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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 NT$3,755 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
NT$3,755
NT$4,130 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Leura. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Fantastic for families

Reviewed on 2026/2/27

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 NT$2,999 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
NT$2,999
NT$2,999 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Leura. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (440 reviews)
Staff were great. Room was spotless, lovely surroundings.

Reviewed on 2026/2/14

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 NT$5,022 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
NT$5,022
NT$5,525 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Wentworth Falls. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (690 reviews)
This property is peaceful, quite and beautiful. Great experience!

Reviewed on 2026/2/25

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
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Wentworth Falls. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (690 reviews)
This property is peaceful, quite and beautiful. Great experience!

Reviewed on 2026/2/25

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 WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Katoomba Scenic World and Leura Mall are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (989 reviews)
Really friendly and helpful staff. Very spacial apartment/room and nice homely feel. Undercover, secure parking was a big bonus.

Reviewed on 2026/2/21

Leisure Inn Spires
Montblu at Echo Point

Montblu at Echo Point

3.5 out of 5
36 Echo Point Road Katoomba NSW
Stay at this aparthotel in Katoomba. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Katoomba Scenic World and Three Sisters are located ...
6.4/10 (7 reviews)
Accomodation was a leaky caravan with a broken window. Appalling. I left early. Staff were invisible - when I spoke to reception she said”I’m just the receptionist. Bathrooms were across a grass courtyard, there were only net curtains in full view of the street- no privacy. The kettle did not work- ...

Reviewed on 2026/1/17

Montblu at Echo Point
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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