Things to see near Black Gold Country Cabins and Motel
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Scenic Routes from Sydney over the Blue Mountains and Bells Line of Road
- Richmond/ Windsor
- Richmond & Windsor · Macquarie Towns
- Lovely old streets, antique shops, cafes & coffee shops and the river close by
- Many Historic Houses still in original condition from Colonial times, when Gov. Macquarie named the settlements
- Regular Markets on Weekends
- RAAF Base viewing area
- Hawkesbury Museum
- Tebbutt’s Observatory
1¼ hours drive from Black Gold Cabins
- Kurrajong
- Kurrajong · Quaint Historic Village
- Peaceful village with Antique & Gift Shops
- Coffee & Teahouses with Panoramic Views of Sydney
- Listen to the Bellbirds on Bellbird Hill
- Drive on roads constructed by the Convicts
- Lochiel House (circa 1820)
1 hour drive from Black Gold Cabins
- Bilpin
- Bilpin · The Orchard Village
- Drive through walls of sandstone & endless canyons
- Charming Orchards & Rustic Fruit & Vege stalls selling all varieties of apples & stone fruit in season
- A perfect break from driving
- Proudly local made jams, teas, honey, apple juice & apple cider
- Local craftsmen- metalwork, ceramics, art, opals & gems, dried flowers, woodwork
- Mt. Tomah
- Mt. Tomah & The Royal Botanic Cool-Climate Garden
- Spend an hour or two strolling through the English style gardens and walkways
- Adore varieties of cold-climate plants from the Southern & Northern Hemispheres
- Book a guided Eco-Tour
- Educational tours for Schools & Universities
- Visitor’s centre with information, displays, a theatrette, a shop, toilets, books, gifts, souvenirs & wheelchair access
- Restaurant with Stunning Views
- BBQs & Picnic areas
- A Stunning setting for Weddings & Functions
- Zig Zag Railway
- Zig Zag Railway
- Internationally renowned 18th Century Steam Train
- A technological feat of it’s time. The railway has three gentle slopes, in the shape of a Z
- BBQs & Picnic areas
- Bushwalk down to Bottom Points & catch the Zig Zag back to Clarence or ride both ways
- Guided tours available
- Ride the Zig Zag for a Romantic Dinner
- Take the kids to see Thomas or take a ride on the Wizard’s express and get on at Platform 9¾!
21 minutes drive from Black Gold Cabins
- Lithgow
- Heritage Rich Lithgow
- Coal & Steel village
- See how electricity is made at Mount Piper Energy Expo
- Views on the cusp of the Blue Mountains and Central West at Hassans Walls Lookout
- Blast Furnace Park, the ruins of the old steel furnace
- Small Arms Factory Museum, Lithgows involvement in World War I & II
- Lake Lyell & Lake Wallace, great recreation
- Lithgow City Go-Kart Raceway, the last weekend of every month
11 minutes drive from Black Gold Cabins
- Wollemi National Park
- Wollemi National Park
- Home of world famous Wollemi Pine, the living dinosaur. Discovered in 1994
- Heaps of Bushwalks & Hikes, or get active- try caving or rock climbing!
- Glow Worm Tunnel, an unused old railway tunnel that these tiny creatures have taken to. It’s pitch black, so bring a torch and be nice & quiet.
