We spent yesterday arvo bush-bashing down to the Zig Zag Railway viaducts above Lithgow, NSW and looking around the place for a few hours.

In this shot you can see the No. 1 Viaduct on the Top Road track. A little further down is the larger No. 2 Viaduct. And on the Bottom Road (which is the train line near the bottom of this pic) is the No. 3 Viaduct.

Comprising rock cuttings, classical sandstone viaducts and tunnels, the Lithgow Zig Zag was, and remains to this day, a magnificent piece of engineering. Construction of this part of the rail system began in 1866 and was completed by the late 1890s. The line was decommissioned in 1910 with the construction of the Ten Tunnels deviation which is still in use today by state rail.

Back in the early 1970s, volunteers worked to bring the line back into operation as an iconic tourist railway which ran for decades, bringing with it tourism dollars to the wider Lithgow area.

In 2013, a huge bushfire swept through the area and destroyed a lot of the infrastructure and equipment used by the Zig Zag Railway. Since that day work has proceeded to slowly bring the tourist train line back into operation It is hoped it'll be up and running again in the next year or so.

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Though weather is just one factor, it can really affect your travel plans, especially if you're planning an extended stay in Clarence. The hottest months are usually January and December with an average temp of 64°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 46°F. Average annual precipitation for Clarence is 37 inches.

What should I see and do in Clarence?

Explore the area and family-friendly sights such as State Mine Heritage Park and Railway, or get out into nature at a spot like Wollemi National Park. Zig Zag Railway and Eskbank House and Museum are a couple of places you'll find in the larger area.

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Knowing a bit about the transportation options can make your trip smoother when you get to your destination. Fly into Bathurst, NSW (BHS), which is located 32.6 mi (52.5 km) away from the heart of the city. To see more of the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from Zig Zag Station or Top Points Station.

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