Lithgow, Administrative center in New South Wales, Australia
Description
Lithgow is an administrative center in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, spreading across seven valleys approximately 150 kilometers (93 miles) northwest of Sydney. The city sits at an elevation of 950 meters (3,117 feet) and functions as a significant regional transport hub.
History
The opening of coal mines and the Lithgow Valley railway line in 1869 transformed the settlement into a major industrial center for New South Wales. This development established the city as a key location for steel production in Australia.
Culture
The Lithgow Show draws together regional farmers, artisans, and performers each year to display farm goods, traditional crafts, and local entertainment. This gathering shows how the community values its agricultural heritage and skilled trades.
Practical
Visitors can reach Lithgow via the Great Western Highway or regular NSW TrainLink services, with the railway station serving as a major regional transport hub. The location is well connected for travelers exploring the Central Tablelands region.
Did you know?
The Lithgow Valley Colliery and Pottery Site preserves remnants from Australia's first commercially successful steel mill, now displayed at Blast Furnace Park. This location reveals how industrial innovation shaped the region's identity and development.
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Lithgow Blast Furnace
1.9 km
Lithgow State Mine Heritage Park & Railway
2.9 km
Bowenfels rail viaducts
2.4 km
Eskbank House
1.2 km
Lithgow Underbridge
78 mLithgow Valley Colliery and Pottery Site
617 m
Lithgow Coal Stage Signal Box
2.2 km
Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum
1.1 kmScenic viewpoint
3.2 kmGnallwarra
3 kmLithgow Visitor Information Center
1.5 kmScenic viewpoint
3.3 kmBracey Lookout
1.2 kmScenic viewpoint
3.5 kmUnion Theatre
986 mScenic viewpoint
1.3 kmScenic viewpoint
2 kmGang Gang Gallery
128 mBlast Furnace 1
1.9 kmGreater Lithgow Ex-POW
3.3 kmMiners Memorial
1.4 kmRuins
3.5 kmBlast Furnace 2
1.9 kmLithgow Fallen Heroes War Memorial
176 mCommemorative plaque, memorial
173 mCommemorative plaque, memorial
177 mMemorial, commemorative plaque
175 mMemorial, commemorative plaque
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