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Lake Lyell Lithgow Lake Lyell provides cooling water for both Wallerawang and Mt Piper Power Stations. The Lake is connected to Wallerawang Lake by pipeline and hence to Wallerawang and Mt Piper Stations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sublime Point Lookout Wentworth Falls Sublime Point Lookout is situated at the end of Sublime Point Road and from the carpark a short walk brings you to a lookout offering superb views of the...

Blue Mountains National Park - National Pass Wentworth Falls National Pass celebrated its 100th anniversary a couple of years back, and it's still one of the best. This walk offers fantastic views of the Jamison Valley and surrounding cliffs, not to mention stunning waterfalls at both ends of the walk.

Valley of the Waters Wentworth Falls Valley of the Waters is situated at the end of Fletcher Street and the Conservation Hut Cafe.

Blue Gum Forest Blackheath Six different ways in and out - all of them strenuous - lead to this fabled forest deep in the Grose Valley.

Govetts Leap Lookout Blackheath Govetts Leap Lookout is a popular spot to stop and view the spectacular panorama before descending into the Grose Valley for one of the regions more physical walks where you can view the towering cliffs leading back up to Perry Lookdown and Evans Lookout. At the top of the escarpment is...

Mount Blackheath Lookout Blackheath Travelling along Shipley Plateau through a mix of bush (spot the waratahs in Spring), small farms and orchards at the end you will reach Mount Blackheath Lookout with views to...

Greater Blue Mountains Drive - Glenbrook Discovery Trail Glenbrook Entering the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area at Glenbrook the first Discovery Trail you will encounter is the Glenbrook Discovery Trail exploring the sandstone 'Blue Labyrinth' beyond Glenbrook Creek gorge.

Mount Portal Lookout Blackheath Mount Portal Lookout is six kilometres from the eastern entry gate of the Blue Mountains National Park.

North Lawson Park Lawson From Wilson Park in North Lawson, approximately 500 metres past the Lawson Swimming Pool is the start of a walking circuit that takes in Dantes Glen, Empire Pass and...

Centennial Glen Blackheath Just one kilometre west of Blackheath Centennial Glen is a cool Glen with small waterfalls, ferns and impressive sandstone overhangs and has excellent views of Kanimbla Valley.

Mount Hay Leura Mount Hay at 933 metres north of Leura is a distinctive rounded basalt peak that can be seen as you travel the Great Western Highway and Bells Line of Road....

Evans Lookout Blackheath Evans Lookout is located at the top of the escarpment at the end of Evans Lookout Road This is the beginning of a number of tracks in and out of the...

Hargraves Lookout Blackheath A pleasant drive to the western end of Shipley Plateau passing local apple orchards will bring you to Hargraves Lookout and provide magnificent views over the rural Megalong Valley.

Glenbrook Native Plant Reserve and Nursery Glenbrook Since 1969, The Glenbrook Native Plant Reserve and Nursery has been maintained by volunteers from the Australian Plants Society, Blue Mountains Group. Over 2,000 hours of volunteer work per annum preserves a valuable remnant of Lower Blue Mountains flora.

Pierces Pass Mount Tomah Situated off the Bells Line of Road just past Mount Banks there is a turnoff to Pierces Pass. The left hand track goes to Walls' Lookout car park and it is a 30 minute walk to the lookout of the Grose Gorge and Walls.

Greater Blue Mountains Drive - Blue Mountains Discovery Trail Katoomba This 'edge-of-the-world' drive around the cliff tops between Katoomba and Wentworth Falls this Blue Mountains Discovery Trail, part of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, is packed full of...

Charles Darwin Walk Wentworth Falls Charles Darwin Walk is named after Charles Darwin, famous for his theory on evolution, as he visited Wentworth Falls (then called Weatherboard) in 1836.

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.

Mount Piddington Lookout Mount Victoria At 1094 metres Mount Piddington is the tallest peak in the Blue Mountains and is a popular area for traditional style rock climbing.

