Sydney, Blue Mountains and Central West iMag

Sydney, Blue Mountains and Central West 

Stimulate your creativity! 

April 2018 

Meet new friends 

in new places 

Inside 

• Regional Maps 

• Where to eat, stay 

and What to do 

• Win award winning 

zoo passes 

Join the creativity! 

Explore new places! 

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Cover photo - Springwood Community Art Centre ©

Taste the Blue Mountains 

‘We believe everyone has the right 

to access good, clean and fair food’ 

Slow Food is an international non-profit 

association formed in 1989 as a response 

to the standardising effects of fast food 

and the ‘fast life’. There are now thousands 

of members in over 100 countries, divided into local focus 

groups called convivia, of which Slow Food Blue Mountains is 

just one. 

Three interconnecting principles define 

Slow Food: 

GOOD - A fresh and flavoursome seasonal diet that satisfies the 

senses and is part of our local culture. 

CLEAN - Produced in harmony with the environment and 

human health. 

FAIR - Accessible prices for consumers and fair conditions and 

pay for small-scale producers. 

To join, tap into local events or find out more about Slow Food 

Blue Mountains, visit 

www.slowfoodbluemountains.com.au 

or email sfbm@slowfoodaustralia.com.au 

Carrington Cellars and Deli have different offerings each 

week with seasonal features tastings and demonstrations 

including recipes. They are part of the local social scene. We 

look forward to sharing their regular seasonal news with 

you in the magazine and online. 

REGIONAL WINE SPECIALIST 

Purveyors of Fine Food & Wine 

Located in the old Katoomba power station (just off Parke Street), our 

cellar specialises in Regional Wines, Boutique Beers and an 

International Deli. 

Many heritage features of the power station have been incorporated 

into the design. The cellar is available for private tastings. 

ON PARKE STREET (AT REAR OF THE CARRINGTON HOTEL) 

The Carrington Hotel 15-47 katoomba Katoomba St, St, Katoomba 2780 2780 

www.thecarrington.com.au T +61 2 4782 0999 1111 

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Art Trail 

Hawkesbury Artists & Artisans Trail 

Balanced Essentials Aromatherapy 

Art Trail 

Visit Australia’s most talked about 

aromatherapy business and enjoy 

complimentary morning or afternoon tea. 

For Open Studio Weekend details pick up 

a brochure and map at Hawkesbury Visitor 

Information Centre, 328 Hawkesbury Valley 

Way, Richmond, opposite the RAAF Base. 

Experience our healing essential oil products 

featured on A Current Affair and learn how these 

will benefit you in your everyday life. 

Set in beautiful rural gardens. Ideal for bus groups. 

(02) 9652 0555 / be@aroma.com.au 

46 Cockatoo Place, Glenorie NSW 2157 

www.aroma.com.au 

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From the Editor 

April 

April is mid-autumn down under. After our 

hot summer, the cooler weather is most 

welcome. We have a creativity epidemic! 

Collaborative community art fosters a 

great atmosphere, heightening learning 

and production. There are some awesome 

exhibitions as a result but you can also 

participate. The painting of the silos at 

Portland Cement Works looks set to be a 

popular community event. March saw the 

first concert from Blue Mountains Concert 

Society who announce their second concert 

on page 17. They have a great year planned. 

We offer a range of artistic classes. Discover 

our earliest tourist destinations and why 

they were so popular. We also offer cool 

ideas for exploring our regions, having 

adventures and unwinding. 

We are bathed in rainbows following 

embracing of same sex marriage laws 

so check out how to make the most of 

romance and love between all couples. Our 

back cover offers some magical gardens and 

this is show season. 

Stay where you will be pampered and 

entertained or enjoy camping and RV 

Friendly options. Enjoy new adventures 

while your pets stay with you or along the 

way. Explore widely in our delightful world 

heritage splendour. 

We offer nourishment for your body, soul 

and all your senses; history and modern 

slants on old favourites; options for 

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adventure or relaxation – come and enJoy! 

Pamper and reward yourself by exploring 

our antique and art venues, trawl the 

markets, try on some slow or cheeky apparel, 

taste our wines and beer and discover great 

cafes, dining and high tea experiences – so 

many reasons to stay with us. 

See how much some of our first settled 

areas have changed as you explore 

our contrasting regions. Enjoy from the 

Mountains to the sea, along our waterways, 

our spectacular gardens, explore above and 

below ground… Explore by 4WD, car, cycle, 

on foot, on horseback or by public transport 

… really have a great time! 

Take your pick of adventures. You are in this 

ancient land with its world heritage listed 

areas and unique ecosystems… look around 

you and drink it in… stay a while with us… 

consider what is most precious to you and 

plan to enjoy it to the utmost. Join us on 

Facebook and Twitter for updates and check 

out our web for more information, including 

our Calendar of Events. Back issues of iMag 

magazines are also online. 

Drive safely, take care, live and love well! 

Always make every day count…and good 

luck in finding 

your answers – 

whatever the 

questions! 

Kevin 

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Contents 

Lake Lyell 

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Taste sensations 2 

Hills & Hawkesbury 6 

Parramatta - Penrith 8 

Lower Blue Mountains 10 

Springwood Community Art 11 

Mid Mountains 12 

Mt Tomah 14 

Wentworth Falls 15 

Main Map 16 

Leura Village 18 

Katoomba 20 

Medlow Bath to Mt Victoria 22 

Hartley & surrounds 24 

Wallerawang/Portland 25 

Lithgow 26 

Oberon/Bathurst/Mudgee 28 

Orange & Districts 30 

CWA Kandos Garden Fair 32 

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Hop on a Trolley Tour and discover some of the most 

breathtaking landscapes and experience one of 

Australia's natural wonders! 

Trolley Stop No. 18 

THREE SISTERS 

Start Echo Point - 1km return, 30 minute 

easy walk. Discovery Trolley Tours and 

Express Trolley Shuttle stop at Echo Point 

every 30 minutes. 


GIANT STAIRWAY 

Start Echo Point - 5km, 3 hours medium 

walk. Discovery Trolley Tours and Express 

Trolley Shuttle stop at Echo Point and 

Scenic World every 30 minutes. 

Buy your essential items in the 

Water / Sunscreen / Rainjackets / 

Ponchos / Jumpers / Winter Warmers / 

Souvenirs / Umbrellas 


LEURA CASCADES 

Discovery Trolley Tour stops every hour at 

Leura Cascades. Medium grade walk. 

Allow 2 hours. 


PRINCE HENRY CLIFF WALK 

Start Kiah Lookout - 2km one way, 1 hour 

medium walk. Discovery Trolley Tours and 

Express Trolley Shuttle stop at Echo Point 

every 30 minutes. 

Catch a Blue Mountains Bus… 

Katoomba to Blackheath 

Visit the National Parks and Wildlife Centre. See Govetts Leap or take a walk on Lady 

Fairfax Heritage Track. Bus Departs Katoomba Street (Carrington Hotel) to Blackheath. 

(See relevant timetable). 

WEEKDAYS 9.49am 11.18am 11.41am 12.14pm 1.26pm 

SATURDAYS 8.35am 9.50am .... 1.10pm 3.30pm 

SUNDAYS 8.05am .... .... 4.10pm .... 

National Parks & Wildlife Centre Govetts Leap 

Blackheath to Katoomba 

Bus pick ups from National Parks & Wildlife Centre at Blackheath. 

WEEKDAYS 10.39am 12.25pm 12.58pm 2.10pm 4.04pm 5.13pm 6.13pm 

SATURDAYS 9.19am 10.34am 1.54pm 4.14pm .... .... .... 

SUNDAYS 4.54pm .... .... .... .... .... .... 

Katoomba to Wentworth Falls 

Visit the The Village or The Valley of the Waters Reserve. See Wentworth Falls, 

Queens Cascade, Empress or Vera Falls. Bus Departs Katoomba Street (Carrington 

Hotel) to Wentworth Falls. (See relevant timetable). 

WEEKDAYS 9.34am 10.37am 11.09am 12.14pm 1.21pm 

SATURDAYS 8.04am 9.39am 12.04pm 2.24pm .... 

SUNDAYS 9.19am 2.34pm .... .... .... 

Wentworth Falls to Katoomba 

Bus departs corner of Falls Road and Fletcher Street at Wentworth Falls. 

WEEKDAYS 10.17am 11.52am 12.57pm 3.55pm 5.12pm 

SATURDAYS 10.22am 12.47pm 3.07pm .... .... 

SUNDAYS 10.02am 3.17pm .... .... .... 

BE PREPARED: Plan your walks and consider your level of fitness and always 

carry water. Information on a range of other walks is available. For more 

information visit the Trolley Shoppe. 

CONCESSIONS: Prices valid to YHA-VIP-STUDENTS-PENSIONERS. 

CHILDREN: Prices valid up to15 years of age. Free Trolley Tour travel for Children 

up to 5 years of age when accompanied by paying adult. 

The Trolley Shoppe reserves the right to amend fares, times and conditions of 

travel. No refund given due to inclement weather or unused portion of pass. 

The Company, its Operators, Employees or any associated agent or party shall not in any 

circumstances be held liable for any loss or damage, or personal injury and reserves 

the right to alter or omit any part of the tour itinerary due to conditions beyond its 

control, such as weather, environmental conditions or change of vehicle. 

Tour cancellation conditions are applicable. 

Experience one of the World’s finest cave systems with 

underground rivers and spectacular limestone formations. 

Coach Tour departs daily from Katoomba at 10.35am to Jenolan Caves and from 

Jenolan Caves at 3.30pm for arrival in Katoomba by 5.00pm. Tour includes Return 

Coach Travel and Informative Commentary. Jenolan Caves coach does not operate 

on Christmas Day. The service may operate as co-share and departure is subject to 

minimum numbers. 

RETURN COACH TRAVEL $ 

TO JENOLAN CAVES 

60 

(Does not include caves tour) 

Concession $55 Child $43 Per Adult 


+ ADMISSION TO CHIFLEY 

CAVE OR LUCAS CAVE 96 

Concession $85 Child $77 Per Adult 


+ ADMISSION 

TO ORIENT CAVE 102 

Concession $92 Child $82 Per Per Adult Adult 

RETURN COACH TRAVEL + $ 

ADMISSION TO CHIFLEY & 

LUCAS CAVES 128 

Concession $111 Child $104 

Per Adult 

Other cave inspection options are available, including visits 

to the Caves are not suitable for children 6 years old and 

under. When purchasing the single Chifley Cave tour and 

admission this will include a free self guided audio tour of 

the Nettle Cave. Audio for this cave is available in 13 

languages. 

ONE WAY COACH TRAVEL 

$50 ADULT. 

$45 CONCESSION. 

