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Historic Village of Carcoar

Welcome to Heritage Country

Heritage Country lies within the Central West of NSW and has a rich and fascinating heritage, stretching back more than 170 years.

Heritage Country lies within the Central West of NSW and has a rich and fascinating heritage, stretching back more than 170 years. As soon as Blaxland, Wentworth and Lawson forged their way across the Blue Mountains, they opened up the heart of Australia, and the Central West was the first part of this Heartland.

Here you can visit the well preserved historic villages, Carcoar, Millthorpe, Lyndhurst, Mandurama, Neville and Newbridge, see magnificent country homesteads, tour interesting museums, inspect historic buildings, fossick old mining sites and view nature at its best in any one of the four distinct seasons that the region enjoys.

Art studios, craft outlets, cafes and tea houses all offer pleasant ways to while away the time. Shady parks and gardens offer pleasing surroundings to relax, picnic and take in the clean air.

In addition to history, there are many attractions and features that make Heritage Country a unique holiday destination. Bush walking, cycling and horse riding in the picturesque countryside, the water sport paradise at Carcoar Dam, fishing in the shire's streams and waterways and exploring the unique mining heritage of the area.

So much to do, so many beautiful views and lots of spots to unwind and absorb the atmosphere. Rolling hills, bubbling streams, spectacular waterfalls, aquatic playgrounds and majestic caves.

For further information and links to other sites of interest within the Shire, please visit the Blayney Heritage Country site. Click this link for a closer look at Carcoar.

Contact details
Blayney Shire Council
council@blayney.nsw.gov.au

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