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RV Friendly Camping

Sports and Recreation Facilities

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 caravan and camping spot. Lake Wallace is designated an RV friendly campground and is the ideal location to set and camp for a couple of days. Facilities include RV dump point, toilets and showers (open 24 hours), playground, barbecue facilities and off-leash dog area, with a great accessible fishing pontoon. All greywater must be deposited in the dump point. Camping is allowed for a maximum of 48 hours in the designated areas. Wallerawang Town Centre is only a ten-minute walk or two-minute drive for a meal and extra supplies. An information bay is located at the entrance to Lake Wallace with suggestions of the multitude of things to see and do in the Lithgow destination.

Wallerawang NSW

7.9 km away

Lithgow Golf Club

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Lithgow Golf Club

The picturesque, and very easy walking, 18-hole golf course at the Lithgow Golf Club offers quite a challenge to all levels of players. The men's par is 72 at just a few metres under 6,000 metres, and 74 for the ladies at over 5,400 metres. Play a round of golf surrounded by native wildlife. Visiting players are welcome and bookings can be made at the pro shop.

Marrangaroo NSW

8.4 km away

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Sports and Recreation Facilities

Elevate Me Pilates - Reformer Pilates Studio

Elevate Me Pilates is a boutique reformer Pilates studio located just three kilometres from the Lithgow town centre, set in a tranquil country setting with a large window overlooking Mount Walker in Bowenfels. The only reformer Pilates studio in the Lithgow region, it offers a unique and elevated approach to movement and wellbeing. The studio features a thoughtfully designed, high-end fit-out with a refined, calming aesthetic. Soft neutral tones, natural textures and light-filled interiors create a warm and welcoming space that feels both luxurious and grounding. Every detail has been carefully considered to enhance comfort and provide a beautiful environment to move in. With a small, eight-bed setup, the studio allows for personalised guidance and a more intimate class experience. Positioned in a very private setting, the studio offers an undisturbed view of Mount Walker directly from the reformer beds, creating a peaceful and immersive atmosphere. Sessions are designed to suit all levels, beginners to more experienced clients, with layered options to support progression. Surrounded by open landscape and local wildlife, the space offers a calm and refreshing environment. Open seven days a week, Elevate Me Pilates welcomes both locals and visitors seeking a mindful, low-impact workout in a quiet and visually inspiring setting. Casual passes are available to purchase online, easy for visitors to join a class while in the region.

Bowenfels NSW

8.4 km away

Lake Lyell Recreation Park

Natural Attractions

Lake Lyell Recreation Park

Lake Lyell is a beautiful destination within two two-hour drive from Sydney. It provides visitors with access to the lake via a concrete boat ramp for water skiing, fishing, kayaking and general boating. The park has both powered and unpowered sites, hot showers, free barbecues, and a children's playground. It is a magnificent bush setting and is only 10 minutes from Lithgow. The park also has a number of picnic tables, catering for overnight visitors and day visitors. Lake Lyell provides cooling water to Mount Piper Power Station. Water is pumped from Lake Lyell Dam on the Cox's River, about 20 kilometres from the power station to the Thompson's Creek Dam, close to Mount Piper, which provides an additional 27,000 megalitres of cooling water.

South Bowenfels NSW

8.8 km away

St John the Evangelist Church

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

St John the Evangelist Church

St John's was erected by Mrs Georgina Abbott as a memorial to her parents, Mr and Mrs James Walker and her first husband, Mr Edwin Barton. It was designed by Blacket and Son, architects and built by George Donald, a large imposing church, built in a Victorian Gothic style. The church opened on 6 November 1881 as the "Wallerawang" estate private chapel. From its opening, it was used by Presbyterian and Anglican Churches and was given to both on 18 November 1952. Services are held at this beautiful little church on the first and third Sunday of the month.