OPEN 7 DAYS 

76 MAIN STREET KATOOMBA 

(Opposite Pedestrian Crossing at Katoomba Railway Station) 

PH: 02 4782 7999 FAX: 02 4782 2744 info@trolleytours.com.au 

Book Online: www.trolleytours.com.au 

TRANSPORT NSW ACCREDITATION No: 40287 

Bookings are essential and can be made 

online at www.trolleytours.com.au 

Spectacular River Cave Package 

Return Coach travel + Admission to River 

Cave. $110 per adult / $105 Concession. 

• All your bookings • Souvenirs & Gifts • Discount entry to tourist attractions 

All Prices Quoted in this brochure are effective from April 2017 and are subject to CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 


Hills & Hawkesbury 

In March 1788, Governor Arthur Phillip set 

off to find more suitable land for agriculture 

and travelled up the Hawkesbury River as 

far as Dangar Island. 

He returned the following year and 

navigated the river to a point upstream 

of Windsor. Governor Phillip and his party 

reached this area by boat on 6th July 1789 

and named it Green Hills. He was impressed 

with its farming potential and quickly 

arranged for food production to begin 

in order to relieve the shortages in Port 

Jackson. 

Governor Macquarie named the settlement 

Windsor in 1810. This was the start of 

the Hawkesbury Hills District, still a rich 

production area for food and a wonderful 

playground. Visit the Information Centres 

throughout the Hills Hawkesbury area for 

more information. 

Surrounded by 10 National parks an hour’s 

drive from Sydney, the area provides a wide 

range of recreational pursuits. 

Encircled by noteworthy national parks - 

Dharug to the north and east, Yengo to 

the north-west, Cattai to the west, and 

Marramarra to the south - Wisemans Ferry 

is a rustic village on one of the country's 

most famous waterways. 

What to See & Do 

Macquarie Arms Hotel 1815 

Windsor Court House 1821 

The Toll House built in 1835 

St Monicas Church opened in 1859 

Richmond Court House 1877 

Macquarie Schoolhouse 1819 

Ebenezer Church built 1809 

Australia’s oldest church 

Check out Berowra Waters 

Go horse riding close to home 

Stay in a romantic B&B and 

get away from it all 

HAWKESBURY VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 

328 Hawkesbury Valley Way Richmond 

(opposite RAAF) 

Phone (02) 45604620 

E discover@hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au 

www.discoverthehawkesbury.com.au 

© M Edwards © Tourism Tobruk NSW 


Orchids Out West 

Orchids Out West comprises beautiful 

displays put on by the local orchid societies 

such as Blacktown City Orchid Society, 

Blue Mountains and Penrith District Orchid 

Society, Hawkesbury District Orchid Society. 

There are also lots of orchids for sale from 

vendors from around Australia. 

Orchids Out West is a fair with a great 

selection of plants to be purchased to 

enhance your orchid collection, and 

always something new to oh and ah over. 

Every year the displays improve in quality 

and are always very colourful thanks to 

the wonderful collection of orchids of all 

generas such as cattleyas, paphiopedilums 

and cymbidiums, just to name a few. 

It is worth the drive to the beautiful 

Hawkesbury district and then maybe 

further up into the Blue Mountains. Make it 

a great day out and smell the flowers! 

Hawkesbury Race Club, Clarendon 

(opposite Richmond RAAF Base) 2756 

Clarendon Railway Station nearby 

Information 0408 264 040 

Email: orchidsocietynsw@hotmail.com 

Web: http://www.orchidsocietynsw.com. 

au/OOW2018.htm 

Banksia Yarns 

New winter yarns now arriving in-store. 

Come & see our bigger, brighter shop 

3c East Market St, Richmond NSW 

Phone 02 4505 1615 or 0401 279 853 

www.banksiayarns.com.au 

Check the website and Facebook for holiday arrangements 

2018 

Friday 18th May 9am-4pm 

Saturday 19th May 9am-4pm 

Sunday 20th May 9am-3pm 

Adults: $5.00 — Buses: $4.00 

Children under 15 yrs: Free 

Orchid Displays — Plants for Sale 

Free growing advice — Plenty of free parking 

Sausage sizzle and light refreshments available 

Enquiries 0408 264 040 

Proudly presented by 

The Orchid Society of New South Wales 

Blacktown City Orchid Society 

Blue Mountains & Penrith District Orchid Society Inc. 

Hawkesbury District Orchid Society 


Clay Intersections: exhibition celebrates contemporary ceramics 

An exhibition on show till 8 April 2018 

at Hawkesbury Regional Gallery in 

Windsor highlights the work of eight 

ceramic artists selected for their diverse 

approaches to working with clay. 

Says Gallery Director, Kath von Witt, 

‘these artists from around the world are 

part of a new generation discovering the 

versatility of clay. Some are setting new 

trends and engaging new audiences, 

while others have set out to the learn 

age‐old practices of wheel forming, 

casting and hand building, spending 

countless hours developing techniques 

and mastering skills’. 

Kenji Uranishi is a Japanese-born, 

Australian-based artist whose work 

draws upon the longstanding traditions 

of ceramics in Japanese art and 

culture. Since moving to Australia in 

2004, Kenji’s interest in tradition has 

increasingly worked in dialogue with the 

contemporary. The move also signalled 

a critical shift in his practice as he began 

working predominantly with porcelain, 

hand building translucent white, often 

architecturally inspired objects. 

‘In some ways, moving to Australia 

represented a fresh phase in my life 

that provided me with the energy to 

explore new materials, without cultural 

expectations,’ he says. 

Ulrica Trulsson made her way from 

Sweden to Adelaide via Scotland and 

Melbourne, with her various homes 

being reflected in the style of her work. 

Her ceramics use a number of different 

clays to create organic speckling and 

patterning, which is developed further 

in the firing process. Her functional 

vessels are always designed with smooth, 

ergonomic lines that make them a 

pleasure to hold. 

Other artists represented are Tania 

Rollond, Bridget Bodenham, Helen Earl, 

Natalie Rosin, and Colin Hopkins and 

Ilona Topolcsanyi, who together created 

the Cone 11 pottery studio within the 

creative hub of Abbotsford Convent in 

Melbourne. The space plays host to the 

varying aspects of their business, from 

beginners’ pottery classes to a retail 

outlet for their lighting and vessel ranges. 

‘Once again our Gallery is providing 

Hawkesbury residents with a wonderful 

exhibition that shows the best of what 

is going on in the contemporary art 

world,’ said Hawkesbury mayor, Clr Mary 

Lyons-Buckett. ‘Ceramics has always been 

hugely popular, and it’s great to see how 

Kenji Uranishi 

(photo by Carl Warner) 

the new generation of artists handle the 

medium.’ 

Opening on 13 April and continuing 

till 20 May is Nostalgia: It’s not what it 

used to be – a contemporary take on 

nostalgia, both critical and humorous. 

Ceramic artist Ulrica Trulsson 

(photo by Josie Withers) 


Parramatta - Penrith 

Parramatta was founded in 1788 by 

Governor Arthur Phillip as a western 

outlying farm colony of Sydney. Initially 

it was called Rose Hill and was renamed 

Parramatta, an Aboriginal word meaning 

“head of waters,” or “the place where eels 

lie down”, the year after it was proclaimed 

a town in 1790. It was incorporated as a 

municipality in 1861, became a city in 1938 

and was expanded in 1948, 1959, and 1972 

by the inclusion of surrounding centres. 

Now Parramatta is a city within Sydney’s 

metropolitan area. It lies along the 15-mile 

or 24-km Parramatta River, which enters 

Port Jackson harbour. The Parramatta River 

Cat ferry takes passengers from Parramatta 

to Sydney along the River. The River Cat is 

a scenic and relaxing way to explore the 

waterways . Ferries are cheap and certainly 

a fast and pleasant way to travel all over 

Sydney. There are many pleasant places to 

eat, shop and even go to the theatre along 

the Parramatta River, not to mention stroll, 

fish or simply relax. Parramatta is famous for 

a wide variety of retail and dining options! 

Parramatta has many historic buildings, 

including Elizabeth Farm (Built in 1793, it 

is the nation’s oldest surviving European 

HIGH SOCIETY WEDDING 

A family affair with simmering tensions 

Parramatta was excited at the news – Emmeline 

Macarthur was getting married. Little did they know of 

Mrs Elizabeth Macarthur’s strong objections to Henry 

Watson Parker being the groom. Henry was the private 

secretary to Sir George Gipps, Governor of New South 

Wales, and seemed a very suitable choice. The streets of 

Parramatta were lined with well-wishers as the wedding 

coach proceeded to St John’s Church on Tuesday 

November 21, 1843. Reverend Robert Forrest, family 

friend of Macarthurs and Rector of Camden, performed Wedding Coach 

the marriage ceremony while dignitaries representing newly elected NSW Legislative 

Council, Parramatta and Camden communities and their wives were in the congregation. 

Sir George and Lady Elizabeth Gipps signed the marriage certificate along with Anna 

Josepha King (widow of Philip Gidley King, 3rd Governor of NSW) and James Macarthur 

(Emmeline’s brother). 

The marriage proved successful. Five years later, the couple purchased ‘Clovelly House’ at 

Watsons Bay and looked after Elizabeth Macarthur for the rest of her life. 

In 1856, Henry Watson Parker became the Premier of New South Wales and two years on 

was knighted for his service to Australia. 

You can see and hear more about Emmeline Macarthur during the fascinating guided tours 

available at Hambledon Cottage, Parramatta’s cultural heart. 

No better place to discover Australian history than at Hambledon Cottage. 

John Macarthur’s Hambledon Cottage House Museum 

OPEN Thursday to Sunday – every week. 11am – last guided tour begins 3pm 

Gregory Place, Parramatta 9635-6924 - Free parking on the grounds. 

email: parramattahist@tpg.com.au 

www.facebook.com / Parramatta – Historical – Society 

www.parramattahistorical.org.au 


building). Old Government House (Built 

in 1799, it is the oldest public building 

in Australia). Experiment Farm Cottage 

(Built in 1834 it is the site of the first land 

grant). Hambledon Cottage (Built in 1824 

by John and Elizabeth Macarthur for extra 

accommodation for family and friends. 

The Kings School (1832). As Parramatta is 

once again becoming a more important 

city centre and larger business buildings 

are being built, fascinating pieces of 

Parramatta’s past are being literally 

unearthed. In the foyer of some of the new 

buildings you will see glass around what 

was discovered and in the Justice Precinct 

you will find the remains of the earliest 

convict hospitals on display. The Parramatta 

Visitor Information Centre can tell you more 

about where to find these or for more 

information visit www.parracity.nsw.gov.au 


Try the ferry. A beautiful way to get 

around a lot of places. 

Check out Riverside theatres and 

restaurant. Take a walk along the river 

while you’re there. 

Visit Experiment Farm, Elizabeth 

Farm and Hambledon Cottage. 

Olympic Park is an experience in itself, 

close to Parramatta, on the ferry. 

Parramatta Farmers’ Markets, produce, 

arts, crafts and more. 

