Furnace, Fire and Forge
If you are into heritage, spend a day or two following the Furnace, Fire and Forge trail around the Lithgow area.
Wildflowers
Wildflowers can be found all year round in the Lithgow area. Hassans Walls Reserve, Newnes Plateau, national parkss and just by the side of the road are all good places. Take your time to explore.
Wild and not so wild animals
Kangaroos and wallabies can often be seen in paddocks in rural areas. Keep your eye out for them and also for wombats, any time of day, but particularly early morning and late afternoon. A wide variety of cattle, sheep, alpacas, goats and horses can also be seen grazing.
Birdwatching
The Lithgow area provides some of the most rewarding birding experiences in Australia. From Hampton in the south to Capertee Valley in the north, you can find many different bird species including raptors soaring overhead, water birds on farm dams, in streams and on lakes and tiny birds in shrubs and bushes.Visit the Lithgow sewage ponds, notable for the rare Blue-billed Duck as well as Lake Wallace where over 110 species have been recorded, particularly water-loving birds. Look for the unusual Musk Duck and
Great-crested Grebe.Officially designated as an internationally Important Bird Area, a remarkable 236 species of birds have been recorded in the Capertee Valley. The altitude and soil types result in a diversity of plant species
which attract different bird communities – the makings for a truly remarkable birdwatching experience.
