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We spent yesterday arvo bush-bashing down to the Zig Zag Railway viaducts above Lithgow, NSW and looking around the place for a few hours. In this shot you can see the No. 1 Viaduct on the Top Road track. A little further down is the larger No. 2 Viaduct. And on the Bottom Road (which is the train line near the bottom of this pic) is the No. 3 Viaduct. Comprising rock cuttings, classical sandstone viaducts and tunnels, the Lithgow Zig Zag was, and remains to this day, a magnificent piece of engineering. Construction of this part of the rail system began in 1866 and was completed by the late 1890s. The line was decommissioned in 1910 with the construction of the Ten Tunnels deviation which is still in use today by state rail. Back in the early 1970s, volunteers worked to bring the line back into operation as an iconic tourist railway which ran for decades, bringing with it tourism dollars to the wider Lithgow area. In 2013, a huge bushfire swept through the area and destroyed a lot of the infrastructure and equipment used by the Zig Zag Railway. Since that day work has proceeded to slowly bring the tourist train line back into operation It is hoped it'll be up and running again in the next year or so. Follow @zigzagrailway on Insta and Facebook for updates. For more pics of this awesome area, check out the 4WD Swagman facebook page. #zigzagrailway #lithgow #stoneviaduct #railway #bluemountains #djimavicpro
We spent yesterday arvo bush-bashing down to the Zig Zag Railway viaducts above Lithgow, NSW and looking around the place for a few hours. In this shot you can see the No. 1 Viaduct on the Top Road track. A little further down is the larger No. 2 Viaduct. And on the Bottom Road (which is the train line near the bottom of this pic) is the No. 3 Viaduct. Comprising rock cuttings, classical sandstone viaducts and tunnels, the Lithgow Zig Zag was, and remains to this day, a magnificent piece of engineering. Construction of this part of the rail system began in 1866 and was completed by the late 1890s. The line was decommissioned in 1910 with the construction of the Ten Tunnels deviation which is still in use today by state rail. Back in the early 1970s, volunteers worked to bring the line back into operation as an iconic tourist railway which ran for decades, bringing with it tourism dollars to the wider Lithgow area. In 2013, a huge bushfire swept through the area and destroyed a lot of the infrastructure and equipment used by the Zig Zag Railway. Since that day work has proceeded to slowly bring the tourist train line back into operation It is hoped it'll be up and running again in the next year or so. Follow @zigzagrailway on Insta and Facebook for updates. For more pics of this awesome area, check out the 4WD Swagman facebook page. #zigzagrailway #lithgow #stoneviaduct #railway #bluemountains #djimavicpro
Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains MGallery Collection

Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains MGallery Collection

4 out of 5
1 Sublime Point Road Leura NSW
The price is AU$168 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$168
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Leura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
The whole experience was very nice thank you

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains MGallery Collection
Leura Gardens Resort

Leura Gardens Resort

2.5 out of 5
20-28 Fitzroy St Leura NSW
The price is AU$132 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$132
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Leura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (432 reviews)
Staff were great. Continental breakfast (incl. pancakes, cut fruit, yoghurt etc) was nice. Bathroom was very spacious and I enjoyed the aroma of the shampoo/conditioner/body wash. The room itself was spacious also, and a generous king bed. The courtyard was pleasant and gives it a tranquil feel.

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Leura Gardens Resort
Falls Mountain Retreat

Falls Mountain Retreat

4.5 out of 5
The Avenue (Off Falls Road) Wentworth Falls NSW
The price is AU$224 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$224
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Wentworth Falls. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (680 reviews)
clean room nice staff good view

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Falls Mountain Retreat
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Falls Mountain Retreat

Falls Mountain Retreat

4.5 out of 5
The Avenue (Off Falls Road) Wentworth Falls NSW
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Wentworth Falls. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (680 reviews)
clean room nice staff good view

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Falls Mountain Retreat
Leisure Inn Spires

Leisure Inn Spires

3.5 out of 5
100 Leura Mall Leura NSW
Stay at this aparthotel in Leura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Katoomba Scenic World and Leura Mall are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (982 reviews)
Nice family feel about the place. Easy parking, after hour check in was easy with a key left in a combination safe box for us.

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Leisure Inn Spires
Evenstar Cottage-Idyllic Mountain getaway

Evenstar Cottage-Idyllic Mountain getaway

Blackheath NSW
Stay at this cottage in Blackheath. Enjoy patios, in-room jetted baths and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Katoomba Scenic World and Keith Rowe ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (192 reviews)
It was great! Olwen and his wife were really accommodating and we had a lovely time

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Evenstar Cottage-Idyllic Mountain getaway
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We spent yesterday arvo bush-bashing down to the Zig Zag Railway viaducts above Lithgow, NSW and looking around the place for a few hours. In this shot you can see the No. 1 Viaduct on the Top Road track. A little further down is the larger No. 2 Viaduct. And on the Bottom Road

Zig Zag Railway

Enjoy an outing to Zig Zag Railway during your stay in Clarence. Wander the gardens or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

Zig Zag Railway

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