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Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah
Cool-climate botanic garden on Bells Line of Road, a scenic alternative crossing of the Blue Mountains, with parking and escarpment views.
26 km · about 30 min drive
New South Wales, Australia · Oceania
Lithgow is worth a stop: 10 minutes from South Bowenfels, 30km from Blue Mountains National Park.
Lithgow is a town located in New South Wales, Australia. With a population of 5,125, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Lithgow sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Sydney time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Lithgow to your route.
Lithgow is a city in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia and is the administrative centre of the City of Lithgow local government area. It is located in a mountain valley named Lithgow's Valley by John Oxley in honour of William Lithgow, the Auditor-General of the colony of New South Wales.
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on the Great Western Highway, about 150 km (95 mi) west of Sydney, or via the old mountain route, Bells Line of Road, from Windsor. At June 2021 Lithgow had an urban population of 11,197.
Lithgow is surrounded by a varied landscape characterised by seven valleys which include national parks, one of which, the Blue Mountains National Park, is a World Heritage Area. The Wollemi National Park is home to the Jurassic-age tree the Wollemi Pine, which was found growing in a remote canyon in the park.
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Lithgow is located in New South Wales, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -33.4845 latitude, 150.1490 longitude.
Lithgow has a population of approximately 5,125 people, making it a town in Australia.
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112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.
Full driving guide for Australia8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Cool-climate botanic garden on Bells Line of Road, a scenic alternative crossing of the Blue Mountains, with parking and escarpment views.
26 km · about 30 min drive
national park
Dramatic eucalyptus-clad valleys, towering sandstone cliffs, and the iconic Three Sisters rock formation.
30 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Sandstone rock formation above the Jamison Valley in the Blue Mountains, viewed from Echo Point which has a large car park and visitor centre.
31 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
Three towering sandstone pillars rising from the Jamison Valley, sacred to the local Gundungurra Aboriginal people.
31 km · about 35 min drive
cafe
A popular roadside pie shop and fruit stand on the Bells Line of Road through the Blue Mountains, famous for its apple pies and mountain views.
36 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
Limestone cave system west of the Blue Mountains reached by a steep winding access road, offering guided tours through show caves.
39 km · about 45 min drive
cafe
A famous bakery in Bathurst near the Mount Panorama motor racing circuit, a traditional stop for motorsport fans making the pilgrimage to the Great Race.
53 km · about 60 min drive
racetrack
Legendary public-road circuit over Mount Panorama at Bathurst, home of the Bathurst 1000; outside race weeks you can drive the lap at 60 km/h and take in the summit views.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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