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Batlow is famous for apples, they’re among the best in the world, but they’re not all. Chestnuts, hazelnuts, truffles, sheep and beef cattle are all farmed here. NSW’s state flower, the waratah, is bred on the doorstep and from here it is shipped to plant nurseries across the country for people to grow and enjoy in their own gardens. Large native and softwood forests cover the hillsides around Batlow. Bago State Forest extends from Batlow to the western edge of Blowering Dam. The forest itself offers great bushwalking and scenic drives while Blowering is popular for camping and water sports. Just south of Batlow is the village of Laurel Hill, where you’ll find the stunning Pilot Hill Arboretum, in Bago State Forest. Batlow boasts four genuine seasons, but unlike some of the towns in the region, it does see snow during winter, enough for a snowball fight, or perhaps a small snowman – not plentiful enough for skiing. The wildlife, award-winning nurseries and the opportunity for many an outdoor adventure draw visitors to our town.