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| Lithgow Visitor Information Centre - Bush Walks |
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Bushwalks..... Discover Australia's most accessible wilderness |
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| Bicentennial National Trail The Bicentennial Trail is the longest marked route in the world - a 5,300km walking track (One Way). The Trail follows the historic coach and stock routes, old pack horse trails, and country roads. Wherever possible along its great length the Trail has been designed to be a "living history" of our country, following the routes of our early pioneers and highlighting historic sites and artifacts along the way. The Bicentennial Trail gives access to some of Australia’s wildest, most remote country in the world and provides endless fascination for those interested in Australia's unique flora and fauna. Access to the Lithgow section of the trail is via Glen Davis, following the track on to Pantoney's Crown at Capertee, on to Wallerawang via the Wolgan Gap. Location: Cooktown in Queensland to Healesville in Victoria. Website: http://home.vicnet.net.au/~bnt/ |
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Berghofer’s Pass Berghofer’s Pass follows one of the historic tracks around the mountain and into the Hartley Valley. Enjoy superb views and historical points of interest including convict-built ramparts that support the Great Western Highway and a drovers' dog trough cut from sandstone. Location: Victoria Pass, Hartley Vale Time: 1 hour Distance: 3 km return Grade: Easy |
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Blackman's Crown Blackman’s Crown, named after James Blackman, a colonial road surveyor, is a large sandstone plateau perched atop of the Capertee Valley, the world’s second largest enclosed canyon. The area features spectacular 360 views of the Capertee and Turon Valleys. Location: Pearson's Lookout, Capertee Time: 1 hour Distance: 2 km return Grade: Medium |
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Deep Pass Located within the World Heritage listed Wollemi National Park, Deep Pass Canyon features fern covered walls and rock pools within the, at times, narrow canyon. Rainforest vegetation surrounds Deep Pass and the walk leads to a beautiful swimming holes and waterfall. The trip to Deep Pass is via the Newnes Plateau on a dirt road. Conditions vary on this road. Please watch for native wildlife.
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Eskbank Track Eskbank track, follows a short track up to Bracey Lookout and features panoramic views of the township of Lithgow. From the Lookout the walk can be extended across to Hassans Walls Lookout, the highest scenic lookout in the Blue Mountains, featuring majestic views of Hartley Valley and the Blue Mountains escarpment Location: Eskbank Street, Lithgow Time: 1.5 hours Distance: 1 km return Grade: Medium
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Evans Crown Evans Crown features a distinctive granite rock formation that juts above the surrounding countryside. Crown Rock was an initiation and corroboree site for the Wiradjuri people. The spectacular granite tors of Evans Crown provide fantastic views of the surrounding valley, which features a range of rare native fauna and flora. Location: Evans Crown Nature Reserve, Tarana Time: 2 hours Distance: 3 km return Grade: Medium Website: www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au |
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The highlight of a trip to the tunnel is the thousands of Glow Worms visible in the darkness of the tunnel. A torch is required for the tunnel, however, do not shine the light on the glow worms as they are sensitive to light and also to noise. A further walk into the Newnes Valley, via a fern filled gorge and into the historic Newnes ruins is an additional 9km round trip. The trip to the Glow Worm Tunnel is via the Newnes Plateau on a dirt road. Conditions vary on this road. Please watch for native wildlife.
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Lawson's Long Alley Lawson's Long Alley and Lockyer's Road Loop follow the earliest tracks down the mountain and into the Hartley Valley. Lawson’s Long Ally, named after William Lawson, one of the first Europeans to cross the Blue Mountains, was constructed in 1824 and was the only access route into the valley. The road was closed in 1832 when the Victoria Pass was opened. Enjoy superb views and historical points of interest. Location: Mt York Road, Mt Victoria Time: 4 hours Distance: 11 km return Grade: Medium |
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Lithgow City Heritage Walk Stroll through the Main Street of Lithgow and view the many historic buildings making up the streetscape. A highlight of the walk is the Marjorie “Lithgow Flash” Jackson statue, produced by Antony Symons. Marjorie was the first Australian to win a gold medal at Olympic level in Athletics. Stop and smell the roses at Queen Elizabeth park with over 300 rose bushes producing a dazzling display in Summer and visit Hoskins Memorial Church which features a Paul Sorenson designed garden. Location: Main Street, Lithgow Time: 1 hour Distance: 3 km circuit Grade: Easy Add a disabled symbol here for wheelchair accessible Visitor Facilities: Toilet, picnic facilities |
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Newnes Oil Shale Ruins Located within the World Heritage listed Wollemi National Park, discover the ruins of the former Oil Shale Mine located in the beautiful Wolgan Valley. Established in 1906 as part of an industrial area mining and process oil shale, Newnes was once a bustling town. Today the ruins of the this industry stand surrounded by the dominating cliffs. Additional walks available from Newnes include the walk to the Glow Worm Tunnel, including the Old Coach Road and Pagoda Track and the Pipeline Pass to Glen Davis.
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Old Coach Road & Pagoda Track Located within the World Heritage listed Wollemi National Park, The Old Coach Road and Pagoda Track link up the to the Glow Worm Tunnel. The walk offers superb views of native fauna and pagoda rock formations. The trip to the Old Coach Road walking track is via the Newnes Plateau or Newnes, with both trips on a dirt road. Conditions vary on this road. Please watch for native wildlife. Location: Wolgan Valley, Wollemi National Park or Glow Worm Tunnel Road Time: 4 hours Distance: 10 km return Grade: Medium Website: www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au |
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Pipeline Pass Walk along the old pipeline that linked the Newnes Oil Shale Mine site to the Glen Davis. Location: Wolgan Valley, Wollemi National Park or Glen Davis Time: 10 hours Distance: 22 km return Grade: Hard |
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Zig Zag Walking Track Hike down the Zig Zag walking track which closely follows the world renowned Zig Zag Railway track. Enjoy the views of the surrounding Blue Mountains and historic viaducts of the Zig Zag and listen to the toots of a steam train as it descends into the valley. Walk down to Bottom Points Station and enjoy the train ride back to Clarence Station. Location: Zig Zag Railway, Chifley Road, Clarence Time: 40 minutes Distance: 2.5 km one way Grade: Medium Visitor Facilities: Toilets, kiosk, picnic facilities |
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