| Lithgow is a holiday destination of its
own. Lithgow is in close proximity to many attractions as detailed below. Major
attractions include... - Zig Zag Railway - please see Blue
Mountains Web's page for the town of Clarence.
- Lake Lyell offers
trout fishing, swimming and power boating, skiing and hydroplane racing. There
is also a camping area with toilet facilities.
- Visit Wollemi National
Park to view historic ruins, experience camping, take a bush walk in Newnes
Plateau and Wolgan Valley.
- Enjoy interactive exhibits at the
Mt. Piper Energy Expo located on Mudgee Road. The Expo is open daily 9am
to 4pm.
- Capertee Valley is the largest enclosed valley in
Australia. Within the valley you can experience spectacular views of rock formations
and escarpments.
- Jannei Goat Dairy is a working dairy producing
fresh cheeses, waxed cheeses, yoghurt and milk and is open to the public.
Historic
attractions within Lithgow and the surrounding area include
Blast Furnace Park, Eskbank House, Bowenfels Railway Station,
Glen Davis, Portland, Hartley Historic Village, Zig
Zag Railway, Small Arms Museum, Lithgow State Mine, Railway
Heritage Park, Lithgow Pottery, Newnes-OilShale Industry Ruins
and Capertee.
Natural Attractions include Capertee Valley,
the Glow Worm Tunnel, Grose Valley, Newnes Plateau, and Wollemi National Park. Recreational
activities include Lake Lyell, Lake Wallace, Wallerawang, Bowenfels Cashmere,
Mount Piper Energy Expo and Jannei Goat Dairy.
The splendour of spectacular green mountains, clear blue
lakes and fresh crisp air are what await you at the Blue
Mountain Sparadise. Set in an exquisite Japanese garden,
this unique bathhouse is indeed a heaven on earth. Accommodation
available. Wonderful Japanese cuisine and over 70 different
kinds of tea.
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