Sydney & Blue Mountains - August 2013 by iMag Publications Pty Ltd

August 2013

Sydney, Blue Mountains and Central West

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Celebrating 25 years August 1988-2013 Selwood Science will amaze you in Science Week

Enjoy all things daffodils at Mount Tomah

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Welcome to the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. Cultural Launch Blue Mountains Lithgow and Oberon Tourism launched its Greater Blue Mountains Aboriginal Cultural Experience Guide in October 2013. Embracing cultural information from the six Aboriginal language groups of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, this draft document brings together the Darkinjung, Darug, Dharawal, Gundungurra, Wiradjuri and Wonnarua language groups to explore opportunities to share their authentic experiences with locals and visitors.

Gundungurra

Traditional Bush Healing ◆ Using healing secrets of Gundungurra traditional Aboriginal Bush Medicine Remedies for Wart removal ◆ Gundungurra wart method bush medicines have been used for thousands of years and are still being used today ◆ These remedies have been passed down through generations to Leonie through her mother and grandfather, Gundungurra descendants of the Gundungurra tribe ◆ Bush medicine is the term used in Australia to describe aboriginal peoples traditional medicinal knowledge and practices. Different language groups have different bush medicine knowledge based on where they live in different clan groups around Australia. people still use this knowledge today .I would like to carry out my Gundungurra method and remedies, using the knowledge I've learnt, through my connections and my descendants with my Gundungurra tribe, Culture and heritage in the blue mountains. ◆ The method has been proven through generation to generation and family, friends. ◆ Treatment session request a donation for the removal of warts and follow-up.

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Natural remedies Leonie Trindall is a member of the Gundungurra tribe of Australian aborigines who were the original inhabitants of this ancient land, now known to be ten times older than the USA. She lives in the Blue Mountains where her tribe has followed its Culture and Heritage for tens of thousands of years. Many traditions have been passed down to different descendents in Leonie’s tribe. Leonie and her ancestors grew up with a strong connection to this country. Leonie is committed to raising a stronger awareness and appreciation of Gundungurra people and their traditional lands through cultural awareness. She has been raised in an environment committed to developing greater knowledge and skill base within her traditional culture and heritage through story telling and dance where her areas of bush tucker and medicinal plants were of greatest significance to her. Leonie is familiar with the local dreaming and creation stories of her people and is close to the creatures of nature while still having been raised in our times. We are fortunate to have these gentle bridges between our cultures who are willing to share their traditional culture and heritage with us. Leonie who has been brought up with bush tucker and bush remedies finds that the natural remedies are best suited for our well-being and animals also. You can see the results are best for the environment too. An experience with Leonie is an authentic Aboriginal experience that will stay with you long after you return home. Why not make a time to discuss these things with Leonie.

Help Australian Ecosystems conserve a part of our natural heritage Newnes Plateau Conservation Reserve comprises 415 acres of land adjoining Secret Creek Sanctuary and Newnes State Forest. Featuring dramatic Blue Mountains sandstone cliff-lines and cool gullies containing remnant vegetation from Gondwana, the reserve is a valuable part of Australia’s natural history. It also supports a range of threatened species. The Reserve is an important wildlife area and connects a range of habitats, as well as joining up private land and public land. Wildlife does not respect land tenure boundaries so effective management of this property is important to allow wildlife movements and to ensure that populations stay connected. Habitat fragmentation is a key threatening process facing our wildlife. By managing sites like these we stop its progression. Importantly, Newnes Plateau Conservation Reserve contains habitat for several threatened species including the Brush-tailed Phascogale, Tiger quoll, Broad -headed Snake, Copper-tailed Skink, and Long-nosed Bandicoot. AEFI was awarded a grant from the NSW Environmental Trust to rehabilitate the Reserve. The ground work included removal of piles of rubbish, weeding and clearing of walking trails. However we now need to secure ongoing funding to maintain the property and help restore ecosystem function. Essential activities must continue; such as the removal of invasive species, including pests like foxes and feral cats which have a devastating impact on our wildlife. Our plans also include installation of interpretative signage and opening the walking trails to the public, so everyone can visit and discover the beauty of Newnes and its wildlife. Our management objectives are to : • Maintain native habitats for existing native wildlife populations. • Control feral pests including foxes and cats to minimise their impact on native wildlife.

