Tablelands Way

The Tablelands region is rich in history. From the proud industrial and architectural heritage of Goulburn, Australia's first inland city, to the Bushrangers of Upper Lachlan Shire and Lithgow's convict stockades, immerse yourself in the early days of European settlement. Tablelands Way is a scenic drive through the tablelands. It begins at Canberra, ACT, and passes through Collector, Oberon, Lithgow, Goulburn and Mudgee on its way to Muswellbrook in the Hunter Valley.

Explore the majesty of nature at Kanangra-Boyd National Park, experience a magical underworld at Jenolan Caves or enjoy a taste of Australia's industrial heritage at the historic Goulburn Brewery. You'll find attractions to suit all interests in the Tablelands region. Creativity abounds in the Tablelands region. From patchwork quilts in Goulburn, to pottery at Lui and woodworks in Oberon, you will encounter Arts and Crafts created by local artists and artisans wherever you go.

Nature is at the heart of The Tablelands Way experience. A staggering diversity of plant and animal species and ecosystems awaits the visitor, some rare and endangered, others, like the Wollemi Pine a living relic of the dinosaur age. The fertile plains and plateaus of the Tablelands region and the passion and skill of local producers make it a food lover's delight. Historic and renowned wine regions from Canberra, via Goulburn to the Hunter Valley complete this gourmet picture.


Bike riding is an exhilarating way to experience the beauty of the Tablelands region. There are thousands of kilometres of fire trails in the region's National Parks, as well as forests open to mountain bikes.





Bushrangers of the NSW Tablelands There were two distinct types of bushranger haunted the developing colony of New South Wales. The first became active around the 1830s. They were embittered men, often former convicts, who rebelled against the harsh administration. The second wave occurred around the 1860s. These were more enterprising characters, who sought to steal a part of the newly made fortunes of the gold fields.

This drive visits the localities where some of Australia's most infamous bushrangers gained their notoriety. The whole of the western NSW Tablelands area was plagued by bushrangers, but the rolling hills and twists and turns of the roads of Upper Lachlan proved the perfect place for these outlaws to commit their crimes. This landscape provided great cover and helped these outlaws to disappear and evade capture. Stories of these highway robbers are told at the museums in the towns along the way.

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