Greater Blue Mountains Drive

Driving Routes

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Berghofers Pass
Location: Mount Victoria, NSW
Entry is FREE! Berghofers Pass was constructed between 1907 and 1912 and used until 1920 an alternative to Victoria Pass to allow a gradual ascent of the... more
Bulls Camps Picnic Area
Location: Woodford, NSW
Entry is FREE! Bulls Camps Picnic Area is a grassy picnic spot on the Great Western Highway between Linden and Woodford was once a stock reserve in the 1820', a... more
Falls Gallery
Location: Wentworth Falls, NSW
Established in 1990 this gallery provides changing exhibitions of works on paper and ceramics by emerging and well established artists. This... more
Megalong Australian Heritage Centre
Location: Megalong Valley, NSW
Discover the lifestyle of the Australian Jackaroo. See the stockmen ride a horse, muster the cattle, work with the sheep and cattle and crack... more
Mitchells Ridge Lookout
Location: Mount Victoria, NSW
Entry is FREE! A lookout and rest area named after Sir Thomas Mitchell and the obelisk on the lookout commemorates the opening of Victoria Pass in 1832. From the... more
Nooroo Gardens
Location: Mount Wilson, NSW
Entry is FREE! This is one of Australias most famous gardens featuring world famous wisteria, plus rhododendrons,azaleas and maples. There are a wide range of... more
Selwood Science and Puzzles
Location: Hazelbrook, NSW
Entry is FREE! Hands-on fun for all the family. There are many puzzles to try and solve with lots of displays that will entertain the whole family. There is a... more
St Matthew's Anglican Church
Location: Hawkesbury Heights, NSW
St Matthew's Anglican Church has quite rightly been called one of the most beautiful buildings in Australia. Designed by Francis Greenway, under... more
Victory Theatre Antique Centre
Location: Blackheath, NSW
Entry is FREE! Victory Theatre Antique Centre representing 30 dealers with and impressive range of furniture, jewellery, fine porcelain and china, works of art,... more
Weatherboard Inn Archaeological Site
Location: Wentworth Falls, NSW
Pitt Park in Wentworth Falls now covers the site of the Weatherboard Inn, built 1826. Enjoy a picnic in the park before enjoying the surrounding... more
Wentworth Falls
Location: Wentworth Falls, NSW
Entry is FREE! Wentworth Falls is located in the Blue Mountains National Park is a spectacular waterfall with magnificent views. One of the most picturesque falls... more
Woodford Academy
Location: Woodford, NSW
In the Central Blue Mountains of New South Wales there is a group of sand stone buildings known since 1907 as "Woodford Academy" Originally built as... more
Taralga Visitor Information Centre
Location: Taralga, NSW
Entry is FREE! Taralga Visitor Information Centre provides a range of services for the tourist and traveller alike. This is an unmanned centre, help yourselves... more
Goulburn Historic Waterworks
Location: Goulburn, NSW
The grounds of the Goulburn Historic Waterworks will be open each day during the school holidays. Bring a picnic and sit by the tranquil Wollondilly... more
Goulburn Rail Heritage Centre
Location: Goulburn, NSW
The Goulburn Locomotive Roundhouse is the largest heritage based operating roundhouse in New South Wales and displays the historic transition from... more
Hillview
Location: Goulburn, NSW
Hillview was the country retreat for the governors of NSW between 1882 and 1958, having originally been built in the 1850s. In 1986, after spending... more
Hinton Bridge over Paterson River
Location: Goulburn, NSW
Bridges are not just functional, they can also be scenic and engineering attractions. Spare a few minutes to admire Hinton Bridge over Paterson River. more
St Peter and Pauls Old Cathedral
Location: Goulburn, NSW
Located at the corner of Verner and Bourke Street, in the Parish of Mary Queen of Apostles is the original Cathedral for the Archdiocese of Canberra... more
Bowman House
Location: Richmond, NSW