• Provide walking trails for use by visitors to Secret Creek Sanctuary and for educational purposes. • Survey existing native species and monitor populations so we can ensure that our management activities are effective. Please help AEFI secure a future for Newnes Plateau Conservation Reserve and the threatened species that call it home. We need ongoing support for the management of this precious property so please consider making a regular donation. You can do this by completing the form online; just go to www.ausecosystems.org.au/AEFI_ donate.html

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From the Editor August Daffodils signal the end of Winter and that Spring is on the way... they also bloom first in the lower altitudes so that our spectacular gardens like Mount Tomah show them off in August before the Leura Gardens and Rydal who precede the higher altitudes of Oberon. In the meantime do make the most of the Yulefest tradition throughout the Blue Mountains Lithgow and Oberon regions where Christmas comes twice a year! Celebrate it with love and joy. We are giving away even more presents this month as we celebrate 25 years of achievement with the Fairmont. I remember going there to learn at international conferences when they were world class in the 1990’s; now they have reinvented themselves all over again in a totally different way. What a wonderful story! They share it with us all in a way that makes us feel again that Australia is truly the “lucky country”. This feeling is reinforced with opportunities to enjoy our fresh produce, our arts and crafts, at markets shows or at attractions. There is a variety of art, music, events, other entertainment, food,

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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.

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There is so much to see and do in the Hawkesbury – beautiful scenery, national parks, majestic rivers, quiet secret places, historic townships and heritage buildings. It is an easy drive one hour north-west of Sydney, making it an ideal Sydney day trip or weekend getaway. As a longer stay destination, make sure you take time to relax and experience what the Hawkesbury has to offer, including opportunities to visit galleries and artist studios or enjoy the rural atmosphere and buy seasonal produce direct from the grower. To help you explore the Hawkesbury at your leisure we can offer you directions for self drive tours which highlight what the area has to offer. Your journey begins at Windsor or Clarendon. Phone or email us for a free information pack:

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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 – Australia’s oldest church 1809 Check out Berowra Waters Go horse riding close to home Stay in a romantic B&B and get away from it all Walk the Great North Road, built by convicts in chain gangs Check out the local art scene Fish in the Hawkesbury River Ride across the river on the Webbs Creek Ferry Visit Wisemans Ferry Anglican Church Self guided tour of Wisemans Ferry, history and sites Bushwalk through Dharug National Park – remember comfy shoes! Drive across the Wisemans Ferry

Walk along the Wisemans jetty and spot the fish Visit the award-winning regional museum and Visit Hawkesbury Regional Gallery VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Historic Mungerie House Bellcast Road, Rouse Hill (off Windsor Rd) Phone 8814 6909 www.hhart.com.au info@hhart.com.au

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Hordern & Sons Exhibition A new exhibition at Hawkesbury Regional Museum tells the story of the fondly-remembered Hordern’s department store, which operated on the corner of George and Fitzgerald Streets, Windsor from 1962 to 1998. Hunter and Ross Hordern were the great grandsons of Anthony Hordern, the founder in 1825 of Anthony Hordern & Sons, which at its peak in the early twentieth century employed 1200 people, served 30,000 customers a day and operated the largest department store in the southern hemisphere. It died an ignominious death in 1970, but by then Hunter and Ross had set up their own store in Windsor, where they sold hardware, manchester, haberdashery and clothing, as well as power boating accessories to cater for the water-skiing crowd. The exhibition includes items bought from Hordern’s, some still in their original packaging, as well as ledger books, display cases, manikins, signage and cash registers. Of particular interest to visitors is the cash carrying system that operated on overhead wires and transported cash in small containers from the counter to a room out of view. ‘Many of these items have never been on display before,’ says Museum Curator, Rebecca Turnbull. ‘We know that older visitors will enjoy re-visiting what was once a landmark in Windsor’s shopping centre, and that younger visitors will be interested to see how retailing has changed.’ There is a rack of clothing from the time and visitors are invited to try on an outfit and upload photos of themselves to the museum Facebook page. For more information about the museum, including contact details and opening hours, go to www. hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/museum

Jasper Knight - a 10 year survey 2 August - 29 September 2013 Jasper Knight (b. 1978) completed a Master of Arts at the University of New South Wales. Very soon after launching his career in art, he made a name for himself as both a talented artist and a successful and enterprising gallerist. As a painter, his name has been associated with portraits and with brightlycoloured works depicting icons of the urban and industrial landscape. His CV lists nearly 30 solo shows in the past 10 years including in London, Singapore, Manila, Antwerp and Hong Kong. His work is held in collections at the National Gallery of Australia, the Australian consulates in Singapore and Manila, and Sydney Port Authority. Knight’s artistic heroes include Jeffrey Smart and Howard Arkley, as well as Adam Cullen, whose last exhibition was held at Knight’s Gallery Ecosse in Exeter, NSW. Still only 35, he has been a finalist

in the Archibald and Wynne prizes on numerous occasions. Jasper Knight - a 10 year survey is a Goulburn Regional Art Gallery travelling exhibition. Image: Jasper Knight, When I said I’d kill you last...I lied 2011 150 x 150cm Enamel, perspex, masonite, sign & timber on board

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Simple Things Made Special Come and experience the uniqueness of Dreamwood Estate Bed and Breakfast in the heart of the beautiful historic hamlet of Tennyson. Enjoy the relaxing hum of the alpacas as you stroll the evening Alpaca Walk. Check out our Shed Shop with many delightful items handmade from our stunning award winning alpaca fleeces. You can be assured of a warm welcome from our internationally renowned Dreamwood Border Collies and you may even discover a puppy or two to cuddle! Dreamwood Estate salutes the pioneering spirit of Tennyson and proudly celebrates 25 years in this wonderful community.

