Blue Mountains Guides Attractions Events in New South Wales

The Abercrombie River National Park presents a great opportunity to leave it all behind and get back to basics. Situated between Oberon and Taralga along the fully sealed Tablelands Way, the park offers swimming, canoeing, fishing, and exploring the native flora and fauna.

Car-based camping is available at Silent Creek, The Sink (Retreat River), The Beach (Abercrombie River) and Bummaroo Ford. A 4WD is required for all sections of the park with the exception of Bummaroo Ford. Drivers should be experienced and drive according to the conditions. It is recommended that visitors check weather conditions and fire bans prior to visiting the park.

There are pit toilets, but no other facilities. It is recommended visitors take adequate drinking water and fuel.

Domestic animals and firearms are not permitted.

For further information contact Oberon National Parks and Wildlife office.

Adams Shed in Hartley is a wine lover’s paradise with wines in stock from 20 Regional wineries.

The first Sunday of each month a representative from the Show Cased Wine of the Month host the tasting. Local produce is also available for trial on these days. All wines are from the Central West Tablelands. Some of these areas are Mudgee, Bathurst, Orange, Megalong Valley, Cowra and Rylstone.

If wine is not your thing we also have a range of herbal teas and organic coffees, all from the local area plus local goats cheese, olives and olive oils, honey, jams, chocolates, nuts and much more.

They also have a range of home wares and linen throws; aprons and tea towels so there really is something for everyone.

Anderson Fire Trail runs from Bedford Creek near Woodford to Kings Tableland at Wentworth Falls and is suitable for mountain biking and walking. The Trail also provides access to Murphys Glen and Ingar Picnic Area.

Located at the end of Hat Hill Road in the Grose Valley, this weathered sandstone rock formation offers magnificent views over the Grose Valley to Mt Banks and Mt Hay. Wind eroded Cave is just 400 metres to the west. Dirt road access for two kilometres.

Established for six years, Ashcrofts Restaurant situated in the heart of the Blackheath central business district is now a firm favourite for locals and a premium dining destination for visitors to the region.

The food style is Australian/Eurasian and the menu offers a wide range of choices with an accent on seasonal fresh seafood and premium cuts of meat, game and poultry sourced from local suppliers. Vegetarian and Vegan dishes are a constant on our menu and any special dietary needs are happily catered for.

Ashcrofts offers specials every night and often run"requested specials" dishes which patrons have adopted as one of their favourite ashcrofts dining experiences.

The Restaurant is Fully Licensed with BYO for bottled wine only.

Schwarz Patisserie is not only well know in the Blue Mountains, it is famous as a specialist German bakery throughout the region with visitors travelling from further a-field just to grab one of their well know Schwarz delights.

This bakery and cafe specialises in pies, pastries, breads and festival cakes with one of the best Black Forest Cakes you have tasted this side of Germany.

They also serve a selection of meals and their coffee to suit all tastes. A definite must for travellers to the regions, set in the village of Wentworth Falls close to World Heritage National Parks lookouts, walks and picnic areas.

Bay Tree Cafe has been an icon of Mount Victoria village at the top of the Blue Mountains for decades.

Now renamed Bay Tree Inn this venue caters for breakfast and lunch daily and dinners Friday and Saturday nights. They include a varied menu with regularly specials of the day plus a new selection of cakes, pies and gourmet goodies as well as the old favourite fish and chips, fresh salads and the world famous Bay Tree scones with Devonshire tea. A selection of boutiques Australian and imported wines are also on offer.

The inside of the newly renovated building now includes an chocolate shop, known as Pippa’s Sweet Box, which stocks a wide range off the highest quality gourmet chocolates along with a large selection of sweet treats and lollies for all ages. Also available is a fine range of home made jams, preserves and honey and unique hand-crafted vintage aprons and kitchenware. A wide range of unique books are also available for sale.

At Bay Tree Inn you can enjoy alfresco dining in summer and cosy open fires in winter. A great venue for special events as well and group bookings.

Situated on Greaves Creek on the Rodriguez Pass Walking Track Beauchamp Falls can also be accessed as a 400 metres each way detour off the Grand
Canyon Walk.

Ben Roberts Cafe and Gallery is an exciting new venue in Lawson.

The original cottage was built by Ben Robert in 1893 and was occupied by tradesmen such as the local boot-maker and coal merchant. Now fully renovated with a modern cafe decorated with owner’s artworks with seating for 50 inside and out.

The attached gallery exhibitions change every three weeks with various featured artists. During the opening of exhibitions various mountains musicians and poets are featured.

The cafe is open daily plus Friday and Saturday evenings with tasty hotpots, garden fresh salads, soups, gourmet sandwiches, delicious cakes and Devonshire teas and Danes coffee. A breakfast menu is also available.

The evening menu includes entrees, various mains including vegetarian, desserts and various teas and coffee. Yulefest menu in July on Fridays and Saturday nights. The venue is BYO.

Berghofers Pass was constructed between 1907 and 1912 and used until 1920 an alternative to Victoria Pass to allow a gradual ascent of the escarpment for early motor vehicles. Today the track allows for a pleasant walk or bike ride with views into the Hartley Valley and opportunity to view the original
convict built rampart supporting the Great Western Highway.

Birdwood Gully Track is a classic easy walk of 2.5 kilometres in the mid Blue Mountains where you can experience many species of bird life. In the
Madoline Glen section there is a small waterfall, tree ferns and turpentine trees.

Blackheath Glen Picnic Area situated beside a small creek in the Megalong Valley this reserve is surrounded by impressive trees.

Blackheath Golf Club is the top course at the top of the mountains (1045 metres). Enjoy playing on a course in the middle of a National Park.

The challenging Par 69 layout is in an idyllic setting with hundreds of colourful trees, azaleas, rhododendrons and shrubs lining the fairways. Wildlife abounds with many native birds and ducks about the course.