Wallerawang NSW

10 km away

Historic machinery in the General Machine Shop — Image credit: Lithgow SAF Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum

After a year closed, they are reopening in stages. There are no firearms on display, but visitors can explore the Factory history exhibits and the General Machine Shop with its historic machinery collection. In 1906, the Australian Government decided to ensure Australia's self-sufficiency in defence, leading to the establishment of the Lithgow Small Arms Factory in 1912. This museum honours the rich history of Australia's first high-precision mass production facility and the remarkable people who shaped it. It celebrates a proud legacy of Australian manufacturing and innovation. Although the museum is renowned for its outstanding firearms collection, it also tells a broader story - one of Australian manufacturing, innovation, and the people who made it possible. The factory was highly versatile, producing a wide range of non-military items. On display is an intriguing assortment of commercial products, from home appliances to agricultural, industrial and medical equipment and parts. In 2006, Ron Hayes donated his exceptional handgun collection. The Hayes Gallery showcases duelling flintlocks, ladies' muff pistols, and finely engraved masterpieces that captivate even those with little interest in firearms. Built in 1923, the General Machine Shop is an evolving exhibit of industrial machinery and manufacturing processes. Visitors are welcome to explore this impressive historic building and its collection.

Lithgow NSW

10 km away

Gang Gang Gallery

Entertainment Venues

Gang Gang Gallery

Gang Gang Gallery is housed in one of Lithgow's many historic buildings. Situated in the the heart of the Seven Valleys in Lithgow's 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 proud as one of the Blue Mountains and Central Wests leading Contemporary Art Spaces. Jump on their web site to see all they have to offer from fine and contemporary art, gifts, workshops, music and dining events as well as numerous community collaborations. They have something for everyone.

Lithgow NSW

11 km away

Sir Joseph Cook Boardwalk - Hassans Walls

Natural Attractions

Hassans Walls Lookout

Hassans Walls Lookout is the highest scenic 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 the Kanimbla and Megalong Valleys and Mount Bindo (1,363 metres).

Lithgow NSW

11 km away

Hassans Walls Reserve — Image credit: Vicki Curry

Natural Attractions

Hassans Walls Reserve

The reserve covers an area of over 780 hectares and reaches an elevation of 1136 metres above sea level. This is where you will find the highest official Scenic Lookout in the Seven Valleys looking over the Blue Mountains - with expansive views from Mt. Tomah to Mt. Lambie. The Wiradjuri name for the area is Gnallwarra. Walk or drive to Bracey Lookout and keep your eyes open for over 60 varieties of native orchids and other beautiful wildflowers. You may see the rare purple copper butterfly, lyrebirds, and maybe even a koala. Spectacular cliff lines, pagoda rock formations and cool fern filled gullies make up the reserve - a great place to picnic, walk or bike ride.

Hassans Walls NSW

12 km away

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

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Brett Groves - Indigenous Art - Culture

Experience local Wiradjuri Artist, Creator & Educator Brett Groves original artworks and products, commissioned art, murals, greeting cards, prints, cultural items, essential oils, honey, bush tucker tea, workshops. Discover all the local must-see places to visit and stay as Brett shares his local knowledge and welcomes you to Wiradjuri Country.

Lithgow NSW

12 km away

Map of Secret Creek Sanctuary self-guided walks — Image credit: Secret Creek Sanctuary

Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

Secret Creek Sanctuary

Established in 2003 and located just minutes from the centre of Lithgow, Secret Creek Sanctuary is a peaceful bushland haven dedicated to the conservation of some of Australia's most unique and endangered species. After being significantly impacted by the 2019 bushfires, the sanctuary became part of the Gardens of Stone Visitor Centre and re‑opened to the public in April 2025 through bushfire recovery funding that supported essential restoration. Visitors can see a range of native wildlife including Koalas (with a resident joey), Eastern Quolls, Tasmanian Devils, Dingoes, Brush‑tailed Rock‑wallabies, Emus, and other species that call the sanctuary home. As a true sanctuary, our animals live in spacious, naturalistic habitats and are free to retreat to their safe areas at any time, so sightings may vary throughout the day. A self‑guided walking track winds through natural bushland and a secluded gully, leading visitors past enclosures and areas where several species free‑range. The main section of the walk is wheelchair and pram accessible, with interpretive signage to help visitors learn more about each species and their conservation stories. The Visitor Centre features an indoor reptile display and a gift shop and the sanctuary has a kiosk offering drinks and light food options. Secret Creek Sanctuary provides an immersive, respectful wildlife experience where conservation, education, and animal welfare come first.

Cobar Park NSW

12 km away

Bracey Lookout — Image credit: Lithgow City Council

Natural Attractions

Bracey Lookout

Bracey Lookout gives a 180° view of the Lithgow Valley, offering one of the best overviews of the city of Lithgow. There are picnic tables and viewing platform giving panoramic views of the Blast Furnace Park area and the rolling hills that surround Lithgow. The lookout was first developed and constructed by John Bracey and a group of volunteers in 1953.

