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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
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 P8,212 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
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P9,033 total
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8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Food was very underwhelming, the grounds had no staff everything is overgrown & rundown. The place has lost its spark 😞

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains MGallery Collection
The Carrington Hotel

The Carrington Hotel

3.5 out of 5
15-47 Katoomba St Katoomba NSW
The price is P6,872 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
P6,872
P7,559 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
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Book a stay at this historic hotel in Katoomba. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
The property is obviously old and it shows. Expedia told me I can expect a continental breakfast, none were offered and absolutely refused. I booked a superior room and given a room overlooking a metal roof and a crane and was offered to a further upgrade for additional fee of $70 per night.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

The Carrington Hotel
Kyah Hotel

Kyah Hotel

4 out of 5
13-17 Brightlands Ave Blackheath NSW
The price is P6,494 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
P6,494
P7,144 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
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Book a stay at this golf hotel in Blackheath. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (541 reviews)
Great hotel will lots of activities (games room, tennis courts, steam room, hot tub, e-bikes). Close to lookouts and hikes.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

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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! (692 reviews)
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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! (991 reviews)
The staff were friendly and helpful. Found an issue with the fridge. Water everywhere and not cold. It was cleaned up quickly but during the night it was evident that it had been turned down by previous guests as it was super noisy. Bedding was very fresh as usual and comfortable mattress but the ...

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

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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 ...
6.8/10 (8 reviews)
Location!!!! Parking space next to cottage. Family friendly!

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

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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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Blue Mountains Sunset Without Crowds from Sydney

Blue Mountains Sunset Without Crowds from Sydney

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