After the game relax in the clubhouse and enjoy the mountain hospitality. The clubhouse has a brassiere, bar, member’s lounge, billiard room and barbecue facilities on the veranda overlooking the course.

Visitors and social players are always welcome and we will take care of all arrangements for corporate golf days.

Stay in any of the famous guesthouses and resorts in the upper mountains. Visit the gardens and the spectacular lookouts into the Gross and Megalong Valleys.

Don’t just play golf, take a break!

The Blue Gum Forest has an interesting history that is closely linked to the beginnings of the Blue Mountains National Park. Covering 16.2 hectares in the
Grose Valley , the forest is thick with tall blue gums which rise to over 50 metres. Camping is only allowed at Acacia Flat. For experienced and well prepared
walkers only.

From chocolate making demonstrations, a café serving real hot chocolate and delicious homemade cakes, the best toffee and fudge in the world, hand made ice cream, a kids playground and over 50 different exquisite, handmade chocolates, we provide the perfect opportunity for everyone to experience chocolate at it’s best.

Situated at 176 Lurline Street, Katoomba, make sure you stop and experience the Blue Mountains Chocolate Company. Only 200 metres walk from Echo Point, come and see our European chocolatiers demonstrate the fine art of chocolate making and learn about the history of chocolate from our interactive dvd and displays, whilst sampling what we believe is the best chocolate to be found in Australia.

The Blue Mountains Heritage Centre at the end of Govetts Leap provides information on the Blue Mountains National Park and surrounding areas, an interactive educational display, video screenings and a art gallery.

Organised Discovery Walks throughout the year mainly during school holidays and weekends. Go to website to view program.

At the centre you can purchase National Parks walking track guides; maps; books on the Blue Mountains, Aboriginal history and flora and fauna; and Australian-made souvenirs, clothing and gifts.

The World Heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park is situated on 266,859 hectares and is located approximately 110 kilometres west of Sydney. More than three million people come to Blue Mountains National Park each year. For many, it's enough just to find a lookout and gaze across the park's chiselled sandstone outcrops and hazy blue forests. Others walk or cycle along the cliff-tops and in the valleys, following paths that were created for Victorian-era honeymooners, or discovered by Aboriginal hunters many thousands of years ago. Over 140 km of walking tracks of all grades (some accessible for people with a disability) in diverse settings make the Blue Mountains a bushwalker's paradise.

This park, which is part of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, protects an unusually diverse range of vegetation communities. There are rare and ancient plants and isolated animal populations tucked away in its deep gorges. This is a vast and special place.

Ridges that overlap into the hazy blue distance, chiselled sandstone outcrops,endless forests clinging somehow to bare rock, plunging waterfalls - the
landscape of Blue Mountains National Park isn't easily forgotten.

Blue Mountains National Park offers panoramic views from famous lookouts and waterfalls at Govett's Leap (Blackheath), Echo Point (Katoomba), and
Wentworth Falls. The park offers a variety of activities including, camping, lookouts, bushwalking, rockclimbing, swimming, Aboriginal sites and picnics
areas.

Blue Mountains New and Pre-Loved Books is situated in Katoomba in NSW and offers a wide selection of general new books and out of print pre-loved books.

The collection includes the latest best sellers, rare, antique and hard to find titles, specialising in religion, Australian literature, childrens books, literature and the classics.

The proprietor, Phillipa Barton, has gained an extensive knowledge of literature and the book trade through a life long association and career in literature and bookshops.

Genuine Australian sheepskin and cowskin products available at their Blue Mountains retail outlet.

Large range of products includes Ugg boots in a variety of different designs. Also available are mats, hats, mats, gloves, toys, kangaroo items, car seat covers and other car accessories.

Local honey is also on display for sale.

Enjoy the beauty of the Blue Mountains by taking a walk through the forests. Discover the diversity of the area as you travel through natural landscapes and those that exhibit the shaping hand of human occupation. There is a walk to tempt everyone - from a gentle stroll to the Blue Pool, a more difficult climb to see the Aboriginal hand paintings or the challenging Wentworth Falls track. The Blue Mountains are waiting to be explored by you.

Boars Head Rock is reached via the Cliff Drive west of Narrow Neck this large rock on the escarpment was named because of its resemblance to the head of a great boar. The ironstone bands in the sandstone when weathered result in interesting shapes and patterns. Boars Head Rock is best viewed from
Narrow Neck Plateau.

Bon Ton is a wonderfully unique Café-Restaurant situated in the heart of Leura Village in the beautiful World Heritage Blue Mountains.

Its features include cosy log fires, a private room for up to 30 people and a leafy al fresco garden courtyard for fine days and balmy summer nights. They serve European influenced Modern Australian Food, locally roasted coffee and great value imported and local wines all day long

Bon Ton Café is open 7 days a week for Breakfast and Lunch.
Breakfast is served from 8.30am until 11.45am. Lunch is served every day until 4pm. Daily specials and a children’s menu available.

Bon Ton The Restaurant is open for Dinner 7 nights a week from 6pm. Daily Specials and a children’s menu is also available if required.

From the road you can see the original 1851 school building of the first national school to be opened west of the Blue Mountains.

Opened in 1988, Braemar Gallery functions as a community gallery, hosting changing exhibitions that showcase works of local and regional artists. Situated in the beautiful historic Braemar House, the gallery is a valuable community venue.

Braemar has a particular interest in displaying works by local young artist and annually holds an exhibition of lower Blue Mountains Candidates in the HSC. Over time, the gallery has become well known for high standard art works of various mediums.

For information on exhibitions please visit their website.

The unique Heritage listed garden estate of Breenhold Gardens at Mount Wilson, in the Blue Mountains, is one of the most extensive privately owned garden properties in Australia. Breenhold comprises over 45 hectares of luxuriant gardens, parkland and native bushland.

