Guidebook for Blue Mountains Stay
Food Scene
FED has not only great coffee but a good selection of food on display that you can eat in or take away - cakes, biscuits, salads, quiches and curry/soups in winter. There are vegan and vegetarian options. Indoor and outdoor seating. Open daily from 7.30-4pm
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Fed Blue Mountains
6 Station StFED has not only great coffee but a good selection of food on display that you can eat in or take away - cakes, biscuits, salads, quiches and curry/soups in winter. There are vegan and vegetarian options. Indoor and outdoor seating. Open daily from 7.30-4pm
Schwarz bakery has a great selection of breads, cakes and slices which you can eat in or take away. Indoor and outdoor seating. Open daily from 7.30am – 5.30pm
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Bakery Patisserie Schwarz
30 Station StSchwarz bakery has a great selection of breads, cakes and slices which you can eat in or take away. Indoor and outdoor seating. Open daily from 7.30am – 5.30pm
Conservation Hut is a lovely cafe with a stunning view into Jamison Valley and the good is food. Just go directly there for a coffee and cake/lunch or as your reward after a walk down to the falls. Open 7 days, 8am-4pm.
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The Conservation Hut
92 Fletcher StConservation Hut is a lovely cafe with a stunning view into Jamison Valley and the good is food. Just go directly there for a coffee and cake/lunch or as your reward after a walk down to the falls. Open 7 days, 8am-4pm.
Very good Chinese restaurant - eat in or take away. Thursday to Monday, Lunch 11:30am–2pm, and dinner 5–9pm
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Canton Palace Wentworth Falls
7 Station StVery good Chinese restaurant - eat in or take away. Thursday to Monday, Lunch 11:30am–2pm, and dinner 5–9pm
Great selection of pies (40 varieties) which are all yummy and cakes. Open 7 days, 6am to 4pm
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Mountain High Pies
293 Great Western HwyGreat selection of pies (40 varieties) which are all yummy and cakes. Open 7 days, 6am to 4pm
Hydro Majestic is one of Australia's most iconic historical hotels and is situated on the escarpment edge with panoramic views of Megalong Valley. Several dining options from high tea or dinner in The Wintergarden, casual dining of the Boiler House Café. Experience the “Taste of the Blue Mountains” whilst venturing through the Hydro Majestic Pavilion which is an interactive living history space and vibrant providores showcase which demonstrates the best regional gourmet food and wine of the Blue Mountains.
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The Hydro Majestic Hotel Blue Mountains
88 Great Western HwyHydro Majestic is one of Australia's most iconic historical hotels and is situated on the escarpment edge with panoramic views of Megalong Valley. Several dining options from high tea or dinner in The Wintergarden, casual dining of the Boiler House Café. Experience the “Taste of the Blue Mountains” whilst venturing through the Hydro Majestic Pavilion which is an interactive living history space and vibrant providores showcase which demonstrates the best regional gourmet food and wine of the Blue Mountains.
A tasty modern cuisine with creative Asian influences with good vegetarian options.
Wednesday to Monday, Lunch 11am - 3.30pm, Dinner 5pm - 9pm. Closed Tuesday.
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Basil Nut Cafe & Restaurant
147-153 Katoomba StA tasty modern cuisine with creative Asian influences with good vegetarian options.
Wednesday to Monday, Lunch 11am - 3.30pm, Dinner 5pm - 9pm. Closed Tuesday.
Traditional Indian food, served with a warm smile and stunning views of the mountains. Dinner from 5.30 pm till late, closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Arjuna Indian Restaurant
16 Valley RdTraditional Indian food, served with a warm smile and stunning views of the mountains. Dinner from 5.30 pm till late, closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
The bread and croissants are brilliant. Opening a store in Katoomba soon.
Wednesday to Friday 8:30am – 4pm, Saturday and Sunday 8:30am – 3pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
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Black Cockatoo Bakery
1 Staples CresThe bread and croissants are brilliant. Opening a store in Katoomba soon.
Wednesday to Friday 8:30am – 4pm, Saturday and Sunday 8:30am – 3pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Eastern and Asian grocery specialist. Great variety of misos and takeaway food options. Best pork or chicken rolls, plus very yummy rice paper rolls - vegetarian, chicken, prawn with amazing sauce, freshly hand made to order.
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The Laughing Elephant
28-30 Station StEastern and Asian grocery specialist. Great variety of misos and takeaway food options. Best pork or chicken rolls, plus very yummy rice paper rolls - vegetarian, chicken, prawn with amazing sauce, freshly hand made to order.
