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CHURCHES

THERE ARE MANY HISTORIC PLACES OF WORSHIP IN THE MOUNTAINS THAT ARE STILL IN USE TODAY. HERE ARE A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITES.

1 EBENEZER UNITING CHURCH, EBENEZER: Constructed from sandstone in 1809, the country’s oldest surviving church was regularly used for wedding scenes in Seven

Network’s popular TV show, A Country Practice. Set amid bushland, this picturesque piece of history sits on the banks of the Hawkesbury River.

2 ST BERNARD’S CHURCH, HARTLEY HISTORIC SITE: A beautifully preserved example of colonial sandstone architecture,

St Bernard’s is fl ooded with light and has served as the perfect backdrop for countless weddings.

It’s available for Catholic ceremonies, and services for other denominations are welcome.

3 ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH, WALLERAWANG: Built in 1880, this imposing Victorian Gothic-style church is available for services of all faiths. It features arched sandstone windows with stained glass, gargoyles and a high square-shaped bell tower topped with battlements and pinnacles.

4 ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, MEGALONG VALLEY: A dirt path leads to this modest weatherboard church, which was established in 1902 and is nestled deep in the valley.

The rural setting adds to its infi nite charm.

5 ST GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, MOUNT WILSON (above):

Standing reverently among a congregation of fern trees in a prominent position in the village, this strikingly beautiful church was consecrated in 1916. It sits on a large block and is surrounded by exotic cool-climate plants that add to its romantic vibe. BML