Over the past 40 years several thousand exotic and indigenous trees and flowering shrubs have been planted. Northern hemisphere elms, pines, cedars, cypresses and dogwood, rhododendons and azalea terraces blend with native tree ferns and towering eucalypts. Six individual stone walled gardens, several with pools, are focus points of Breenhold.

A series of pine forest windbreaks extending over a kilometre adjacent to the National Park provide protection for the gardens. This outer area features a number of terraced bush trails and forest walks which contrast to the more formal gardens on the plateau above, and provide the visitor a number of easy and pleasant bush walks.

There are also stunning views over the adjoining Blue Mountains National Park from several of Breenhold's lookouts.

Brenda's Daffodil garden at her property "Falkirk", is located five kilometres from Oberon on the Edith Road. The garden boasts in excess of 2,000 varieties of daffodils which can be viewed in full bloom in September and October.

Brenda also participates in the Daffodil Show and Open Garden Weekend, which is held during the last weekend in September.

Bulbs can also be purchased in Autumn, direct from "Falkirk" or by mail order.

Brook Fine Art and Crafts Co-op sell a large variety of locally made arts and craft products and gifts for all occasions. They are centrally located in the village of Glenbrook.

Bulls Camps Picnic Area is a grassy picnic spot on the Great Western Highway between Linden and Woodford was once a stock reserve in the 1820', a
camp for convicts repairing the road in the 1840's and a camp for railway workers in the 1860's. Today it is a rest spot for weary travellers and has picnic
tables and toilet.

Buttenshaw Park is situated on the Great Western Highway heading east, midway between Faulconbridge and Springwood this pretty park is a good
resting stop with formal gardens, picnic seating, toilets, and car park. Springwood Aquatic Centre is at the northern end of the Park.

An Antique Emporium and Tearoom at Leura, housing the world's largest private collection of teapots spanning three centuries. With over 3,500 individual teapots on display. You can organise a "Treasured teapot Talk" for a larger group of 20 or more.

Enjoy a fine afternoon tea or a light lunch. Bygone Beautys serves one of the best Devonshire Teas in the Blue Mountains, or why not indulge in one of our Traditional Morning or Afternoon teas.

Browse amongst beautiful pieces from bygone days where you may find a treasure from past days, a souvenir to take home with you, or that perfect gift for someone special. We have estate jewellery as well as new jewellery, furniture, lamps, giftware and much more on display.

Café Cee is located in the heart of Glenbrook Village.

It’s a modern, fully air-conditioned café providing an extensive range of breakfasts and lunches together with the best of coffee, teas, cakes and fresh juices.

At Café Cee we do our very best to provide you, our customers with a pleasant, comfortable environment in which you can enjoy our quality foods, cakes, fresh juices, coffee, teas and service.

Cafe Josophans now have two outlets - the well know Cafe Josophans in Leura and their new Josophan Chocolate Retail store in Blackheath.

Cafe Josophan Leura produces gourmet food using the finest fresh ingredients, to produce clean, simple, high quality food. They also specialise in fine delicious treats including handmade Swiss, French and Belgian chocolate blocks. They are open for breakfast and lunch and offer dessert menus with specialty teas, premium coffee and Belgian hot chocolate.

Josophan At Blackheath is their retail outlet where they also create their award winning chocolates. Here you can select your favourite chocolates and gifts. They also stock a wide range of beautiful chocolate products from around the world.

A short walk to Cahills Lookout provides a great place to compare the Jamison Valley, Narrow Neck Plateau and the more rural Megalong Valley as well as the rock formation known as Boars Head. It is also an ideal spot to watch the sunset.

The purpose of this garden is to conserve the natural features of the area for the pleasure of visitors and
encourage tourists to enjoy the beauty of the garden.

A garden with azaleas, spring bulbs, rhododendrons, towering trees both native and exotic and lake. Picnic
areas are available.

A feature of the garden is the beautiful natural fern glades and the abundance of native flora.

Membership subscriptions and donations help towards the upkeep of the garden.
For further details: PO Box 238, Blackheath NSW 2785

Canton Palace is a large fully licensed Chinese Restaurant located in the middle of Katoomba.

They are open seven days a week for lunch and dinner plus provide take-away meals. The menu selection is large and varied and group orders are available.

Ample parking; coaches and groups welcome.

Surrounded by the wonders of World Heritage listed wilderness, the Capertee Valley is the world's second largest canyon. Sandstone cliffs dominate the escarpment, drawing down into a deep chasm carved into the environment over millions of years. With tranquil vistas and serene mountain landscapes the Capertee valley is abundant in flora and fauna, providing the perfect opportunity to encounter nature in a natural environment. Under the sandstone layer stretches an enormous layer of coal and oil shale.

Rising majestically out of the valley floor is a monolith in size and spectacle. The impressive peak, Pantoney's Crown, beckons the keen walker to climb its summit. From the top a 360 degree panorama of the dramatic and breathtaking valley.

A short distance from the village of Mount Wilson on the Mount Irvine Road is the Cathedral of Ferns. Opposite a large picnic area the short easy walking
tracks wind through a lush rainforest of tree ferns, sassafras and coachwood trees, and an understorey of vines and ferns. Ideal spot and walking
tracks for families.

Centennial Glen is a cool Glen with small waterfalls, ferns and rock overhangs and has excellent views of Kanimbla Valley.

Come along and create your own masterpiece at Ceramics on Fleming. They have unique ceramic domestic products and pieces of interest available for sale as well as materials and equipment. They also offer on-site Bisque and Firing.

Classes are held on Tuesdays from 11am to 2pm and 7pm to 10pm or by appointment.

Cobweb Craft Shop has an extensive display of local art and craftwork. It is a joy to explore and find that special hand-made gift for someone special or a souvenir to remember your trip to Oberon.