Organic grocery store. Regular workshops on permaculture and edible gardens and more.
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 6:30pm; Saturday 9:00am - 5:30pm; Sunday 10:00am - 5:30pm
Lyttleton Stores
2 Badgery CresOrganic grocery store. Regular workshops on permaculture and edible gardens and more.
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 6:30pm; Saturday 9:00am - 5:30pm; Sunday 10:00am - 5:30pm
An iconic cafe at Wentworth Falls. Excellent food and service.
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Blue Mist Cafe
8 Station StAn iconic cafe at Wentworth Falls. Excellent food and service.
One of the best places to get a coffee in Katoomba. This funky little place served up some outstanding coffee.
Check their opening hours as they don't have long trading hours on weekends.
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Cassiopeia Coffee Katoomba
79 Lurline StOne of the best places to get a coffee in Katoomba. This funky little place served up some outstanding coffee.
Check their opening hours as they don't have long trading hours on weekends.
The Elephant Bean
159 Katoomba StCoffee is superb. Great atmosphere: decor, music
Dining view out over trees, the cafe fills quickly at breakfast and lunch. Wonderful selections for take-away fill the deli counter, and don’t overlook the selection of gelato ice creams.
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Leura Gourmet
159 Leura MallDining view out over trees, the cafe fills quickly at breakfast and lunch. Wonderful selections for take-away fill the deli counter, and don’t overlook the selection of gelato ice creams.
Nestled in the beautiful Megalong Valley, surrounded by towering sandstone escarpments, Dryridge Estate is a stunning boutique vineyard 20 minutes by car from Blackheath. Enjoy delicious wines, cheese platters and some of the best scenery in the Blue Mountains.
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Dryridge Estate - Blue Mountains Winery - Megalong Valley
226 Aspinall RdNestled in the beautiful Megalong Valley, surrounded by towering sandstone escarpments, Dryridge Estate is a stunning boutique vineyard 20 minutes by car from Blackheath. Enjoy delicious wines, cheese platters and some of the best scenery in the Blue Mountains.
Sample the range of ciders, including Bilpin Original, Blush Pink Lady, Archibald Cloudy and Pear.
Also on sale is locally produced Bilpin Bush honey and seasonal fruit from Pine Crest Orchard and when available fruit and vegetables grown on the farm.
Open Monday to Sunday 10am until 4pm.
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Bilpin Cider Company
2369 Bells Line of RdSample the range of ciders, including Bilpin Original, Blush Pink Lady, Archibald Cloudy and Pear.
Also on sale is locally produced Bilpin Bush honey and seasonal fruit from Pine Crest Orchard and when available fruit and vegetables grown on the farm.
Open Monday to Sunday 10am until 4pm.
The Glasshouse is set on two acres of beautiful gardens established by Danish-born landscape gardener Paul Sorensen. Specialty coffee takes precedence.
A range of stunning florals, plants, and other retail products are available for purchase at the Glasshouse. All retail products have been produced in the Blue Mountains and contain or represent the gardens in their own way. This includes the botanical ingredients within the Clemence organic skincare range to the scents of the garden and bush in beautiful hand poured soy candles by the Blackbird range.
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Sorensens Glasshouse & Gardens
8 Herbert StThe Glasshouse is set on two acres of beautiful gardens established by Danish-born landscape gardener Paul Sorensen. Specialty coffee takes precedence.
A range of stunning florals, plants, and other retail products are available for purchase at the Glasshouse. All retail products have been produced in the Blue Mountains and contain or represent the gardens in their own way. This includes the botanical ingredients within the Clemence organic skincare range to the scents of the garden and bush in beautiful hand poured soy candles by the Blackbird range.
Set amidst the gorgeous sandstone escarpments, the Megalong Valley Tearooms have been operating since 1956.
Known for our apple pie - made to the same recipe for 60 years - Devonshire teas, all day breakfast and lunch, large tea selection, and great coffee. They update our menu regularly, based on the season and availability of fresh ingredients.
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Megalong Valley Tea Rooms
Megalong RoadSet amidst the gorgeous sandstone escarpments, the Megalong Valley Tearooms have been operating since 1956.
Known for our apple pie - made to the same recipe for 60 years - Devonshire teas, all day breakfast and lunch, large tea selection, and great coffee. They update our menu regularly, based on the season and availability of fresh ingredients.
Open for breakfast to dinner. Lots of great food and cocktails. Groovy interior. Recommend to book
Bowery
Open for breakfast to dinner. Lots of great food and cocktails. Groovy interior. Recommend to book
Good food and interesting decor. Sometimes their is live entertainment.
