The Megalong Australian Heritage Centre is regarded as "the Outback Ranch in the Mountains" -it's rugged with majestic sandstone cliffs and the winding Cox's River, yet it is serene and tranquil with its vast stretches of beautiful pastureland and pristine wilderness areas.
While you stay at Megalong you can sleep in and relax or get up early with your camera and watch the mist rise from the valley to reveal the grazing kangaroo's, a great sight for photographers or early walkers.
Breakfast at the Centre is a typical country ordeal... lots and lots of farm fresh baked bread, eggs, bacon, tomatoes, beans, fruit and cereals. Enjoy breakfast under the willows in the Alfresco area or in the rustic Outback Woolshed Steakhouse and watch the morning muster into the stockyards.
We like our guests to experience what makes our range in the Blue Mountains famous worldwide. The firsts horse ride leaves soon after breakfast so mount up and head off for the hills. The ride ambles across the property over to the Cox's Canyon.
You arrive at a lookout offering superb views into the beautiful Blue Mountains National Park. We offer either a half-day or full day ride to the Cox's or seasonally you can join in with the fun of the Cox's River Cattle Muster.
Over 5km of the rugged Cox's River meanders through chasms and canyons and widens out on the bends into warm sandy banks with deep swimming holes - great for a summer cooling off. Our rides are truly one of the most breathtaking in scenery to be ridden in Australia - the Day Ride lets you unwind and take in the isolation and remoteness unparalleled so close to Sydney, it's hard to believe that its only 90 minutes away.
In the afternoon you may like to try your legs out on with a leisurely bushwalk
If you are after complete relaxation you can't come to a better place. There are cool leafy willow trees to sit under and watch the world go by with an iced tea or cappuccino coffee. There are great award winning restaurants just 12 minutes away in Blackheath. In winter sit by a cozy fire with a bottle of wine. Wind down and relax - don't feel guilty - in the Megalong when God made time - he made a lot of it, so discover how really relaxing life is meant to be.

Megalong Australian Heritage Centre offers a diverse range of accommodation from camping and backpacker through to B&B and fully self-contained cottages.

This charming cottage offers the most scenic of views of Megalong Valley. The morning mist lays heavy in the folds of the valley before rising to reveal lush green pastures and rugged wilderness. Featuring modern country decor, Critter Gulch accommodates 2-4 guests in air conditioned comfort. Two bedrooms offer a very comfortable double bed with electric blankets, while the third bedroom is furnished with two single beds. The kitchen is equipped with an electric stove and oven, microwave, and fridge. It is complete with all necessary cooking utensils and crockery. A gas BBQ is provided on the verandah for outdoor cooking.

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A homely and spacious cottage set in the heart of this unique 2000 acresproperty and offers great walking, cycling or riding trails down to the banks of the awesome Cox's River. The kitchen has an electric stove, microwave and fridge and has all the necessary cooking utensils and crockery. A gas BBQ is provided for relaxed outdoor cooking and entertaining and plenty of timber for sitting around an outside fire. Furnished in a rustic country style, Shanendoah accommodates 2-10 guests...There are 4 bedrooms with a very comfortable double bed with electric blankets feather down doona's and pillows, while 2 bedrooms are furnished with single beds. Since there is no TV reception, you may want to bring along your own favorite choice of videos or CDs or sit around the firepit and toast marshmallows. There's lots of wildlife for early morning walkers and nearby is the complimentary farmyard of Megalong Farm for the children.

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Specifically for those who want to experience outback life. The decor is rustic and features cosy log fires, and the creature comforts make for a great stay. 7 Guest Rooms are large family sized rooms with a double bed and 2 bunk beds, ensuited with shower and toilet. Tastefully decorated with ranch items and artifacts from the past they are perfect for those who want to enjoy a touch of rural life. At night you can dine at Blackheath restaurants or sit around the campfire and have an Aussie Bush BBQ - tender steak, corn potatoes, garden fresh salad, damper and of course ‘billy’ tea. There are a number of restaurants nearby at Blackheath - or for groups we have the Licensed Outback Steakhouse built like an authentic outback "Pub" with its huge bush bar or the Farmhouse Bistro. The beautiful large function hall is suitable for groups or weddings. Accommodation at Megalong Ranch Guesthouse is simple and relaxing and designed to let visitors experience country life.

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Offering budget group accommodation featuring lots of space, this rustic lodge that lets you experience outback life... plenty of atmosphere and a sample of the real thing ... the shearers lodge lets you spend some time like our famous shearers. There are 10 bunks in the main room. The wool sorting compartments now double up as separate facilities each holding bunk beds that can sleep 2 each. The lodge can hold up to about total of 30 people and there are 2 well appointed showers with 2 toilets, kitchenette, inside fire and outside there's a BBQ plus an open fire.

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Experience the natural beauty of the bush close up, with these low cost camping sites. Sleeping out in the bush is a very special experience at Megalong Farm. Set just the right distance from everything in the wilderness, you can campout with the Farm's amenities within easy reach.

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Megalong Valley Farm conveys a distinct feeling... its the puppy lying asleep in the sun, cattle slowly grazing in the paddock, draughthorses with big brown eyes, a baby lamb suckling on its mum, a peacock proudly courting its lady. When you visit the Farm you need to draw in a deep breath and slowly expel the hustle and bustle of the 90's. Take time out to relax, walk slowly and discover the joy of simplicity. The Farm itself is very layback. It's a place where ducks waddle and swans are elegant. It’s a place where geese and goats gently nudge a small timid child with his pockets full of bread. It’s a place where you fall in love with Clydesdale Horses.

This is Blue Mountains Horse Riding with a Difference. Free range or escorted. Come and discover the spectacular beauty of riding in the Blue Mountains. Slowly meander your way along rocky ridges and gullies with their lyrebirds and other wildlife. You'll draw your breath as you gaze on landscapes with majestic cliffs and lush glens in deep valleys. The ride is a journey back to the past when men and women rode the trails from days long gone. Each trip is more than just a horse ride - it's a total experience. Enjoy a horse ride of a lifetime on one of the Farm's famous Clydesdale Draughthorses, or our working stock horses and quiet ponies. The Draughthorses are gentle and well behaved and their smooth comfortable gait is like riding in a lounge chair. You will enjoy the same serene and remote tranquility of the bush as the pioneers did here over 150 years ago.

Other activities in the area include: - Bushwalking - Cox's River - Camping

Critters Gulch
Weekend Getaway
$350 per night

Midweek getaway
$140 per night

Special Week long stay
$600 for 7 nights

* Rates based on 4 persons
Please enquire about linen hire if needed
Prices effective 1/3/2003

Shanendoah Homestead
Weekend Getaway
$350 (for 4 people, +$20 per extra person)

Midweek Getaway
$165 per night (for 4 people, + $20 per extra person)

Special Week long stay
$700 for 7 nights

* Please enquire about linen hire if needed
Prices effective 1/3/2003

Stockman's Lodge
$15 pp pn (no linen included)*
$25 pp pn (Bed and Breakfast)*

* Heritage Farm activities extra

Megalong Ranch Guesthouse
For an accurate breakdown of the Guesthouse tariffs, click on the 'View Website' link at the top of this page, then go to the Accomodation section and look under "Megalong Ranch Guesthouse".