Originally the cottage was built around 1815-1817 by the free settler and farmer James Blackmman. After James left the district in 1820 the cottage... more
Loder House
Location: Windsor, NSW
One of the last examples of Australian Georgian architecture in Windsor was built in 1834 by George Loder, a local innkeeper whom together with John... more
Richmond Heritage Walk
Location: Richmond, NSW
Entry is FREE! Richmond, whilst not directly on the river is a community centered around Richmond Park with its village green atmosphere. Like Windsor it also has... more
Tebbutts Observatory
Location: Windsor, NSW
Tebbutt's first Observatory (the circular building) built in 1863, has been demolished. The second Observatory (the circular building) was built in... more
Thompson Square Conservation Area
Location: Windsor, NSW
Entry is FREE! Thompson Square is one of the earliest settlement areas in Australia. The buildings around the square were built between 1815 and 1880 and today... more
Windsor Heritage Walk
Location: Windsor, NSW
Entry is FREE! The heritage charm of Windsor can be fully explored on the heritage walk of the town. Windsor a town that emerged along the banks of the Hawkesbury... more
Dalwood House and surrounds of Wyndham Estate
Location: Branxton, NSW
In the same year that George Wyndham planted the first commercial shiraz vines he had Dalwood House built to his own design. That was 1830. Today... more
Bowenfels National School Site
Location: Bowenfels, NSW
From the road you can see the original 1851 school building of the first national school to be opened west of the Blue Mountains. more
Hartley Historic Site
Location: Lithgow, NSW
Entry is FREE! The need for a police centre in the Hartley Valley led to the construction of the Hartley Court House in 1837. Over the next 50 years a bustling... more
Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum
Location: Lithgow, NSW
In 1906 the Australian Government decided that Australia could no longer rely upon Britain for her defence needs, and decided to build a factory for... more
Lithgow Valley Colliery & Pottery Site
Location: Lithgow, NSW
Visit the oldest commercial pottery, now opperated by Cameron and Colleen Williams. Have a look around the historic factory and browse the large... more
Lockyers Road Walking Track
Location: Hartley Vale, NSW
Entry is FREE! Lockyers Road Walking Track is one of the most historic walking tracks that were the original 'roads' used to descend into Hartley Vale. Remnants of... more
McKanes Falls Bridge
Location: Lithgow, NSW
Bridges are not just functional, they can also be scenic and engineering attractions. Spare a few minutes to admire McKanes Falls Bridge. more
Mt Piper Power Station Energy Expo
Location: Portland, NSW
Entry is FREE! The Energy Expo displays contain both visual aids such as computers with touch screens to allow user interaction with the information system, and... more
Newnes Shale Oil Ruins
Location: Lithgow, NSW
Entry is FREE! At the end of Wolgan Valley lies a reminder of the shale oil industry. The township and shale oil mining complex was established in 1906. The Newnes... more
St John the Evangelist Church
Location: Wallerawang, NSW
St John's was erected by Mrs. Georgina Abbott as a memorial to her parents, Mr. & Mrs. James Walker and her first husband, Mr. Edwin Barton. It... more
Cottage Museum
Location: Merriwa, NSW
This cottage has an interesting history - after being built as a home it was used by a number of banks before reverting to a home and is now a museum... more
Butcher Shop Cafe
Location: Mudgee, NSW
A hip cafe situated in an old historic Butcher Shop, hence the name. Enjoy the freshly roasted coffee inside where the open plan set up creates a... more
Mudgee Railway Station, yard and locomotive yard
Location: Mudgee, NSW
The husle and bussel of the Mudgee railway station has been replaced with a relaxed restaurant, lounge and bar experience. Have a drink on the... more
Muswellbrook Heritage Walk
Location: Muswellbrook, NSW
Muswellbrook Heritage Walk is approximately 4.5 kilometres long and may be commenced from M.M. Hyndes Bailey & Co Surveyors, 208 Bridge Street,... more
