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Alternative names: Population: 5.1 thous. (2019)Elevation: 3035 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 33°28'51"S, 150°9'22"E
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Lithgow Top Attractions

Lithgow Attractions - What to See and Explore

Lithgow offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Blast Furnace Park, Eskbank House, Cooerwull railway footbridge, Lithgow State Mine Heritage Park & Railway. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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    Historical place • Park

    Blast Furnace Park

    The Lithgow Blast Furnace is a heritage-listed former blast furnace and now park and visitor attraction at Inch Street, Lithgow, City of Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia. It was built from 1906 to 1907 by William Sandford Limited.

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    Specialty museum • Museum

    Eskbank House

    Eskbank House is a heritage-listed former mine owner's residence, iron and steel works manager's residence, school and boarding house and now museum, event venue and community resource centre at 70 Inch Street, Lithgow, City of Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia.

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    Bridge

    Cooerwull railway footbridge

    The Cooerwull railway footbridge is a heritage-listed pedestrian bridge located at Top Points Station, Zig Zag Railway, Lithgow, City of Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia. It was built in 1941. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.

  • lithgow state mine heritage park railway
    History museum • Museum

    Lithgow State Mine Heritage Park & Railway

    The Lithgow State Mine Heritage Park & Railway is an Australian mining museum, located in the Central Tablelands city of Lithgow, New South Wales.

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    33°29'15"S • 150°8'31"E

    Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum

    Specialty museum • Museum

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    Bridge

    Lithgow Underbridge

    The Lithgow Underbridge is a heritage-listed railway underbridge that carries the Main West Line over James Street, in Lithgow, in the City of Lithgow local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The bridge is located approximately 156 kilometres from Central railway station.

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    Museum

    Lithgow Small Arms Factory

    The Lithgow Small Arms Factory, or Lithgow Arms, is an Australian small arms manufacturing factory located in the town of Lithgow, New South Wales.

  • lithgow valley colliery and pottery site
    33°29'9"S • 150°9'19"E

    Lithgow Valley Colliery and Pottery Site

    The Lithgow Valley Colliery and Pottery Site is a heritage-listed former pottery and colliery and now pottery and visitor attraction at Bent Street, Lithgow, City of Lithgow, New South Wales, Australia. It was built from 1876 to 1945. It is also known as Lithgow Pottery and Brickworks. The property is privately owned.

Day trips

Lithgow – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Lithgow, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Wentworth Falls Waterfall (Katoomba), Govetts Leap Falls (Blackheath), Three Sisters (Blue Mountains National Park).

  • wentworth falls waterfall katoomba21 milesSE
    Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall

    Wentworth Falls Waterfall, Katoomba

    Wentworth Falls Waterfall, a breathtaking cascade situated in the picturesque town of Katoomba, Australia, is one of the country's most captivating natural tourist attractions. Nestled within the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park, this stunning...

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    Waterfall

    Govetts Leap Falls, Blackheath

    Govetts Leap Falls, a breathtaking natural wonder, is nestled in the serene town of Blackheath in the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains of Australia. This majestic waterfall is renowned for plunging over a sandstone cliff into a lush, prehistoric valley below.

  • three sisters blue mountains national park20 milesSE
    Lookout point for iconic trio of rocks

    Three Sisters, Blue Mountains National Park

    Nestled in the rugged wilderness of the Blue Mountains National Park, Australia, the Three Sisters stand as a majestic natural wonder that captivates the imagination of tourists from around the globe. This iconic rock formation is characterized by three distinct...

  • sydney zoo blacktown46 milesSE
    Zoo

    Sydney Zoo, Blacktown

    Sydney Zoo is a zoo in Bungarribee in the Western Sydney Parklands, in Greater Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Sydney Zoo is located 38 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district. It occupies a 16.5-hectare site.

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    Shopping, Shopping centre

    Westfield Penrith

    Westfield Penrith, nestled in the heart of Penrith, Australia, stands as a modern testament to the conveniences and pleasures of contemporary retail. This expansive shopping centre is a one-stop destination for both locals and visitors, offering a diverse array of...

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Best Time To Visit Lithgow

Learn when is the best time to travel to Lithgow weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

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The highest air temperature is in January, February and December. While the coldest is in July.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in June and July. Most of it rains in January.

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We can expect the longest days in December, while the shortest in June.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Lithgow?

The top attractions to visit in Lithgow are:

Where to next? Visit new south wales New South Wales region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Australia.

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