Lithgow NSW

12 km away

Eskbank House and Museum — Image credit: Lithgow City Council

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Eskbank House and Museum

Eskbank House and Museum in Lithgow is a historic home, with splendid furniture, a display of Lithgow Pottery and other period pieces, a blacksmith's forge and a coach house. Built in 1842 by Thomas Brown, Eskbank House is a sandstone building in the Georgian style. The four front rooms have been preserved much as they were in Thomas Brown's day, and contain some beautiful Regency and early Victorian furniture. The museum has an extensive collection of Lithgow Pottery, memorabilia and photographs of early Lithgow as well as a static steam engine display. The gardens contain a stone stable and coach house, and an unusual stone hexagon garden shed and picnic area available to use.

Lithgow NSW

12 km away

Blast Furnace Park at sunset — Image credit: Lithgow City Council

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Blast Furnace Park

The remnants of the Lithgow Blast Furnace stand tall, reminding us that Lithgow was the birthplace of the Australian iron and steel industry. Constructed in 1913, the Lithgow Blast Furnace, at its peak, produced 105,000 tonnes of pig iron produced primarily for use by the Trans-Australia Railway. Today, the precinct can be visited, with interpretive signage guiding the way through the fascinating journey of discovery.

Lithgow NSW

13 km away

The State Mine site — Image credit: Ray Christison

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Lithgow State Mine Heritage Park

A multiple award-winning museum of mining and industry. The visitor experience focuses on stories of people who worked in the region's mining industries, presented through a range of multimedia and physical media. The museum also hosts community events, weddings, and has artists in residence. Enjoy the historic buildings, special collections, and bushland setting.

State Mine Gully NSW

13 km away

Evans Crown Nature Reserve — Image credit: Lithgow Tourism

National Parks and Reserves

Evans Crown Nature Reserve

Evans Crown is located three kilometres southeast of the village of Tarana. Access is from Honeysuckle Falls Road off the Lithgow, Tarana, Sodwalls Road. There is an information board at the start of the walking track. The reserve comprises 425 hectares with spectacular granite formations. The summit at Crown Rock is 1104 metres above sea level. To the Waradjuri Aboriginal people, it was a special place of initiations and coroboree, and it continues to hold high significance. Evans Crown conserves a range of native fauna. As a nature reserve the plants and animals are regarded as highly important. Recreational uses are only permitted if they don't compromise the area's vast natural resources.

Tarana NSW

14 km away

Energy Expo at Mt Piper

Agritourism

Energy Expo at Mt Piper

Tours of the power station are available by prior arrangement. The Energy Expo requires no booking - 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 distributed. While the tour mainly focuses on coal-fired thermal power stations, like Energy Australia's Mt Piper, you'll also get to explore information on developments in renewable energy sources. Entry to the Expo and tours are completely free, with picnic facilities, a children's playground and electric barbecues to make for a great day out for the whole family. Bookings for the tour are essential. Tours are usually held at 11am Monday to Friday.

Portland NSW

15 km away

Gold Rush Antiques

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Gold Rush Antiques

A great daytrip from Blackheath or Lithgow, Gold Rush Antiques is rich with rustic village charm, and offers a unique shopping experience. Built in the 1940s, this unique building is a beautifully restored mechanics garage that offers an authentic taste of a bygone era. Conveniently located in the centre of Hartley Historic Site, you'll be well-placed to enjoy the surrounding attractions. Across the road you can visit Hartley Historic Site Visitor Centre to discover the town's past with a self-guided tour. Or purchase locally made art from the Kew-Y-Ahn Aboriginal Gallery.

Hartley NSW

15 km away

Hartley Courthouse

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Hartley Courthouse

Hartley Courthouse was designed by colonial architect Mortimer Lewis in the Greek Revival style. This imposing building was constructed of locally quarried sandstone in 1837 and remains largely intact. You'll feel immersed in its past with re-enactments of the court process through audio tracks and holograms. You can even step into a prison cell that kept many notorious bushrangers and cattle thieves. Inside the cells, with their bars and bolts still in position, you can imagine the thoughts of men used to roaming the country locked up tight in this remote prison. In 1887 the Hartley Court of Petty Sessions was officially closed. It was reserved for public recreation in 1914 and became a popular rest stop for people travelling to Jenolan Caves. Today the building stands as a reminder of the past and the development of the colony.