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 

346A Church St, Parramatta 

Ph: (02) 8839 3311 Fax: (02) 8839 3301 

Email: discoverparramatta@ 

parracity.nsw.gov.au 

...will take you there! 

John Macarthur’s Hambledon 

Cottage Museum 

Parramatta’s Cultural Heart 


Penrith - The adventure capital 

Penrith is the ideal place to have your next adventure; there is so 

much to see, explore and discover and its proximity to Sydney 

means visitors can come for the day or stay for a couple of days to 

escape the hustle and bustle of city life. 

Thrill-seekers can pay a visit to iFly Downunder, Australia’s only 

indoor skydiving facility and the southern hemisphere’s best whitewater 

facility, Penrith Whitewater Stadium. There is also Jetpack 

Adventures at the Sydney International Regatta Centre, Luddenham 

Raceway, Cables Wake Park and a 737 JetFlight Simulator. 

Visitors wanting to keep their feet on the ground can take in one of 

the world-class concerts and performances at The Joan Sutherland 

Performing Arts Centre, see an exhibition at the Penrith Regional 

Gallery, go on a tour at the Go-Shu Sake Factory or learn about the 

history of firefighting at the Museum of Fire. 

Surrounded by mountains, sweeping valleys and lakes, and with 

the stunning Blue Mountains in the backdrop, there really is no 

better place to explore the great outdoors. Relax on a cruise along 

the Nepean River or step things up with a bushwalk to ‘The Rock’ 

lookout. 

Visit www.visitpenrith.com.au for more info or call 1300 736 836 

(weekdays only). 


FOR AN ACTION PACKED ADVENTURE: 

737 Jet Flight Simulator Experience Unit 1 /9-11 Abel Street, 

Penrith Ph: 4722 5747 

Cables Wake Park Behind Panthers Complex, Mulgoa 

Road, Penrith Ph: 4722 2537 

Ifly Downunder - 123 Mulgoa Road, Penrith Ph: 1300 366 364 

Jetpack Adventures - Jetpack Lake, Gate D, Old 

Castlereagh Road, Cranebrook Ph: 0474 538 722 

Luddenham Raceway - 821 - 849 Luddenham Road, 

Luddenham Ph: 9834 2366 

Penrith Whitewater Stadium - McCarthy’s Lane, Cranebrook 

Ph: 4730 4333 

FOR A LAID BACK ADVENTURE: 

Museum of Fire - 1 Museum Drive, Penrith Ph: 4731 3000 

Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre - 597 High Street, 

Penrith Ph: 4723 7600 

Penrith Regional Gallery & Lewers Bequest - 86 River Road, Emu 

Plains Ph: 4735 1100 

Sun Masamune Sake Brewery - 29 Cassola Place, Penrith 

Ph: 4732 2833 

The Union Restaurant - Union Lane, Penrith Ph: 4721 4501 

FOR AN OUTDOOR 

ADVENTURE: 

Aqua Golf, Panthers 

World of Entertainment 

Mulgoa Road, Penrith 

Ph: 4721 7240 

Bushwalking, 

Fairlight Road, Mulgoa 

Kayaking & 

Canoeing, Horizon Line 

(Kayak/Canoe hire) 

69 Great Western 

Highway, Emu Plains 

Ph: 02 4735 2120 

VISITOR INFORMATION 

Tourism Information for Penrith is now 

available at: 

www.penrithishere.com.au 

Telephone: 1300 736 836 (Monday to 

Friday 9am – 4.30pm) 

The information wall at Penrith Civic 

Centre is available Monday to Friday 

8.30am – 4pm. 

The information wall at Penrith City Library 

is available Monday to Friday 9am 

– 8pm, Saturday 9am – 5pm 

and Sunday 10am – 5pm. 


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Accommodation Rooms 

The Mercure Penrith... 

Conveniently located right next to 

Panthers World of Entertainment 

Call Reservations on 02 4721 7700 

Or Email H9877@accor.com 

www.mercurepenrith.com.au 

Mercure Penrith 

Panther Place, Penrith, 

NSW, 2750 


© David Barnes, Dept Mineral Resources, Glenbrook Creek 

Lower Blue Mountains 


Across the Nepean River through Emu 

Plains, Leonay and Lapstone, travel 

west along the Great Western Highway 

to Glenbrook to reach the Blue 

Mountains Tourist Information Centre 

on the left of the highway. 

The start of the Blue Mountains 

includes the lovely villages of Lapstone, 

Glenbrook, Blaxland, Springwood 

Concert to calm the senses 

The Norman Lindsay 

Gallery & Museum 

A magnificent collection of paintings, 

sculpture and ship models displayed in 

the artist’s former home. 

• Landscaped Grounds • Cafe 

• Specialist Print and Book Shop 

• Home of ‘The Magic Pudding’ 

OPEN DAILY 

10am to 4pm 

(02) 4751 1067 

National Trust 

Closed Christmas Day 

14 Norman Lindsay 

Cres. Faulconbridge 

www.normanlindsay.com.au 

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and Faulconbridge. This area features 

impressive waterfalls, swimming holes, 

national park walks and art & craft 

galleries. 

Blaxland, named after explorer Gregory 

Blaxland (1771-1852) provides the 

opportunity to examine Lennox Bridge. 

Built in 1883, it formed part of the 

Part of the Sensory Concerts series, it has 

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experience feelings of being overwhelmed 

at Glenbrook on April 23, 1 Wascoe St, 

by crowd, noise, light, smell and touch. 

10.45am and 12pm on Monday. Tickets: 

$25 adults, $65 families (2 adults, up to 

3 children), $15 children under 16 years. 

Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/ 

TTID. 

Held on a weekday during school holidays 

to cater for aged care facilities, centres for 

people with a disability and families, it will 

feature internationally acclaimed musicians 

Erica Kennedy on violin, flautist Lisa 

Osmialowski and Bullaburra concert pianist 

Grace Kim. 

Performed to small groups in a relaxed 

atmosphere, there will be a range of seating 

options and a retreat space where audience 

members can self-regulate or seek support 

from the onsite occupational therapist and 

psychologist. We all know that music is one 

of the best things for brain development. 

Subsidised through a Blue Mountains City 

of the Arts grant, Sensory Concerts are 

offered at affordable prices to ensure they 

are accessible to all. 

Looking for… 

... something to do… 

… someplace to eat… 

… somewhere to 

stay… 

… in the Blue Mountains 

Great Western Highway until 1926. 

Springwood follows Warrimoo and 

Valley Heights and was the first town 

named in the Blue Mountains, second 

only in size to Katoomba. 


Start at the Glenbrook Visitor Centre 

The walking track from John 

Whitton Memorial Place leads you 

to the Knapsack Viaduct. (Lapstone) 

Bluff Lookout overlooks the 

Glenbrook Gorge and Glenbrook 

Creek. 

Adjacent to Warrimoo Station is 

Ardill Park, a great resting place. 

CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS 


Great Western Hwy, Glenbrook 

Open Mon-Sat 8.30am to 4pm and 

8.30am - 3.00pm Sun. closed Christmas Day 

Ph: 1300 653 408 

www.bluemountainscitytourism.com.au 


(02) 4751 9611 

eat 

stay play

SPRINGWOOD COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE EXHIBITION 

Renowned award-winning artist John 

Rice will be guest judge at the 2018 

Springwood Community Art and 

Textile Exhibition. We are also excited 

to welcome Susan Templeman, wellloved 

Federal member for Macquarie, 

who will officially open the exhibition 

at 2pm on Saturday April 22nd. 

Autumn is for Art Exhibition at 

Springwood Community Art Centre. 

Members will stage another sparkling 

exhibition of artwork and textiles 

from Friday April 21st to Sunday April 

23rd, 2018. Exhibition is open from 

10am until 4pm each of the three 

days. Opening festivities with food 

and beverages start from 1.30pm on 

Saturday April 22nd. Join us! 

John Rice has generously donated 

a beautiful oil painting for the fundraising 

raffle this year. He will also tutor 

a weekend workshop this May at the 

art centre when his 40 years’ teaching 

experience and many successful 

exhibitions will prove so valuable for 

students. Check our website for details 

and book yourself a place early. 

John is an energetic outdoor painter 

who works almost exclusively in oils 

and is stimulated by the strong light 

of the Australian landscape. He is 

particularly enthusiastic about the 

districts from the Blue Mountains to 

Mudgee in the Central West. He enjoys 

painting the landscape from life, “en 

plein air”, and engages in regular 

painting trips to country locations. 

John lives in the village of Mulgoa on 

the western fringes of Sydney. 

The Community Art Centre has grown 

yearly since starting up in 1969 in 

response to destructive bushfires. 

Many homes, churches and businesses 

had been lost in the Lower Mountains 

and local artists sought a way to help 

the community recover from the 

trauma. The council generously made 

available the building on the corner 

of the Great Western Highway and 

Ferguson Road and the Springwood 

Community Art Centre opened with a 

splash. New members join each term 

with the total currently approaching 

250 members. 

Classes offered by the SCAC include 

watercolour, pastels, oils, acrylics, 

embroidery, patchwork, sketch club, 

textiles and more! There is something 

for everyone. Enrol for your Term 2 

arts or textile classes on Saturday May 

5th, 10am to 12 noon at Springwood 

Community Arts Centre or online at 

www.springwoodarts.org. Several new 

classes will begin as well as everyone’s 

favourites on Monday May 8th. 

For further information call 4751 

9913 or email springwoodarts@ 

bigpond.com. See you at our Autumn 

Members’ Exhibition 22 Ferguson Road 

Springwood 2777. April 21st to 23rd. 

Cnr. Great Western Highway & Ferguson Road, Springwood 

A great way to learn how to draw and paint landscapes, portraits, 

botanical, wildlife or still life, in a variety of mediums using 

Charcoal 

Watercolour 

Pencil 

Acrylics 

Pastels 

Wide range of courses 

2½ hrs per week -9 week terms 

Beginners - Advanced 

Day, Evening & Weekends. 

Workshops. 

Affordable prices. 

Membership benefits. 

Casuals welcome. 

Further details available from 

www.springwoodarts.org 

Springwood Community Art 

Centre 

• Art and textile classes 

• Professional artists as tutors 

• Regular Members exhibitions 

• Sketch club fortnightly 

• 4 terms per year 

• 2 ½ hour classes 

• Guest artist weekend 

workshops 

• Own premises, comfortable 

studios with full facilities 

• Friendly Volunteer community 

group 

• Friendly social atmosphere 

Location: 22 Ferguson Road, 

Springwood 2777 

Ph 4751 9913 

www.springwoodarts.org 

springwoodarts@bigpond.com 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ 

springwoodcommunityartscentre 


Mid Mountains 

© Nyla Thomas 


Autumn has arrived with cooler 

temperatures and the lovely colours 

will soon be turning the town red. 

The Mid Mountains has many 

incentives, so swing off the highway 

on your way up and enjoy one or more 

of the various activities available. Stop 

in to check out the new restaurants. 

