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Hartley Historic Site Hartley 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.

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

Newnes Shale Oil Ruins Lithgow 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.

Jenolan Caves Jenolan Caves 'Fun', 'spectacular' and 'unbelievable' are the words you will use to describe Jenolan Caves. Open every day of the year, award-winning Jenolan Caves is regarded as Australia's most outstanding cave system.

Newnes Kiosk Newnes 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.

Mount Solitary Blackheath Mount Solitary an isolated plateau and at 919 metres it dominates the landscape of the Jamison Valley and can be seen from all vantage points along the eastern escarpment.

Hat Hill Gallery Blackheath The Hat Hill Gallery is a commercial fine art gallery located in an original 1920s printing factory in Blackheath in the Blue Mountains, 120 kilometres west of Sydney. Presenting fine contemporary art created by artists of the Blue Mountains region and beyond.

Nooroo Gardens Mount Wilson This is one of Australia's most famous gardens featuring world famous wisteria, plus rhododendrons, azaleas and maples. There are a wide range of wisteria for sale. Nooroo was built in 1880 by William Cox and many of the old trees found in the garden were planted then.

Three Sisters in the Blue Mountains National Park Katoomba The Three Sisters are a famous rock formation in the Blue Mountains. Offering panoramic views into the Jamison Valley, these three prominent rocky pinnacles on the edge of the escarpment at Echo Point Katoomba have become an iconic symbol for the Blue Mountains.

Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum Lithgow 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.

McKanes Falls Bridge Lithgow The McKanes Falls Bridge in Lithgow was completed in 1893 and is one of the seven McDonald timber truss road bridges remaining in New South Wales. The bridge consists of two 90' (27.43m) truss spans supported at each end by sandstone masonry abutments.

Mitchells Ridge Lookout Mount Victoria This historic lookout and rest area was named after Sir Thomas Mitchell who supervised the building of the Pass by convict labour in 1832.

Everglades Gardens Leura The National Trust brings Australia's heritage alive at Everglades Gardens.

National Pass Walking Trail Wentworth Falls The National Pass is one of Australia's finest bushwalking trails, just 100 kilometres from Sydney and easily accessible by car or train. The walking trail follows six kilometres of majestic wild scenery and waterfalls in the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. The trail was built with picks, shovels, crowbars and dynamite...

Newnes Plateau Lithgow 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 rest stop in Newnes State Forest.

Lennox Bridge In The Blue Mountains Glenbrook Lennox Bridge on Mitchells Pass at Glenbrook is the oldest stone arch bridge on the Australian mainland.

Victory Theatre Antique Centre Blackheath Victory Theatre Antique Centre representing 30 dealers with and impressive range of furniture, jewellery, fine porcelain and china, works of art, Australiana, silver, rugs, light fittings, books, records, needlework and accessories and unusual and collectable items.

Mount Victoria and District Historical Society Inc Museum Mount Victoria The Mount Victoria and District Historical Society Inc Museum has an amazing collection of Australiana, spanning from the early explorers and convict times to more recent social history, as well as memorabilia, photographs and historic records. There are examples of early farming tools and dairy utensils, natural history including animal and...

Zig Zag Railway Clarence "All aboard" The beautiful steam powered engine whistles to life as she moves off from Clarence station for the ride down the escarpment. The Great Zig Zag Railway, the original rail line into the Lithgow Valley, was opened in 1869.

Blue Mountains Botanic Garden - Mount Tomah Mount Tomah The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount Tomah is the spectacular cool climate garden of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney. Located in the Blue Mountains, just 90 minutes from Sydney, the garden features thousands of plants from the southern hemisphere and around the world.

Turkish Bath Museum Mount Wilson A heritage listed building situated in Mount Wilson, a place of beautiful rainforest and enticing gardens. This unique building is situated within the Wynstay Estate at the end of The Avenue, Mount Wilson.

Selwood Science and Puzzles Hazelbrook Hands-on fun for all the family. There are many puzzles to try and solve with lots of displays that will entertain the whole family. There is a hologram display with over 60 holograms and the Selwood room will surprise you with its talking mirror and lots more.

The Old Bank Shop Portland Cafe Portland The Old Bank Building, in the heart of historic cement town Portland in New South Wales, features recreated signage and plaques depicting the history of the town.

Megalong Australian Heritage Centre Megalong Valley Discover the lifestyle of the Australian Jackaroo. See the stockmen ride a horse, muster the cattle, work with the sheep and cattle and crack a stockwhip! The Megalong Australian Heritage Centre is part of a unique Pioneering Homestead set in the heart of the magnificent Blue Mountains.

Wentworth Falls Wentworth Falls Wentworth Falls located in the Blue Mountains National Park is a spectacular waterfall with magnificent views.

Blue Mountains National Park Blackheath Blue Mountains National Park (BMNP) is located just 60 kilometres west of Sydney. The park conserves more than 247,000 hectares of an area unique in it's history, its wildlife and world famous scenery.

Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum Valley Heights Explore the oldest remaining roundhouse in NSW and witness restoration works being carried out on tramway and railway exhibits at the Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum. Take a short ride...