Things to Do

There are a host of things to do and see around the villages - walks, historical buildings, picnics, camping and lookouts over spectacular wilderness areas.

Both villages are very small and can be easily accessed by foot or a short car trip. We encourage you to explore at a leisurely pace and kindly ask that you leave nothing but footprints, and take nothing but photographs.


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In addition to the many walks and gardens in Mount Wilson there are also lookouts with wonderful views across the mountains and down into deep valleys, and interesting reserves.

Lookouts -  Wynnes Rocks Lookout and DuFaurs Rocks

Spectacular views are seen from these two sites, over Bowen’s Creek to Mt Tomah for the first and the Wollangambe Crater from the latter.  Walks to Chinaman’s Hat (15 minutes from DuFaur’s Rocks) and Pheasant’s Cave (about 1 hour). A shelter shed is located at Wynnes Rocks Lookout.

Marcus Clark Reserve

On The Avenue, the same side as the Fire Station.

There is a short walk through an arboretum of the native plants of the sandstone soil.

Waterfall Reserve

Shelter shed and toilet. Waterfall Walk through the rainforest is a must, about 1 hour.

Nearby is Gregson Park , together with Jefferson Bridge which straddles Waterfall Creek, links the bottom end of Waterfall Road and Wyndham Avenue.

Happy Valley

Shelter shed. Try the Happy Valley Walk, approximately 1 hour from the picnic area.

Sloan Reserve

Tucked in below the road at Ferny Corner, located on the walk along on The Avenue.

Sites Managed by the MWPA

There are a number of sites managed by the Mt Wilson Progress Association (MWPA), some of which are listed above and elsewhere.


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Camping - Cathedral Reserve.

 

Cathedral Reserve is open for camping. You do not have to book and it is free to use. 

This is an unofficial camping area. There is water and toilets, but no showers. There are barbecues, the only ones available in the villages, but wood is not supplied. You do not have to book and it is free to use. Shelter sheds and picnic tables and seats are located there. It is the end point of the Village Walk, which starts from Breenhold. Here is more info about Cathedral Reserve.

Users are reminded to securely lock up any valuables during their stay. 

Please only use the BBQ facilities at Cathedral Reserve. Lighting a BBQ at other places throughout the village presents a potential fire hazard.

Dogs are allowed in the Mt Wilson Village and at Cathedral Reserve, however dogs are not allowed in the National Park adjacent to the reserve and village. So walks around the village are ok providing they are not into the National Park.

A short walk (10 minutes) through the Cathedral of Ferns can be found nearby.


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Simple safety precautions that should be undertaken before and during any moderate to long walk in the Upper Blue Mountains are described  pdf Think before you trek brochure .

If you are attempting a more ambitious walk in the surrounding national parks, please understand that weather conditions in the Blue Mountains are likely to change rapidly. All walkers should be aware of the possibility of heavy rain, fog and the likelihood of a rapid rise in water levels on all rivers and streams. Walkers and canyoners are strongly advised to take extra food and warm gear as it is possible to be stranded. No one should attempt these walks without an experienced person as part of the group. A rescue beacon, EPIRB or similar equipment is also strongly recommended. As noted above, mobile phones DO NOT work in most areas and should not be relied upon.

Mount Banks

Walls Lookout & Rigby Hill

Pierce's Pass to the Grose Valley


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Click on the heading of each nursery for further information


Windyridge Garden & Nursery

Rare & unusal plants for sale

25 Queens Avenue, Mt Wilson

02 4756 2019


Merry Garth Garden & Nursery

Rare plant nursery - open every Wednesday

17 Galwey Lane, Mt Wilson

02 4756 2121


 


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Enjoy a beautiful day out in a unique area of the Blue Mountains

Mt Wilson Spring Blossom Festival 

Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th September 2017

10am to 4pm

 

Our Spring Blossom Festival is a dramatic show of colour and beauty across eight superb local gardens – Bisley, Breenhold, Carmarthen (Sat. only), Hawthorn Hill (Sun. only), Merry Garth, Nooroo, Sefton Cottage, and Withycombe –set against a backdrop of the Blue Mountains National Park and rainforest.

All-garden pass for the weekend online price $30. 

Book by midnight Thursday 21 September to obtain the special Early-Bird price at www.trybooking.com/pcyw

Exchange your Trybooking ticket for a wrist band at the Festival for speedy entry to all gardens.

At the Festival, All-garden weekend pass $40.

Single entry at garden gates $10 (cash only).

Children under 12 free.

The Village Hall will showcase a painting, photography and sculpture exhibition with works inspired by Mount  Wilson and the surrounding area, its gardens and byways, landscape and adventure. Photography and painting prizes will be awarded and all works are for sale. Gold coin entry

Delicious home cooked food  and a sausage sizzle available both days (cash only)

Browse the gift shop for hand made cards and delightful printed items

Click here for open garden descriptions.  Click here for a map of the area. Hard copies will also be available at the Festival 

For those wishing to exhibit in the Art Exhibition and Prize, please contact Bev Woodman - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

All profit for the Mt Wilson/Mt Irvine Rural Fire Brigade

 

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Picking your own walnuts and chestnuts is a fun activity for the family or just the opportunity to find fresh high quality nuts for eating or cooking. There are two seasons for walnuts. The green walnut season is in December and some properties are open, so you can use this special product for your own favourite family recipes. During the main season in autumn at both Mt Irvine and Mt Wilson, several properties open during March and April each year for mature ripe walnuts and chestnuts and they invite people to visit and pick their own nuts.

So, come and pick your own walnuts and chestnuts. There are established nut orchards with large, good quality, fresh chestnuts and walnuts. Chestnuts need gloves to pick up the spiky shells which have fallen to the ground, and break them open to get the chestnuts. Walnuts are just picked from the ground.

Drive around the villages and look for signs outside properties where you can pick nuts. Some properties are regulars each season and other properties advertise only when they have nuts available for picking.

The regular properties open each season are in the table below. It is a good idea to call first and check when they are open.