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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
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 NZ$194 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
NZ$194
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Leura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
Ein etwas in die Jahre gekommenes Ressort, welches man auf den zweiten Blick auch sieht. Das freundliche und zuvorkommende Personal, die Sauberkeit und die Angebote machen das mehr als wett. Ich komme mit meinen Enkeln bestimmt wieder. Kleiner Tip am Rande: Die Sauna könnte wärmer sein! Alles in ...

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains MGallery Collection
Leura Gardens Resort

Leura Gardens Resort

2.5 out of 5
20-28 Fitzroy St Leura NSW
The price is NZ$142 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
NZ$142
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Leura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (430 reviews)
Good experience all round good facilities clean rooms

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Leura Gardens Resort
Falls Mountain Retreat

Falls Mountain Retreat

4.5 out of 5
The Avenue (Off Falls Road) Wentworth Falls NSW
The price is NZ$288 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
NZ$288
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Wentworth Falls. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (676 reviews)
Great location and lovely perfect accommodation

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Falls Mountain Retreat
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Falls Mountain Retreat

Falls Mountain Retreat

4.5 out of 5
The Avenue (Off Falls Road) Wentworth Falls NSW
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Wentworth Falls. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (676 reviews)
Great location and lovely perfect accommodation

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Falls Mountain Retreat
Leisure Inn Spires

Leisure Inn Spires

3.5 out of 5
100 Leura Mall Leura NSW
Stay at this aparthotel in Leura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Katoomba Scenic World and Leura Mall are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (982 reviews)
Nice family feel about the place. Easy parking, after hour check in was easy with a key left in a combination safe box for us.

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Leisure Inn Spires
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 Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Katoomba Scenic World and Three Sisters are located ...
6.2/10 (7 reviews)
What a beautiful view we had absolutely recommended this apartment Loved every moment

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Montblu at Echo Point
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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

4/5(22 reviews)

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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