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Aunty Ed's Restaurant And Bar
122 Katoomba StGood food and interesting decor. Sometimes their is live entertainment.
Great spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Has a garden, veranda and rooms in the house, with nice view.
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The Bunker Cafe Bar Restaurant
117-121 Leura MallGreat spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Has a garden, veranda and rooms in the house, with nice view.
Sightseeing
Scenic World allows you to have a fantastic view of the Three Sisters and valley. It is very good as there are three options - Skyway, Railway or Cableway. If you go by train or cable car, get off and walk around in the valley as that is also interesting.
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Scenic World station
LOT 591 Cliff DrScenic World allows you to have a fantastic view of the Three Sisters and valley. It is very good as there are three options - Skyway, Railway or Cableway. If you go by train or cable car, get off and walk around in the valley as that is also interesting.
Beyond Mount Victoria on the western side of the Blue Mountains you can experience some of Australia’s heritage within the Hartley Historic Site. Step back in time. Of particular interest is the sandstone Courthouse. Hartley Historic Site is open every day from 10:00am to 4:30pm.
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Hartley Historic Village
51 The Old Bathurst RdBeyond Mount Victoria on the western side of the Blue Mountains you can experience some of Australia’s heritage within the Hartley Historic Site. Step back in time. Of particular interest is the sandstone Courthouse. Hartley Historic Site is open every day from 10:00am to 4:30pm.
Three Sisters is the mountains most spectacular landmark. Located at Echo Point Katoomba, The Three Sisters is essentially an unusual rock formation representing three sisters who according to Aboriginal legend were turned to stone. The Three Sisters is also floodlit until around 11pm each evening looking simply spectacular set against the black background of the night sky,
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Three Sisters
Three Sisters is the mountains most spectacular landmark. Located at Echo Point Katoomba, The Three Sisters is essentially an unusual rock formation representing three sisters who according to Aboriginal legend were turned to stone. The Three Sisters is also floodlit until around 11pm each evening looking simply spectacular set against the black background of the night sky,
Possibly one of the most breathtaking views within the entire region. Govetts Leap at Blackheath is easily accessible by car. You can do short or longer walks starting at this point.
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Θέατρο Govetts Leap
Possibly one of the most breathtaking views within the entire region. Govetts Leap at Blackheath is easily accessible by car. You can do short or longer walks starting at this point.
Stroll through Leura Mall is a truly memorable experience as you browse through a selection of gorgeous unique retail outlets. Of course the choice is up to you as to whether or not you choose to spend any money, however you are guaranteed to have an enjoyable experience as you come to appreciate this quaint village and the hospitality of our local Blue Mountains community.
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Leura Mall
Leura MallStroll through Leura Mall is a truly memorable experience as you browse through a selection of gorgeous unique retail outlets. Of course the choice is up to you as to whether or not you choose to spend any money, however you are guaranteed to have an enjoyable experience as you come to appreciate this quaint village and the hospitality of our local Blue Mountains community.
Nestled in the village of Leura, the tearooms and showrooms offer visitors a truly memorable experience – home of world’s largest private collection of teawares, including more than 5,500 teapots from all over the world and spanning five centuries. The ultimate experience is to enjoy the famous silver service Traditional High Tea or the ever-popular Devonshire Tea in the Bygone Beautys Tearooms.
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Bygone Beautys Treasured Teapot Museum & Tearooms
20 Grose StNestled in the village of Leura, the tearooms and showrooms offer visitors a truly memorable experience – home of world’s largest private collection of teawares, including more than 5,500 teapots from all over the world and spanning five centuries. The ultimate experience is to enjoy the famous silver service Traditional High Tea or the ever-popular Devonshire Tea in the Bygone Beautys Tearooms.
Parks & Nature
This is a lovely spot for picnic, has BBQ facilities and lovely walk around the lake
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Wentworth Falls Lake Playground
31 Sinclair CresThis is a lovely spot for picnic, has BBQ facilities and lovely walk around the lake
Wenthworth Falls falls are stunning views from Jamison and Wentworth lookouts, you can see the falls from the
level path/road that leads from carpark/picnic area. There is a short but steep walk (200 steps) to the cascades and top of the falls that is well worth the effort.
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Wentworth Falls
Falls RoadWenthworth Falls falls are stunning views from Jamison and Wentworth lookouts, you can see the falls from the
level path/road that leads from carpark/picnic area. There is a short but steep walk (200 steps) to the cascades and top of the falls that is well worth the effort.
