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Blue Mountains
Located less than two hour's drive from Sydney, the Blue Mountains offers a natural wonderland of untamed bush, spectacular rock formations and native wildlife.
True romance awaits you in the Blue Mountains.
Vast views reach to the horizon, waterfalls plummet to the valleys below and
there are numerous lookouts and other places where you can sit alone with nature.
Whether it's a luxurious hotel or resort, a charming guesthouse or a cottage, you'll find it here, and there is a great range of restaurants, cafes and country pubs to match.
Highlights include picturesque towns and villages with shops, boutiques, art and antique galleries, and cafes. There are activities for all ages and fitness levels from high adventure abseiling and rockclimbing, mountain biking, horseriding, to a gentle stroll through the pristine scenery, yoga and meditation courses in the beautiful mountain setting.
In the Blue Mountains region, luxury, tradition and a stunning natural environment combine to provide you with a holiday you will never forget!
Katoomba
Katoomba is easily the best place to get the full experience of being in the Blue Mountains. It's home to one of Australia's icons of nature, the Three Sisters, and its surrounding walkways are equally enticing and as gentle as you like.
In town, you'll find an array of boutique and local fashion, as well as cosy dining experiences at all levels. The middle of the year sees a special time with Yulefest, which is the Blue Mountains community's own Christmas celebrations.
Westward from Katoomba stands the sheltered remains of the Marked Tree known as the Explorers Tree, reputed to have the carved initials of the Three Exploreres on it.
Wentworth Falls
Wentworth Falls was first known as Weatherboard Hut, because of the slab huts built there by William Cox while he was forging the road over the Blue Mountains in 1814.
It was later renamed Wentworth Falls in honour of William Charles Wentworth, one of the three explorers who crossed the mountains in 1813 - its nickname is 'An Explorer's Village'.
Just south of the town of Wentworth
Falls there are views of the Jamison Valley and of the 300-metre Wentworth
Falls themselves, from Falls Reserve which is the starting point for a network
of walking tracks.
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Leura
Leura is a historic village with quaint little tea houses and craft shops nestled amongst turn-of-the-century buildings. Leura retains its own distinct identity with a real village atmosphere. The main street, The Mall, feels quite secluded from the highway. Leura is packed with great cafes, art galleries and small boutiques, and is renowned for its beautiful gardens.
Leura has a market held on the 1st Sunday of the month from 9.30am to 3.00pm at the Leura Public School, Great Western Highway, Leura.
Blackheath
Blackheath is a historic village in the upper Blue Mountains, named by Governor Macquarie in 1815. The town is also known as 'Rhododendron Town' after the many colourful varieties of this shrub that burst into bloom every November.
Must See Must Do
The Paragon Café
65 Katoomba Street, Katoomba
Katoomba’s Art Deco masterpiece. A simple café with a gorgeous
atmosphere.
Ph: 02 4782 2928
Scenic World
Violet Street, off Cliff Drive, Katoomba
Ride above it all on this spectacular track which plunges into the Jamison
Valley with the Skyway soaring overhead.
Ph: 02 4782 2699
National Parks
They’re World Heritage listed and offer an incredible range of walks from the ‘easy’ Three Sisters Walk to the ‘hard’ 2 hrs Giant Stairway Walk.
Norman Lindsay Gallery
14 Norman Lindsay Cres, Faulconbridge.
Immerse yourself in a bohemian rhapsody at the artist and author’s home
in Springwood – now a gallery and museum exhibiting his paintings, cartoons,
illustrations and sculptures.
Ph: 02 4751 1067
A Round of Golf
Tee off at some of the most spectacular golf courses in the world. Try Leura Golf Club, Blackheath Golf Club or Wentworth Falls Country Club.
After Dark
Join the Three Sisters at night for a floodlit interlude.
Destination Guides
Where to Eat
Darley’s Restaurant
Lilianfels Avenue, Katoomba
Be embraced by this restored century-old homestead featuring impeccable service
and fine food.
Ph: 02 4780 1200
Silk’s Brasserie
128 The Mall, Leura
Award-winning. Big on elegance. A popular fully licensed brasserie knownfor
its terrific modern Australian food.
Ph: 02 4784 2534
Ashcrofts Restaurant
18 Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath
Smart modern restaurant with fantastic food and service.
Ph: 02 4787 8297
Retail Therapy
Leura Village
Main Street, Leura
Pretty as a picture with quaint antique stores, art and craft galleries, bookshops
and cosy cafés.
The Candy Store
Strand Arcade, Leura
Let yourself go in the lolly shop – strictly for sweethearts.
Ph: 02 4782 5190
Wentworth Falls Antiques
33 Station Street, Wentworth Falls
A definite must for the antique enthusiast. Open every day except Tuesday.
Ph: 02 4757 2435
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