Vibrant and creative communities, relaxed rural lifestyles, great opportunities for adventure, and well serviced towns and villages are what the Lithgow area is known for today. Most importantly, no matter where you go, or what you do, you will find the locals very welcoming.

Capertee, Glen Davis & the Capertee Valley

Surrounded by the wonders of World Heritage listed wilderness, the Capertee valley is the world’s second largest canyon. Capertee is 1 kilometre longer than the Grand Canyon, but not quite as deep. >> more info

Photo Below: Capertee Valley

Portland

Portland was the home of the first cement works in Australia, and has since become known as the town that built Sydney. The cement works and quarries (now closed) are a landmark feature and provide an industrial ‘edge’ to the town centre. >> more info

Photo Below: Williwa St, Portland

Rydal

Set in a valley with farmland countryside, Rydal has a population of about eighty. More people live on surrounding farm properties. >> more info

Photo Below: Daffodils at Rydal

Wallerawang

A popular destination for trout fishing, the landscape of Wallerawang is dominated by the power station, lakes and dams. >> more info

Photo Below: Lake Wallace, Wallerawang