Oberon - Home of Jenolan Caves, National Parks, Farm and Forest Country ... simply spectacular!
Situated in the Central Tablelands at an altitude of 1,113 metres, Oberon is the highest town in the Blue Mountains World Heritage Region. It is the perfect hub from which to explore a multitude of unique attractions, towns & villages, including Jenolan Caves and Kanangra Boyd National Park. With four distinct, idyllic seasons and the most beautiful scenery in rural NSW, a visit to the region will reward & delight. The occasional snowfall in winter is a bonus.
- Evans Crown - is a spectacular granite formation, great for bushwalking and nature spotting.
- Kanangra Walls - sit on a 1,000 foot high cliff with spectacular scenery offering easy and advanced bushwalks.
- National Parks - explore Kanangra Boyd, Blue Mountains and Abercrombie River National Parks.
- Trout Fishing - fish in pristine rivers, streams and lakes.
- Horse Riding - ride through forest and peaceful country settings in riding camps for children and all ages.
- Mushrooms and Fossicking - hunt for forest mushrooms in Autumn or find a sapphire, some gold or zircons in the tens of thousands of hectares Oberon's State Forests.
- Wineries - Casey's and Winooka Park wineries are open to the public and Bunnamagoo Estate is located nearby.
- Golfing - play beside picturesque Lake Oberon with kangaroos in the gallery
- Kowmung Music Festival & the Oberon Daffodil Festival - are popular annual events held in the Oberon High Country.
- Yerranderie - explore an old silver mining ghost town.
- Farming - drive through pristine beef and lamb production country.
- Dining - choose from Asian, pizza, cafes & coffee shops, great country pubs or traditional fare.
- Beautiful gardens - scattered around Oberon are open during the Spring Daffodil Festival. Two of the highlights are the Falkirk Daffodil Garden and Titania Tulip Patch.
- Local Villages - O'Connell, Black Springs, Tarana, Hampton, Hartley & Burraga - are filled with historic places of interest and charm.
- Oberon Tarana Heritage Rail project will eventually provide bushwalks, cycling and horse riding opportunities between Oberon and Tarana.
- The Oberon Museum is located at the old Oberon Railway Station. It has a blacksmith's shop and many other items of local interest.
- Oberon Timber Industry - a major employer in the area.
- Arts and Crafts - there area a number of art galleries in the surrounding areas, craft shops in Oberon and a beautiful wood gallery.
- Accommodation - Many accommodation options are available in Oberon from country cabins and farm stays to B&B for a relaxing weekend away.
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