The Bicentennial Tapestries stitched by the Oberon Needleworkers Guild are on permanent exhibition.

They are open daily, except Good Friday and Christmas Day.

Coxs Road Walking Track is part of the historic walking track system from Mount Victoria to Hartley Vale. Coxs Road follows the original route from the
Mountains down into Hartley Vale. Starting on Mt York Road the walk is three kilometres one way.

Darley's Restaurant is set in the heritage listed original homestead of Frederick Darley, the sixth Chief Justice of New South Wales.

Executive Chef, Hugh Whitehouse's Modern Australian cuisine is served in a romantic space that features beautiful stained glassed windows, original ornate fire places, and crystal chandeliers and offers guests a breathtaking view of the surrounding gardens and the Jameson Valley.

Darley’s was awarded a coveted 'Chef’s Hat' and named ‘Regional Restaurant of the Year’ at the 2008 Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Awards and for 2009, has been bestowed a second chef's hat.

The extensive wine list offers vintage wine sourced locally from Mudgee and Orange as well as wines from other top Australian wineries and a selection of international wines.

Call for a reservation.

DuFaurs Rocks Lookout is a rock outcrop at Mt Wilson with views into DuFaurs Creek gully and over into the Wollangambe Wilderness.

Eagle Hawk Lookout is a small lookout closely surrounded by trees just past Scenic World on the Cliff Drive offer a framed 'eagle' view of The Three Sisters
rock formation and the Jamison Valley.

Perched on the edge of the escarpment the Echo Point provides panoramic views of the southern Blue Mountains, Kanangra-Boyd Wilderness and the
Three Sisters rock formation. In the area of Echo Point there are many lookouts and walks including a path to the Three Sisters Walk and the Giant
Stairway. Interpretive plaques explain the cultural and natural journeys through this area. Echo Point is part of The Prince Henry Cliff Walk. There is an
accredited Visitor Information Centre at Echo Point.

Waterfall on Valley of the Waters Creek.

Eskbank House Museum in Lithgow is a historic home, with splendid furniture, display of Lithgow Pottery and other period pieces, blacksmiths forge and a coach-house.

Built in 1842 by Thomas Brown, Eskbank House is a sandstone building in the Georgian style. The four front rooms have been preserved much as they were in Thomas Brown's day, and contain some beautiful regency and early Victorian furniture.

The museum has an extensive collection of Lithgow Pottery, memorabilia and photographs of early Lithgow as well as static steam engine display. The gardens contain a stone stable and coach house and an unusual stone hexagon garden shed and picnic area available to use.

Euroka Picnic Area is popular spot for day use and overnight camping area (permits required). The park is situated in the eastern part of Blue Mountains National Park. Five areas make up Euroka and grey kangaroos that were introduced into the area in 1968 can be seen. The area holds special significance to the local Daruk community. Blue Gums, Forest Red Gums and Rough Barked Apple are all found in the area along with access to several bushwalks.

Evans Lookout is located at the top of the escarpment at the end of Evans Lookout Road the Lookout is the terminus for a number of tracks in and out of the Gorge including the Grand Canyon walk and the Cliff Top Track to Govetts Leap. Magnificent views of the Grose Valley and Govetts Gorge.

Event Horizon Gallery is a contemporary Australian Art Gallery displaying digital and conventional paintings, jewellery, ceramics and sculpture. It's 'art on
the edge', named after the 'event-horizon' of a black hole in space is the precise point beyond which light and information cannot escape to the rest of the
world. It's the edge of meaning and here at Event Horizon Gallery, we like to pursue art on the edge. The Gallery is close to the Katoomba town centre and merchandise, cards and books are available for sale.

The National Trust brings Australia's heritage alive at Everglades Gardens. Drawing from the great traditions of European landscape design as well as the unique Blue Mountains bushland, Everglades will charm with its grace and beauty.

Constructed in the 1930's by Danish-born landscape gardener Paul Sorensen in conjuction with owner Henri van de Velde, Everglades gardens is Australia's most spectacular inter-war period garden and has received acclaim from garden lovers worldwide.

A stroll along formal European-style terraces and winding paths will reveal the many moods of Everglades from the tranquil Reflection Pool amongst towering trees from all over the world, through rose-lined walks down to the subtle charms of the lookout and contemplative Grotto Pool. You will enjoy the surprise unveiling of vistas through to Mt Solitary and the Jamieson Valley in the 5.2 hectare gardens with its Moderne- style 1930's home.

Everglades is the perfect venue for garden tours and picnics, wedding ceremonies, photo shoots and small events. The Gardens are open every day of the year.

* Tearooms with a view
* Gift shop selling local and exotic wares, botanical potions and lotions, plants and garden care, 1930's memorabilia.
* Art gallery run by the Society of Mountain Artists
* Group tours available on request.

Explorers Tree is located on Pulpit Hill just west of Katoombaand is the remains of tall Blackbutt where explorer William Lawson reportedly carved his initials
in 1813 on the historic crossing of the Blue Mountains with Gregory Blaxland and Charles Wentworth.

Established in 1990 this gallery provides changing exhibitions of works on paper and ceramics by emerging and well established artists.

This beautifully restored turn of the century weatherboard cottage is set in a large well established garden along a leafy mountains road. On the property is also a studio and pottery workshop.

Works include etchings by Arthur Boyd, Charles Blackman and others, plus works from Wendy Sharpe and Garry Shead acclaimed recipients of the Archibald prize for portraiture.

View ceramics by Ian and Anne Smith along with a large collection on Anne’s works.

Good food, great coffee and a warm country welcome await visitors to The Farmhouse Cafe and Lollystore, situated at the foot of the Victoria Pass just 15 mins west of Katoomba.

