Old Trahlee
Hartley Historic Site
Overview
Old Trahlee is unavailable for bookings until further notice. This restored colonial cottage is located in Hartley Historic Site, at the foot of the Blue Mountains.
Accommodation type | Cottage |
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Where | 33 Old Great Western Highway, Hartley, NSW, 2790 - in Hartley Historic Site |
Bedrooms | 3 |
Maximum guests | 6 |
Facilities | Picnic tables, drinking water, showers, toilets, electric power, kitchen, plates and cutlery, pots and pans, bed linen, heating, tv, towels, washing machine, rubbish bin |
Also see:
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St Bernards Presbytery
Stay at deluxe St Bernards Presbytery cottage for a romantic getaway. Located only 15 minutes from Mount Victoria, it’s the perfect spot to immerse yourself in Hartley Historic Site’s colonial past.
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Operated by
- Hartley Visitor Centre
- 10am to 1pm and 1.30pm to 4pm. Closed Mondays, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
- 02 6355 2117
- hartley@environment.nsw.gov.au
- Farmers Inn, 51 Old Great Western Highway, Hartley 2790
Park info
- in Hartley Historic Site in the Sydney and surrounds region
Hartley Historic Site is open every day but access may be limited at times due to fire danger, school bookings or organised events.
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Old Trahlee.
Getting there and parking
Get driving directions
Old Trahlee is located in Hartley Historic Site, just over 2 hours west of Sydney, and only 20 mins from Lithgow.
To get there from Sydney:
- Travel along the Great Western Highway towards Lithgow
- Turn left into the village at the Historic Site signs, 4km after Little Hartley.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
There's a driveway parking spot for 1 small car, and 2 on-street parking spaces in front of the cottage.
Facilities
- Bedding configuration: 3 bedrooms. 1 double bed (disabled access), 1 queen bed, 1 single bunk bed, 1 baby cot (0 to 4 years).
- The bathroom has a shower, toilet, underfloor heating and heated towel racks.
- Dining room and lounge room.
- There is mobile phone reception in the cottage but the signal might be weak in some areas. There's no Wi-fi.
- Please leave the property clean and tidy, with all kitchen items washed up and put away. Additional fees may be charged if unreasonable cleaning is required or for missing/broken items.
Toilets
- Flush toilets
Picnic tables
Drinking water
Showers
- Hot showers
Electric power
Kitchen
The kitchenette has 2 hotplates, oven, kettle, toaster, microwave and a fridge.
Plates and cutlery
Pots and pans
Bed linen
Heating
Gas heating.
TV
There's a TV in the dining and lounge rooms. There's no television signal but you can still play DVDs.
Towels
Washing machine
There's a laundry with washing machine, dryer and tub.
Rubbish bin
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - easy
There is standard wheelchair access to half of Old Trahlee:
- Toilet facilities are wheelchair-accessible.
- One bedroom is wheelchair-accessible.
- The kitchen, dining table and lounge are wheelchair-accessible.
- Pathways and entry to the house are wheelchair-accessible.
Prohibited
Amplified music is prohibited.
Camp fires and solid fuel burners
Generators
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Visitor centre
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Hartley Historic Site Visitor Centre
Farmers Inn, 51 Old Great Western Highway, Hartley 2790 - 10am to 1pm and 1.30pm to 4pm. Closed Mondays, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
- 02 6355 2117
Learn more
Old Trahlee is in Hartley Historic Site. Here are just some of the reasons why this park is special:
Aboriginal meeting place

Hartley Historic Village is set in a landscape of great and continuing importance to Aboriginal people who have lived on and passed through this land for thousands of years.
A tor, or cluster of granite rocks known as Kew-Y-Ahn to local Aboriginal people, is said to have been a meeting place for the Wiradjuri People from the west and Gundungurra People from the east.
Excellent bushwalking on historic roads

The Hartley area is great for bushwalking. Kew-Y-Ahn Bells Rock Heritage Walking Track is a 600m return walk to a striking granite tor with valley views. Rowsons River walk is a 1km loop by the river and Rowsons Hut remains.
Outside the village, you may like to set out on Lawson's Long Alley, Lockyer's Pass or Berghofer's Pass. Hartley’s rural setting is welcoming and peaceful – perfect for a picnic or a satisfying stroll.
- Corneys Garage Nestled in the heart of Hartley Historic Site is Corneys Garage. Browse through a beautiful selection of antiques, while enjoying an immersive shopping experience near Lithgow.
- Hartley Historic Site Visitor Centre Stop in at Hartley Historic Site Visitor Centre to find out about the history of the buildings and village, book tours, and stock up on snacks and drinks.
- The Postmistress Cafe and Store The Postmistress Cafe and Store is in Hartley Historic Village, midway between Mount Victoria and Lithgow. Oozing rustic charm, this quaint cafe is the perfect stopover when visiting Hartley.
The story of settlement

This exceptionally well-maintained village is of national historical significance as a substantial early nineteenth-century settlement. It tells modern visitors a great deal about the expansion of European development in inland Australia and the beautiful old buildings illustrate the changing role and fortunes of Hartley from first settlement of the inland to the beginning of the motor transport era. Discover more interesting facts at the visitor centre or buy a ticket for a self-guided tour. Large groups can book in advance on (02) 6355 2117.
- Corneys Garage Nestled in the heart of Hartley Historic Site is Corneys Garage. Browse through a beautiful selection of antiques, while enjoying an immersive shopping experience near Lithgow.
- Former St Bernards Church Take a tour or arrange an event at Former St Bernards Church in Hartley, a lovingly preserved example of colonial sandstone architecture.
- Hartley Courthouse This fine example of colonial architecture allows you to imagine the convicts, magistrates and members of the public passing through its doors. Book a guided tour through Hartley Historic Site Visitor Centre.
- Hartley Historic Site Visitor Centre Stop in at Hartley Historic Site Visitor Centre to find out about the history of the buildings and village, book tours, and stock up on snacks and drinks.
- Hartley historical tour On this interactive Stage 3 (Years 5-6) History excursion, students visit key sites in the Hartley Historic Site colonial village: the courthouse, the gaol and St Bernards Church. They'll explore the history of how this key colony developed and take part in fun re-enactments with our Discovery Rangers.