RETREATS AND LODGES LIDSDALE

Four luxurious self-contained cabins provide the ultimate escape for 2 or more or for groups of up to 20 people. Ideal for 4 families. Experience the warm glow of log fires, the soothing waters of spa baths and the spectacular views from every room. Private frontage to the crystal clear waters of Bindo Creek, fish for trout, spot a platypus or enjoy a picnic by the stream. On 100 acres, 1100m above sea level, with 360 degrees panorama of Oberon countryside and beyond. Each cabin has 2 bedrooms.

Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley is a conservation-based resort that offers the rare opportunity to experience true luxury in a spectacular, secluded, Australian bush setting. Located a scenic 2.5 hour drive from Sydney in the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, the resort is nestled between two national parks and is set within its own 7,000 acre carbon-neutral conservation and wildlife reserve. The resort itself, occupying just one per cent of the total land area, features 40 beautifully appointed suites each with its own swimming pool, a main homestead with various dining settings, a heritage precinct, and the Timeless Spa. Offering a unique blend of native wildlife, dramatic natural beauty, conservation and heritage combined with unsurpassed luxury facilities, the vast property can be explored through a range of activities including wildlife safaris, nature walks, heritage tours, mountain biking and horse riding....

The Colonial Motor Inn Lithgow is situated five kilometres from the centre of Lithgow. The Colonial has 34 rooms including single through to family rooms. All rooms have at least a queen size bed and WiFi access. There is an on-site licensed bistro and bar serving excellent quality meals. The rooms are spacious, there is ample parking and peaceful surroundings. With some of the lowest room rates in Lithgow, the Colonial Motor Inn is great value for your next holiday or stop over. For more information, please visit the Colonial Motor Inn Lithgow website....

Only 2.5 hours from Sydney, Black Gold Cabins is the ideal base to explore Lithgow, the Central West and the Blue Mountains of New South Wales. Black Gold Motel in Wallerawang is a luxury, executive style motel. The bright and sizeable rooms are perfect for a weekend escape to the country or an overnight stay. Black Gold Country Cabins are spacious and bright featuring three to four bedrooms to cater for groups of all sizes. There are five cabins of varying layouts available for your stay. The Crib Room, their licensed restaurant is available for delicious meals and the function room is perfectly set up for conferences, parties, or any other gathering requiring a large space.

Jenolan Valley view is ideally positioned exactly half way between the two biggest attractions in the mountains - the Three Sisters and Jenolan Caves. Jenolan Valley View is ideally positioned part way along the famous Greater Blue Mountains Tourist Drive. It is near the start of Jenolan Caves road being rated one of the top five road bike rides in the country. It is less than two hours from most of Sydney and 1.5 hours from Western Sydney. You can get here easily after work on a Friday night and be ready to start your weekend first thing Saturday morning. Jenolan Valley View is a group venue on weekends and holidays but caters to smaller families and couples during the week. Comfortably sleeps 12 to 16. Full kitchen, large dining and lounge, recreation room and the most stunning pool. The views are the best in the mountains. View calendar dates and more information on their website using the link above - send a booking enquiry from the site....

On the doorstep of the Blue Mountains you will find Jannei Artisan Cheese Makers. Coined by some as a 'hidden gem', this multi-award winning boutique cheese factory is known for its fresh and white mould goat's cheese. A visit to the cellar door will give you a unique, slow food farm experience. See how the dairy works, taste the wide variety of hand made cheese, and enjoy a quality and flavour that is hard to find elsewhere. Jannei's unique cheese is available for purchase during your weekend stay in the local area. Visit the Jannei web site for cheese tasting notes, operating hours, and directions....

The Zig Zag Motel Ladies National Karting Event is the only Karting event in Australia exclusively for women and girls. The event has entrants from throughout Australia as well as girls from New Zealand, and is recognised by the sport's governing body, Karting Australia, as an event of national importance. The event also raises funds for the National Breast Cancer foundation. So far the club has raised over AUD150,000....