Enjoy hearty farmhouse breakfasts, light tasty lunches, home style dinners and delicious morning & afternoon teas in our unique historic building.

Browse our lolly and gift store with it's countless nooks of delicious Australian and imported confectionary as well as local crafts, homemade jams and interesting knick knacks.

Easily accessed from the Great Western Highway with abundant parking.

Francesca Park is a beautiful garden set on three and half acres of botanical gardens in Springwood.

It is situated in the mid Blue Mountains and showcases a large variety of plants including, Dutch irises and other bulbs, roses, conifers and a wisteria walk.
This garden is open during Spring from September through to October from Thursday to Sunday. Open during Autumn on various dates.

The park is available for group bookings by appointment only.

Walking track joins Federal Pass to the top of the escarpment passing Rainforest Lookout, Queen Victoria Lookout and Furbers Steps Lookout. The steps
were constructed in 1908 and are a strenuous and steep ascent of over 1000 steps.

The Gardens of Stone National park conserves almost 12000 hectares of varied
terrain from limestone outcrops to sandstone escarpments. The pagoda rock
formations are a prominent feature. They occur near sandstone escarpment
edges where erosion has sculptured bee hive domes and curious arrays of
other shapes.

The park has no facilities apart from a few fire trails which provide short
walking opportunities and picnic areas without facilities. Experienced
walkers have plenty of scope for off track exploration. The nearest car
based camping areas are at Newnes and Glen Davis.

Capertee Valley, The northern boundary is adjacent to the Capertee Glen Davis
Road.

Ben Bullen, This section of the park is accessible via 4WD trail that extends
from the Mudgee Road at Ben Bullen to the Wolgan Road, it provides access to
Baal Bone Gap.

From Echo Point a concrete path provides access to The Three Sisters and the Giant Stairway which was constructed between 1909 and 1932. The
Stairway follows a ledge around to the First Sister, then doubles back onto the cliff face and zig zags down the cliff some 896 steps before reaching the
valley floor on Dardanelles Pass which leads to the Federal Pass. From here walkers have the choice of continuing along the Federal Pass to Katoomba
Falls, Furber Steps and Scenic World or in the opposite direction to Leura Forest.

Glenbrook Lagoon is a haven for waterbirds and providing a pleasant walk around its shore for locals and visitors the lagoon played an important role
between 1867 and 1913 in supplying water for steam locomotives before they made their way over the Blue Mountains.

In 1963, members of the Blue Mountains Group of the Society for Growing Australian Plants expressed a desire to acquire an area of land which they could manage and develop into a show place for Australian native plants. It was decided that any plantings done in the Reserve should be confined to species which are indigenous to the Blue Mountains City Area, including Eucalyptus, Banksia Persoonia, Melaleuca, Eriostemon, Daviesia, Lambertia Pultanaea, Dillwynia, Baeckea & Pterostylis.

The Glenbrook Native Plant Reserve is open every Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday from 12 noon to 4pm
During June & July they are open Saturday & Sunday only from 10am - 2pm - Entry is FREE
There is a wide range of interesting plants, seeds & books for sale.

This Reserve is dedicated to the preservation of the Native Flora of the Blue Mountains.

The Glow Worms are located in an old rail tunnel 400 metres in length. It was originally constructed as part of the railway line to Newnes Kerosene Shale
Works. The line was dismantled c1940s. The tunnel is located 40 kilometres from Lithgow on the Newnes Plateau. Good walking shoes and a torch are required for the walk through the tunnel.

The glow worms found in the tunnel are the larvae of the fungus gnat. The blue glow, of the larvae is the result of a chemical reaction in the body of the
glowworm. The larvae’s' glow lures their prey - such as mosquito’s closer to them.

Golden Stairs , this historic miners route descends from Narrow Neck down 160 metres with 1600 steps and ladders to the Federal Pass in the Jamison
Valley. At the bottom the track to the left will take you back to the Landslide and Scenic World or the track to the right will take you to the Ruined Castle
and Mt Solitary.

For fifteen years Goomblar held a personal dream to create this show in order to share some of the beauty inherent in Aboriginal Cultural and Spiritual Knowledge with people from all walks of life. He now brings this show to you at The Edge in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales.

The didgeridoo (yidaki) is never far from Goomblar’s side.

“Goomblar’s Dreaming” is the story told of how the didgeridoo first came about. A story handed down from generation to generation. The “dreaming” tells how the different sounds imitated from nature could be produced by the didgeridoo to connect the people through song and dance, to their custodial obligation as caretakers of the land and animals.

Goomblar himself follows in the custom of thousands of years where the Aboriginal people of Northern Australia have used the didgeridoo both as a spiritual healing instrument and as a means to unite the people through song and dance to their cultural inheritance.

Gordon Falls Lookout is a short walk to the cliff edge from Gordon Falls Picnic Area. The lookout provides views over Jamison Valley and Gordon Falls.

Waterfall on Govetts Leap Brook where the falls plummet about 180 metres onto the broken rocks at the base of the cliff. Formerly known at Bridal Veil Falls this is the tallest single drop waterfall in the Mountains.

Govetts Leap Lookout is a popular lookout and is the start (or finish) to a number of bushwalks and offers spectacular views over the Grose Valley and to
Govetts Leap Falls. There is a picnic ground and toilets and access to the Fairfax Heritage Track which is suitable for wheelchairs and prams.

The Grand Canyon Track is a popular walking track provides a unique opportunity to experience a walk through a canyon without the need for a wetsuit or abseiling gear. The walk can be started at either Neates Glen or Evans Lookout and has a 350 metre ascent and descent into the canyon. Greaves
Creek runs through the canyon and the walk provides many interesting changes in vegetation along the way. Always check with National Parks before
commencing this walk in wet weather.

The best kept restaurant secret in Leura is Hana Japanese Restaurant, hidden away at the top of The Mall near the Great Western Highway intersection.