Hartley NSW

15 km away

Former St Bernards Church

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Former St Bernards Church

The beautiful pale sandstone Former St Bernards Church was built by local stonemason Alexander Binning, probably from a Gothic prototype. Before it was built, services had to be held in Hartley Courthouse, with the first priest arriving from Ireland in 1838. The stonework was completed in 1846, but the windows and altar came later. St Bernards remained the parish church until the mid-1880s when services transferred to Lithgow, but it hosted the occasional service until 1963. Careful renovations have kept the building in a beautiful condition. It's a well-preserved and pretty church that's well worth a look around. You can also take great photographs in the grounds for any occasion, even just a day trip.

Hartley NSW

15 km away

Hartley Historic Site

National Parks and Reserves

Hartley Historic Site

Hartley Historic Site is surrounded by serene pastures and is great for a pit-stop or longer stay near the Blue Mountains. You can bring your dogs along as they're permitted in Hartley Historic Village but need to be on a lead at all times. Start at Hartley Historic Site Visitor Centre to see photographs and displays of the village in its heyday. You can also grab a brochure to help you explore the significant historic buildings on site. Enjoy a coffee or tea in the heritage-listed building that's now The Postmistress Cafe and Store. Then visit Gold Rush Antiques in the old Corneys Garage, an antique shop built of timber and iron in 1945. Stretch your legs with a 30min return walk to a granite rock outcrop named Kew-Y-Ahn which holds great significance to the local Aboriginal community. With dreamy views over the valley and rolling hills it's a great spot for a picnic. For a longer stroll, take the Rowsons River Walk 1km loop. This elevated boardwalk follows the pretty River Lett to the remains of Rowsons Huts. Dip your toes in the river's cool waters before looping back to...

Hartley NSW

15 km away

Lost City North lookout

Natural Attractions

Lost City North lookout

Lost City North lookout offers some of the best views of the pagoda rock formations in Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area. Just 17km from Lithgow, it’s easy to reach by car and has an accessible concrete path leading to sweeping views across the park. From here, you’ll see pagodas rising from the rolling landscape of the Newnes Plateau. These rock formations are ‘platy’ pagodas and feature distinctive horizontal layers of ironstone. Below the lookout, a forested gully carved by Marangaroo Creek winds through the landscape. On the horizon, you can see the outlines of Dark Corner Mountain and Coolamigal Mountain towards Bathurst. Accessible picnic tables and benches make this a wonderful spot to enjoy a scenic picnic lunch. As you take in the views, keep an eye out for yellow-tailed black-cockatoos, gang-gang cockatoos and crimson rosellas. In spring and summer, you may see native short-tongued bees feeding on yellow daisy goodenia flowers, which are the only flowers they collect pollen from. If you’re able to explore more of the area on foot, take the family-friendly Lost City walking track. The 6km return walk connects Lost City lookout and Lost City...

Marrangaroo NSW

15 km away

The Silos Portland NSW

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

The Foundations Portland

The former Portland Cement Works is undergoing a transformation to become a cultural and tourism hub known as The Foundations. Featuring a large scale mural artwork by Guido Van Henlten, monthly markets, pop up galleries and museums. New attractions and fesivals growing in popularity every year. Event spaces are also available for rent.

Portland NSW

15 km away

Bicentennial Trail — Image credit: Photo: R Nicolai/NSW Government

Natural Attractions

Bicentennial Trail

Visitors to Gardens of Stone National Park can ride or bike the Crown Creek fire trail, a section of the iconic Bicentennial trail, which stretches for 5,330 kilometres along the Great Dividing Range of eastern Australia, from Cooktown in Queensland to Healesville, near Melbourne. The trail allows you the total freedom of riding through this unspoilt and dramatic country as well as a sense of the pioneering spirit of the horse riders of old. Taking in the jaw-dropping views and beautiful rock pagodas on horseback or from your bike is not to be missed for wilderness adventurers. Spring and autumn are the most pleasant times to ride the trail, and you must be self-reliant in the bush.

Lidsdale NSW

15 km away

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