Visit Jenolan Caves Jenolan Caves are the largest, most spectacular and most famous caves in Australia. Explore the world’s oldest caves – one of the most outstanding cave systems in the world. You are never too young or old to experience amazing, guided cave tours. Relax in cafe, bar or our magnificent Chisolm’s Restaurant, one…
Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway Visit the OTHR precinct to see the historic station, fascinating memorabilia and the rolling stock, some of which has been painstakingly restored by the railway enthusiasts who make up Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway Inc (OTHR). This group of dedicated volunteers is working towards bringing Oberon’s rail history back to life by…
Visit Mayfield Garden OPEN 363 DAYS OF THE YEAR 9AM – 4.30PM Perhaps Oberon’s most famous garden is the awe inspiring, Mayfield. This magnificent garden is the largest cool climate garden in the world and is truly a must see. 36 acres of the garden are open to visitors every day, except Christmas Day and…
Oberon Military Museum The Oberon Military Museum houses an array of weapons from World War 1 to the present. Also on display are medals and various items used by our Australian Armed Forces. Various other items used by the Australian Armed Forces are also on display. Outside the museum stands The Light Horse, created by…
Oberon Business and Tourism Association Mega Christmas raffle is now open. There are three hampers to be won, each with a value of $1500! The hampers include goods, services and vouchers from our members plus other businesses of Oberon. Tickets can be purchased online by clicking on the QR code found in the bottom right…
Floodwaters are rising around Oberon where creeks cross roads and also in low points in many different directions heading away from Oberon. Although most of our area is quite safe, there are some dangerous roads that cannot be travelled. Check with oberon.nsw.gov.au if you are thinking of leaving home. Pictured are floodwaters over the bridge at…
Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all our friends of Oberon! Keep safe and well……just letting you know that there is plenty on around Oberon, including Mayfield Garden’s Summer Festival, running from Dec 27 to Jan 26. You can have a picnic in the grounds, take a row on the lake or just…
OBTA Inc offering Post Pandemic Business Support Oberon Business and Tourism Association Inc (OBTA) has launched a new short term project using shop local vouchers. The project aims to provide support to businesses in Oberon and district which have suffered financially during the lockdown restrictions of 2021. Businesses which are eligible to participate must have…
October is Mental Health Month! With many local residents suffering increased isolation as a result of long lockdowns, raising mental health awareness is more important than ever. Oberon Council is collaborating with the Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMHP) to run an important mental health initiative and spread a positive mental health message amongst the…
Lake Oberon has passed the 90% water mark, which is great news. After some good rain over the past few weeks, the countryside is looking beautifully green and lush. There is a lot of colour in the landscape with canola crops ripening to a golden yellow, rhododendrons coming out in all their glory and the…