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Weddin Mountains National Park. Grenfell

This striking crescent of cliffs and ridged gullies is reputed to be a bushrangers’ haunt — Ben Halls cave is named for one of the area’s most infamous rogues. Any trip to Weddin Mountains National Park can’t help but include a scenic drive. On a clear day, the mountain can be seen rising above the landscape from over 50 km away. Watching it gradually loom ever closer is one of the real treats of a visit to the park.
The journey around the base of the mountain en route to the major visitor destinations such as Holy Camp or Ben Halls camping ground and picnic area is a striking feature ideally suited to both bicycle and car touring.

Weddin Shire Council

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Coombing Park Homestead. Carcoar

Coombing Park is a fully operational 7500-acre cattle station using organic, holistic farming methods, which promote the regeneration of native pastures and the preservation of Australian wildlife.Relax amid the peace and tranquility of grand surroundings. Enjoy the traditional hospitality and elegant accommodation.Breathe in the serenity, admire the expansive views and wander through extensive gardens and the nearby Australian bush or enjoy a relaxing picnic accompanied by the sounds of nearby Coombing Creek.

Blayney Shire Council

Balmoral House. Parkes

Victorian era mansion. Historic late 19thC home in suburban street of Parkes. Balmoral House – one of the oldest houses in Parkes, built from proceeds of the gold mining in the Parkes area, in the late 1800’s.

Parkes Shire Council

Duntryleague Country Club. Orange

Duntryleague Golf Course is a championship 18 hole layout measuring 5,976 metres from the back markers with extensive plantings of European trees. Club house is outstanding example of grand Victorian era architecture. Located on Woodward Street, only minutes from the CBD of Orange and approximately 260 kilometres West of Sydney.

Orange City Council

Blast furnace ruins. Lithgow

A monument to Lithgow’s industrial history. It was here that the first iron and the first steel in Australia were cast.
William Sandford established the blast furnace in 1886 and it continued production until 1928 when the entire industry was moved to Port Kembla.
The site has now been developed as a park around the remains of the pump house and the foundations of the furnace.

Lithgow City Council

Binda Mill. Binda

Binda Mill is a fully restored 1850s stone cottage, currently operating as a B&B.

Upper Lachlan Shire Council

Bird Hide Swamp. Forbes

The Gum Swamp is a nesting and breeding area and in drought conditions a refuge for the birds. Even in the midst of a drought the swamp is near full capacity with bird-life just as prolific as in non-drought times. Always open, the Bird Hide is nestled on the edge of Gum Swamp wetland sanctuary. From here you have wonderful viewing of the many species of birds (at least 158 species) and native fauna which use the area in the course of the year. Best viewing is at sunrise and sunset. The sanctuary located 4km south of Forbes is off the Newell Highway, turning right down a well sign-posted gravel road.

Forbes Shire Council

Japanese Gardens. Cowra

Opened in 1979, the multi award-winning Cowra Japanese Garden is a “must see” at any time of the year. The Garden’s designer, Ken Nakajima, created the Kaiyushiki (strolling) Garden to symbolise the Japanese landscape. The rocky hillside, manicured hedges, waterfalls and streams, and the two lakes provide a serene environment for a myriad of birdlife. Special features of the Garden include a Bonsho Bell, a traditional Edo Cottage, an authentic open air Tea House and a Bonsai House.

Cowra Shire Council

Collection of the National Motor Museum. Bathurst

The National Motor Racing Museum’s mission is the conservation and preservation of material relevant to Australian motor racing history, and to enhance the understanding and significance of motorsport within Australia. There is a vast collection race vehicles in working order.

Bathurst Regional Council

Mt. Panorama. Bathurst

Today, Bathurst is synonymous with motorsport, being the site of the Mount Panorama motor racing circuit. It hosts the Bathurst 12 Hour motor race each February, the Bathurst Motor Festival every Easter, and the Bathurst 1000 motor race each October. During these times, the population swells with tourists. The circuit is a public road when not being used for racing and is a popular tourist attraction for visitors to the city. Bathurst has a long history of racing, beginning with motorcycle racing from 1911.[46] From 1931 to 1938, motorcycle racing was conducted at the Old Vale Circuit[47] before moving to the newly created Mount Panorama Circuit in 1938. On 16 April 1938, Mount Panorama attracted 20,000 spectators to its first race, The Australian Tourist Trophy and in 2006 the crowd figure reached 194,000 for the 3 day Bathurst 1000 event.

Bathurst Regional Council