ANZAC Day, commemorated on 25 

April each year, is the solemn day of 

remembrance of those Australian and 

New Zealand Army Corps soldiers 

who fought and died at Gallipoli in 

1915. It is also a day of remembrance 

Lower Blue Mountains 

Arts Trail 

Saturday 7th April 

Sunday 8th April 

10.00am - 4.00pm 

www.artstrail.org.au 

Artist credit -‐ Ingrid Russell 

for all soldiers who have fought and 

died for their country. Botanical Art is 

again being commissioned to provide 

floral tributes. At 6.00am don’t miss the 

Dawn Service at The Cenotaph, Honour 

Ave, Lawson. Families are welcome 

at the 11.00am Morning Service, The 

Cenotaph, Honour Ave. 

Meet up with fellow walkers for a 45- 

60 minute stroll around local Lawson 

streets, starting at the Mid Mountains 

Community Centre New Street, 

Lawson. 9.15am for a 9.30 start. Lawson 

Parkrun, is a free weekly timed 5km 

DESIGN your own Art Trail 

There are 13 artists in the lower Blue 

Mountains opening their studios for you 

to visit on the weekend of Saturday 7 April 

and Sunday 8 April between 10.00am and 

4.00pm. 

You can visit all 13 over the weekend and 

stay overnight in any one of the hundreds of 

places to stay, or you can design your own 

arts trail and only visit the media you are 

interested in. 

With many different media to choose from 

you are bound to find an artist with the style 

that you love and you’ll want to spend the 

whole day with them. On this trail the artists 

include encaustic, painting, photography, 

mixed media, glass art, writer, mosaic and 

visual artists. 

The Blue Mountains Artist Network fosters 

emerging artists and also supports existing 

and successful artists. These trails are 

designed not only to help you discover 

yourself, but to help others discover you as 

well. 

Whether you are a budding artists and not 

sure of your style, you want some inspiration 

or just wish to spend some time with others 

on the same journey, this trail is sure to 

deliver that and more. 

The photograph credit is Ingrid Russell. 

event for runners of all standards, takes 

place every Saturday at 8am at the end 

of St Bernard’s Drive Lawson, just past 

the swimming pool. 

The Blue Mountains Hotel, Great 

Western Highway, Lawson provides 

free live music from 8.00pm on the 

second and third Thursdays of the 

month. On Monday nights their Trivia 

contests generates a lot of interest. 


Woodford Academy 

Walk the North Lawson Waterfall 

Circuit 

Ride the Oaks Fire Trail 

Lawson Swim Centre 

Rust and Timber Chocolate Bar. 

Take a picnic to North Lawson Park 

and let the kids loose on the 

enclosed playground equipment 

Take the children and their skate 

boards to the Lawson Skate Park just 

south of the town on the Great 

Western Highway 

© Kirsty Bremner KLB Images 


‘ The Three Artists” 

An Exhibition at Everglades Gardens 

Gallery, Leura 

8th April – 29th April (Wed-Sun). Official 

Opening 1:30pm Sat. 7th April 

Sue Gasser, Megan Campbell-Jubb and 

Christine Hyde are Blue Mountains Artists 

who are each very actively involved in 

and met each other through the local arts 

community. Sue and Megan are primarily 

pastelists and Christine works across 

watercolours and acrylics. While their art 

styles are very individual, their art journeys 

have an underpinning similarity. Their 

artworks can be found in private collections 

in Australia and worldwide. 

Megan Campbell-Jubb 

It’s only in the last 10 years while juggling 

work and family Megan has dedicated time 

to her lifelong love of art, when she moved 

to the Blue Mountains and discovered 

the Springwood Community Arts Centre. 

The winning of her first art award was the 

turning point in her artistic career. Megan 

has worked across all mediums but in more 

recent times she has embaced Pastels for 

their malleability, texture, intensitiy of colour 

and her ability to be very “hands-on”. Her 

works reference her love of Australian nature 

which also extends to wildlife she fell in love 

with while living in Canada. Megan says she 

loves to watch the way colour and tone will 

bring a painting to life and looks forward to 

sharing her paintings with you. 

Sue Gasser 

It was from a young age that Sue’s artistic 

ability was acknowledged by her school 

teacher which has remained strong in her 

memory. 

In pursuing a career not in art, painting and 

drawing were always a hobby. 

While living in Europe, which is an artists 

playground, Sue realised her passion for 

art remained strong within the Australian 

themes of wildlife and animals, particularly 

farm dogs and the country way of life which 

resonnates throughout her art. Visitors to 

the exhibition will delight in her detail to fur 

and feathers which draws the viewer closer 

to see that it is in fact a painting and not a 

photo. On returning to Australia Sue’s first 

entry into an art show saw her first sale and 

winning 'Viewers Choice ' award. Sue then 

realised her career and embraced the art 

world. She has since won many awards and 

sold a numerous amount of art. 

Christine Hyde 

Painting, drawing, sketching have been 

integral to Christine’s inner peace since 

childhood. She made a concious decision 

to leave the city for a “tree change”and find 

the space to pursue her art career and in 

2001 moved to the Blue Mountains where 

she built a bush studio, found a vibrant art 

community, and embraced her inner-artist 

wholeheartedly. She now paints prolifically 

and has since received art awards. Christine’s 

contemporary art is inspired by her 

Australian bush locale and her frequent visits 

to France. To view Christine’s art gallery is to 

see her journey through oils, watercolours 

and acrylics. Her watercolour and oil 

paintings of the landscape and nature are 

atmospheric, her contemporary acryic and 

ink compositions on cradled timber and 

Yupo are bold and sing with colour. 

Follow Christine.Hyde.Artworks and Megan’s 

Fine Art Gallery on Instagram and Facebook 

Register your interest for this Exhibition on 

Christine’s Facebook page Event Post 


Blue Mountains Botanic Garden 

AUTUMN COLOUR March to May 2018 

9am-5.30pm Monday to Friday and 9.30am- 

5.30pm Saturday, Sunday and Public 

Holidays 

Being a cool climate Garden, the change 

of season is always stunning. In autumn, 

the Garden is ablaze with colour including 

Japanese Maples, North American Oaks 

and Dawn Redwoods…grab your camera 

and come to see them for yourself. We will 

also be selling Garden grown Red Maples 

throughout April. 

STANDING UP ALIVE – AN ABORIGINAL 

ART EXHIBITION 

Saturday 17 March – Sunday 13 May 2018 

Visitor Centre 9.30am – 4.30pm 

Standing Up Alive is an Aboriginal 

expression describing how the people are 

not only still going, but are dynamic; alive! 

Join Aboriginal artists Wayne Brennan, 

Shane Smithers, Chris Tobin, Leanne 

Tobin and Uncle Peter Williams who use 

the power and connection of their local 

symbols and patterns in a contemporary 

way to create a vibrant exhibition. Free 

entry. 

EASTER ADVENTURE – Self-guided Quest 

Friday 30 March – Monday 2 April 

Start at Visitors Centre 9.30am-4.30pm 

An Easter Egg Adventure the whole family 

will enjoy! Use the Easter Adventure map 

to hop through the Garden and find the 5 

activity stations. Complete the fun physical 

challenges, stamp the passport and collect 

your chocolate prize! 

$7 per passport/map (each child must 

have a map to win a chocolate prize). 

Suitable for 5-12 years 

Bookings essential 

AUTUMN BIRD WALK & TALK WITH CAROL 

PROBETS 

Saturday 14 April & Saturday 26 May 2018 

Meet in the Wollemi Room 8am – 11am 

Join birding guide Carol Probets on a 

morning walk to see some of the Garden’s 

beautiful birds and learn about their habits. 

Autumn is an exciting time, often bringing 

surprises as migrating birds pass through 

the area. Many species move away from 

their breeding territories into more open 

habitats and small birds flock together in 

mixed groups. Carol will teach you how to 

use binoculars to spot birds, will discuss 

bird identification techniques and getting 

started as a birdwatcher. 

Suitable for beginners or those who have 

already done some birding. Cost: $30 per 

person. Bookings essential 

NERD ALERT 

Wednesday 18 April 2018 ‘Flying Things’; 

Thursday 26 April 2018 ‘Garden Chemistry’ 

Waratah Education Centre 1pm – 3pm 

Nerd Alert is all about hands-on Science 

fun. We’ll make and use fun gadgets, 

mix up chemical compounds, build and 

test models, investigate with scientific 

equipment and experiment with supercool 

science! 

Flying Things: Play with the wind, defy 

gravity and make some things that fly! 

We’ll experiment with paper planes, kites 

and tube-flyers, we’ll find out how to make 

things that will go up and stay up! 

Garden Chemistry: Mix up some chemical 

potions! We’ll extract chemicals from plants, 

have fun with invisible ink, test the Garden 

soil – and more! 

$20 per child. Suitable 8-12 years. Bookings 

essential 

MOUNTAIN CRITTER CAPERS – Kids’ 

Theatre 

Thursday 19 & Friday 20 April 11am-12pm 

Come on an exciting and interactive theatre 

adventure through the Garden! 

Meet local Mountain Critters on your 

journey. Can you outstare the grumpy 

possum? Be kind to a slightly scared snake, 

help a busy bee pollinate the flowers and 

lend a hand to a proud bower bird! There’ll 

be songs, jokes and surprises... everyone 

can join in the fun on this interactive 

theatre adventure. 

Suitable for children 6 - 12 years and their 

families. $12 per child. Bookings essential 

THE BUZZ ON NATIVE BEES 

Saturday 28 April 2018 

Waratah Education Centre 10.30am-1.30pm 

Join Megan Halcroft PhD to learn about 

bees and how they drive biodiversity and 

support food security. While most bees live 

solitary lives and don’t store honey, they are 

the world’s most efficient flower pollinators. 

They are beautiful, diverse and fascinating 

to watch with about 200 species of native 

bees calling Sydney and the surrounding 

regions home. Learn how to encourage 

many bee species into the garden by 

conserving or providing nesting habitat. 

$25 per person. Bookings essential 

AUTUMN KIDS QUEST - Aboriginal 

Adventure (part of Standing Up Alive) 

March-May 

Start at Visitors Centre 9.30am-4.30pm 

Go on a walkabout through the Blue 

Mountains Botanic Garden – can you 

find the 5 adventure stops? Find out how 

Aboriginal people use plants for food, 

shelter, medicine and more! Look and listen 

to spot the birds and animals living in the 

Garden, enjoy fun hands-on activities, find the 

clues to solve the puzzle ... and win a prize! 

Part of ‘Standing up Alive’ featuring the 

works of five NSW Aboriginal artists who 

use the power and connection of their local 

symbols and patterns in a contemporary 

way to create a vibrant exhibition. 