Everglades historic house and gardens - 13 acres of European style gardens and native bushland with stunning views, terraced lawns and winding paths and 1930's house that serves morning and afternoon tea (open daily 11-3pm)
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Σπίτι και κήποι Everglades
37 Everglades AveEverglades historic house and gardens - 13 acres of European style gardens and native bushland with stunning views, terraced lawns and winding paths and 1930's house that serves morning and afternoon tea (open daily 11-3pm)
Inspired by the great gardens of Europe, Mayfeild Garden covers 160 acres (originally a sheep farm). There is a cafe with fresh and local produce and nursery (open 7 days, 9am-4.30pm)
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Mayfield Garden
530 Mayfield RdInspired by the great gardens of Europe, Mayfeild Garden covers 160 acres (originally a sheep farm). There is a cafe with fresh and local produce and nursery (open 7 days, 9am-4.30pm)
Explore 9 spectacular caves (entry fees apply), with pure underground rivers and astonishing limestone formations. In the heat of summer, or even if it's snowing above ground, the caves are a constant 15 degrees Celcius all year - perfect for walking. There are also bush walks surroundings the area which your free to walk on.
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Jenolan Caves
Explore 9 spectacular caves (entry fees apply), with pure underground rivers and astonishing limestone formations. In the heat of summer, or even if it's snowing above ground, the caves are a constant 15 degrees Celcius all year - perfect for walking. There are also bush walks surroundings the area which your free to walk on.
Cool-climate garden covers 252 hectares with 28 hectares open to the public and you'll find plants from around the world, especially the southern hemisphere. Open 7 days, 9.00 am - 5.30 pm
The Potager restuarant has stunning view is open Wednesday to Sunday and the Ugly Mug Kiosk Saturday and Tuesday
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Βοτανικός Κήπος Βουνών Μπλου
Bells Line of RoadCool-climate garden covers 252 hectares with 28 hectares open to the public and you'll find plants from around the world, especially the southern hemisphere. Open 7 days, 9.00 am - 5.30 pm
The Potager restuarant has stunning view is open Wednesday to Sunday and the Ugly Mug Kiosk Saturday and Tuesday
Mt Wilson is famous for its magnificent cool climate exotic gardens and during spring is ablaze with colour. A great day trip visiting some of the garden:
- Windyridge Garden
- Yengo Sculpture Gardens
- Breenhold Gardens
- Nooroo
- Bebeah
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Mount Wilson
Mt Wilson is famous for its magnificent cool climate exotic gardens and during spring is ablaze with colour. A great day trip visiting some of the garden:
- Windyridge Garden
- Yengo Sculpture Gardens
- Breenhold Gardens
- Nooroo
- Bebeah
This easy walk connects Wentworth Falls village with Wentworth Fall waterfall and Blue Mountains National Park. Enjoy waterfalls and birdwatching as you follow Jamison Creek along this track.
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Charles Darwin Walk
Darwins WalkThis easy walk connects Wentworth Falls village with Wentworth Fall waterfall and Blue Mountains National Park. Enjoy waterfalls and birdwatching as you follow Jamison Creek along this track.
Getting Around
Hop on hop off bus runs everyday (9am-5.30pm) has 24 stops to all the major attractions in Katoomba and Leura. By a explorer bus pass or extend it to include entry fees into selected attractions.
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Blue Mountains Explorer Bus
283 Bathurst RdHop on hop off bus runs everyday (9am-5.30pm) has 24 stops to all the major attractions in Katoomba and Leura. By a explorer bus pass or extend it to include entry fees into selected attractions.
Entertainment & Activities
See the latest films as well as arthouse and classic, in a lovely cosy heritage building with homemade choc tops, cake and cuppas in real mugs. Independent family run cinema located in Mount Victoria.
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Mount Vic Flicks
2A Harley AveSee the latest films as well as arthouse and classic, in a lovely cosy heritage building with homemade choc tops, cake and cuppas in real mugs. Independent family run cinema located in Mount Victoria.
This is a great walk along the cliff line which is lite up at night til 10pm. Spectacular views and lights are on the waterfalls, cliffs and three sisters. Worth the visit at anytime of the day.
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Katoomba Falls Reserve
102B Cliff DrThis is a great walk along the cliff line which is lite up at night til 10pm. Spectacular views and lights are on the waterfalls, cliffs and three sisters. Worth the visit at anytime of the day.
If you like beers then you'll love this place - some many great beers to taste (even award winning). View from back veranda. bar food available. You can also get take-away beer.
