You can view many fine 19th century buildings in historic towns like Merriwa, Muswellbrook, Broke and Wollombi.

Sacred Spaces (02 4965 4031)

Singleton's Mercy Convent offers guided tours of 19th century buildings and a museum revealing aspects of the spiritual life. Large and small groups by arrangement.

Baerami Creek (Wollemi National Park)

Explore fascinating relics of the early 20th century oil shale works in this remote site. Interpretive signs provide information on the mining and processing of the shale.