Owner and chef, Shabata Takeshi oversees the small kitchen staff and they serve up traditional Japanese food you won’t want to miss.

Attentive staff and great prices are additional benefits. Hana is open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. (Credit cards)

Open Tuesday to Saturday for Lunch and Dinner.

Hargraves Lookout is situated at the western end of Shipley Plateau and provides views over the rural Megalong Valley.

The need for a police centre in the Hartley Valley led to the construction of the Hartley Court House in 1837. Over the next 50 years a bustling village
grew around the court house. The area was the judicial and administrative centre, with churches and accommodation, a post office and staging facilities.
It served both travellers and settlers west of the Blue Mountains.

In 1887 the village was surpassed by the Great Western Railway, resulting in stagnation and decline. In 1972 the site was declared as an historic site under the Management of the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

Today, the village comprises 17 buildings of historical significance (two of which are privately owned). The village remains a fine example of a small 19th century settlement. It is free entry to visit the Information Centre or explore the many buildings and gardens

Historic Buildings - include Old Trahlee (1840), Post Office (1846), St. Bernard's Presbytery and St. Bernard's Church (1842) still operating as a Catholic church, Shamrock Inn Cottage (1841) and the Court House (1837).

Hartley Valley is a Teahouse, Gallery and Nursery all on the same property with established gardens, a fruit orchards and beautiful rural views.

The Teahouse is set in a quaint two-storey cedar cottage with wide verandas. They are open for morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea and specialise in Devonshire teas. Available daily are light meals, loose-leaf teas, Belorama coffee and home-made cakes served in a warm relaxed and friendly environment.

Stroll from the Teahouse to the Gallery to view exquisite pieces of glassware, metal and bronze sculptures, paintings, jewellery, woodwork and other. Also on display are eccentric Teapots from Wensleydale, England that are fully functional, handmade and hand-painted.

The Nursery specialises in rare and unusual cold climate trees and shrubs, beautiful conifers and maples as well as seasonal water plants and unusual garden ornaments.

The highest lookout in the Blue Mountains approximately 1100 metres above sea level. This lookout gives magnificent views over the Hartley Valley, as well as views of Lithgow. You can also walk or ride around the Lookout.

Hat Hill is a rocky hill north of Blackheath with views over Grose and Govetts Canyons.

Hawkesbury Lookout is situated on the eastern escarpment providing panoramic views over the Yellowmundie Regional Park to the Nepean River and
Cumberland Plains and on a clear day the skyline of Sydney is visible.

The Hillcrest Coachman is a multi-award winning restaurant set in one of the Blue Mountains' most beautiful historic estates surrounded by superb gardens at the very entrance to Leura. It is the ideal setting for weddings and functions and that special night out in every season of the year. The dining rooms are open Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and Saturday and Sunday lunch.

Baroness Christine Pirquet von Cesenatico and her husband, Wolfgang Moeller, restored the estate to its original splendour. Built at the beginning of the
century by the Scottish shipping agent, Scott Fell, the rooms are clad with wood panelling reflecting that sense of yesteryear with bay windows looking out
onto the garden create a perfect romantic setting.

Just north of Govetts Leap Lookout is Horseshoe Falls on Popes Glen Creek.

Meals are always a memorable experience at The Mountain Heritage. The Jamison Views Restaurant provides an ever-changing menu of fine cuisine designed to tempt the most discerning palate.

Relax to the soothing sounds of resident pianist, Alan Johnson, who plays a gentle blend of popular, light classical and romantic melodies every Saturday evening, or just take in the spectacular views from the balcony whilst sipping on a cocktail.

The Restaurant is fully licensed and the wine list offers a comprehensive selection of quality Australian wines.

Jannei Goat Dairy is a working dairy with a Cheese Processing Plant on farm. The dairy specialises in Fresh style goat cheese but also makes semi hard style cheese as well. Raw milk also can be purchased at the dairy and natural yoghurt.

A free cheese tasting is available and retail sales from the cellar door. Jannei has been a member of the ASCA Australian Specialty Cheesemakers Association since 1999. Has won a total of 28 gold awards for their cheese and is currently the 2008 Grand Dairy Awards Champion Goat Cheese category winner with the Buche Noir a fresh pressed and ashed goat cheese.

Baby goats (kids) can be viewed September toJanuary.

Be a world away from the hectic city life in the Japanese Bath House at the Blue Mountains Sparadise. Just a two hour’s drive from Sydney and is situated in front of Lake Lyell and set within over 300 hectares of farmland. It is designed to calm and relax your body and soul.

Framed by a picturesque rose garden on one side and an exquisite Japanese Zen Garden on the other, this unique bathhouse is indeed 'heaven on earth'.
Blue Mountains Sparadise is the only Japanese onsen (hot spring) in New South Wales where you can experience the Japanese spa culture. The bathing ritual has great health benefits - it stimulates your circulation, warming your body in winter and removing grime and toxins from your body in summer. A hot spring, or onsen, also has medicinal benefits due to the high mineral content in the spring water.

“Fun!” “Spectacular!” “Unbelievable!” These are words you’ll use, when telling your friends about Jenolan Caves.

Open every day, Jenolan is regarded as Australia’s most outstanding cave system. With 10 spectacular show caves (each one different), a highly enjoyable self-guided tour, underground rivers and awe-inspiring formations, Jenolan Caves is among the finest and oldest cave systems in the world.

Explore Jenolan’s wonders on fantastic guided cave tours. Reveal your wild side on Adventure Caving. Survive spine-chilling ghost tours. Experience live music underground.

Above ground, stroll through the glorious Aussie bush. Marvel at the impossibly Blue Lake, and in the quiet of the early morning or at dusk, glimpse wild native animals including kangaroos, wallabies and rare platypus.

