Oberon
Oberon is the highest town in the Blue Mountains region at 1,113m above sea level and enjoys four distinct seasons. It’s a perfect place to see Autumn colours, Spring gardens - and it's not unusual to see snow in Winter.
Oberon is 187kms from Sydney – about a three hour drive. From Katoomba is it just 86 kms or one hour 15 mins driving time.
Oberon is surrounded by some of the most beautiful rural scenery in NSW. It is a perfect place to base yourself to explore the attractions in the area.
What to See
- Jenolan Caves - 30 minutes drive
- Kanagara National Park and Kanagara Walls
- Evans Crown Nature Reserve
- Historic villages of O’Connell, Tarana, Black Springs, Hampton, Rockley, Burraga and Hartley
- Abercrombie River National Park & Caves
- Bathurst - about one hour
- Lithgow - about one hour
- The Blue Mountains National Park
Things to Do
- Horse riding - High Country Trail Rides or Yarrabin
- Bike Riding - Oberon to Hazelgrove Rail Trail
- Trout Fishing at Lake Oberon
- Visit Oberon Museum (by appointment)
- Visit open gardens in season especially Mayfield Garden in Spring and Autumn (www.mayfieldgarden.com.au)
Festivals & Events
- Spring Garden Festival 15 Sep 2011 - 13 Nov 2012
- Summer Festival 10 Feb - 31 Mar 2012
- Cool Events Festival 12 April - 13 Nov 2012
Visit the Oberon Festivals website for details (www.oberonfestivals.com.au).
For more detailed information on Oberon visit the Visitor Information Centre, corner of Ross Street and Edith Road, Oberon. Telephone 02- 6329-8210.
