Oberon – Malachi Gilmore Hall

Make a weekend of it in Oberon!

Oberon, on the western slopes of the Blue Mountains, is one of the first genuine rural communities west of Sydney and is an easy 2.5-hour drive from both Sydney and Canberra.

Here are a few of our picks for what else to do in and around Oberon and its charming surrounding villages.

Mayfield Garden

Spectacular European-inspired gardens with restaurant open for breakfast and lunch showcasing fresh regional produce in an interesting local and international menu.

Essington Park

Food entrepreneur Simmone Logue’s haven of creativity, offering cooking classes, arts & crafts workshops and accommodation at her historic Essington Park homestead.

The Rockley Pub

Australian food icon Matt Moran’s re-invention of the country pub at his family farm’s town of Rockley, born out of his love of the country and home-grown goods.

The Milbrey Kitchen & Store

Restaurant, cafe and gift shop offering a cosy atmosphere and outstanding food in the heart of Oberon, under the direction of chef Drew Bolton.

Evans Crown

Spectacular nature reserve featuring towering granite rock formations and panoramic views. Visit the nearby Tarana Hotel to recoup!

Kanangra Walls

The Kanangra-Boyd National Park is 50 km from Oberon (25km is unsealed but 2wd accessible) with many choices of bushwalks from 10 minute wheelchair accessible, to 2-4 hours!

Find out more about the beautiful Oberon region: where to stay and what’s on offer to make your visit a memorable one. See the Oberon Visitor Information Centre website links below:

About Oberon

In the midst of a dramatic landscape that gives way to a mosaic of pine forests and rolling farmlands, lies Oberon…

Visit & Stay

Accommodation in Oberon and around its circle of villages offer bed and breakfasts, farmstays, motels…

Discover Oberon

The area is an adventure playground, with its National Parks, State Forests, Jenolan Caves and Lake Oberon…

Food, Wine & Dine

Oberon does casual dining really well! If you enjoy wine tasting, there are a number of wineries within an hour’s drive…