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Bowenfels Gun Emplacements
Bowenfels Gun Emplacements The Bowenfels Gun Emplacements were constructed during World War 2, to protect the Small Arms Factory and coal production at a Lithgow. These industries were important to Australia’s war effort. The potential of an attack due to improvements in aircraft technology led to the construction of air defenses. Placed around Lithgow, two…
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Glow Worm Tunnel Wollemi National Park
Glow Worm Tunnel The Glow Worm Tunnel is located in the Wollemi National Park. There are several ways to get to the tunnel, but we chose the one from Lithgow and via the Glow Worm Tunnel Road. This option was an hour’s drive from Lithgow with a 20-minute walk. The tunnel is a disused rail…
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Merriwa Sheep Beautiful Golden Canola
Merriwa Merriwa is know throughout the Hunter Region for its annual Festival of the Fleeces. Once a year the town celebrates its association with the wool industry by parading sheep wearing red socks down the Main Street. This is a unique event and sheep in socks are worth seeing. Festival of the Fleeces The festival…