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.
For the Refined Retreaters
Luxury Getaways in the Seven Valleys
A More Thoughtful Kind of Luxury
The Seven Valleys is a place made for slowing down and settling into the landscape. Our luxury stays are not about excess, but about quiet beauty, deep rest and experiences shaped by nature. From secluded cottages to riverside cabins and stargazing hideaways, each retreat offers a different way to reconnect with each of the valleys.
Japanese Bathhouse
Just outside Lithgow, the Japanese Bathhouse offers an immersive wellness experience inspired by centuries of Japanese bathing tradition. Guests can unwind in mineral rich baths, private soaking rooms and outdoor pools overlooking the valley. Treatments combine relaxation and ritual, from aromatherapy facials to signature Asian blend massages. Time in the tea room, a tranquil space serving light meals and specialty teas, encourages a slower pace.
Seclusions
Seclusions offers six private log cabins designed for couples seeking quiet and comfort. Each cabin features warm timber interiors, king beds, a deep spa bath and a private balcony with countryside views. Guests can enjoy complete privacy with self-check in and no onsite interruptions. The grounds include a pool, tennis court and friendly resident animals, while barbecues, board games and thoughtful extras make each cabin feel personal. It’s a place to disconnect and get away from your normal routine.
Bubbletent Australia
Positioned above the Capertee Valley, Bubbletent Australia offers an off-grid glamping experience centred on views of stars and immersion in nature. Transparent tents allow uninterrupted stargazing in one of the darkest sky regions in the world. Each tent includes a wood fired tub, unique cooking spaces and creative touches. Guests can watch cliffs glow at sunset, listen to bird calls across the valley and fall asleep under the Milky Way.
Turon Gates Mountain Escape
Turon Gates is a retreat of mountain cottages, riverside log cabins and glamping tents. The property offers complete privacy with sweeping views, swimming holes and long stretches of bushland to explore. Visitors can enjoy time by the river, visit the historic Turon mining area or simply settle into the quiet of the countryside. Pets are welcome in many of the cabins, making it a relaxed and flexible option.
Kanimbla Escapes – Wayimaa Cottage
Wayimaa Cottage is a secluded stone retreat. Set on a working farm in the Kanimbla Valley, it offers wide escarpment views, a deep soaking tub, underfloor heating and a light filled workspace for writing or remote work. Early check in and late checkout allow guests to savour the calm. It is a place for romance, creative focus or just quiet restoration.
Leaving Rested
Each of these places offers a different take on comfort, from private soaking tubs to wide valley views and carefully considered spaces. What they share is a level of ease and quiet that turns a short stay into something properly restorative.
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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.