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.

There are no shops/food available in Mt Wilson but there are a lot of opportunities on the way (either to Mt Wilson or back home) to stop for food, stock up with supplies for the trip, or take some of the fabulous mountain produce back home with you.


Bilpin Ciders

 

Be sure to stop in at Bilpin Ciders for some ciders for your trip to Mt Wilson and for the fridge at home 

The range includes both alcoholic and non-alcoholic cider styles. Bilpin Cider create pure, fresh apple and pear cider with no added sugar, artificial flavours or concentrates. They use the freshest Bilpin fruit to bring out the natural taste and aroma.  Also be sure to book a picnic basket.

Monday to Sunday 10am until 4pm 
2369 Bells Line of Road, Bilpin

(Travelling West: 3km after Bilpin Fruit Bowl on LHS, travelling East: 1 km after Bilpin PO on RHS)
1300 BILPIN (1300 245746)
https://bilpincider.com

 

 

 


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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.

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

 

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 (503 KB) .

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.

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Walks on the road to Mt Irvine

  1. Happy Valley
  2. Cathedral Creek Circuit
  3. Boronia Point
  4. Runners Track and Picnic Point
  5. Tesselated Pavements Walk

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Zircon Creek

The Wollangambe

Bush Run

Bowens Creek

This unique heritage listed building is situated within the Wynstay Estate at the end of The Avenue, Mount Wilson. It was the one of the first properties to be established in Mount Wilson, as early as 1875, by Mr Richard Wynne who also established the Wynne Landscape & Sculpture Prize in 1895.

The building was in use for a few years for its initial purpose, as a Turkish Bath, but now partly restored it houses a museum of local history operated by the Mt Wilson and Mt Irvine Historical Society.

The building itself is very stylish, featuring many original features including arched windows of stained and hand painted glass. It has exterior walls of polychrome brickwork with Italianate decoration and an elaborate turret with cast iron finials and roof decoration.

The wrought iron gate to the Museum area was recently made by Scott Leonard, a local resident and metalworker.

The museum regularly holds exhibitions about the history of Mt Wilson and Mt Irvine and its interesting personalities.

The Turkish Bath Museum page has more details of this fascinating building including opening dates. Booked tours can be arranged at any time via the Society’s email address - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

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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.