Discover life during the gold rush at Hill End Historic Site and explore heritage buildings and mine relics. You can stay in heritage accommodation, or camp with your dog at dog-friendly campgrounds.
Borenore Karst Conservation Reserve is a scenic place to picnic near Orange. After a barbecue lunch, explore the reserve’s walking tracks and ancient caves.
Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area offers birdwatching, walking, scenic views, pretty picnic areas and a great campground. It's a top choice for a weekend getaway.
Visit Mullion Range State Conservation Area, between Orange and Ophir, to enjoy swimming, fishing, scenic lookouts and picnicking in an area rich in gold mining history.
Near Lithgow, 185km west of Sydney, Turon National Park is great for remote bushwalking and camping, trout fishing, birdwatching, swimming, mountain biking or canoeing.
The gravesite of Yuranigh, Sir Thomas Mitchell’s Aboriginal assistant, is the only known site in Australia where Aboriginal and European burial practices coexist.
Capertee National Park offers spectacular birdwatching, walking, camping as well as heritage homestead accommodation, west of Blue Mountains, near Lithgow.
Avisford Nature Reserve was created in June 1985. It covers an area of 2940.83ha. View the detailed park and fire management documents.
Barton Nature Reserve was created in April 1972. It covers an area of 546ha. View the detailed park and fire management documents.
Eusdale Nature Reserve was created in November 2006. It covers an area of 1238ha. View the detailed park and fire management documents.