Accommodation, Tours and Events Check out the Accommodation, tours and events in the Capertee Valley. Tranquillyn candlelight. Candles made in the magnificent Capertee Valley. Click Here! History of Glen Davis 1938 - 1954 This Book by Leonie Knapman, who lived at the site as a child. It sets out to document the buildings and people at the Glen Davis Oil Shale works. This was Australia's first attempt at producing petrol from Shale. Purchase Book for $42, not including postage. Sydney Weekend Escape Come to the Capertee Valley for a Sydney weekend escape. Check out the Accommodation Glen Davis Oil Shale Works group walking tour.. Glen Davis Oil shale works ruins in the amazing Capertee Valley Check out the tours. Events. Things to do or see in the Capertee Valley. Go to Events. Daytrips. Planning a day trip and would like to meet over a cuppa and something to eat. . Check out day trips.