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Magical encounters at Featherdale Visit Featherdale in the cooler months to meet some characters that are truly Masters of Disguise. The Animal Kingdom can be a dangerous place where only the fittest manage to survive. While some animals rely on their sheer size to ward off predators, others must rely on cunning and the ability to change their appearance in order to stay alive. Using skin covering as camouflage to blend in with the surrounding environment is one of the most effective ways animals are able to hide from both predator and prey. The Tawny Frogmouth is a perfect example. Whilst their appearance is very similar to that of an Owl, they are in fact part of the Nightjar family. The Bird’s mottled grey plumage forms a perfect invisibility cloak, allowing the Tawny to blend in with a tree branch while it awaits unsuspecting prey to approach. It will then swoop down, catching dinner in its beak. Not only does this camouflage assist in hunting, it also provides protection from predators during the daytime when the bird is resting. Two heads are better than one, or so it would seem when it comes to the Shingle Back Lizard. The lizard’s brownish scales give it a pinecone

appearance while its short, rounded tail is in similar proportion to its head. The Lizard’s extraordinary two-headed appearance allows it to perform a clever sleight of hand trick by confusing predators as to the whereabouts of its head. If you’re after an encounter of the Furred kind, you can’t go past the iconic Koala. A sedentary animal, the Koala sleeps for an average of 18-20

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Parramatta 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,

www.bluemountainsimag.com.au 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

The Secret History of Nursery Rhymes EXHIBITION The history and origin of many of the humble nursery rhymes are believed to be associated with actual events in history, with reference to murder, persecution, betrayal, greed and to tyrants and royalty. Political satire was cleverly disguised in the wording of some seemingly innocent nursery rhymes as safe vehicles to parody events of the day. Something for everyone, the young and the notso-young. Come and see Humpty Dumpty, Three Blind Mice and all your other favourites. History comes to life in every room when you visit Hambledon Cottage Colonial Museum. Volunteer guides from Parramatta and District Historical Society include the exhibition in the tour. Adults $6, concession $5, children $2. Exhibition open every Thursday to Sunday 11am to 4pm. Parking available in the grounds. Parramatta & District Historical Society Inc. 63 Hassall Street, corner Gregory Place, Parramatta. Telephone (02) 9635-6924, 9871-4155 (Ken), 9654-2224 (Trevor) www.parramattahistorical.org.au

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is the nation’s oldest surviving European 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 Penelope Lucas, governess to the Macarthur children.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

What to See & Do

Try the ferry. A beautiful way to get around a lot of places. Take a walk in Parramatta park with its historic gatehouse, ponds and Old Government House, the oldest surviving government building in the country, finely furnished. Check out Riverside theatres and restaurant. Take a walk along the river while you’re there. Visit Experiment Farm and Elizabeth Farm. 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

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Penrith Valley It’s always a pleasure to welcome visitors to Penrith Valley. It’s the harmony of urban and rural lifestyles, our rivers, mountains and lakes, great shopping, educational facilities, entertainment and diverse housing choices that make Penrith Valley a great place to live, work, visit and invest. Located 55 kilometres west of Sydney, Penrith Valley is the place where two of Greater Sydney’s most spectacular features converge. One is the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains; the other is the Nepean River, one of eastern Australia’s great rivers. These natural features give Penrith Valley a relaxed, rural feeling, with the benefit of city standard facilities available in the City of Penrith. Penrith Valley has a full range of activities and events to make your stay, enjoyable, relaxing and exciting. Try whitewater rafting, cycling, boating or have a picnic by the water. For some retail therapy explore the many markets, pick up a bargain at a factory outlet or visit one of our major retail shopping centres. For a cultural experience, take in a show or spend the afternoon at our art gallery. In the evening, check out the local nightclubs, the various live entertainment venues, a woolshed dance or the cinema complex. There is something on offer to suit all ages and tastes.

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Attend a performance at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre Penrith RSL have an amazing range of performers Check out Model Park Open Day for model trains, planes, boats & cars in action Cruise on the Nepean River aboard either the Nepean Belle or Penrith Platypus

25th August 2013 Muru Mittigar means ‘Pathway to Friends’ in the Darug language (the Traditional Aboriginal custodians of our area). Muru Mittigar enables you to participate and interact with members of the local Aboriginal community through a range of exciting educational and enriching cultural activities on offer, including boomerang throwing, bush tucker walks, traditional art and cultural talks. Prices start at $26 per adult and $15 per child.

