- Name: Lithgow Visitor Information Centre
- Operator: Lithgow City Council
- Accreditation: NSW Accredited Visitor Information Centre
- Address: 1137 Great Western Highway, Bowenfels NSW 2790
- Phone: (02) 6350 3230
- Location Context: Situated at Bowenfels on the western edge of Lithgow, acting as the gateway VIC for the Blue Mountains, Central Tablelands, and Wolgan Valley regions.
- Facilities On‑Site: Parking, toilets, café, local product displays, heritage information, and access to the adjacent Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum precinct.
Area It Caters For
Primary Coverage – Lithgow Local Government Area
- Lithgow
- Bowenfels
- South Bowenfels
- Pottery Estate
- Vale of Clwydd
- Little Hartley
- Hartley
- Hartley Vale
- Wallerawang
- Portland
- Lidsdale
- Marrangaroo
Secondary Coverage – Greater Blue Mountains & Surrounds
- Mount Victoria
- Bell
- Dargan
- Clarence
- Newnes (via Wolgan Valley access)
- Wolgan Valley resorts and wilderness areas
- Capertee Valley (including Glen Davis)
Tertiary Coverage – Regional Touring Corridors
- Great Western Highway (Sydney → Bathurst)
- Castlereagh Highway (Lithgow → Mudgee)
- Bells Line of Road (Richmond → Lithgow)
- Blue Mountains World Heritage touring routes
Services Provided
- Regional maps, brochures, and touring guides
- Accommodation assistance (motels, cabins, resorts, campgrounds)
- Information on national parks:
- Wollemi National Park
- Gardens of Stone National Park
- Blue Mountains National Park
- Heritage and museum information (Small Arms Factory Museum, Eskbank House, Blast Furnace Park)
- Advice on walking tracks, lookouts, and scenic drives
- Local events, festivals, and cultural attractions
- Souvenirs, local crafts, and regional produce
- Guidance for 4WD touring, canyoning, and adventure activities
- Information for visiting the Zig Zag Railway and Lithgow State Mine Heritage Park
Summary
The Lithgow Visitor Information Centre is the official accredited VIC for the entire Lithgow region, covering the western Blue Mountains, Hartley Valley, Wallerawang, Portland, and the wilderness areas of the Wolgan and Capertee Valleys. It provides comprehensive visitor support, maps, touring advice, and heritage information for travellers entering the Central Tablelands or leaving the Blue Mountains. Its strategic location at Bowenfels makes it a key gateway centre for both local exploration and long‑distance touring routes.