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.

Greater Blue Mountains Drive - Blackheath Megalong Discovery Trail Blackheath This Greater Blue Mountains Drive Discovery Trail explores five routes radiating out like the spokes of a wheel, each an out-and-back drive and can be done in any order from...

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.

Blue Mountains National Park - Grand Canyon Walk Blackheath This classic walk in the world heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park was first established in 1907, taking walkers along the path of a canyon.

The Conservation Hut Wentworth Falls The Conservation Hut is a friendly relaxed cafe restaurant located in the beautiful Blue Mountains National Park at Wentworth Falls, overlooking the Valley of the Waters. The Conservation Hut offers a wide range of dishes from light snacks to full meals and dinner is also served on summer weekends.

Andersons Fire Trail Woodford Anderson Fire Trail runs from Bedford Creek near Woodford to Kings Tableland at Wentworth Falls and is suitable for mountain biking and walking. The Trail also provides access to Murphys Glen and Ingar Picnic Area which is a popular campsite and picnic area.

Leura Cascades Leura Leura Cascades is a popular picnic area set amidst tall eucalypts.

Gardens Of Stone National Park Newnes The Gardens of Stone National park conserves almost 12000 hectares of varied terrain from limestone outcrops to sandstone escarpments. The pagoda rock formations are a prominent feature.

Mount York Mount York Mount York is situated at the end of Mount York Road at 1061 metres this point was the start of the steep descent of Cox's Road to Hartley Vale.

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.

Kanangra-Boyd National Park Oberon Kanangra-Boyd National Park offers visitors a rare insight into Australia's unspoilt natural environment. Away from the buzz of the more commercialised tourist spots, here visitors can enjoy vehicle based camping at the Boyd River.

South Lawson Waterfall Circuit Lawson South Lawson Waterfall Circuit is three kilometres long and traverses South Lawson Park passing four very different waterfalls: Adelina Falls, sand lined Federal Falls, Cataract Falls and Junction Falls -...

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...

Anvil Rock Blackheath Located at the end of Hat Hill Road in the Grose Valley, this weathered sandstone rock formation offers magnificent views over the Grose Valley to Mount Banks and Mount Hay....

Mount Wilson and Mount Irvine Mount Wilson Mount Wilson and Mount Irvine are basalt-capped mountains lying between the Wollangambe River and Bowens Creek. Most famous for their private gardens and fabulous trees, Mount Wilson and Mount Irvine also experience high rainfall, combined with rich volcanic soils and you have a perfect formula for cool-climate gardens.

Old Ford Reserve Megalong Valley Camping is allowed at Old Ford Reserve, a picturesque camping and picnic area alongside Megalong Creek in the Megalong Valley.

Euroka Clearing Picnic Area Glenbrook Euroka Clearing is a popular camping and picnicking spot just south of Glenbrook in the Blue Mountains National Park (permits required for camping).

Glenbrook Discovery Trail Glenbrook Explore the sandstone 'Blue Labyrinth' beyond Glenbrook Creek gorge on this Discover Trail along the Greater Blue Mountains Drive.

Narrow Neck Lookout Katoomba Narrow Neck Lookout as the name implies has views over the Narrow Neck Peninsula, a plateau which divides the Jamison and Megalong Valleys.

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

Echo Point Lookout Echo Point Perched on the edge of the escarpment the Echo Point provides panoramic views of the southern Blue Mountains, Kanangra-Boyd Wilderness and the Three Sisters rock formation.

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.

Perrys Lookdown Blackheath Perrys Lookdown offers grandeur views from the top of the escarpment into World Heritage National Park and the Grose Valley. This is the shortest but steepest descent to the Blue Gum Forest and offers a small camping area and car park.

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.

Scenic World Blue Mountains Katoomba Scenic World Blue Mountains is suitable for visitors of all ages; it is located near the Three Sisters at Katoomba, about two hours by rail or road from Sydney.