About Lithgow Blast Furnace Park
Lithgow Blast Furnace Park is a heritage-listed industrial site in Lithgow, New South Wales, preserving the ruins of a blast furnace that operated from 1907 to 1928. Located on Inch Street near the city centre, it is the only remaining blast furnace of its type in Australia. The park features the furnace structure, interpretive displays and landscaped grounds, reflecting Lithgow's history as a major centre of iron and steel production in the early 20th century.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore an open parkland setting containing the large, rust-coloured ruins of the former blast furnace, with intact brick and steel structures, interpretive signage and viewing areas. The site includes landscaped lawns, walking paths, picnic areas and information panels explaining the ironmaking process and site history. It is an outdoor, self-guided experience focused on industrial heritage, photography and short walks around the furnace remains.
Key highlights
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Remains of the 1907 blast furnace - the only one of its type remaining in Australia
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Heritage-listed industrial ruins with interpretive signage explaining iron and steel production
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Landscaped parkland with walking paths and viewing platforms around the furnace
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Free open-air museum experience close to central Lithgow