What to See & Do

Visit the award winning Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Cultural Centre for a range of authentic experiences Visit the excellent Penrith City Library Enjoy a Family Astronomy Night at the local observatory Penrith’s riverside parks provide wonderful places for a family picnic VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Panthers Carpark, Mulgoa Road, Penrith Open 7 days 9am – 4.30pm Email: pentour@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au www.penrithvalley.com.au Ph: 1300 736 836

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Visit the Sydney International Regatta Centre 2000 Sydney Olympics’ venue Follow either the Farmgate or the Heritage Trails around Penrith Valley Enjoy one of the many cafes and restaurants in Penrith Valley Sport of all kinds may be enjoyed in Penrith in all seasons

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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 and Lawson. 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 Great Western Highway until 1926. Springwood follows Warrimoo and SPRINGWOOD

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Valley Heights and was the first town named in the Blue Mountains, second only in size to Katoomba. Faulconbridge follows, famous home of Norman Lindsay and the burial site of Sir Henry Parkes, the “Father of Federation”. Continuing higher are Linden, the smallest mountain community, Woodford of the Woodford Academy and the Bulls Camp, now a pleasant picnic spot and leash free area, then Hazelbrook home to Selwood Science. We then reach Lawson, named after explorer William Lawson (1774-1850). VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Great Western Hwy, Glenbrook Open Mon-Fri 9.00am to 5pm and 8.30am - 4.30pm Weekends and Public Holidays Ph: 1300 653 408 www.bluemountainscitytourism.com.au

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Start at the Glenbrook Visitor Centre Do you know that the giant bolts in the rocks as you begin to climb the Mountains are there to stabilise the Lapstone Monocline ? The walking track from John Whitton Memorial Place leads you to the Knapsack Viaduct. (Lapstone) Bluff Lookout (on the boundary of Glenbrook and Lapstone) overlooks the Glenbrook Gorge and Glenbrook Creek. Adjacent to Warrimoo Station is Ardill Park, which has been recently relandscaped and is a great resting place for the family. Don’t miss the Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum, Ride the Valley Heights Tram. Selwood Science is a must visit for all ages for fun fascination and information. Spend some time at the Norman Lindsay Gallery Museum garden and café for food for the soul and body.

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Wentworth Falls, one of the most beautiful Blue Mountains towns, offers possibly the most spectacular bushwalks and views. Originally called ‘Weatherboard’ after the ‘Weatherboard Hut’ built in 1814, a year later the town was named ‘Jamison’s Valley’ by Governor Macquarie. In July 1867 the historic first railway journey in the Blue Mountains left Penrith station and travelled through to Weatherboard Station where the train terminated. It wasn’t until 1879 that the name was changed to Wentworth Falls in honour of William Charles Wentworth. 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! Further west along the Great Western Highway on the north side is Pitt Park and the Wentworth Falls School of Arts. ‘The Bathurst Traveller’, later renamed ‘Weatherboard Inn’ was an inn Built in 1826 at Pitt Park. Charles Darwin, the renowned scientist was reported to have stayed here around 1836.

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Year's Day); open 10.00 am - 5.30 pm; last orders 5.00 pm, 4.30 pm for Traditional High Teas. Please book for Traditional High Teas. I adore their High Teas which are really something special and not just at weekends either. Bygone Beautys also serves great coffee, light lunches or snacks. Located in the picturesque Blue Mountains at 20–22 Grose Street in the village of Leura, the original c.1917 building presents beautifully, especially the extensively landscaped grounds facing the street. Visitors can purchase the estate jewellery (gold, silver and diamonds), antiques,

collectables and contemporary quality gifts scattered throughout the emporium. The proprietor of Bygone Beautys is Mr Maurice Cooper OAM, often referred to as "The Teapot Man", easily identified by his bowtie. The teapot collection was begun in 1974 and ninety percent of all items in the collection were acquired within Australia. The collection has now grown to more than 4,000 teapots, with 3,000 on display – and still growing! www.bygonebeautys.com.au

You must visit Bygone Beautys. If you are driving up, turn left off the Great Western Highway just after Wentworth Falls at the big leafy sign to Leura for a bit of a scenic wander. So great is the appeal of Bygone Beautys that both major local tourist bus operators have made Bygone Beautys an official stop for all their passengers. Don’t forget your camera! This place is such a wonderful experience you won’t want to miss recording your enjoyment. Bygone Beautys is open 7 days a week (closed Good Friday, Christmas Day, New

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With the numerous spectacular walks and views within Wentworth Falls, allow at least a day to enjoy the area at leisure. The Charles Darwin Walk is well sign posted leading from the Great Western Highway, and along Falls Road. It’s a superb full day walk from Whispering Pines to what the Gundungurra people call The Seven Sisters at Echo Point. Falls Gallery and Gardens - on Falls Road, two minutes from the Falls and lookouts

On the other side... Along the Great Western Highway at the first set of traffic lights travelling west towards Katoomba, on the left hand side you will see the historic Grandview Hotel. Here you can turn right at the lights into the main street of Wentworth Falls. Along Station Street you will find fine coffee shops and a thriving community atmosphere. Continue over the railway bridge into Blaxland Road and turn left into Sinclair Crescent which will lead you through a corridor of trees to the beautiful, ‘must see’ Wentworth Falls Lake. The lake offers something for everyone including picnic and BBQ facilities, safe swimming, shelter and a children’s playground. Be sure to look out for the friendly geese and ducks. Further North along Blaxland Road the golf enthusiast will find the 18 hole golf course of Wentworth Falls Country Club where you can experience a round of golf in the fresh clean air of Wentworth Falls.