$7.00 per kit. Suitable for 6-13 years. Visit 

www.bluemountainsbotanicgarden.com. 

au/Whatson 

FREE VOLUNTEER GUIDED GARDEN WALKS 

Dates vary but generally Wednesday to 

Sunday 

Depart from the Visitors Centre 11.30am 

For a wonderful way to see the Garden, 

join a Volunteer Guided tour. Our Garden 

experts offer a personalised sensory feast 

of the Garden’s seasonal highlights. Learn 

about the fascinating history of the Garden 

and see what’s looking good on an hour 

long walk. 

Groups are limited to 15 people to ensure 

the best experience. For groups of more 

than four people please pre-book. Booked 

group tours are $12.50 per person. 

www.bluemountainsbotanicgarden.com. 

au/whatson/Free-Guided-Walks 

Book at: www.bluemountainsbotanicgarden. 

com.au/Whatson 


Wentworth Falls 

Wentworth Falls, one of the most beautiful 

Blue Mountains towns, offers possibly the 

most spectacular bushwalks and views. 

At the top of Boddington hill, turn left 

into Tableland Road then left into Queen 

Elizabeth Drive. Take the left hand fork at 

the end for a 10 km drive to one of the 

most remote and beautiful picnic grounds 

in the Blue Mountains, Ingar Picnic Ground. 

The area known as ‘Kings Tableland’ offers 

almost haunting views. Care must be taken 

within this area to preserve the ancient 

Aboriginal site, Kings Table. It has been 

calculated via carbon dating that the land 

was occupied some 22,000 years ago! 


Enjoy the fabulous sunsets with views 

Allow at least a day to enjoy the area. 

From Falls Road start the Charles 

Darwin Walk, well sign posted. 

Explore Wentworth Falls Village 

with its shops, golf course and Lake 

on the northern side of the Highway. 


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the Great Western Highway, 1 km past 

Wentworth Falls Village when you are 

coming up the mountain, heading West. 

Then turn right at the lights into Mitchell St, 

then turn right again into our large carpark! 

There is plenty of parking available off the 

highway even for buses and we are on the 

doorstep to all the great attractions of the 

upper mountains which are only a short 

drive away. We look forward to seeing you! 

We are open 7days 6am to 4pm, at 293 

Great Western Highway Wentworth 

Falls. Phone 02 47573737, website 

mountainhighpies.com.au and find us on 

Facebook. 

We offer an extensive menu of freshly 

baked hot and cold food with salad and 

veggies to accompany the pies as well as 

desserts. You may even enjoy the local art 

while you are dining or you may take away. 

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Leura Village 

You’ve reached what is now referred to as the 

Upper Blue Mountains, where cool climate 

plants are the focus of many a garden. 

The natural wonders of Leura can be 

discovered via the many walks. A great place 

to start is Sublime Point Road. Here you will 

find one of the world’s most spectacular 

golf courses as well as the popular Fairmont 

Resort. Many events are held here. Trolley 

Tours can tell you about the walks. 

Rivalling Katoomba as the most visited 

location in the Blue Mountains, Leura offers 

The Mall, a shoppers paradise alive with 

Located in Leura in the heart of the Blue 

Mountains, Bygone Beautys ups the 

grandeur with its introduction of Traditional 

High Tea ‘Supreme’. An even more decadent 

version of the much-loved classic Traditional 

High Tea, enjoy all the usual delights but 

with a twist. 

In a charming old-world dining room, enjoy 

complimentary champagne in crystal flutes 

upon arrival with mini quiches, sausage 

rolls and vegetarian roulades. Then, grandly 

presented silver service on an afternoon 

tea tray-mobile, finely rolled crustless 

sandwiches, an assortment of homemade 

tea cakes and biscuits, homemade baby 

scones with freshly whipped cream and 

strawberry jam, and your choice of speciality 

cafes, restaurants, boutiques, galleries. 

You must not miss a visit to the multi-awardwinning 

Josophan’s Chocolates – see if you 

are able to organise a tasting. They also have 

a shop down in Sydney. 

Megalong Books has the most amazing 

range of the most amazing books on so 

many subjects I keep wondering how they 

do it! The staff are also so knowledgeable 

and helpful. 

Come to Leura just for fun or for some really 

serious bargains… but come you must… it 

is so special! 

Bygone Beautys’ New Traditional High Tea Supreme - an Indulgent Affair 

loose leaf tea or coffee. 

Your waiter, complete with top hat and 

tails, will deliver this decadent delight to 

your table with a degree of pomp and 

circumstance, an experience reminiscent of 

decades past when life was more leisurely. 

Relax, as you anticipate, at your dining table 

where every little detail - from the table 

cloth to the placement of fine bone china 

and quality cotton afternoon tea serviettes - 

is set with precision and authenticity. Watch 

with delight as your triple-tier cake stand 

of treats, framed by two British Union Jack 

flags, arrives to the tune of Land of Hope and 

Glory. 

With the addition of a hot first course and 

a complimentary glass of champagne on 



Toy and Railway Museum, located within 

Leuralla mansion. 

Olympian Park featuring a natural 

amphitheatre with spectacular views. 

Leura Cascades along Cliff Drive is a 

peaceful setting for a family picnic or BBQ 

From the Cascades you can leisurely walk 

to several waterfalls including Leura, Linda, 

Lila and Bridal Veil Falls. You can also 

walk to Copelands Lookout and Flying Fox 

Lookout. 

arrival, this experience will add an extra 

touch of upper class decadence and also 

give guests a taste of the original ‘High Tea’, 

which began around 1825 and was originally 

a hearty meal which included several hot 

dishes. 

Best experienced in the company of others, 

Traditional High Tea Supreme is served to 

a minimum of two persons and is available 

from 10.30am to 4.00pm weekdays and 

10.30am to 4.30pm weekends. Bookings are 

essential and can be made by phone: 02 

4784 3117 or email: info@bygonebeautys. 

com.au. 

For more information and menus visit www. 

bygonebeautys.com.au. Bygone Beautys is 

open seven days a week. 


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Leura House 

Leura House was built 1880 on the 

highest point in the area later named 

Leura as the first house in Leura. The 

location was chosen as the only place 

with a 360-degree view in this area. On 

a clear day you can see the Westfield 

Tower in Sydney and past Bowral. 

Leura House was built on at least 5 

acres, including all the land from Leura 

Mall to Mount Hay Road and Britain 

Street to Churchill Street. It included 

extensive gardens. The Lethbridges ran 

Leura House as a boarding house until 

their girls married. Many guests were 

entertained in the original house with its 

commanding views. This was more of a 

weekender while they lived in Sydney. 

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This was Leura’s first house with 

electricity telephone and telegram. As 

the village grew, people came to Leura 

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yard” had extensive vegetable gardens, 

a tennis court, even a croquet field 

behind the hedge. Water was supplied 

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by 3 large wells, one of which remains 

beneath the Caretakers Cottage. 

Leura House survived the disastrous 

fires of 1957 when a large portion of 

Leura was destroyed. 

The property has a long and fascinating 

history, offering a delightful place to 

stay to enjoy local attractions. 

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Blue 

Mountains 

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Park 

Peppers 

Fairmont 

Resort 

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Mountains 

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School 

Romantic Historic Retreat 

Circa 1880 

AUTUMN SPECIALS 

Spacious rooms, private en-suites, balconies, 

baths, verandas and views. 

Built on Leura’s highest point and surrounded 

by English gardens, Leura House is located at the 

top of Leura Village close to all the famous tourist 

attractions. A 3 bedroom cottage is also available. 

Weddings, Parties, Conferences. 

Ph: (02) 4784 2035 

7 Britain Street, Leura 

www.leurahouse.com 


© David Barnes, Department of Mineral Resources NSW 

Katoomba 

Katoomba has something for everyone: 

entertainment, art galleries, restaurants, 

trendy cafes, shopping, antiques and 

collectables, walks and activities, not to 

mention its being surrounded by ancient 

natural beauty. 

The Seven Sisters Of the Gundungurra 

people commonly referred to as The Three 

Sisters may be viewed from Echo Point. 

Many bushwalks start from this point, 

including the Three Sisters Walk and Giant 

Stairway. 

In town, you’ll find an array of boutiques and 

all seasons clothing, as well as cosy dining 

experiences to suit all budgets and tastes. 

Blue Mountains Cultural Centre 

In 2000 the Greater Blue Mountains 

area was added to the World Heritage 

List in recognition of the exceptional 

diversity and integrity of its eucalypt 

forest communities. The Blue Mountains 

Cultural Centre features Into the Blue, 

the Blue Mountains World Heritage 

Interpretive exhibition. Into the Blue is 

a fun and interactive exhibition which 

explores the landscape and history of 

this unique area. Audiences are invited 

to navigate their way through these 

stories through an immersive exhibition 

experience, introducing them to the 

richness and wonders of the Blue 

Mountains World Heritage area. 


Visit Echo Point Visitor Information 

Centre for information and views. 

Stay with us to enjoy our award 

winning area 

Visit Trolley Tours to book a great 

tour of your choice maybe including 

Jenolan Caves 

Enjoy the art and culture walk. 

Eat in fine-dining restaurants or have 

coffee and cake in Art Deco cafés. 

Take guided bushwalks, a 4WD drive, 

learn to abseil, all in majestic splendour 

Explore the thriving local art scene. 

Visit the renovated Scenic World 


Echo Point Rd, Katoomba 

Open 9am - 5pm daily 

(Closed Christmas day) 

Phone: 1300 653 408 

www.bluemountainscitytourism.com.au 



To give visitors an inspiring insight 

into the World Heritage listed Blue 

Mountains, The Edge Cinema screens 

a magnificent documentary which 

allows those with limited time to truly 

understand what treasures are within 

this ancient region. 

Visit The Edge Cinema to understand 

how unique this area really is. You’ll 

understand the accidental discovery 

of the Wollemi Pine, a majestic ancient 

conifer with attractive, unusual dark 

green foliage and bubbly bark. You’ll feel 

an adrenalin rush, watching the view 

plunge over dramatic waterfalls, seeing 

climbers on the famous Hanging Rock 

and plunging into deep canyons to 

swim the icy cold streams. 

The cinema has recently been 

renovated with new seats, carpet and 

an amazing surround sound system. The 

Edge documentary is screened daily 

at 9.45am at The Edge Cinema at 225 

Great Western Highway Katoomba. 

Please ensure you book ahead to see 

The Edge documentary by phoning 

(02) 4782 8900 

BLUE MOUNTAINS 

CULTURAL CENTRE 

City Art Gallery I Café I 

World Heritage Exhibition I Shop 

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BLUE MOUNTAINS CULTURAL CENTRE 

02 4780 5410 I 30 Parke St Katoomba NSW 2780 

Open 10am – 5pm Mon – Fri, 10am – 4pm Sat & Sun 

10am – 2pm public holidays (closed Good Friday & Xmas Day) 

www.bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au 

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Varuna & Sydney 

Writers’ Festival 

The Sydney Writers' Festival 

is Australia’s largest annual 

literary celebration. 