- Newnes is an old shale oil mining town. See the old ruins, becoming overgrown by the beautiful Australian bush
- Get up close to Ancient Aboriginal artwork at ‘Black Fellows’ Hands’
- World renowned Bird Watchers holiday village, Glen Davis
25 minutes drive from Black Gold Cabins
- Wallerawang
- Wallerawang
- Home of Black Gold Country Cabins
- Small village with a few shops, restaurants, 2 pubs & bowling club
- Fish, canoe, sail on Lake Wallace, or relax by the water with BBQs, toilets, playgrounds
- Tour the Mount Piper Power Station
- Utilise the state of the art Indoor Sports Stadium for your next camp or competition
1 minute drive/ 5 minute walk from Black Gold Cabins
- Oberon · The High Country
- Oberon · The High Country
- Kanangra Boyd National Park, bushwalks & spectacular views
- Great for 4WDing & cycling
- Trout Fishing on the many lakes & streams
- Fossick or Pan for Gold
- Drive through quaint surrounding villages, see the bridges & fences built over 100 years ago & have a beer with the locals
45 minutes drive from Black Gold Cabins
- Jenolan Caves
- Jenolan Caves
- A series of remarkable limestone caverns, made up of 9 show caves
- Guided tours or guide yourself at your own pace
- Fully self-contained kitchen & dining room
- Isolated wilderness on a winding road trail
- Meals, BBQs & Picnic areas available
- Please note, you cannot purchase Petrol at Jenolan, so fill up before you set off
45 minutes drive from Black Gold Cabins
- Historic Hartley
- Historic Hartley
- Former Gold Rush town, which has now gone into decline and sits under the escarpment of the Blue Mountains
- The original Sandstone buildings & courthouse are still in perfect condition and are open to the public
- Close-by villages of Little Hartley & Hartley Vale lie to the east
- Beautiful winding roads over rolling green hills
- Make a tea break at the Comet or Collitts Inn teahouses
18 minutes drive from Black Gold Cabins
- Mount Victoria
- Mount Victoria
- Highest point in the Blue Mountains
- Charming, quiet settlement with a few teahouses & the Imperial Hotel
- Breathtaking views over the Megalong Valley at Sunset Rock
- One of the few remaining railway tollhouses along the Mountains line
- Railway & history museum at the railway station
- Catch a movie at the historic & original Mount Vic. Flicks
25 minutes drive from Black Gold Cabins
- Blackheath & Medlow Bath
- Blackheath & Medlow Bath
- Prestigeous Hydro Majestic Hotel
- Spectacular views at Govetts Leap and Evans Lookout
- Annual Rhododendron Festival, first weekend of November
- Great Pool & surrounding gardens during summer
- Descend into the Megalong Valley for horseriding and teahouses
- Antique, Coffee & Gift Shops aplenty
31 minutes drive from Black Gold Cabins
- Katoomba / Leura
- Katoomba / Leura
- Scenic World, ride the cable car, skyway or scenic railway (steepest in the world!) & descend to the boardwalk below
- Katoomba Street features dozens of cafes, restaurants & bookshops
- See the world famous Three Sisters, a Blue Mountains icon
- The Edge Giant Screen Movie about the Blue Mountains
- Stop at the Explorers marked tree, when Blaxland, Lawson & Wentworth first crossed the mountains in
- Leura Mall is picturesque at any time of year, with an abundance of galleries, coffee shops & colourful locals
- Home to many formal English style gardens include the Everglades, many of which are open throughout the year and during festivals
- Yulefest (Christmas in July) is held in the upper mountains, a great excuse to spend a merry weekend
- Home to an alternature sub-culture, there’s an abundance of galleries featuring all types of local artists
38 minutes drive from Black Gold Cabins
- Wentworth Falls
- Wentworth Falls
- Picturesque bushwalks around Wentworth Falls & many other Falls in the area, pristine scenery, rainforest & wildlife
- The Valley of the Waters, one of the Mountains most treasured areas
- Abseil down a Waterfall or go Canyoning, book at one of the many adventure companies in Katoomba
- Follow Charles Darwin’s steps where he pondered the theories of evolution
- Visit the Conservation Hut for a meal or coffee with a view
- Cute little village, with plenty of galleries, antique shops and unique places to eat
44 minutes drive from Black Gold Cabins
- Glenbrook & Lower Mountains
- Glenbrook & Lower Mountains
- Euroka Clearing is home to Kangaroos all day & all year
- Jellybean Pool swimming hole, for a walk or dip!
- Plenty of parks for a picnic
- Great Tourist Centre on the Highway
- Gorgeous bushwalks & bike trails
1¼ hours drive from Black Gold Cabins
Scenic Routes of the Central West
- Bathurst · Home of the Great Race
- Bathurst · Home of the Great Race
- Best known for the Bathurst 1000 motor race on Mt Panorama (October)
- Lovely wide historic streets that feature architecture from different periods in history
- Art Gallery & Museums, including the Australian Fossil & Mineral, & National Motor Racing museums
- Pan for gold at the Goldfields & visit the Observatory
- Milk a cow & experience all things country at the Sheep & Cattle Drome
- The roadway hub to Western NSW
37 minutes drive from Black Gold Cabins
