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Author: Graeme

As a tour guide for the Glen Davis Oil Shale Works Tour Bookings, I have the privilege of showcasing a historically significant site. The Glen Davis Shale Oil Works, nestled in the picturesque Capertee Valley of New South Wales, Australia, operated from the late 1930s until 1952.

Back to Glen Davis Weekend: Eat, Explore, Enjoy

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Back to Glen Davis Weekend is more than an

event—it’s a homecoming.

   🎉 Join us in Glen Davis this October long weekend—Saturday 4th to Monday 6th—for a celebration of community, history, and good food.

Whether you're a local, a visitor, or someone with family ties to the town, you're invited to reconnect, relax, and explore. 🍰🔥🚶‍♂️
Enjoy delicious BBQs, homemade scones, and guided walks through the historic shale works. 🏞️📸
Meet former residents, swap stories, and discover the rich heritage that makes Glen Davis so special. 🗣️📚

Come for a day or stay the whole weekend—everyone’s welcome, and the kettle’s on. ☕❤️

 

Back to Glen Davis Weekend 2025.

🏞️ October Long Weekend | 4–6 October

This October long weekend, the valley comes alive with stories, laughter, and shared memories as we welcome everyone Back to Glen Davis—a celebration of heritage, connection, and the enduring spirit of our community.

 

It’s a chance to reconnect with the land, the people, and the legacy that shaped this remarkable place.

 

🏭 Shale Works Ruins Tour – Saturday. Step into the past with a guided tour of the Glen Davis Shale Works ruins. Learn how this ambitious industrial site helped shape the valley’s identity, and hear stories from those who lived and worked here.

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Glen Davis Shale Works Ruins Tour.

Posted on by Graeme

I also have the privilege of showcasing a historically significant site. The Glen Davis Shale Oil Works, nestled in the picturesque Capertee Valley of New South Wales, Australia,

  • The Glen Davis Shale Oil Works was an ambitious shale oil extraction plant that aimed to produce petrol from shale. It played a pivotal role during World War II, as shale oil was considered a strategic resource.
  • The project was initiated for national defense purposes, but its roots trace back to the 1934 report of the Newnes Investigation Committee. This committee explored ways to reduce unemployment among miners in the region.
  • operated during the period 1938 until 1952.

I am looking to making the Glen Davis Shale works ruins more inclusive to all ages and abilities. Currently I can only run walking tours through the ruins, which is unsuitable for little children, elderly people, and those with limited mobility. We are focused on sustainable management and adopting energy efficient technologies to achieve this. More details to come, please leave your contact details if you want an update, when finalised.

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