Breath of fresh air in the Blue Mountains Spring is a wonderful time to visit the lovely Blue Mountains and a major seasonal attraction is The Leura Gardens Festival from 5th to 13th October. A selection of Leura’s finest private gardens will be open to the public giving visitors an opportunity to view and meander through a variety of gardening styles designed specifically for the cool climate conditions in the upper Blue Mountains. Iris, daffodils, anemones and tulips amongst many others, present an exciting mix of colour and interest for garden lovers. Many of the gardens in Leura are well known for magnificent spring displays of cool climate exotics such as rhododendrons, camellias, azaleas and hellebores. Following favourable weather conditions over the last several years this year will be no exception. For visitors wanting tips and advice they will find that many of the friendly garden owners are on hand to answer questions and offer guidance. Festival 2013 will have nine private gardens on show as well as the magnificent National Trust Property ‘Everglades’. The sprawling grounds of ‘Everglades’ make the property an ideal place to take a breather for a refreshment break or picnic in the extensive grounds. The Waldorf Leura Gardens Resort made its debut in the Festival last year and this extensive property promises to provide visitors with yet another visual feast of colour and variety. The Waldorf is also a popular refreshment venue with teas, lunches and afternoon teas served in The Olive Tree Restaurant. Two of past years favourites are also returning to the festival this year. The lovely garden of Ewanriig, adjacent to the picturesque Leura Golf course, and Wai-Ila which successfully combines creative ideas with clever planning. The Leura gardens have all been selected to provide visitors with a wide cross section of gardening styles. Other gardens in the line up are Davaar, Rustlings, Brabourne, DeadEnd House, Tandella and for the last time on the show the very popular garden Shenstone, where a marquee will be erected to provide daily music programmes and a two day series of horticultural events to be held on Wednesday 9th and 10th October. The events programme ‘Under the Marquee’ will feature a series of talks and workshops conducted by noted gardening experts. The programme will cover subjects such as pruning, growing lawns, worm farming,

sustainable gardening and much more. The Festival nursery selling a wide variety of both native and exotic plants at great prices has also been a favourite with visitors and this year should be no exception. The nursery will be in Watkins Road next to the golf course. Opening 5th and running to 13th October festival gardens are open 9.30am to 4.30pm daily. Entry is $20 for an all gardens ticket and $5 per single entry. The Leura Gardens Festival is a community event run by over 300 local volunteers and all funds raised are donated to the Blue Mountains District Anzac Memorial Hospital to purchase vital equipment as well as funding for other local medical foundations. For more details visit: www.leuragardensfestival.com

SPRING TIME IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS LEURA GARDENS FESTIVAL 2013

5TH TO 13TH OCTOBER - DAILY 9.30AM TO 4.30PM (Additional tours by arrangement)

10 of the best gardens in Leura including ‘Everglades’ All gardens entry: $20 pp Programme of horticultural events ‘Under the Marquee’ at Shenstone on 9th & 10th October Festival plant sales and many other attractions

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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. Rivalling Katoomba as the most visited location in the Blue Mountains, Leura offers The Mall, a shoppers paradise alive with coffee shops, restaurants, boutiques, galleries.

THE SHIRT LADY Leura Country Casuals Aspect Arcade, Shop 2-3/166, The Mall, Leura Ph/fax: (02) 4784 1389 Email: shirtladyshop@bigpond.com 'The Shirt Lady'. Exclusive Australian and imported shirts and knitwear for men and women. Assorted knitwear (alpaca, possum and merino, lambswool, angora, cashmere, fine merino cotton) as well as scarves, gloves, coats, jackets and vests. Long sleeve, short sleeve and three quarter sleeve shirts. Widely considered to be the best shirt shop in Australia. Worth a visit! You will not be disappointed.

www.bluemountainsimag.com.au Bygone Beautys has something for everyone from refreshments to die for to the most amazing range of antiques and collectables that this place is a whole experience in itself. A range of exquisite yet affordable delights await you here. Renomee is the delightful cottage in the Leura carpark also accessible from 152 Megalong Street. They sell quality new and recycled unique clothing, specialising in contemporary recycle and one-off. Pauline also stocks a superb range of Japanese kimonos and haoris. There are designer shoes and accessories as well. With new stock arriving regularly, the shop is simply a delight and inspiration. I have found stunning new designer outfits here as well as some old favourites at very affordable prices. 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!

