just chilling out enjoying the beautiful scenery. There are fireworks displays there on new years eve.
can't skip a day at the gym or need to work off the holiday calories?
This is my gym and it offers very reasonable rates and has the added RARE bonus of having a squash court! On Saturdays they run a bootcamp.
Club Revive Crossfit Uplift
147 Young Stcan't skip a day at the gym or need to work off the holiday calories?
This is my gym and it offers very reasonable rates and has the added RARE bonus of having a squash court! On Saturdays they run a bootcamp.
Arts & Culture
see a real blacksmith at work creating iconic sculptures and gifts you won't see anywhere else. If you are looking for a one off unique gift or some inspiration for your own artistic pursuits you simply must visit this gallery! I have a small piece of art from here in my house. There is a café and beautiful SHORT creek walk within metres of the gallery.
8 habitants recommandent
The Talisman Gallery
53 Old Great Western Hwysee a real blacksmith at work creating iconic sculptures and gifts you won't see anywhere else. If you are looking for a one off unique gift or some inspiration for your own artistic pursuits you simply must visit this gallery! I have a small piece of art from here in my house. There is a café and beautiful SHORT creek walk within metres of the gallery.
best eats
Lithgow has quite a few cafes and every brand name of take away food.
The Lithgow Tin Shed
69 Bridge Stbest pies in the universe!
Fantastic food - Friday they have an amazing buffet. Expect to roll out the door with a very fat belly, very generous food servings
It's actually named Noi's Thai
8 habitants recommandent
Noi's Thai Restaurant
202 Main StFantastic food - Friday they have an amazing buffet. Expect to roll out the door with a very fat belly, very generous food servings
It's actually named Noi's Thai
Photographers - Sunrise spots
The Drift (Dobb's Drift)
Hassan's Walls
Dargan's Creek (park and walk 200 metres)
check opening times
Go there and try your own hand at creating a firepoker using old fashioned black smithing techniques
8 habitants recommandent
The Talisman Gallery
53 Old Great Western Hwycheck opening times
Go there and try your own hand at creating a firepoker using old fashioned black smithing techniques
allow about 2-3 hours as this place is just amazing!
24 habitants recommandent
Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum
69 Methven Stallow about 2-3 hours as this place is just amazing!
allow an hour or so, a very interesting display of Lithgow' s history in mining
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Lithgow State Mine Heritage Park & Railway
3A State Mine Gully Rdallow an hour or so, a very interesting display of Lithgow' s history in mining
The Lolly Bug
2297 Great Western Hwycafe, extensive gift shop, lolly heaven!
there are several cave tours, all are now beautifully lit so you can enjoy them better and photographs are possible. The drive to the area is very scenic and takes about one hour.
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Grottes de Jenolan
4655 Jenolan Caves Rdthere are several cave tours, all are now beautifully lit so you can enjoy them better and photographs are possible. The drive to the area is very scenic and takes about one hour.
it's less than $5 to enter, it has rooms filled with antiques presented just as the rooms would have been in the days when the house was first built - pristine condition and beautifully presented. It has a fabulous stable full of antique tools and machinery and the outside garden is a really nice spot to have a quiet picnic as there are rarely people there.
7 habitants recommandent
Eskbank House Museum Lithgow
Bennett Streetit's less than $5 to enter, it has rooms filled with antiques presented just as the rooms would have been in the days when the house was first built - pristine condition and beautifully presented. It has a fabulous stable full of antique tools and machinery and the outside garden is a really nice spot to have a quiet picnic as there are rarely people there.
Belvédère de Hassans Walls
Belvédère de Hassans Walls