What’s nearby

‘Silvermere is located in the heart of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area’.
The unique plants and animals that live in the Blue Mountains reflect an extraordinary story of the evolution of Australia's unique vegetation and animal communities. It is an area of breathtaking views, rugged tablelands, sheer cliffs, deep valleys and swamps.

The Greater Blue Mountains was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2000. The following are our recommendations for nature based attractions whilst visiting Silvermere.

Picnic areas and walks (or short drives) from Silvermere

Water Nymph Dell
Avoid the crowds (or westerly winds) by going on a walk only known to the locals!

Wentworth Falls Lake
Take a short walk west along Lake St, descend some timber stairs and follow the path to reach the lake.

The Charles Darwin Walk
Retrace the footsteps of arguably the world’s most famous naturalist who undertook this walk in 1836 on his world voyage aboard the Beagle!

Nature Track
Starts at the Conservation Hut at the Valley of the Waters. The track takes in a variety of vegetation and landscapes with stunning views.

Wentworth Falls Picnic Area

Undercliff and Overcliff
Walks Stunning views of Wentworth Falls and the Jamieson Valley.

National Pass
The “Best one day walk in the Mountains” and possibly Australia! Here Australia’s ‘green’ Grand Canyon is on show. 

Wentworth Pass
A descent to the bottom of the Falls. The track traverses the valley bottom and ascends the Valley of the Waters.

Leura and Katoomba (5 to 10 minutes drive from Silvermere)

Everglades National Trust Gardens - one of the most famous gardens and views in the Mountains.

Leura Cascades and Gordon Falls - easy walks, picnic area and playground and start of the Prince Henry Cliff Walk that takes you to the Three Sisters.

Katoomba
You can avoid the day tourists and still experience spectacular Katoomba by descending into the Jamieson Valley at Leura or from Narrow Neck (the golden stairway).

Longer drives from Silvermere

Blackheath – 20 minutes by car - Govetts Leap and Evans lookout and the Grand Canyon Walk

Mt Victoria – 30 minutes by car
Great park and picnic spot, old shops, cafes, pub and old style picture theatre – Mt Vic Flicks.

Jenolan Caves – 1.5 hours by car

Mt Wilson/Mt Tomah – 1 hour by car

Megalong Valley - wine trail and horse riding

Maps and further information are on the guest information desk.