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Eskbank House Museum

Lithgow , Blue Mountains

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
 

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Glow Worm Tunnel

Lithgow , Blue Mountains

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
 

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Hartley Historic Site

Lithgow , Blue Mountains

The need for a police centre in the Hartley Valley led to the construction of the Hartley Court House in 1837. Over the next 50 years a bustling village grew around the court house. The area was the judicial and administrative centre, with churches and accommodation, a post office and staging facilities. It served bo
 

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Lake Lyell

Lithgow , Blue Mountains

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 Cr
 

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Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum

Lithgow , Blue Mountains

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
 

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Lithgow State Mine Heritage Park and Railway

Lithgow , Blue Mountains

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 herit
 

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Hassans Walls Lookout

Lithgow , Blue Mountains

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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Lithgow Blast Furnace Park

Lithgow , Blue Mountains

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
 

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Lithgow Valley Colliery and Pottery Site

Lithgow , Blue Mountains

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. Barbecue facilities are available and entry is free, so why not make a day of it?
 

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McKanes Falls Bridge

Lithgow , Blue Mountains

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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Newnes Plateau

Lithgow , Blue Mountains

Newnes State Forest is located on Newnes Plateau and contains Pine Plantation of Radiator Pine, Natural Forest and Sandstone Escarpments. Provides access to Glow Worm Tunnels and Wollemi National Park. Bungleboorie Picnic Area provides a peaceful rest stop in Newnes State Forest. (The town of Newnes is located in the
 

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Newnes Shale Oil Ruins

Lithgow , Blue Mountains

At the end of Wolgan Valley lies a reminder of the shale oil industry. The township and shale oil mining complex was established in 1906. The Newnes Oil Shale Mine produced low grade oil. Set within beautiful mountain scenery, a collection of shanties, huts and buildings for the mining process were built. Today the rui
 

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Sunny Corner Forests

Lithgow , Blue Mountains

Production pine plantation with areas historically mined for gold, silver and other valuable minerals.
 

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Wollemi National Park

Lithgow , Blue Mountains

Wollemi National Park is NSW's largest wilderness area, situated on 492 220ha. A spectacular maze of canyons, cliffs and undisturbed forest. Descend to the Colo River on Bob Turners Track and enjoy the beaches in one of the State's longest and most scenic gorges. Interesting ruins at Newnes and a glowworm filled rai
 

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