| Megalong Valley is simply magic. While
the view from the Hydro Majestic Hotel at Medlow Bath is breathtaking, a drive
down into the Valley itself is an unforgettable experience. Megalong
Valley is primarily a farming community for the locals, yet offers adventure for
visitors to the valley. Megalong Valley offers some of the best horse riding
adventures available in Australia with many venues offeringrides for beginners
through to experienced riders. 
One of the Blue Mountains major tourist attractions is the Megalong Australian
Heritage Centre offering entertainment for the whole family, including stockmen
shows and the famous Megalong Farm.
To get to the Megalong Valley, simply
turn off the Great Western Highway at the Blackheath railway crossing and you
are on your way to adventure. The
natural beauty of the Megalong Valley allows any visitor to unwind. The aboriginal
word megalong means valley below the cliffs, (yet another Blue Mountains
town with an Aboriginal name). The fabulous Coxs River passes
through the valley, and its via this river in 1818, Thomas Jones was believed
to be the first European visitor to the area. Thomas Jones ventured into the valley
to explore its natural vegetation. On your journey into the valley
you will be captured by Mermaids Glen and Coachwood Glen. Megalong Valley
hosts one of the Blue Mountains best picnic grounds at the Old Ford Reserve which
is located along Megalong Road by the Megalong Creek. Within the Valley
you will find an old steam engine which was once used at the Carrington Hotel
in Katoomba. An old shack, Huntling Lodge, can also be seen at the base of the
cliffs which was once owned by the developer of the Hydro Majestic Hotel, Mr Mark
Foy. Megalong Valley is an ideal escape from the rest of the world, especially
for those who wish to experience Australian bush land, horse riding adventures,
and accommodation to suit.
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