Post by Heelandcoo on Aug 2, 2004 7:39:20 GMT -2
Mulgoa Valley
Situated 15kms South from Penrith along Mulgoa Road this area was among the first outside Sydney to be settled by Europeans but it had been home to the Aboriginal Dharug tribe for thousands of years prior to settlement. Amongst the first European settlers were the Cox family, known for building the first road across the Blue Mountains. The built 'Winbourne', 'Fernhill', 'Glenmore' and 'Fairlight'. These establishments are privately owned and public viewing is seldom allowed. Tours: Escorted tours of the valley are available for groups by arrangement. Fees apply. Self drive tours of the valley are also available. Enquire at the Mulgoa Village Tearooms in the centre of the village. Highlights of the valley are: * Gate to 'Regentville', destroyed by bushfire in 1864 * 'Glenleigh' built in 1887 * 'Glenmore' built 1825 * Mt Schoenstatt Shrine (replica of a German Chapel) * 'Fernhill' built in 1842 * St Thomas Church and pioneer cemetery consecrated in 1838 * a slab cottage built 1870 * Mulgoa school building built 1883 * The Rock Lookout (wear good walking shoes and take a camera - 10 minutes) * St James Church and cemetery * Winbourne - original home of William Cox and now a conference centre run by the Christian Brothers * The Peppercorn Cafe * The Settlers Restaurant The Mulgoa Tearooms acts as a tourist information centre for the valley. The proprietors are residents in the valley and offer advice about what to see and do. They also serve beautiful devonshire teas with the owner winning awards for her scones. Coach parking available at the door.
this is the Mt Schoenstatt shrine
St Thomas Church...at the bottom ah ma street
Fernhill
Windbourne
The name Mulgoa means " black swan" in aboringal
Situated 15kms South from Penrith along Mulgoa Road this area was among the first outside Sydney to be settled by Europeans but it had been home to the Aboriginal Dharug tribe for thousands of years prior to settlement. Amongst the first European settlers were the Cox family, known for building the first road across the Blue Mountains. The built 'Winbourne', 'Fernhill', 'Glenmore' and 'Fairlight'. These establishments are privately owned and public viewing is seldom allowed. Tours: Escorted tours of the valley are available for groups by arrangement. Fees apply. Self drive tours of the valley are also available. Enquire at the Mulgoa Village Tearooms in the centre of the village. Highlights of the valley are: * Gate to 'Regentville', destroyed by bushfire in 1864 * 'Glenleigh' built in 1887 * 'Glenmore' built 1825 * Mt Schoenstatt Shrine (replica of a German Chapel) * 'Fernhill' built in 1842 * St Thomas Church and pioneer cemetery consecrated in 1838 * a slab cottage built 1870 * Mulgoa school building built 1883 * The Rock Lookout (wear good walking shoes and take a camera - 10 minutes) * St James Church and cemetery * Winbourne - original home of William Cox and now a conference centre run by the Christian Brothers * The Peppercorn Cafe * The Settlers Restaurant The Mulgoa Tearooms acts as a tourist information centre for the valley. The proprietors are residents in the valley and offer advice about what to see and do. They also serve beautiful devonshire teas with the owner winning awards for her scones. Coach parking available at the door.
this is the Mt Schoenstatt shrine
St Thomas Church...at the bottom ah ma street
Fernhill
Windbourne
The name Mulgoa means " black swan" in aboringal
looks like ah lovely wee place
