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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
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What to See & Do
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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