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Mountain Culture Beer Co
23-25 Parke StIf you like beers then you'll love this place - some many great beers to taste (even award winning). View from back veranda. bar food available. You can also get take-away beer.
Amazing to look into the skies with expert guides to point you. Hot chocolate is yummy too. Must book.
Blue Mountains Stargazing (ticketed tours)
Amazing to look into the skies with expert guides to point you. Hot chocolate is yummy too. Must book.
If you are looking for a creative experience then book into a class at this studio - from silver jewellery (earrings, ring, spinner ring, gemstone ring, pendant) to painting in acrylic, palette knife and watercolour. Private group can be at your accommodation for any painting class.
Lady Bird Design Creative Workshops & Jewellery, Blue Mountains
If you are looking for a creative experience then book into a class at this studio - from silver jewellery (earrings, ring, spinner ring, gemstone ring, pendant) to painting in acrylic, palette knife and watercolour. Private group can be at your accommodation for any painting class.
Shopping
Josophan's Fine Chocolate
187 Leura MallLuxurious handcarfted chocolates - yum
The House Of Wool
142 Leura MallHand dyed and handspun yarn by Australian wool artists
The Granny Square Katoomba
53-55 Waratah StKnitting, crochet and needlecraft supplies and classes
Excellent local gown produce and wide selection of Australian grown pulses as well as nuts and seeds.
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Blue Mountains Food Co-Op
Excellent local gown produce and wide selection of Australian grown pulses as well as nuts and seeds.
Mr Pickwick's antiquarian and general bookshop sits in the heart of Katoomba and houses some 60,000 books, as well as a huge collection of fine Australian art, exotic collectables and antiques.
Mr Pickwick's has become something of a tourist attraction in itself
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Mr Pickwick's Fine Old Books
84 Katoomba StMr Pickwick's antiquarian and general bookshop sits in the heart of Katoomba and houses some 60,000 books, as well as a huge collection of fine Australian art, exotic collectables and antiques.
Mr Pickwick's has become something of a tourist attraction in itself
Explore an amazing collection of antiques, fine art, jewellery, books and much much more! Within our wonderland of antiques we have a Camera Museum that has an unbelievable collection of cameras and photography.
Katoomba Antique Centre
118 Bathurst RdExplore an amazing collection of antiques, fine art, jewellery, books and much much more! Within our wonderland of antiques we have a Camera Museum that has an unbelievable collection of cameras and photography.
From the outside this looks like a small cafe and antiques centre, but inside there are so many shops selling goods from the real antique to the iconic and quirky. An absolutely great place to visit.
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Victory Theatre Antique Centre
21 Govetts Leap RdFrom the outside this looks like a small cafe and antiques centre, but inside there are so many shops selling goods from the real antique to the iconic and quirky. An absolutely great place to visit.
Large selection of fiction and non-fiction books on all subjects, and our very popular children's book section. They carry a wide variety of books about the Blue Mountains, including titles on its history, guides to bushwalks and local flora and fauna and photographic books, among others.
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Megalong Books
183 Leura MallLarge selection of fiction and non-fiction books on all subjects, and our very popular children's book section. They carry a wide variety of books about the Blue Mountains, including titles on its history, guides to bushwalks and local flora and fauna and photographic books, among others.
Blue Mountains Chocolate Company
176 Lurline StGreat selection of tasty chocolate
Arts & Culture
The Centre encompasses Blue Mountains City Art Gallery, Katoomba Library and Into the Blue, an interactive exhibition that explores the history and natural landscape of the Blue Mountains. There is also a cafe and viewing platform that takes in stunning panoramic vistas of Katoomba and the Jamison Valley.
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Blue Mountains Cultural Centre
30 Parke StThe Centre encompasses Blue Mountains City Art Gallery, Katoomba Library and Into the Blue, an interactive exhibition that explores the history and natural landscape of the Blue Mountains. There is also a cafe and viewing platform that takes in stunning panoramic vistas of Katoomba and the Jamison Valley.
A controversial artist and author in his time, Norman Lindsay’s home now serves as a gallery of his many works. His paintings adorn the walls and his sculptures can be found in the beautiful gardens, including characters from the children’s classic “The Magic Pudding”. The cafe is very good.
Open 7 days, 10am -4pm
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Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum
14 Norman Lindsay CresA controversial artist and author in his time, Norman Lindsay’s home now serves as a gallery of his many works. His paintings adorn the walls and his sculptures can be found in the beautiful gardens, including characters from the children’s classic “The Magic Pudding”. The cafe is very good.
Open 7 days, 10am -4pm