Enjoy lunch in the licensed Café Bar. Dine at Chisholm’s, the traditional grand dining room, featuring superb Modern Australian cuisine. Stay overnight in iconic Caves House. Choose from a range of accommodation.

Kanangra Boyd National Park offers visitors a rare insight into Australia's unspoilt natural environment. Away from the buzz of the more commercialised tourist spots, here visitors can enjoy vehicle based camping at the Boyd River. Experience bushwallking, swimming, fishing, spectacular lookouts with views which stretch back to Sydney in the east and Canberra in the west.

Camping facilities include pit toilets. It is essential that visitors provide their own drinking water and wood.

While there are a number of 'easy' and 'medium' bushwalks for the beginner, for those experienced bushwalkers, there are wilderness walks which can take up to three days. Anybody attempting these walks should advise National Parks and Wildlife of their intention to do so and be completely self-reliant and skilled.

Domestic pets and firearms are not permitted.

For further information contact Oberon National Parks and Wildlife office.

A series of small waterfalls flow over rocks to the Katoomba Falls where it drops over 55 metres over the escarpment into the Jamison Valley. An Aboriginal word meaning 'shiny, tumbling waters' the Katoomba Falls are lit at night and can be seen from a number of vantage points on Reids Plateau, the Round Walk and the Sceniscender at Scenic World.

Katoomba Hotel has a varied history. Built in 1918 is has undergone various changes, until 2005 when the Blackburn Family took over the business and embarked on a complete refurbishment of the hotel.

They are committed to restoring this grand old establishment to it's prominence as a traditional Australian hotel in the heart of the world famous Heritage Listed Blue Mountains while providing friendly service and great mountains atmosphere.

The Bistro is open seven days a week with lunch from 12.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. and dinner from 5.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. As well as the best steaks in town and great value meals they also offer a childrens menu and old fashioned friendly service.

Their fully licensed dining room has a separate entrance and is available for functions with full catering services available.

Popular entertainment, plus activities are regular at Katoomba Hotel. View their web site for program details.

Katoomba Fine Art represents amongst others: James Willebrant, Keith Rowe, Warwick Fuller, David Beschi, Phillip Hay, Ian Swift, Virginia Kaiser, Ole Nielsen, Kerry Johns, John Ellison and many other well known Blue Mountains artists.

Browse at your leisure at either of these fine establishments and enjoy the marvellous pieces on view.

Katoomba Golf Club provides a magnificent golf course and function facility in the heart of the Blue Mountains. The club is nestled above the picturesque Jamison Valley on Acacia Street and enjoys sensational views of the mountains landscape beyond. With a spacious verandah overlooking the course and a modern lounge and dining area, the club house provides a perfect opportunity to enjoy the best the mountains has to offer.

The club boasts an 18-hole golf course which has the flexibility to challenge the most experienced golfer or can be modified to suit the beginner. Tee times are available on most days and visitors are welcome. Bookings can be made by phoning.

For those special functions and celebrations, we invite you to come by and view our beautiful Jamison Room and to discuss all the options and services available. The club has packages to suit all types of occasions and is fast becoming the most sought after venue in the Blue Mountains.

Jamison’s Licensed Restaurant at Katoomba Golf Club offers a dining experience for all occasions. With an “Australian” menu offering a vast range of dining options, Jamison’s provides something for everybody from a hamburger on the deck, a group celebration or an intimate dinner for two. The venue is perfect for weddings and is definitely worth a visit.

Katoomba RSL is a breathe of fresh air, it has recently completed renovations to sections of the club and are offering a superior experience for all that visit. The club offers something for everyone whether its food and beverage or a night of fun or entertainment.

Saturday night is time to kick up your heels and enjoy the free live music, whether it’s a Duo, Big Band or a Live Show you are guaranteed to have a great night.

For a dining experience Golden Dragon, a unique dining experience with a flowing water feature in the background and a kidZZone for the younger ones to entertain themselves.

Cash Housie is held every Monday evening, Bingo is on every Wednesday at 10.30am and Thursday at 6.30pm and Poker every Friday night from 7pm; Social Golf or Trivia nights run on various days.

Whether you are a local or just passing through you can enjoy the ultimate dining experience in this newly renovated dining room with its relaxed ambience and reasonable prices.

Katoomba Sports & Aquatic Centre is newly renovated with both indoor and outdoor facilities. The indoor heated swimming pools include a toddler pool, a 25m pool plus spa and sauna, while outdoor area consists of a heated 50m pool, learners and toddlers pool with grassed areas.

The centre also has a full-equipped fitness area and kiosk plus the new KIDS KINGDOM play centre.

Other locations:
Blue Mountains residents and visitors are fortunate to have five high standard swim and leisure centres spread throughout the Blue Mountains including Glenbrook, Springwood. Lawson, Katoomba and newly re-opened Blackheath Pool.

All of the pools have school holiday fun programs with large inflatable obstacle course at all the centres plus a waterslide operating at certain times at Springwood Aquatic & Fitness Centre.

Centres are open daily and run intensive Learn To Swim programs.

Call each centre to confirm times and session days and times that special programmes running.

The Kedumba Drawing Award was first presented in 1990, and is now considered the premier event for drawing in Australia with a $20,000 acquisitive award for 24 invited artists.

The Kedumba Gallery displays the Kedumba Collection in the grounds of Blue Mountains Grammar School at Wentworth Falls.
Every year it is enhanced through works acquired from the Annual Kedumba Drawing Award and by donations and acquisitions approved by the Trustee.

The Gallery also exhibits part of the Kedumba Collection Monday to Friday from 11.00am to 4.00pm and at weekends by appointment. In November of every year, during the Kedumba Drawing Award, the gallery is open daily and admission is free.

The Kedumba Trust invites and welcomes friends, sponsors and benefactors to support the Kedumba Collection to grow and thus provide an important statement of the development of drawing through time.

