Lithgow Attractions

Eskbank House Museum (Attraction)
Bennett Street, Lithgow, New South Wales 2790, Australia

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. The four front rooms have been preserved much as they were in Thomas Brown's day, and contain some beautiful regency and early Victorian f ...

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Glow Worm Tunnel (Attraction)
Newnes State Forest, north of Lighgow, Lithgow, New South Wales 2790, Australia

The Glow Worms are located in an old rail tunnel 400 metres in length. It was originally constructed as part of the railway line to Newnes Kerosene Shale Works. The line was dismantled c1940s. The tunnel is located 40 kilometres from Lithgow on the Newnes Plateau. Good walking shoes and a torch are required for the walk through the tunnel. The glow worms found in the tunnel are the larvae of t ...

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Hassans Walls Lookout (Attraction)
Hassans Walls Reserve, Lithgow, New South Wales 2790, Australia

The highest lookout in the Blue Mountains approximately 1100 metres above sea level. This lookout gives magnificent views over the Hartley Valley, as well as views of Lithgow. You can also walk or ride around the Lookout. ...

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Lake Lyell (Attraction)
Magpie Hollow Road, South Bowenfels, Lithgow, New South Wales 2790, Australia

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. Water for cooling is pumped from Lake Lyell Dam on the Cox's River, about 20 kilometres from the power station to the Thompsons Creek Dam, close to Mt Piper, which provides an additional 27,000 mega litres of c ...

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Lithgow Blast Furnace Park (Attraction)
Inch Street, Lithgow, New South Wales 2790, Australia

Blast Furnace Park is a monument to Lithgow's industrial history. It was here that the first iron and steel were cast in Australia. William Sandford established the blast furnace in 1886 and it continued production until 1928 when the entire industry was move to Port Kembla. The site has now been developed as a park around the remains of the pump house and the furnace foundations. There is a ...

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Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum (Attraction)
Methven Street, Lithgow, New South Wales 2790, Australia

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. The Lithgow Small Arms Factory was Australia's first high precision mass production facility and has an historic association with the inaugural Australian Federal government of 1901. This museum situated in the grounds of ...

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Lithgow State Mine Heritage Park and Railway (Attraction)
Via Atkinson Street, Lithgow, New South Wales 2790, Australia

An open air museum consisting of a former colliery site and 3 kilometres of rail line, The State Mine Heritage Park and Railway offers mine museum guided tours, coal mining displays, picnic areas and Heritage rolling stock and machinery. Here the displays relate to mining history, steam power and the town's rail heritage. There are picnic areas at the powder magazines, nature trails, lovely sce ...

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Lithgow Valley Colliery and Pottery Site (Attraction)
Bent Street, Lithgow, New South Wales 2790, Australia

Visit the oldest commercial pottery, now opperated by Cameron and Colleen Williams. Have a look around the historic factory and browse the large range of hand-made pottery for sale. BBQ facilities are available and entry is free, so why not make a day of it? ...

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McKanes Falls Bridge (Attraction)
Jenolan Caves Road, Lithgow, New South Wales 2790, Australia

Bridges are not just functional, they can also be scenic and engineering attractions. Spare a few minutes to admire McKanes Falls Bridge. ...

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Secret Creek Cafe and Restaurant (Attraction)
35 Crane Street, Lithgow, New South Wales 2790, Australia

Australiana Cafe and Restaurant set in tranquil bush setting. Top quality Australian produce including bush tucker samplers, a la carte or function menus. Coaches welcome. Open Thurs to Mon 10am until late. Any time for morning or afternoon tea, lunch or dinner. Group bookings available Tues and Wed by appointment. ...

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