Events take place at a number of venues in 

Sydney and regional New South Wales in 

May each year. 

The 2018 Varuna & Sydney Writers’ Festival 

Blue Mountains program boasts a stellar 

line-up, a spectacular location, and a 

feel-good atmosphere that’s hard to 

beat. Featuring a festival launch party at 

the Varuna house, some of Australia’s best 

writers in-conversation at The Carrington 

Hotel, a kids’ day at the Katoomba Library 

and Cultural Centre, as well as poetry, music 

and a program of writing workshops, the 

festival runs from Friday 27 April to Monday 

30 April, 2018. Check out the program 

announced on March 16 at www.varuna. 

com.au/festival. 

AT THE HOUSE - Friday 27, Saturday 28 

and Sunday 29 April 

Enjoy a rare opportunity to visit Varuna, 

the National Writers’ House, 141 Cascade 

Street Katoomba, during our long weekend 

program. Please check event times. 

Come to our festival launch party on Friday 

night, with our yet-to-be-announced 

musician who will win your hearts. 

On Sunday afternoon wander through the 

gardens and be inspired by poetry around 

the garden fire-pit. 

Take part in one of our three writing 

workshops. 

AT KATOOMBA LIBRARY & CULTURAL CENTRE - 

Saturday 28 April, 9.30 am- 5.30 pm 

A morning of kid’s programming and 

workshops, followed by a panel event in 

partnership with Blue Mountains Food Coop 

and an in-depth publishing workshop. 

Plus, meet some very talented writers from 

our local region, and be inspired. 

AT THE CARRINGTON HOTEL 

Monday 30 April 

Tara Westover - Getting Educated 

9:30am – 10:30am 

Dias Novita Wuri – Feminist Perspectives 

11:00am – 12:00pm 

Michelle de Kretser – How Life Could Be 

Different 1:00pm – 2:00pm 

Kim Scott – Taboo 2:30pm – 3:30pm 

Eddie Ayres – Music, Gender and 

Transformation 4:00pm – 5:00pm 

CLIFF 


Hydro Majestic looks west 

Medlow Bath to Mt Victoria www.bluemountainsimag.com.au 

Recent developments in these areas 

establish this as a centre with attractions 

to rival those that have made Leura to 

Katoomba so renowned. Reopening of 

the Hydro Majestic in November 2014 

following upgrades, redevelopment of 

Redleaf Resort, the opening of Parklands 

and many other accommodation 

improvements in the area are attracting 

new visitors. Combined with more places 

Offering a range of 

specialised shoes to help 

family problem feet feel 

comfortable 

Stocking: NAOT - Ecco - 

Florsheim - Waldlaufer - 

Merrell - Semler - Gabriele 

Josef Seibel - Peter Kaiser - 

Sandler - Rieker - Pikolinos 

open seven days 

4 Govetts Leap Rd Blackheath 

(02) 4787 8263 

to eat, galleries and a wide variety of new 

businesses, we now have a newly evolving 

centre, drawing locals and visitors into a 

thriving new cosmopolitan area to spend 

time; to return to, seeking new experiences. 

Blackheath 

Blackheath at 1065m abve sea level is 114 

km from Sydney and most famous for its 

November Rhododendron Festival. The 

Blackheath Rhododendron Gardens are 

in Baccante Street. The town’s shopping 

centre has a delightfully relaxed village 

atmosphere. Blackheath is filled with natural 

beauty and there are many breathtaking 

views and bush walks to experience. 

Blackheath is full of colonial history. The 

first building in Blackheath was "The Scotch 

Thistle Inn" erected by Andrew Gardner in 

1831. The Inn was visited by the renowned 

scientist Charles Darwin in 1836. The site for 

"The Scotch Thistle Inn" was located slightly 

south of the present Gardners Inn Hotel. 

On the outside of the famous Victory 

Theatre antique centre is one of the 

town’s proudest displays, a colourful mural 

designed by local artist Jenny Kee and 

painted in 1985 by members of the local 

community on behalf of the Blackheath 

Area Neighbourhood Centre. It has 

been recently refurbished by this proud 

community. 

Mt Victoria 

Mount Victoria is the most westerly Blue 

Mountains township - 120 kilometres from 

Sydney and 1043 metres above sea-level. 

It is a small very charming historic village 

originally named 'One Tree Hill' on a map 

from 1834 - the name changed in 1876 

when the first Post Office was built. 

There is a large number of historic buildings, 

including the Imperial Hotel -1878, St 

Peter's Church of England -1874, Closeburn 

House-1885, 

The Manor House, built by John Fairfax in 

1876 and the Toll Keepers Cottage -1849. 

In Mount Victoria and close by you have 

Victoria Falls, Victoria Pass, Mt York, Bede's, 

Sunset Rock & Mitchell's Ridge Look-outs, 

beautiful Bushwalks and the Mount Victoria 

Historical Museum. 

Some of the Historic buildings are now 

beautiful 1st class accommodation facilities 

and combined with their fine food and 

other restaurants, make staying in Mount 

Victoria another must for your 'Top of the 

Mountains Adventure’ 


The Kanimbla Valley Walking Tracks, 

which take in Pulpit Rock, Bede’s 

Lookout, Reinitz Pass and Ross Cave. 

The array of buildings and boutique 

shops selling antiques, crafts, etc. 

The walking track to Victoria Falls. 

Mount Victoria Historical Museum 

First release films at Mount Vic Flicks. 


Blue Mountains Heritage Centre 

End of Govetts leap Road, Blackheath 

Open 9am - 4.30pm daily (Closed 25th Dec) 

Phone: (02) 4787 8877. 

http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov. 

au/things-to-do/Visitor-centres/Blue- 

Mountains-Heritage-Centre 


Blue Mountains 

Heritage Centre 

At the end of Govetts leap Road, 

Blackheath 

Open everyday except Christmas Day 

9.00am to 4.30pm. 

Phone: 4787 8877 


12-13 MAY 

www.visitbathurst.com.au 


Hartley & Surrounds 

GORY’U JAPANESE GARDEN 

& 

MAPLE SPRINGS NURSERY 

Spectacular Autumn 

colour & views 

Open 7 days 9am- 5pm 

Guided garden tours by 

appointment 

Garden Admission $20 

85 Baaners Lane Little Hartley 

Ph 0414 933 467 

Email: maplesone@bigpond.com 

www.maplespringsnurseryandgardens.com 

The Hartley area provides a great 

insight into NSW settlement and early 

Australian History with some wonderful 

fully restored and operational 

historic buildings – in addition to the 

beautifully preserved buildings in 

Hartley historic village. 

Hartley is found situated at the bottom 

of Victoria Pass, on the Great Western 

Highway in the valley between Mount 

Victoria and Lithgow. 

Hartley areas disperse widely on both 

sides of the Highway. 

Wendy Anne Art - Connecting Art and the Community 

Wendy Anne Art is part of the community 

at Hartley Historic Village and thrives 

on connecting people and art through 

her Art Tonic workshops, art works and 

fundraisers . 

Everyone enjoys sharing what they love 

and Wendy Anne runs weekly and holiday 

art classes to share her art skills. Weekly 

ArtTonic classes are held at the Old Hartley 

Post Office Café in the Village. During the 

school holidays she runs ArtTonic Boot 

Camps for the kids, packed with skills, 

learning and fun. If you or your kids are 

interested give Wendy Anne a call. 

Assisting community groups is important 

to Wendy Anne and she often helps out 

running free workshops and providing 

art works for sale and raffles. She also has 

a strong connection to the community 

she grew up in in the Highlands of Papua 

New Guinea. Recently they experienced 

a terrible earthquake and Wendy Anne 

© GORY’U JAPANESE GARDEN & MAPLE SPRINGS NURSERY 



Visit the area’s renowned Buildings 

such as the Comet Inn (now a Guest 

House, B & B with restaurant) and 

Collit's Inn in Hartley Vale, Rosedale 

in Little Hartley (now Hartley Valley 

Holiday Farm) and the old Harp of 

Erin, Williams Store and Little Hartley 

Post Office. 

Many wonderful historical walks. 

Take the first turn left after Mt Vic 

Pass to head for a scenic drive down 

to the Cox’s River, Kanimbla Valley 

and many awesome picnic spots. 

is selling drawings for her Lewa Project 

to raise funds for the victims. Visit her 

facebook site to buy a drawing and help 

out this worthy cause. 

If you would like to contact Wendy 

Anne about illustrations, commissions or 

ArtTonic please call her on 0400 360 355, 

email wendyannehawkes@hotmail.com 

or visit her facebook page wendyanneart 

or website www.wendyanneart. 

wordpress.com 


RV Friendly 

Wallerawang/Portland 

© Deborah McGrath Photography 


In 1863 Thomas Murray selected land that 

would later become the site of Portland 

and he established the first lime kiln on the 

corner of Lime and Villiers Streets. Both 

Portland and Wallerawang are blessed with 

two historic public houses, schools, 

fascinating historic buildings, lakes and 

fishing streams, delightful little stores and 

friendly people. Portland is famous as the 

Town that built Sydney due to its Cement 

works and Wallerawang is famous for its 

Black Gold (coal) associations with Delta 

electricity. Portland’s Crystal Theatre hosts 

cinema as well as art shows and is famous 

for its street fairs. Portland’s big swimming 

pool has celebrated 50 years and 

Wallerawang’s historic old station’s heritage 

redevelopment has led to a florist, lolly 

shop, café and art gallery. 

With the art, lakes, history, fine dining and 

comfortable accommodation, it’s worth 

taking your time to explore these two 

villages. 

What to see & Do 

The Visitor Information Centres have 

heaps of information on the range of 

local activities 

Enjoy refreshments or a meal while 

you are here – plenty to choose from 

Visit Portland’s Bottle Kilns 

Marvel at the size of the old Cement 

Works of Portland 

Picnic by Lake Wallace which 

submerged where Darwin stayed 

Go sailing or rowing on Lake Wallace 

where no power boats are allowed 

Go bird & Wildlife watching at Lake 

Wallace and around Portland 

The Portland area is now well known 

to riders wanting to experience 

numerous exciting trails in State Forest 

areas within close proximity to Portland. 

Explore Wallerawang’s historic old 

church and school 

Collect antiques, art or local produce 

Wallerawang & Portland are RV Friendly! 

Tour Portland’s Signs of Yesteryear 

Wallerawang was first surveyed 1823. In 

1824 James Walker was granted a large 

tract of land that was called "Wallerowang" 

by the local aboriginal people. 

Charles Darwin stayed at "Wallerowang 

House" (later to become Barton Park) in 

1836, and in the book "Voyage of the 

Beagle" he describes the area at the 

time and the wildlife that included a 

number of platypus. There was a huge 

increase in population in 1851 after gold 

was discovered in the area. The National 

School opened 1860. Shale oil mining 

began in 1867 and the railway arrived in 

1870 with coal hot on its heels in 1873. 