The Kids Kingdom - Indoor Play Centre is a fully indoor three storey play structure for all kids aged 0-12 with a separate soft play area for children under 3.

Entry includes unlimited play but you have to bring your own socks!

Kids Kingdom has its own coffee cart complete with espresso coffee and fantastic cakes and sandwiches.

Come and join in the fun! For more information about Kids Kingdom call the Katoomba Sports & Aquatic Centre

Kings Tableland Observatory is located in the Blue Mountains at Wentworth Falls where they have a flat screen planetarium and two modern telescopes,
housed in a 4 1/2 metre dome. The Observatory offers dark skies viewing while still close to Sydney.

It is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening from 7 pm (8pm during daylight savings) for individuals and families. Also ideal for interested groups or
schools by arrangement. Solar viewing Saturdays and Sunday weather permitting and astronomy classes are arranged through Nepean College four times
per year.

Lake Lyell provides cooling water for both Wallerawang and Mt Piper Power Stations. The Lake is connected to Wallerawang Lake by pipeline and hence to
Wallerawang and Mt Piper Stations. Water for cooling is pumped from Lake Lyell Dam on the Cox's River, about 20 kilometres from the power station to
the Thompsons Creek Dam, close to Mt Piper, which provides an additional 27,000 mega litres of cooling water.

Facilities: The Lake is also used for recreational purposes such as powerboats, picnicking, fishing, skiing etc. Facilities include camping area, boat launching
ramp, access roads, amenities block, defined picnic and walking areas.

Hire equipment is available from the caretaker: Bookings required on (02) 6355 6347 business hours only. Campers must check in prior to entry with checkin until 8pm daily Office hours 9am to 4pm Daily.
No boat licence required, fishing licences are required to fish Lake Lyell. Shower and barbecue facilities available.

Lake Oberon Park is a well maintained park with well kept lawns and established trees. There are electric undercover barbecues and picnic tables. A
children's playground and a walking track with gates into the adjacent reserve are situated below the Lake Oberon spillway. There are no boats
allowed in the park.

Lake Wallace (Wallerawang Lake) is situated at Wallerawang off the Great Western Highway.

Facilities include: Playground, picnic and barbecue areas.
Activities include: Sailing (no power boats) and fishing (rainbow and brown trout).

Landslide Lookout is on Cliff Drive opposite Cyclorama Point, the lookout provides a view of the 1931 landslide between Malatia Point and Narrow Neck.
The best views of the landslide can be seen from Narrow Neck Lookout.

The New Lapstone Hotel was established in 1980 in Blaxland and in 2007 has just undergone a total renovation and refurbishment.

The hotel is on the Great Western highway in Blaxland and is the social entertainment heart of the Lower Blue Mountains where you can catch all the big events on their huge screens at Lapstone Hotel Sports Bar. Enjoy a game of pool on one of our two pool tables, or play one of our amusement machines.

The Lapstone Bistro is well know for their steaks, pasta or gourmet wood fired pizza's where you can enjoy lunch or dinner in an relaxed atmosphere with spacious and comfortable surrounds

There is plenty of seating both inside and out, enormous bi-folding glass doors open onto a large heated beer garden to enjoy those cool winter nights or those hot summer days.

With highchairs and children’s menu available, it is also a great place for families to escape and enjoy a great night or day out.

Lawsons Long Alley and Lockyers Loop Road are two historic walking tracks. Lawson's Long Alley, named after William Lawson, one of the first Europeans
to cross the Blue Mountains the track was constructed in 1824 and was the only access route into Hartley Vale. The road was closed in 1832 when the
Victoria Pass was opened. Enjoy superb views and historical points of interest. Remnants of the convict's handiwork can still be seen along the track.

Have you been searching for your favourite, hard to find lollies?

If so come to the old time Leura Candy Store and relive your childhood.

Surrounded by a tremendous range of nostalgic products you can select that special gift from over 2000 unique and unusual candies, chocolates, fudges, nougats, novelties and toffees gathered from all over the world.

Come and see the imported ranges of chocolates from, America, Belgium, England, Germany, New Zealand and Switzerland. These include Peanut Butter Cups, Seashells, Frys UK cream bars, Ritter brand, Chocolate Fish and Villars.

There is also an extensive range of candies imported world wide and locally manufactured products.

Leura Country Casuals, located in the Leura Mall, Blue Mountains carries ladies and men’s casual wear at the premium end of the market by Australian and overseas designers.

They stock boutique knitwear including alpaca and garments made from the finest wools available. There always is a large range of the latest designs.

This is a magnificent 18-hole layout, with some of the world's most breathtaking golf holes. Leura Golf Course challenges the shot-making skills of the better player as well as providing a course playable for the beginner.

The club house boasts 280 degree views of the course and the beautiful Blue Mountains.

The Oasis Restaurant and Bistro is open for lunch from Tuesday to Sunday from 12pm to 2.30pm and on public holidays and for dinner from 6pm to 9pm from Wednesday through to Sunday. Available is an assortment of snacks and light meals as well as a delicious variety of foods on the a la carte menu. We also cater for functions, wedding receptions and private parties.

The Grill is situated within the main Country House of Lilianfels and offers a relaxed ambiance that is popular with neighbouring locals, visitors and hotel guests alike.

The casual steakhouse-style restaurant offers a carnivorous-skewed menu and has earned a reputation for serving the best steaks in the Blue Mountains.

Choose from a thick cut rib eye, tender sirloin or decadent wagyu and allow Chef Stephan Tseng to masterfully prepare your preferred cut on the char-grill. A weekly special such as beef bourguignon or wintry stewed lamb shank complete the meaty menu however, substantial options for vegetarian-favoured palates are also available.

Reservations are recommended. A delicious children's menu is also available. To make a reservation please call.