Rylstone

Population: 1,200

Situated on the banks of the Cudgegong River, Rylstone is one of the oldest towns west of the Blue Mountains, given town status in 1885, and features several outstanding examples of colonial architecture. The town is 51 kilometres on the Sydney side of Mudgee or around three and a half hours easy drive from central Sydney and is an ideal gateway to the Mudgee Gulgong region.

Rylstone has many fine old stone buildings, especially in Louee Street. A few buildings of note are the Bridge View Inn, the Globe Hotel, the post office, the police station, the courthouse and the shire hall. The old town granary was built in the early 1840s and Henry Lawson's father helped to build the fine timber railway station in 1884. Examples of early slab construction may be seen in Mudgee Street, random rubble style and sandstone buildings in the CBD area and nearby streets, sand-stock brick construction in Mellon Street, Western Red Cedar in the Railway Station buildings and early concrete rough-caste that dates from the early Kandos cement works in Louee Street.

A number of bed and breakfast and farm stay establishments situated close by and within easy reach of the National Parks provide a perfect opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds; comfortable accommodation plus country hospitality and fulfilling activities during the day.

The proximity of National Parks to Rylstone is a major attraction. Dunn's Swamp is a large waterway suitable for canoeing and camping and is situated within the Wollemi National Park. Pagoda rock formations and wildlife are features of the Wollemi National Park.

More information, visit www.rylstone.com

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