For those wondering
You might think you don’t know the Seven Valleys, but chances are you have seen it, driven through it, or heard stories from someone who has.
Echo your freedom.
In the Seven Valleys, you’re free to roam, to breathe deeply, and to reconnect with a natural way of life.
Guides & Itineraries
For coffee lovers
Our cafés are places where good food, friendly faces and a sense of calm come together. These are some of our favourite spots to settle in with a cup and enjoy the moment.
For the Curious Wanderers
Some walks take half an hour. Others take a full day. A few end in darkness, with thousands of tiny lights overhead. We have a track to suit every kind of wander.
For for green thumbs and those that wish they were
Tucked between escarpments, along quiet country roads and behind unassuming gates, the Seven Valleys is home to gardens that reward those who take the time to wander.
For River Seekers
Wild swimming in the Seven Valleys is not something most people come here specifically looking for. It is something you discover along the way.
For the adventurous
The Glow Worm Tunnel is one of the most memorable natural experiences in the Seven Valleys. Set within Wollemi National Park, this former railway tunnel shelters thousands of soft blue lights that cling to the damp stone walls.
Gardens of Stone
· 70 KM
· 1 days
A long gravel ride through open ridgelines and quiet stone country.
For the History Lover
Vertical sandstone cliffs stand guard as you explore the crumbling, vegetation-covered Glen Davis Shale Oil Works structures.
For the Outlook Explorers
If you like your scenery served up without too much effort, the Seven Valleys delivers in spades.
For nature lovers
Towering sandstone pagodas, sheer cliffs, slot canyons and sweeping plateaus give the area a dramatic, sculptural feel. Welcome to Gardens of Stone.
For the explorer
The Bracey Lookout gives a 180° view of the Lithgow Valley, offering one of the best overviews of the city of Lithgow.
For nature lovers
Wolgan Valley is a place of wide horizons, deep stillness and long stories. The valley has been cared for by the Wiradjuri people for tens of thousands of years, and their presence can still be felt in the rock art that lines the sandstone shelters.
Wollemi National Park
· 26 KM
· 2 days
A long gravel ride through open ridgelines and quiet stone country.
Seven Valley's
· 180 KM
· 4 days
A slow camping route through Seven Valleys’ most secluded bush camps.
For the railway enthusiasts
A heritage train ride just outside Lithgow that lets you hop aboard and watch bush, escarpments, and valleys roll by, without needing to be a rail expert to enjoy it.
For lake seekers
Each lake in the Seven Valleys offers its own way of spending a day, shaped by the land around it and the people who know it well.
For the history lover
Built in the 1840's, Eskbank House and Museum showcases a fascinating historical collection of Lithgow's social and industrial heritage.
For the Sky Watchers
Once the sun drops behind the ridgelines, the noise fades, the air cools, and that 7V sky starts to do its thing.
For the Refined Retreaters
Our luxury stays are not about excess, but about quiet beauty, deep rest and experiences shaped by nature.
For the Eccentric Stay Seeker
Staying in the Seven Valleys often means something a little unexpected, with accommodation that reflects the landscape and rewards slowing down.
For the history lover
A heritage-listed 19th century village, Hartley has one of the finest collections of historic buildings in Australia, including its 1837 courthouse.
For the Family Days
Play spaces across the region are practical and easy to use, giving kids freedom to run, climb and explore while the rest of the day unfolds around them.
Sydney
2hrs
Welcome to the Seven Valleys.
Only a short trip west of Sydney and the Blue Mountains, the Seven Valleys is closer than you think. Home to familiar townships where real freedom comes naturally. Close enough for an easy escape, far enough to feel free.
2hrs from Sydney
Lithgow
At the gateway to the Seven Valleys, Lithgow is where rugged wilderness meets creative energy. Surrounded by seven national parks, this lively mountain town offers big views, bold adventures, and a deep sense of history - perfect for a weekend escape or the start of a longer journey west.
Read moreCapertee
Where sweeping escarpments meet peaceful farmland and some of the richest birdlife in the world. Capertee is a gateway to adventure, discovery and the kind of stillness that stays with you.
Read moreCullen Bullen
About 28 kilometres north of Lithgow along the Castlereagh Highway, Cullen Bullen sits quietly between farmland, bushland, and the rugged landscapes of the Seven Valleys.
Read moreHartley
Just east of Lithgow, Hartley is one of Australia’s best-preserved 19th-century villages - an easy and rewarding stop along the Great Western Highway. Visitors come for its charm, history, and quiet beauty, where sandstone cottages and inns sit among rolling farmland and gum-lined rivers.
Read moreWallerawang
Where calm water, crisp air and country hospitality come together. Wallerawang is a simple, welcoming stop in the heart of the Seven Valleys.
Read moreTarana
The village of Tarana, located in the beautiful Tarana Valley, is a scenic thirty-minute drive from Lithgow.
Read morePortland
You never know what treasures you’ll find in Portland. This small town blends old-world charm with creative energy, where historic buildings, street art, and friendly locals make every visit feel like a discovery.
Read moreClarence
Where railway history meets rugged mountain country. Clarence is a village shaped by engineering feats, quiet forests and the spirit of adventure that still echoes across the ridgelines.
Read moreCullen Bullen
Where mining heritage, country charm and rugged scenery come together. Cullen Bullen is a quiet stop with a strong spirit and plenty to explore.
28km north of Lithgow
Rydal
Home of the Rydal Show and Daffodils at Rydal, this pretty village hosts a range of events throughout the year.
Read moreGlen Alice
Glen Alice is a friendly locality in the spectacular Capertee Valley, home to the Capertee National Park and the endangered Regent Honeyeater.
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Glen Davis
Glen Davis sits at the end of the road in the Capertee Valley, where cliffs rise sharply and the bush presses in close.
45km from Lithgow
Newnes
Newnes is a historic former shale oil refinery town in the Wolgan Valley. Newnes and the Wolgan Valley offer abundant outdoor recreation activities.
1hr drive from Lithgow
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