Muswellbrook Railway Station
Location: Muswellbrook, NSW
Travel through the historic Muswellbook Railway Station on a Heritage Express tour or stop and admire the landmark Station on your way through town. more
St Alban's Anglican Church
Location: Muswellbrook, NSW
St Alban's Church of England was built 1864-69 to the design of famous English Architect Sir George Gilbert Scott, under the supervision of E.T.... more
Jenolan Caves
Location: Jenolan Caves, NSW
?Fun!? ?Spectacular!? ?Unbelievable!? These are words you?ll use, when telling your friends about Jenolan Caves. Open every day, Jenolan is... more
Glenleigh Estate
Location: Regentville, NSW
'Glenleigh' is a very special home - with an unusual Scottish farmhouse vernacular external architecture and an ornate, lavish interior. Many myths... more
Great River Walk - Penrith
Location: Penrith, NSW
Entry is FREE! The Great River Walk at Penrith has beautiful views of the Nepean River and Blue Mountains. The weir section of the walk winds northward from Penrith... more
Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre
Location: Penrith, NSW
Designed by Phillip Cox and opening for business in 1990 the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre (known as "The Joan") is the only cultural... more
Penrith Valley Heritage Drive
Location: Emu Plains, NSW
Take a drive through the historic Penrith Valley and walk in the footsteps of our pioneering settlers. The Penrith Valley Heritage Drive covers both... more
St Stephens Anglican Church
Location: Penrith, NSW
Entry is FREE! The foundation stone of St Stephens Anglican Church was laid in 1837 with the first service held in the courthouse. St Stephens is the 14th oldest... more
The Rock Lookout
Location: Mulgoa, NSW
Entry is FREE! The Rock Lookout area of Blue Mountains National Park is situated within the historic Mulgoa Valley, only minutes from the bustling city of Penrith.... more
Scone Civic Theatre
Location: Scone, NSW
Ever wondered who designed Cinemas? Probably not, but the Scone Civic Theatre was designed by two of Australia's most important cinema architects,... more
Middle Falbrook Bridge over Glennies Creek
Location: Middle Falbrook, NSW
Bridges are not just functional, they can also be scenic and engineering attractions. Spare a few minutes to admire Middle Falbrook Bridge over... more
Neotsfield
Location: Whittingham, NSW
Take a guided tour of this early house, the outbuildings, formal garden and the exhibitions. Established by a land grant in 1825 to Henry Dangar, the... more
Singleton Heritage Walk
Location: Singleton, NSW
Singleton is a delightful mix of history, country hospitality and modern sophistication. The town boasts beautiful gardens, historical and cultural... more
Singleton Historical Society and Museum Inc
Location: Singleton, NSW
The Singleton Historical Museum is housed in a c1841 building with in the picturesque Burdekin Park. The building was built in 1874 as a gaol, with... more
Berrima Court House
Location: Berrima, NSW
The Berrima Courthouse is the centrepiece of the historic village of Berrima, which was established in the 1830s during an era of great exploration,... more
Harpers Mansion
Location: Berrima, NSW
High on the hill overlooking the historic colonial village of Berrima is Harper?s Mansion. The 1834 two storey brick house proudly sits in a couple... more
Old Store Barrengarry
Location: Barrengarry, NSW
Entry is FREE! Historic Barrengarry Store is located a short drive west of Kangaroo Valley towards Barrengarry Mountain. Claimed to be home to "The World's Best... more
Victoria Inn Restaurant
Location: Berrima, NSW
The Victoria Inn Restaurant is the perfect place for a meal in Berrima. Its heritage atmosphere compliments the delightful food and wine. more
Wombeyan Caves
Location: Wombeyan Caves, NSW
Wombeyan Caves is a short, spectacular drive from Sydney, Canberra or Wollongong will bring you to a hidden valley where you'll find the Wombeyan... more