Capertee.

History of the Capertee Royal Hotel

The first timber version of the hotel was built around 1840 but it tragically burnt down in the early 1890s. The story goes that the ladies of the community were fed up with their men spending too much time at the pub, so they torched it! The original timber building was replaced with the stone building because in 1880, the hotel became a rail head (where a railway line ends). In the old days, it used to be a 3-week trip from here to Sydney but suddenly the railway line arrived and the trip became less than 24 hours. Now that’s progress! Back then, there were more than 3,500 people living here whereas numbers have now dwindled to just 180. Fire seems to be a recurring theme because in 1930, a travelling salesman left a candle next to a window and the curtains caught alight. But just as the fabled phoenix arises from the ashes, so too does the Capertee Royal Hotel…  

The Hotel today!

Have a refreshing drink, or cuppa at this licenced historic building. Although they can accommodate groups would be best ringing 24 hours before you start your trip, as they are generally very busy. This will allow them to have it ready for your group when you arrive.

Pub Camping also available.