Sydney to Orange road trip: Distance, time & best stops
Sydney to Orange road trip: What to do in Lithgow
In Lithgow, there are a couple of mining heritage attractions, including the Lithgow State Mine Heritage Park.
Top Lithgow accommodation choices
The best places to stay in Lithgow are:
- For the highest guest ratings: Lithgow Workies Club Motel.
- For heritage and charm: Wenvoe Historic Retreat.
- For a heated outdoor pool: Zig Zag Motel and Apartments.
There’s also natural beauty at the Lost City on the Newnes Plateau, or Marrangaroo National Park. The latter flanks the Coxs River, and includes popular kayaking spot Lake Lyell. You’ll go past on the way from Lithgow to Bathurst.
The golden poplar trees of Meadow Flat are also an impressive sight on this leg of the drive.
Click through for the next section: Bathurst attractions.