Corneys Garage
Hartley Historic Site
Overview
Nestled in the heart of Hartley Historic Site is Corneys Garage. Browse through a beautiful selection of antiques, while enjoying an immersive shopping experience near Lithgow.
- Type
- Historic buildings/places
- Where
- 54B Old Great Western Highway, Hartley, NSW, 2790 - in Hartley Historic Site in Sydney and surrounds
- Accessibility
- Easy
- Opening times
- Gold Rush Antiques in Corneys Garage is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
- If you want to visit outside these hours, please contact the store on 0475 231 264 as trading hours may be extended seasonally.
A great daytrip from Blackheath or Lithgow, Corneys Garage is rich with rustic village charm, and offers a unique shopping experience.
Built in the 1940s, this unique building is a beautifully restored mechanics garage that offers an authentic taste of a bygone era.
Conveniently located in the centre of Hartley Historic Site, you’ll be well-placed to enjoy the surrounding attractions. Across the road you can visit Hartley Historic Site Visitor Centre to discover the town’s past with a self-guided tour. Or purchase locally made art from the Kew-Y-Ahn Aboriginal Gallery.
Local alerts
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/historic-buildings-places/corneys-garage/local-alerts
General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Park info
- in Hartley Historic Site in the Sydney and surrounds region
Hartley Historic Site is open every day but access may be limited at times due to fire danger, school bookings or organised events.
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Corneys Garage.
Getting there and parking
From Mt Victoria:
- Travel west along the Great Western Highway.
- Turn left into the village 4km after Little Hartley
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
There is free street parking, along with room for coaches and a turning circle.
Facilities
Public toilets, including an accessible toilet, are located behind the Old Post Office building, around 2mins walk away.
Picnic tables
There's a single picnic table with a 720mm knee clearance and 800mm maximum height.
Step-free access
There's step-free access into Corneys Garage through wide double doors. The doorway is open at all times during operating hours.
The area around Corneys Garage is flat and step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over a mixture of grass and hard-packed ground to get from the parking to the main entrance.
- Step-free main entrance to the building
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - easy
Corneys Garage has the following accessible facilities:
- An accessible picnic table
- Step-free access at the main entrance of the building through wide double doors
The area around Corneys Garage is flat and step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over a mixture of grass and hard-packed ground to get from the street parking to the main entrance.
The nearest accessible toilets are 2min walk away behind the Old Post Office building.
Permitted
Cycling
Pets
You can bring your dog to Hartley Historic Site, but pets are not permitted inside Corneys Garage. Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
Prohibited
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Visitor centre
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Hartley Historic Site Visitor Centre
Farmers Inn, 51 Old Great Western Highway, Hartley 2790 - 10am to 1pm and 1.30pm to 4pm. Closed Mondays, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
- 02 6355 2117
Learn more
Corneys Garage is in Hartley Historic Site. Here are just some of the reasons why this park is special:
Aboriginal meeting place
Hartley was once a meeting place for the Wiradjuri from the west and Gundungurra tribes from the east. In colonial times, Hartley Courthouse served as a mustering point for Aboriginal people.
Excellent bushwalking on historic roads
The Hartley area is great for bushwalking along the early roads. After your visit to the village, you may like to set out on Lawson's Long Alley, Lockyer's Pass or Berghofer's Pass. Check out the Lithgow Town and Around website for details. The rural setting of Hartley is welcoming and peaceful – perfect for a picnic or a satisfying stroll. Explore the interesting remnants of heritage plantings surrounding the buildings in the village and keep an eye out for the many birds that thrive amid the gardens and native forest.
- Corneys Garage Nestled in the heart of Hartley Historic Site is Corneys Garage. Browse through a beautiful selection of antiques, while enjoying an immersive shopping experience near Lithgow.
- Hartley Historic Site Visitor Centre Stop in at Hartley Historic Site Visitor Centre to find out about the history of the buildings and town, book tours, and stock up on snacks and drinks.
The story of settlement
This exceptionally well-maintained village is of national historical significance as a substantial early nineteenth-century settlement. It tells modern visitors a great deal about the expansion of European development in inland Australia and the beautiful old buildings illustrate the changing role and fortunes of Hartley from first settlement of the inland to the beginning of the motor transport era. You can find out all sorts of interesting facts at the visitor centre and educational groups can book tours with advance notice on (02) 6355 2117.
- Corneys Garage Nestled in the heart of Hartley Historic Site is Corneys Garage. Browse through a beautiful selection of antiques, while enjoying an immersive shopping experience near Lithgow.
- Hartley Courthouse This fine example of colonial architecture allows you to imagine the convicts, magistrates and members of the public passing through its doors. Book a guided tour through Hartley Historic Site Visitor Centre.
- Hartley Historic Site Visitor Centre Stop in at Hartley Historic Site Visitor Centre to find out about the history of the buildings and town, book tours, and stock up on snacks and drinks.
- Hartley historical tour On this interactive Stage 3 (Years 5-6) History excursion, students visit key sites in the Hartley Historic Site colonial village: the courthouse, the gaol and St Bernards Church. They'll explore the history of how this key colony developed and take part in fun re-enactments with our Discovery Rangers.
- St Bernards Church Take a tour or arrange a wedding at St Bernards Church in Hartley, a lovingly preserved example of colonial sandstone architecture.