Activities and Attractions
Restaurants | Caves | Bathurst & Blue Mtns | Fossicking | Fishing | Mushrooms

Local Restaurants
Oberon has a range of clubs, pubs, cafes and restaurants in the town centre and within a short drive. For detailed information refer to the Oberon website www.oberon.com.au

- Jenolan Caves
- Kanangra Boyd National Park
- Abercrombie Caves
- Wombeyan Caves

Jenolan Caves
Jenolan Caves is just an easy 30 minute drive from the Caravan Park and has the most spectacular and best-known Limestone caves in Australia. They are a world renowned example of caves of this type and have been open to the public for more than 150 years. There are 9 richly decorated show caves open for public viewing everyday of the year. The duration of the guided tour of each show cave is from 1 to 2 hours.
Inspection Vouchers can be purchased from the Caravan Park Reception.
Contact number 02 6332 3311

Please refer to our News and Awards Page for information regarding the Jenolan Caves and Caravans

Jenolan Caves Website www.jenolancaves.org.au

Kanangra Boyd National Park
The plateau is traversed by the Kanangra Walls Rd and is accessible from the Jenolan Caves. The road leads to the Boyd River, bushwalking and lookouts on the rim of the Plateau. This area provides a wide range of bushwalking, from easy short tracks to 3 day hikes. The Kanangra Walls are a spectacular vision, and definitely worth seeing.
Contact number 02 6336 1972

Abercrombie Caves and National Park
Abercrombie River National Park is situated off the Goulburn-Oberon Rd, 40km south-west of Oberon. The caves are worth viewing, but you can also fish, canoe, swim in the river and bushwalk during your day out.
Contact number 02 6368 8603

Wombeyan Caves
These Caves are situated in a hidden valley as you drive towards Goulburn from Oberon. These marvels are well suited to photography both above and below the ground.
Contact number 02 4843 5976.

OBERON, BATHURST & BLUE MOUNTAINS
Oberon
There are a large number of activities that can be participated in from Oberon.
Horse riding
Mountain Bike Riding
Bushwalking
Golf
Fishing
Fossicking
4WD Tours
Swimming - Heated Pool and River in O'Connell and Black Springs
Wineries
Orchards
Health Spa
Tennis
Mushrooming

Arts, Crafts & Culture
For up to date information on events in Oberon and surrounding areas please refer to www.oberonaustralia.com.au

The Spring Festival of Gardens
"Falkirk" is a large garden and daffodil nursery which is open to the public in late September and early October, when visitors can view many of the 2000 varieties in bloom. Visitors may purchase potted daffodils and cut flowers. There is a unique selection of daffodil bulbs available for sale in February and March.

The Tablelands Way
We are located in the heart of “The Tablelands Way”, a new touring route which stretches from Canberra in the south to the Hunter Valley in the north and allows you to bypass the congestion of Sydney.  Passing through spectacular countryside, as well as towns and villages bursting with evidence of a rich colonial past, this is a truly unique and beautiful driving experience.  www.thetablelandsway.com.au

The Greater Blue Mountains Drive
Oberon is part of the “The Greater Blue Mountains Drive”, an exciting new touring journey that links a vast and spectacular world heritage landscape to the regions that surround it. www.greaterbluemountainsdrive.com.au

Bathurst
Only a short ½ hour drive from Oberon is the beautiful Town of Bathurst, Australia's first inland settlement. Take a drive around Mt Panorama and experience the V8 track first hand. Visit the National Motor Racing Museum,or explore Bathurst with the Rotary self drive tour. If you feel like doing some shopping, Bathurst caters for all your needs with 4 shopping centres, department stores, supermarkets (extended hours) galleries, crafts and specialty shops for that unique gift.

Blue Mountains
As Oberon is located at the Western side of the Blue Mountains, it is the perfect place to stay to explore the many wonders of the other attractions found within the Blue Mountains.
Mt Victoria - a heritage delight with many buildings more than 125 years old.
Blackheath - abundantly rich in colonial heritage and natural attractions. Numerous bushwalks are on either side of the highway.
Katoomba - most famous for the three sisters and the Scenic Railway and Scenic Skyway. The start of the famous six foot track starts here.
Leura - often referred to as the "Jewel in the Mountains Crown" as the mall is dotted with charming little shops, restaurants, galleries, beautiful boutiques, great tea and coffee houses and a wealth of historic charm.
Lithgow - the home of the famous Zig Zag Railway, the Wollemi National Park, Glow worm tunnel, and Lake Wallace.

Oberon Website www.oberonweb.com.au

Blue Mountains Website www.bluemts.com.au

FOSSICKING
Fossicking is a popular and rewarding activity in the Oberon district, with a number of designated fossicking areas accessible to the public. A fossicking license is no longer necessary, but public access is limited to a few small areas. Gold, Sapphires, Zircons, occasionally diamonds and smoky quartz are some of the rewards of this area.
Detailed maps and information are available at the Reception of the Caravan Park.

FISHING
Rainbow and Brown trout are plentiful in the area. The Oberon Dam is regularly stocked and fish are easily caught there. The Dam is open to anglers all year, but the streams are subject to the Freshwater Fishing Regulations. The season for stream fishing opens at the start of October long weekend and finishes at the end of the June long weekend. All anglers must have a Freshwater fishing license. We have detailed information on the best places to fish, and how to access them in our reception area.

FOREST MUSHROOMS
Oberon has over 40,000 hectares of State owned radiate pine forests. Amongst these forests can be found the exotic wood mushroom. The spores originally came from Europe when pine seedlings were transported for planting. Entering these forests is like stepping into another world. Under the canopy of the radiate pines it is dark, quiet and littered with pine needles. It is a lovely experience at any time of the year, but between late January and late April it is mushroom season.