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Discover adventure in the Seven Valleys, where dramatic escarpments, sprawling forests and winding waterways create the ultimate natural playground. From heart‑pumping canyoning and rugged mountain bike trails to tranquil hikes through ancient landscapes teeming with wildlife, every valley offers a new thrill. Whether you’re chasing breathtaking lookouts, exploring hidden caves or immersing yourself in rich local stories, the Seven Valleys invites you to step beyond the everyday and find your next unforgettable escape.

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Hidden Gardens of the Seven Valleys

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.
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Wild Swimming in the Seven Valleys

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.
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Exploring the Glow Worm Tunnel

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.
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Riding Gardens of Stone

Gardens of Stone  · 70 KM  · 1 days
A long gravel ride through open ridgelines and quiet stone country.
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Step back in time at Glen Davis Ruins

For the History Lover
Vertical sandstone cliffs stand guard as you explore the crumbling, vegetation-covered Glen Davis Shale Oil Works structures.
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The Best Lookouts in the Seven Valleys

For the Outlook Explorers
If you like your scenery served up without too much effort, the Seven Valleys delivers in spades.
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Gardens of Stone

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.
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Bracey Lookout

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.
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Wolgan Valley

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.
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A couple of days walking in Seven Valleys

Wollemi National Park  · 26 KM  · 2 days
A long gravel ride through open ridgelines and quiet stone country.
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The Zig Zag Railway Experience

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.
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Lakes of the Seven Valleys

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.
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Camping under big skies in Seven Valleys

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.
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Luxury Getaways in the Seven Valleys

For the Refined Retreaters
Our luxury stays are not about excess, but about quiet beauty, deep rest and experiences shaped by nature.
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Unique stays in Seven Valleys

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.
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Room to Play in the Seven Valleys

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.