St John the Evangelist Church opened in 

1881 as a memorial to the Walker/Barton 

family. 


Lithgow 

Lithgow is renowned as a learning City 

offering two Universities; a glorious 

valley set amidst mountain splendour. 

Lithgow is also rich in tradition and 

culture with diverse ecosystems. 

Immerse yourself in Aboriginal 

tradition, step back in time to an era 

where steam dominated transport 

and when industry was our backbone 

Discover Lithgow’s accessible 

wilderness. With tranquil vistas and 

serene landscapes, the environment is 

abundant in wildlife and picturesque 

mountain panoramas. Great for camping! 

The Lithgow region is nature’s 

playground. Canyoning and rock 

climbing, in areas ten times older than 

the Grand Canyon, are experiences 

never to be forgotten. There are also 

magnificent 4WD tracks to explore 

walks and bike tracks galore. 

The choice of adventure is up to you. 

Lake Lyell © Lithgow Tourism 



Camp on the shores of Lake Lyell for 

wildlife encounters and speed boating. 

Visit the nationally significant Small 

Arms Factory Museum. 

Go bird watching, with a guide. 

Visit the award winning wetlands 

to see how many different plants and 

animals you can identify. 

Take a helicopter view of this 

surprising area. 

Go on a tour with the people who 

have lived here for thousands of years. 

So Many Options at Lake Lyell Recreational Park 

On the outskirts of Lithgow NSW, the huge 

recreational park at Lake Lyell has long 

offered pet friendly camping, awesome 

fishing, heaven for artists photographers 

and wildlife enthusiasts and a range 

of water sports. Now there is also an 

inflatable floating water park permanently 

located on the huge dam. This inflatable 

fun park called Aqua Blitz is made by 

Wibit, an internationally renowned 

company whose products are popular 

in 60 countries. In Australia there are 

only three other Wibit products - at Airlie 

Beach, Darwin and the Gold Coast. Aqua 

Blitz reopened with the warmer weather 

in September with the same prices. The 

team at Lake Lyell is proud to offer you 

enjoyable memorable experiences for the 

whole family to enjoy throughout the year. 

Bring your pets on holiday with you to stay 

at this centrally located hive of activity. 

The whole family can enjoy their various 

Aqua Blitz 

$15 per person over 110cm, 

$12 for children under 110cm 

$50 for family of four it is $50. 

First session starts at 10am 

and last session starts at 5pm. 

favourite activities with access to 

surrounding areas and events or take 

some time out to unwind and relax in 

a spectacular environment. 

For information on Aqua Blitz or other 

features on offer phone Lake Lyell 

Recreation Park on (02) 6355 6347 

during business hours, check out their 

website or connect with them on 

Facebook. 

Lake Lyell Recreation Park 

Camping unpowered $24 per night, powered $29 per night. 

Cabins from $75 - $150 per night. 

Day entry $5 per vehicle. Kayak hire - $15/hour $50/4hours. 

Kiosk hot food, ice cream, coffee, fishing equipment, bait, 

boating equipment and necessities. 

Free BBQ facilities, picnic area and play equipment. 

Hot showers 

Lot 56, Magpie Hollow Road, Lithgow, NSW, 2790 

Ph: (02) 63556347 - lake.lyell@bigpond.com 

www.facebook.com/LakeLyellRecreationPark 

http://lakelyellrecreationpark.com.au/ 


Ironfest 2018 Wild West will be held at the 

Lithgow Showground Sat April 21 & Sun 22 

(with a pre-view Fri April 20). The 'Wild West' 

theme is huge, think: stage coaches, bushrangers, 

gold-rushes, windmills, gunslingers, 

caballeros, wheel-wrights, sheep,etc. Ironfest 

Lithgow. An arts festival that explores the 

relationship between humans, metal and 

identity. Held annually at the Lithgow 

Showground in the middle of April, it 

brings together artists, designer-makers, 

blacksmiths, performers of all kind, musicians, 

steampunkers, historical re-enactors, machine 

enthusiasts & hobbyists from all over Australia 

& the World. 

www.ironfest.net - Find it on Facebook and 

follow the satellite events 

For a free copy of the 

Lithgow Visitor Information Centre 

Great Western Highway, (PO Box 19 Lithgow NSW 2790) 

T: 1300 760 276 or (02) 6350 3230, F: (02) 6350 3239 

E: tourism@lithgow.com 

www.facebook.com/LithgowTourism 

www.twitter.com/lithgowtourism 

www.instagram.com/lithgow_tourism 


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Oberon - Bathurst - Mudgee 

At 1,113m, Oberon is the highest town 

in the Blue Mountains region. It is the 

perfect hub from which to explore a 

multitude of unique attractions, towns 

& villages, including Jenolan Caves and 

Kanangra Boyd National Park. With four 

distinct, idyllic seasons and the most 

beautiful scenery in rural NSW, a visit to 

the region will reward & delight. 

Oberon is surrounded by interesting 

villages and National Parks. Jenolan 

Caves, Kanangra Boyd National Park, 

Blue Mountains National Park and 

Abercrombie River National Park are 

in the shire and contain spectacular 

scenery. Oberon can be used as a base 

from which to undertake day trips to 

the various villages and attractions 

within the region. 


Oberon Visitor Information Centre 

Cnr Ross Street & Edith Road, Oberon 

Phone: (02) 6329 8210 

E: obta@oberonweb.com 

www.oberonaustralia.com 


PORCUPINE HILL 

JENOLAN 

CABINS 

www.jenolancaravanpark.com.au 

42 Edith Rd, Jenolan Caves 

Ph: 02 6335 6239 M: 0418 619 709 

E: relax@jenolancabins.com.au 

www.jenolancabins.com.au 


Be sure to call in to the Visitor Info 

Centre for information on all the 

wonderful things to see and do 

The VIC has the extensive list of 

splendid gardens open during all 

seasons, including parts of Mayfield 

The VIC has 4 Cycling maps of the 

area with more being prepared, also 

info on Cycling Events 

Go trout fishing in Lake Oberon all 

year round. See the VIC for info on 

Fishing Season and licenses 

Try your luck sapphire fossicking 

Try mushroom picking, taking care 

to pick only edible varieties – the 

Oberon Visitor Information Centre 

has brochures on these' 

Go horse riding through the 

magically beautiful landscape 

Explore the wild places by 4WD 

Evans Crown Nature Reserve and 

Kanangra Walls offer both relaxing 

and challenging walks 

BATHURST 

You MUST make time for multi- 

GOULBURN 

SCOTIA AVENUE 

Resident managers: Bob & Sally Parrington 

Telephone 02 6336 0344 

jenolancaravanpark@bigpond.com 


7 Cunynghame St • PO Box 97 • Oberon NSW 2787 

Horizon Park Management Pty Ltd trading as Jenolan Caravan Park • ABN 23 155 413 700 

DAVID SERISIER 

White Dogs, Hoarfrost, Silver & Gold 

6 APRIL - 3 JUNE 2018 

FREE ENTRY 

BATHURST REGIONAL ART GALLERY 

70-78 Keppel St, Bathurst, NSW 2795 

(02) 6333 6555 | www.bathurstart.com.au 

David Serisier: 2018. Photo: Alex Wisser Photography 

DART 

STREET 

CARRINGTON AVENUE OBERON STREET 

LOWES MT RD 

CUNYNGHAME STREET 

FLEMMING 

ROSS 

RALEIGH 

JENOLAN CAVES 

SYDNEY 

JENOLAN CARAVAN PARK 

© Jenolan Caves 


award winning Jenolan Caves, the 

most spectacular limestone caves 

in Australia, maybe stay there - the 

beauty above and below ground is 

inspirational. Get the app! 

Visit Oberon & District Museum, 

Scotia Avenue, (02)63361016 

Visit the Oberon Tarana Heritage 

Railway 10-2 first Saturdays, North St. 

Autumn Fairyland 

Autumn in Oberon is for the Fairies for 

sure! Come and join them for a truly 

great range of magical experiences to 

suit any taste. There is accommodation to 

suit all budgets and tastes in the area and 

surrounds. There are activities from the 

most thorough unwinding and romantic 

to extreme challenge, with award 

winning visitor centre staff to assist you 

with your choices. The gardens and fresh 

produce are at their best, the fish are 

biting, mushrooms and gems are waiting 

to be found… This Autumn is Fairyland at 

its best so come on up! 

JENOLAN 

HOLIDAY PARK 

OBERON 

CABIN - CAMPING - CARAVAN 

Modern Airconditioned Ensuite Cabins, 

Large Powered and Unpowered Sites, 

Modern Amenities and Laundry, BBQ/ 

Camp Kitchen Facilities, Swimming Pool 

adjacent, Indoor Tennis Court Hire, 

Jenolan Caves Tour Bookings, Children’s 

Playground at the entrance to the Park 

7 Cunynghame Street PO Box 97 

Oberon NSW 2787 

Telephone 02 6336 0344 

jenolancaravanpark@bigpond.com 



Bathurst’s heritage the focus 

in autumn 

Bathurst celebrates its position as 

Australia’s oldest European inland 

settlement this autumn with the 

‘Autumn Colours’ Heritage Tours 

program, Heritage week from 5-13 May 

and the return of the Bathurst Heritage 

Trades trail on 12-13 May. 

Autumn is traditionally the time when 

the Bathurst region focuses upon 

its rich and fascinating past, with 

many of the region’s historic sights 

brought to life through a series of tours 

and activities. These provide a rare 

opportunity to go behind the scenes 

and discover the moments, events and 

characters that make up the story of 

Bathurst. The ‘Autumn Colours’ heritage 

tour program commences following 

the Easter long weekend, with a 

diverse program of tours, walks and 

talks for the following six weeks. 

The annual Heritage Week will 

begin with Proclamation Day on 

Sunday 6 May and conclude with 

the outstanding two day Bathurst 

Heritage Trades Trail over the weekend 

of 12-13 May, a celebration of rare 

trades and craftsmanship with displays, 

exhibitions and demonstrations at 

five of Bathurst’s heritage venues. 

The Trades Trail attracted almost a 

thousand visitors in its first year, and 

shows just how strong interest is in 

the region’s cultural heritage and in 

the importance of showcasing these 

traditional skills and crafts. 2018 will 

also include an extraordinary exhibition 

of bridal gowns and paraphernalia at 

the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment 

Centre including the oldest wedding 

dress in Australia! Rediscover traditional 

craftsmanship at this exceptional 

event. 

A program of all heritage tours and 

activities will be available online and 

from the Bathurst Visitor Information 

Centre in early March. www. 

visitbathurst.com.au 


Visit the T Rex in Fossil & Mineral 

Museum. 

Visit one of the beautiful villages in 

this region such as Peel and Wattle 

Flat on the way to Sofala, the oldest 

surviving gold town in Australia. 

Visit historic Perthville and maybe 

have a wagon ride. 