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Toy and Railway Museum, located within Leuralla mansion. The museum features Australia’s largest collection of toys, dolls, teddy bears and model railways, located on the corner of Olympian Parade and Balmoral Road. Opposite the Toy and Railway Museum is Olympian Park featuring a natural amphitheatre with spectacular views. Gardens, Shopping, Food and Art! Awesome views from Sublime Point 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. Mount Hay Road takes you to the beautiful untouched Mount Hay region Along Cliff Drive, bush walks can lead you to the Pool of Siloam and Lyrebird Dell while the famous Prince Henry Cliff Walk will take you to the spectacular Katoomba Falls.

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What to See & Do 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. VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Echo Point Rd, Katoomba Open 9am - 5pm daily (Closed Christmas day) Phone: 1300 653 408 www.bluemountainscitytourism.com.au

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Trolley Tours Is bushwalking one of your favourite activites? The Blue Mountains National Park has long been renowned as one of the finest bushwalking areas in the World. Cascading waterfalls, breath-taking panoramas, fern filled gullies, hanging swamps, rainforests, an abundance of bird life and magnificent flowers await your discovery. You can access these magnificent bushwalks by means of the hourly Hop On Hop Off “Trolley Tour” starting from Katoomba daily at 9-45am. The trolley bus offers the opportunity to alight at the start of a bushwalk, and rejoin at the next stop, without retracing your steps. A good example would be the Gordon Falls bushwalk to Leura Cascades which is graded medium and takes one hour.

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Visit Echo Point Visitor Information Centre for information and views.

Jenolan Caves or even a horse ride..

Make time to absorb the wonders of the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre with its City Art Gallery, amazing interactive World Heritage Exhibition, Katoomba Library and the ever changing vistas from the viewing platform. An amazing range of programs, exhibitions and events as well as the Cultural Centre Shop and Café.

Eat in fine-dining restaurants or have coffee and cake in Art Deco cafés.

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Take a guided bushwalk, a 4WD drive, or learn to abseil – all in the splendour of this majestic wilderness area. Explore the thriving local art scene. Explore The Carrington Hotel, built in 1882, an elegant reminder of a bygone era, with its many events, one of only two superb Heritage Dining experiences in Australia (see pages 36 and 37). Visit the renovated Scenic World

At Blue Mountains Cultural Centre National Photographic Portrait Prize 2013 28 JUNE - 11 AUGUST The National Photographic Portrait Prize is an annual event intended to promote the very best in contemporary photographic portraiture by both professional and aspiring Australian photographers. The 2013 Prize features 53works that present sitters from all points of the spectrum: old and young; exuberant and contemplative; beautiful and curious; world famous and completely unknown. Right: JANET TAVERNER, The living room, 2012, digital print

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Get in Now with QR code Looking for something to do, somewhere to eat and somewhere to stay in the Blue Mountains? The Get in Now QR code symbol can be scanned into any smart phone so visitors and locals can see what products and services are open and available – right now. The QR code symbol is on buses, in accommodation houses, tourism businesses, visitor information centres, pedestrian pylons and generally out and about. The app connects businesses which are open and actively looking for customers

with visitors searching for ``something to do, somewhere to eat or someplace to stay – right now’’. A physical link to the getinnow.com.au website, the app is easy to use. Simply scan the Get in Now symbol into your smart phone to be offered a choice of available accommodation, things to do and places to eat and to discover the latest deals and special offers. When you find an offer that suits, tap on the smart phone screen to be connected directly to the business so you can then make a booking. Visitors and locals can also find out about

upcoming festivals and events through the What’s On in the Blue Mountains link on the homepage. Free to users and businesses, the website can be saved onto smart phones so visitors and locals can continue to access it throughout their stay in the region as well as share it with friends. The smartphone-friendly web application is available to members of all three official Local Tourism Organisations within the Blue Mountains, Lithgow and Oberon region – BMATA, Oberon Plateau Tourism Association and Lithgow Tourism.

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paintings and objects provide a The recently refurbished Lost Bear cohesive look, creating an atmosphere Gallery shop is located in the heart complimentary to the space. The art of Leura, showcasing the very best ountains Accommodation and Tourism Association exudes quality and originality; a perfect contemporary art. sement for iMAG Visitor Guide place to discover an unimaginable gift. This gallery space is the epitome Here you can purchase affordable chic. Bespoke shelving e 115 of x industrial 80 mm landscape objects of art such as paper mache created from repurposed wooden pods by James Blackwell, engraved patterns contrasts with a stark white blown glass by Kayo Yokoyama, Scott floor, walls and frosted windows. This Marr¹s wearable wooden bangles, funky, expansive and airy space allows assemblage sculptures by Ian Swift all works of art to shine - particularly and hand blown glass by acclaimed Ian Swift¹s iconic and imposing largerlocal artist Keith Rowe. These pieces, than-life gorilla sculpture found upon together with selected paintings are entry! a mere taste of the larger collection This gallery shop is anything but of works that can be found at Lost ordinary. An eclectic mix of artists Bear¹s main gallery in Lurline Street, have been curated to provide a Katoomba. unique offering. Carefully selected

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Fairmont Resort is turning 25!

