For the first time visitor

Welcome! We hope you enjoy your visit to our little part of the world.

There are many delightful picnic spots around both villages, so bring a picnic lunch and enjoy your time here.

However, to make the most of your visit, please note:

We don't have any shops, cafes, permanent coffee shops, petrol stations, ATMs or medical services. The nearest are in Lithgow or Mt Victoria and some of these in Bilpin. 

We don't have any public telephones and mobile phone reception can be patchy to non-existent, depending on your phone company, your particular location in the villages and the weather!

There are several public toilets in Mount Wilson. See this page for details.

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

Please remember to bring your own drinking water when visiting, as the two villages primarily rely on tank water, and there are no public drinking water sources.

If this is the first time you have visited Mt Wilson or Mt Irvine, we suggest driving through the village to the end of The Avenue where there is a T intersection, and turn left towards Mt Irvine and drive about 1km to Cathedral Reserve. You will get a chance to quickly see some of the delights which make the village a treasure, and you will be able to find several places to park. It is a further 10 minutes drive to Mt Irvine.

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.

Some gardens in the Mt Wilson village accept dogs on a leash. You will need to check with the garden owner whether they permit dogs, many do.

There are many pleasant strolls in and around the village. However, 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.