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SPRING GETAWAYS
THE MAGNIFICENT BEAUTY OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS IS WITHIN EASY REACH OF SYDNEY, AND YOU CAN NOW PLAN A ROAD TRIP THROUGH THE REGION WITH ACCOMMODATION AND ACTIVITIES CURATED FOR YOU
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rom noisy Sydney traffic to crisp mountain air, you can enjoy the breathtaking natural scenery of the Blue Mountains in less than a two-hour drive. You are invited to plan a day trip or mini break with an adventure along Bells Line of Road in the Blue Mountains this spring. Create a fun, memorable road trip by choosing a handful of experiences using the Blue Mountains Road Trip website, which has been curated by the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah team. Weaving through fertile farmland, cool-climate gardens and quaint towns, there‘s something to suit all ages and interests. Your getaway can include peaceful places to immerse yourself in nature, a cosy cellar door where you can enjoy crisp apple cider around the fire, and picture-perfect accommodation with 36 THE GARDENS SPRING 2020
breathtaking views. Make sure you pack an empty esky to fill with lots of delicious local treats to take home!
REST AND REJUVENATE If you’d like to stay in the area for a few days to relax and unwind, there are plenty of great accommodation options and activities for all budgets. Spicers Sangoma Retreat at Bowen Mountain is perfect for an intimate getaway in a luxurious, eco-certified retreat with spa facilities. Or, if you’re bringing family or grandchildren and would like to take care of your meals yourself, you have plenty of choices. The Wollemi Wilderness Cabins in Bilpin offers a selection of unique places for couples and families to stay, including a treehouse, a teepee and cosy cabins. The Tomah Retreat is also a great option for an overnight
stay, and is conveniently located just 500 metres from the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah. If you’re craving some time in the great outdoors, the Garden will be full of life this spring as more than 100,000 daffodil bulbs start to emerge in the Brunet Meadow, where the Garden’s famous spring display will continue to flower through to mid-September. While visiting the Garden, also take some time to reconnect with nature along the Lady (Nancy) Fairfax Walk, which takes you through the beauty of Blue Mountains Basalt Cap Forest, an endangered ecological community. Be sure to listen for the distinctive calls of the rosellas and black cockatoos that delight in the fruiting trees, or lie back on the lush, green lawns, soak up the beauty of the Garden and watch for magnificent eagles cruising overhead.