The award-winning Fairmont Resort MGallery in the Blue Mountains is turning 25 in August and to celebrate, the resort is offering savings on accommodation and activities throughout the month of July and August, while also running a ‘Memorable Moments’ competition. Playing on the number 25, Fairmont Resort MGallery is offering over 25% off the cost of accommodation when staying 2 or more nights during July and August as well as offering $25 off the food bill when dining in Eucalypt or Embers restaurant. Throughout the month of August, the Fairmont Resort’s partners are helping celebrate the milestone by offering resort guests 25% off segway tours, 25% off the bill at EATS270 restaurant at Scenic World when you purchase a City Experience Package for the month of August, and 25% off a round of golf at Leura Golf Club including $25 cart hire. Spa Sublime is offering 25, $25 massages (first in best dressed), as well as $25 off all 1-hour treatments. As well as the 25% off savings, the resort is running a ‘Memorable Moment’ competition, where people are invited to share their most treasured photo or story from time spent at Fairmont Resort MGallery over the past 25 years. The winner will receive a helicopter flight landing at the Resort, flying over the wondrous Blue Mountains National park, luxury overnight accommodation in a Suite at the resort, dinner in Eucalypt restaurant, High Tea for two in

Sublime Lounge, breakfast, a Segway tour, a Spa Sublime treatment and luxury Blue Mountains Limousine transfers back to Sydney. The original Fairmont Resort was launched in 1988 and was the first major upscale hotel in the Blue Mountains. For almost two decades the resort was a favourite destination for luxurious holidays, Family escapes, leading edge residential conferencing and destination weddings. A multiaward winning hotel with a peerless location overlooking the Jamison Valley, the Fairmont attracted guests from all over the world seeking refined accommodation in the heart of this World Heritage location.

After completing a $10 million refurbishment in 2012 which saw the sprawling 210-room resort brought into line with the demands of the savvy traveller, the resort has been restored to its former glory and is a beacon for those looking for a romantic weekend away and families looking for space to run wild. Boasting two restaurants, a lounge and bar, two sprawling swimming pools, one heated and one outdoor plus Spa, fully equipped gymnasium, day spa treatment room, Kids magic Kingdom games rooms tennis and squash courts, a games room, the Fairmont Express – a life-size replica toy train which takes people around the resort, as well access to onsite bushwalking activities. Fairmont Resort MGallery has come a long way since 1988 and invites guests to share in its 25th anniversary milestone. To enter the Memorable Moments competition, head to www. fairmontresort.com.au/25anniversaryen.html and follow the prompts. For 25th Anniversary accommodation and restaurant bookings, head to www.fairmontresort.com.au or call (02) 4785 0000.

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RIVERSIDE MUSIC SEASON BIG NOTES July - December 2013 Each season Riverside’s BIG NOTES presents a dazzling series of music performances, giving you the unique opportunity to see a selection of live concerts, including the presentation of some of Australia’s top cabaret, jazz, blues, Broadway and classical musicians. “With our first season of performances being a success, it brings us great pleasure to welcome the second half of the program,” said Producer of the Big Notes Program, Camilla Rountree. BIG NOTES 2013 program provides a range of talented Australian and international musicians performing a repertoire that includes work from Marina Prior, The Sydney Philharmonia Choirs with Paul Capsis, SBS Youth Orchestra and Paul Grabowsky & Virna Sanzone just to name a few. The Program gives music buffs the opportunity to experience entertainment in an affordable and relaxing afternoon/evening out with friends and family, all within easy travel distance from your doorstep in Western Sydney. BIG NOTES highlights include Marina Prior in Leading Lady a Riverside 25th Anniversary Event. This is a celebratory evening of cocktails, refreshments and music with an intimate performance by Australia’s leading lady of musical theatre – Marina Prior. Taking to the Riverside stage is star of Channel Ten’s talent show I Will Survive, Tom Sharah, in his hilarious and outrageous cabaret, It Raining Me. The Sydney Philharmonia Orchestra will also be making their Riverside debut, joined by Paul Capsis and Marshall McGuire as they re-work some very popular pieces and songs that you might not think a choir could or ever would sing! To conclude the celebrations of Riverside’s 25th Anniversary and a toast to the upcoming holiday season, Riverside Theatres will host an Italian Jazz Lounge featuring the award winning Paul Grabowsky collaborating with one of Australia’s most distinguished jazz and soul singers Virna Sanzone.

