Lithgow Area


Lithgow is located about 140kms west of Sydney, on the western fringe of the Blue Mountains, and is the gateway to the Central West of NSW.

Lithgow can be reached via the Great Western Hwy over the Blue Mountains or via the Bells Line of Road. Either way it is about 2 hours driving time from Sydney.

Lithgow is rich in history, heritage sites and natural wonders. Take time to explore the town and its surrounds:

  • Capertee Valley and Glen Davis
  • Gardens of Stone National Park
  • Hartley
  • Jenolan Caves
  • Portland
  • Rydal
  • Wallerawang
  • Wolgan Valley and Newnes
  • Zig Zag Railway - www.zigzagrailway.com.au
  • Lithgow State Mine Heritage Park open 12-4pm, weekends, school & public holidays. Telephone 02-6353-1513. Website www.statemine.org.au
  • Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum displays one of Australia's most comprehensive collection of firearms. Telephone 02-6351-4452.
  • Esbank House & Museum - See what life was like in the early days of Lithgow. Open 10-4 Wed-Sun. Telephone 02-6351-3557.
     


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Events & Festivals

  • January - A Day out with Thomas.
  • February - Rydal Agricultural Show.
  • March - Lithgow Flash Gift, Portland Art Exhibition, Lithgow Agricultural Show.
  • April - Car Rally of Lithgow, A Day out with Thomas, Ironfest.
  • May - Autumn Harvest Food & Wine Fair.
  • June/July/August - Wizards Express, Wizards School of Magic, Yulefest.
  • September - Daffodils at Rydal, Spring into Colour Mt Tomah Gardens, KTM Sunny Corner Trail Bike Rally, Capertee Challenge (mountain biking).
  • October - A Day out with Thomas, Portland Spring Fair, Hartley Big Backyard.
  • November - Celebrate Lithgow, Mountain Cruizers Car Club Charity Car, Bike & Hot Rod Show.
  • December - Sunny Corner Sunday, Lithgow Triathlon, Christmas Concerts in Lithgow and Jenolan Caves.

 

For more detailed information on the Lithgow area visit BookLithgow.com.au

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