Mining and Industry

Driving Routes

Lindner Sock Factory: Location: Crookwell, NSW
Entry is FREE! Lindner Sock Factory and Shop is situated in the main street of Crookwell. A family owned and operated business, their fourth generation sock-maker... 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
Capertee Valley: Location: Capertee, NSW
Surrounded by the wonders of World Heritage listed wilderness, the Capertee Valley is the world's second largest canyon. Sandstone cliffs dominate... 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
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