- Orange & Lucknow
- Orange & Lucknow
- Cook Park in the centre of town hosts an aviary, fernery & begonia house
- Cool-climate wineries
- Regional Art Gallery & Library
- Visit Mt Canobolas, highest point between the Blue Mountains & Indian Ocean
- Pan for gold at working Gunadoo Gold Mine on Ophir Reserve
- Surrounded by historic villages, perfect for an afternoon drive
1¼ hour drive from Black Gold Cabins
- Mudgee · Wine Region
- Mudgee · Wine Region
- Spend a day wine-tasting at Mudgee’s many cool-climate wineries
- Sample all kinds of local produce at the many restaurants, cafes & hotels
- Mudgee has a growing reputation for quality Fine Wine & Dining
- Stop at Ilford’s Turon Technology Museum on the way
- Birthplace of iconic Australian poet Henry Lawson
- Drive leisurely through the picturesque Australian countryside
- Experience small town country friendliness
1½ hour drive from Black Gold Cabins
- Gulgong · More than History
- Gulgong · More than History
- Pioneer’s Museum is a must- see all aspects of how people lived in the area up to 150 years ago
- Museum of Sight and Sound, history of Australian cinematography & sound recording
- Vast array of Wineries along the road from Mudgee
- Fine local cheese, ale, honey, art & fine food
- Country cafes & restaurants with heaps of character & friendly locals
- Abundance of artists, craftspeople & potters
- Famous for being on the original Australian 10 dollar note
2 hour drive from Black Gold Cabins
- Kandos & Rylstone
- Kandos & Rylstone
- Windamere Dam to the east offers fishing, boating, BBQs and has a kiosk & all amenities you could need for a great day on the water
- Scenic drives & bushwalks throughout the area, or ride your bike on the designated track between the two towns
- Annual Street Machine & Hot Rod and Agricultural shows throughout the year
- Kandos Bicentennial Museum – a record of the industrial & social history
21 minutes drive from Black Gold Cabins
- Molong
- Molong
- Look into the past, with many of Molong’s Austen-European buildings classified in the National Trust
- Local history at Molong Historical Museum
- Visit Aboriginal Yuranigh’s grave, who led Thomas Mitchel on his expedition to Queensland
- Delve into the central west, and drive through the many surrounding villages
- Quaint craft shops housed in the original heritage buildings
- Annual Music & Art festival- usually held in April
1½ hour drive from Black Gold Cabins
- Wellington
- Wellington
- Visit Wellington limestone Caves, where ancient fossils have been found
- Wellington-Osawano Japanese Gardens & Burrendong Arboretum are a must for plant enthusiasts
- Heaps of activities at Lake Burrendong, including water-skiing & angling
- Take the scenic drive through Mount Arthur Reserve & stop at one of the many picnic areas
- The kids will love seeing the Giant Tractor fire up
2¼ hour drive from Black Gold Cabins
- Dubbo
- Dubbo · Home of Western Plains Zoo
- World famous Western Plains Zoo, African animals on the open plains. Drive, walk, bike or buggy it!
- Biodiversity Garden- Dubbo as it was before European settlement
- Self-guide or book a tour, Old Dubbo Gaol gives a realistic insight to prison life as it was
- The Observatory is ideal, away from those city lights
2¾ hour drive from Black Gold Cabins
- Peak Hill
- Peak Hill
- Visit the old open-cut mine, with the original miners houses & machinery
- School groups & overseas visitors love a visit to the Emu Farm- appointment only
- Peak hill has a Camel Park, which offers rides, souveniers & picnic & BBQ areas- appointments for rides
- Enjoy a picnic & all types of Australian animals at the Fauna Reserve
- Bogan Weir is an ideal place to spend the day fishing & canoeing
3 hour drive from Black Gold Cabins
- Parkes
- Parkes
- Free entry to the Parkes Radio Telescope & Observatory – star of movie “The Dish”
- Theatre’s, displays, exhibits, cafe, picnic & BBQ areas are all available at the Telescope
- Annual Elvis Festival- where thousands of lookalikes descend on the country town (January)
- Parkes’ many museums are under-going major works. Check with the tourist centre for the best places to see
- Isolated wilderness in Goobang National Park, that has 40 species of native orchids recorded!
2½ hour drive from Black Gold Cabins
- Canowindra · The Ballooning Capital of Australia
- Canowindra · The Ballooning Capital of Australia
- Flocks of Hot Air Balloons at Marti’s Fiesta, held in April anually
- Hot Air Balloon Flights, March – November (weather permitting)
- Age of Fishes Museum- follow the discovery of a 360 million year old fossil found close by
- More wine tasting at wineries & vineyards
- Ben Hall Monument & Hanging Bridge
- Heaps of bushwalks & trails in Nangar State Forest
2 hour drive from Black Gold Cabins
- Cowra
- Cowra
- Famous as a POW camp during WWII
- Beautiful Japanese Gardens, the centre of the annual Festival of Understanding
- Australia’s World Peace Bell
- Cowra Museum has over 8000 exhibits
- Quaint art galleries, coffee & teahouses, vineyards in peaceful surrounds
- Surrounding National Parks, Nature reserves & Wyangla Waters State Park
1¾ hour drive from Black Gold Cabins
