Lithgow: City of Heritage Sites
Lithgow, Australia is a city located in the Central Tablelands of the Australian State of New South Wales. It is best known for being the birthplace of the Australian iron and steel industry. For tourism, the city has a considerable number of heritage-listed sites which contribute much of its tourism activities.
Best Time to Visit
Based on the region’s climate, the best time of the year to visit Lithgow, Austria, is from May to September. But the peak seasons of tourism starts in September, followed by July and January. Ironfest is a big festival in Lithgow. It is the time when more than 10,000 visitors flocked Lithgow, and join the annual St George’s Day Jousting Tournament. It also features colonial battle reenactment, demonstrations, and live music performances. Lithgow AU hotel rates are higher during this festive season in the region.
What to Do & Area Attractions
You can stay at Lithgow Tourist and Van Park, a caravan park that offers a variety of accommodation options such as camping, studio cabins, two-bedroom cabins, and powered sites. The Eskbank House and Museum, a regional museum of Lithgow district, offers collection, preservation, and interpretation of histories about the early settlements and development of the area. You can go and learn creative arts at the Lithgow State Mine Heritage Park & Railway, one of the great New South Wales mining museums. The Zig Zag Motel is near there that offers understated rooms with free internet access, a flat-screen TV and coffeemaking equipment.