Bathurst District Historical Museum 

and the Bathurst Regional Art 

Gallery are full of treasures 

See details of Kandos Gardens Fair 

on back page 

Mudgee District 

The Mudgee Region is located 270 km 

north west from Sydney, NSW. Elevation 

454m (1490 ft). The region is home to 22,000 

people whose median age is 41 years. 

The region includes the historic towns of 

Gulgong, Kandos, Mudgee and Rylstone. 

Mudgee has a mild climate - Mean Max. 

Temperature: 23.0°C (73°F) Mean Min. 

Temperature: 8.3°C (47°F) Annual Rainfall: 

673.9 mm (26.5 in) 

Standing on the small hill behind the 

Montrose Winery it can readily be 

understood why the original Aboriginal 

inhabitants named this part of Australia 

Mudgee, meaning Nest in the Hills. 

With a viticultural history that stretches back 

to 1858, Mudgee has played a key role in 

Australian viticultural history. 

At Mudgee Small Farm Field Days and 

other events you can explore much of the 

best that the region has to offer but why 

not stay longer to get the most out of your 

experience? 


Bathurst Visitor Information Centre 

1 Kendall Avenue, Bathurst 

Phone: 1800 68 1000 

E: visitors@bathurst.nsw.gov.au 

www.visitbathurst.com.au 




Orange and Districts 

Orange, known as Australia’s Colour City with 

its four distinct seasons is located in Central 

NSW, 3 ½ hours from Sydney and within easy 

reach of the Blue Mountains. You will discover 

a welcoming city full of life, fruitful landscapes, 

historical buildings, diverse shopping, art and 

culture to surprise you and some of the best 

food and wine in Australia. 

Continuing to build its reputation for cool 

climate wines renowned for the regions flavour 

and quality and now supports more than 30 

cellar doors. It is Australia’s cool climate wine 

region where the topography ranges from Mt 

F.O.O.D. Week 2018 

Friday 6th April - Sunday 15th April 

http://www.orangefoodweek.com.au 

Orange F.O.O.D Week (Food of Orange 

District) is Australia’s longest running regional 

food festival and has been acclaimed as one 

of Australia’s top ten food festivals. It is held 

in the emerging cool-climate wine region of 

Orange in New South Wales, and was recently 

named one of the state’s premium events by 

Destination NSW. 

Founded in 1991 by a group of passionate 

local foodies and vignerons, F.O.O.D Week 

was created with an ethos of showcasing the 

region’s excellent fresh produce and awardwinning 

cool climate wine, as well to provide 

a platform for its clever food producers, 

Canobolas at 1,395 metres down to around 

600 metres. The combination of distinct 

seasons, rich soils, climate, sloping ground and 

glorious sunlight cause a slow maturation and 

ripening allowing a great intensity of fruit. 

Begin your journey into another country: 

Orange, the highest altitude wine region in 

Australia. 

Orange is surrounded by areas rich in diversity 

including Blayney and Molong in Cabonne 

country on the way to Dubbo. 

There is so much to explore and enjoy in these 

regions! 

providores and innovative chefs, cooks and 

caterers. 

Run by a voluntary committee, F.O.O.D 

Week Inc., with support from the local 

tourism marketing office of Brand Orange, 

the objective of the festival is to promote 

the diverse and excellent regional produce 

from the district covering the three local 

government areas of Orange, Blayney and 

Cabonne. 

The festival incorporates a number of 

signature events designed to appeal to 

both residents and visitors, as well as over 80 

satellite events held by local restaurants, cafes 

and wineries – resulting in a ten-day feast of 

the senses that you won’t want to miss, and 

will keep coming back for again and again. 

Mt Canobolas © Orange Council 



Take a vignerons tour around the 30+ 

cellar doors. 

Ascend majestic Mt. Canobolas, walk to 

the spectacular Federal Falls then try out 

your canoe at Lake Canobolas below. 

Pleasure your palate with the wonderful 

fresh food and produce that abounds in 

Orange and its districts. 

Take a trip into the eerie limestone 

world of Tunnel Cave at Borenore Karst 

Conservation Reserve – take a torch. 

Visit the Orange Regional Gallery for an 

collection of unique art, photography 

and culture. 

Shopping choices abound in the City 

and surrounding shires to suit all 

tastes and budgets in fashion, antiques, 

homewares, arts, tools, jewellery, books, 

gardening and agriculture… the list is 

endless… 

Orange Visitor Information Centre 

9 - 5 everyday except Christmas Day 

Corner Byng St & Lords Pl Orange NSW 

Phone: 02 6393 8226 - 1800 069 466 

E: tourism@orange.nsw.gov.au 

www.visitorange.com.au 


Celebrate Autumn with our range of gorgeous colours and styles. 

Sizes 8-24. New season stock arriving daily 

Come in store to see the beautiful new colours, with ranges from 

Ms Divine, Vigorella, threadz, Clarity and many more. 

We are a wonderful destination for the whole family with Molly’s Lollies, our Café 

and Fashion all in one stop. 

Plus we run workshops and events in store call us on 6365 5437 

or find us on Facebook to learn more. 

Now at Lucknow AND Molong! 

Mitchell Highway, Lucknow 2800 Ph: 6365 5437 

23 Bank Street, Molong 


2 Fat Ladies workshops 

Lucknow and Molong - March 

Bookings essential. 

To reserve your place for any event please 

call 6365 5437! 

Autumn Fashion Parade: Saturday 24th 

March 1.30pm LUCKNOW – FREE! 

2 Fat Ladies present their gorgeous new 

Autumn lines. Enjoy a Fashion Parade with 

styling demonstrations showcasing the 

newest designs from Vigorella, Alessi, Jendi, 

threadz, Clarity and all our other wonderful 

labels. The first 30 to book receive a free 

goodie bag!! 

Autumn Fashion Parade: Thursday 5th 

April 6.15pm-6.30pm MOLONG – FREE! 

It’s Molong’s turn! 2 Fat Ladies present 

their gorgeous new Autumn lines. Enjoy a 

Fashion Parade with styling demonstrations 

showcasing the newest designs from 

Vigorella, Alessi, Jendi, threadz, Clarity and 

all our other wonderful labels. The first 30 to 

book receive a free goodie bag!! 

Bissys 

Well known for their Egg and Bacon rolls 

where all the food is made and cooked 

onsite. They use the herbs, spices and 

produce grown in their permaculture 

gardens. It’s a joy to watch them prepare 

their food and even better to eat food that 

you know doesn’t contain preservatives. If 

you’re there early enough in the morning 

your eggs will be straight from the hen 

house, from the back yard at Bissys to the 

kitchen. It doesn’t get any fresher than that. 

Well known for their “Zero Mile Diet” 

Bissys Café Permaculture Gardens are 

alive with growth following good rains 

- www.bissys.com.au 

Craft in the Farmyard on Saturdays from 

9am till 11am, don’t forget to book a 

place as they are limited. 

Ph 0409662525 

Lots of home grown items with 

succulents, herbs, Kombucha, Sour 

dough bread and meals made from 

produce collected in our permaculture 

gardens. 

With autumn holidays, bike hire is an 

even more popular way to see the sights 

of Orange. 

Learn about Permaculture by visiting the 

monthly gatherings held at Bissys Café 

on the last Sunday of each month at 

3pm our facebook page is https://www. 

facebook.com/bissys.cafe.and.catering. 

orange/ 

Lots is happening at the Cargo property 

with our shipping containers arriving: 

Food Forests being planted up 

Markets Days! Saturday 7th and Sunday 

8th of April LUCKNOW – FREE! 

It’s our annual Market Day! Come and 

bag a bargain on your way to or from 

Millthorpe… or just hang with us and avoid 

the crowds. 

Travel Packing Workshop: Saturday 14th 

April 1.30pm LUCKNOW - $12 

Discover the tricks of packing light! Can 

you imagine going overseas with only 

take carry-on luggage? This workshop will 

teach you how to achieve this without 

compromising style. Not for all of us but at 

least you can take much less. 

Like us on Facebook to be the first to 

know about sales events, workshops, 

competition. We have lots of new season’s 

stock arriving daily from your favourite 

labels such as Jendi, Amiese, Alessi, 

Vigorella, Threadz, Clarity and more! 

2 Fat Ladies 02 6365 5437 

MITCHELL HWY LUCKNOW 

23 BANK ST MOLONG NSW 

Composting systems occurring 

Soil testing completed for building 

standards 

A great place to relax don’t forget we are 

on airbnb with a train carriage for the 

accommodation which helps to fund the 

Permaculture centre development 

A haven for artists, nature lovers, people who 

love to relax and people will love the open 

night skies which are huge at our location. 

www.Bissys.com.au 

Fiona & Paul Rossiter 

88 Warrendine St, Orange 

Bissys 

Permaculture Café 

Function Room Hire, 

Bike Hire, Hampers 

and Children Events 

Phone: (02)63690666 

Mobile: (0409)662 525 

email: contact@bisssyscafe.com.au 

www.facebook.com/bissys.cafe.and. 

catering.orange/ 

Cool Climate Permacultural 

Educational Centre 

There is no better place to learn 

Permaculture than surrounded by 

nature, Kangaroos and farm animals. 

Welcome to our new Cool Climate 

Permacultural Educational Centre! 

Courses available NOW at Bissys Café. 

Phone 0409662525 and ask for Fiona 

www.Bissys.com.au 

60,000 parents and children 

already love our programs. 

Enrolments Available NOW 

Phone:6362 1194 

https://www.gymbarooorange.com.au/ 

www.facebook.com/Gymbarooorange 


The popular biennial CWA Kandos Gardens Fair 

will be held in autumn on the weekend of 7 & 

8 April 2018 (the weekend after Easter). Again, 

it will be hosted and supported by the Kandos 

Branch of the Country Women’s Association. 

This is the fifth Kandos Gardens Fair and will not 

disappoint enthusiastic gardeners. The theme is 

‘Every garden tells a story …’ and a diverse range 

of wonderful gardens will be open for visitors, all 

with their own unique past and stories to tell. 

Eleven town and country gardens will represent 

the Ilford, Running Stream, Kandos and Rylstone 

area – they range from iconic pastoral properties 

to town gardens with amazing views. Different 

gardens, different locations, different styles. 

There will be guest speakers and demonstrations 

as well as a variety of market stalls, entertainment 

and exhibitions at the various properties. 

So much to take in! We recommend scheduling 

the full weekend to make the most of this 

exciting event. 

Tickets will be available at the gardens gates and 

are available online at www.visitmudgeeregion. 

com.au or by phoning 02 6372 1020. 

For more information (including program and 

map) see www.kandosgardensfair.com; 

email kandosgardens@gmail.com 

or phone Margot on 0417 029 457. 

We’re also on Facebook: KandosGardensFair. 

CWA Kandos Gardens Fair 

Every garden tells a story 

Country Women’s Association Kandos Branch

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