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.
Picnics
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Picnic areas abound at Mt Wilson. You can choose between open parks, sheltered areas, seats and tables, and shelter sheds
Founders Corner
Picnic tables and benches and toilets at the intersection of The Avenue and Mt Irvine Rd.
Gregson Park
Links the bottom end of Waterfall Road and Wyndham Avenue.
Sloan Reserve
Shaded area near Ferny Corner on The Avenue
Wynne Reserve
Open area with good views which is adjacent to St Georges Church on Church Lane near The Avenue
Waterfall Reserve
Just down the end of Waterfall Rd. Shelter shed and toilet. Waterfall Walk through the rainforest is a must, about 1 hour.
Cathedral Reserve
BBQs, picnic benches, toilets and a shelter shed on Mt Irvine Rd towards Mt Irvine, about 1km from the centre of the village
Happy Valley
Shelter shed on Mt Irvine Rd about 2km from the villge centre. Try the Happy Valley Walk, approximately 1 hour from the picnic area.
Silva Plana
At the top of the Zig Zag just as you enter the village. Established as a sports field with good space for games. Toilets and picnic tables are available
Please only use the BBQ facilities at Cathedral Reserve. Lighting a BBQ at other places throughout the village presents a potential fire hazard.
Camping
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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.
Places to stop along Bells Line of Road
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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 Cide
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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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Horticulture & Plant Nurseries
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Click on the heading of each nursery for further information
Rare & unusal plants for sale
25 Queens Avenue, Mt Wilson
02 4756 2019
Rare plant nursery - open every Wednesday
17 Galwey Lane, Mt Wilson
02 4756 2121
Mt Wilson Village Walks
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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 (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.
Signposted Walks - Coloured Signs
- Mt Wilson Village Walk
- Waterfall Walk
- Chinamans Hat / Pheasants Cave Walk
- Sunday Walk Spur
- Wynnes Rocks Lookout and Daintree Lane
Other Walks and Additional Information
The Avenue, Wyndham Ave Circuit
The Fire Trail around the Study Centre
Cathedral Picnic Ground to Study Centre
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Pick your own walnuts and chestnuts
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.