WIN SUBSCRIPTIONS TO 2013 RIVERSIDE BIG NOTES Two lucky readers can win a taste of the Riverside season, winning double tickets to the Big Notes 2013 season each month. One winner will come from postal entry with name, address and phone on back of envelope sent to Blue Mountains iMAG, PO Box 602, Lithgow NSW 2790. One winner will come from online entry to salesbmimag@bigpond. com stating why this should be the winning entry. Entries will be over this month and future months. Winners will be announced in iMag future editions.

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WINNERS! 2 winners for double tickets this month are M Philipson from Molong NSW and C James from Como NSW

The Urban Gypsies Sat 20 July - 7.30pm Tom Sharah “It’s Raining Me” Sat 3 August - 7.30pm Simon Tedeschi “Gershwin and Me!” Fri 16 August - 8pm 25th Anniversary Special Event Marina Prior “Leading Lady” Sat 31 August - 7pm Sacred Music Festival Tenzin Choegyal Sun 8 September - 5pm SBS Youth Orchestra “Composers in the Mood” Sun 8 September - 3pm Phillip Johnston "Adventures of Achmed” Sun 15 September - 3pm Sydney Philharmonia Choirs "Tracing Time" Sun 27 October - 2pm Paul Grabowsky and Virna Sanzone Sunday 17 November - 3pm

All things Daffodils The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount Tomah sits on a basalt peak 1,000 metres above sea level in the World Heritage listed Greater Blue Mountains. The Garden is home to thousands of species of cool climate and southern hemisphere plants and is the highest botanic garden in Australia. The early bulbs will start to appear soon and once again the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden is supporting the Cancer Council’s Daffodil Day on Friday 23 August as part of a week long celebration of the beauty of daffodils and in anticipation of the start of spring.

Be amazed by the many different cultivars on display and learn the secrets to bulb growing success by joining a expert guided walk taking in the daffodils on 19 August or the ‘All things Daffodil – growing bulbs successfully’ workshop on 23 August. The workshop includes general cultivation and care tips for growing both spring and summer flowering bulbs. With optimum growing conditions, the Garden will be transformed by a sea of golden hues as additional plantings of daffodils erupt in bloom. Enjoy a picnic, take some photos or simply enjoy the mass plantings. Cut flowers and Cancer Council merchandise available for sale.

Winter events at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Guided tours Take a guided tour of the Garden with a garden expert either on foot or on board the Garden Shuttle. Or book a place on the new Aboriginal Heritage Tour with our Aboriginal horticulturalist. Call 4567 3000 or see www. rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au for details. Children’s Adventure Quest On this exciting adventure into nature kids will find out fun facts about plants and animals discovering the larger than life models around the garden. Each Quest comes with a map and a lucky dip and takes about 45 minutes to complete. Why not combine with a picnic or take advantage of our free electric BBQs for a fun filled family day out? 9.30 am to 5.00 pm daily. $5 per map available from the Visitor Information desk. Sat 17 August – Sun 25 August Daffodil Day Support the Cancer Council during the Daffodil Festival at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden. With optimum growing conditions, the Garden will be transformed by a sea of golden hues as additional plantings of

daffodils erupt in bloom. Enjoy a picnic, take some photos or simply enjoy the mass plantings. Cancer Council merchandise available for sale. 9.30am – 5pm. Free entry. Mon 19 Aug 2013 Daffodil Discovery Walk Join Senior Horticulturist Mat Murray on a guided walk discovering the delightful winter/spring bulbs on display at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden. 10.30 am to 11.30 am. $10 per person. Bookings essential. Phone 9231 8182 or book online see www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/tomah Fri 23 August All Things Daffodil – growing bulbs successfully Join Senior Horticulturist Mat Murray to learn the secrets to bulb growing success. Learn general cultivation and care tips for growing both spring and summer flowering bulbs with a hands on propagation workshop. 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. $21 per person. The Waratah Education Centre, the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden. Bookings essential. Phone 9231 8182 or book online see www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/ tomah

At the Garden you can also explore Blue Mountains wilderness on a guided tour or inside at the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Exhibition Centre. Take a stroll through temperate rainforest on the Lady Nancy Fairfax Jungle Walk. There are suggested walks of half an hour to all day with something to suit everyone. Treat yourself (or someone else!) to a gift that’s a bit different at the Garden Shop. Here you can find botanic artwork and unique crafts by local artists as well as a large range of horticultural and botanical books. Relax and enjoy the panoramic view across the Garden to the Blue Mountains wilderness from the viewing deck; picnic at one of the many scenic spots in the garden or cook up a feast on one of the free BBQs. The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden also offers the stunning Jungle Lodge for a secluded stay; weddings; workshops for adults and school holiday fun for the kids.

August flowers

The Garden’s extensive collection includes over 40,000 plants with many rare and unusual varieties including the famous local Wollemi pine Wollemia nobilis. During winter the Garden is ablaze with colour. Beating the official start to spring, see our fantastic collection of daffodlils Narcissus sp with over 100 cultivars on show as they form a golden carpet across the Brunet Meadow in August. See also the exquisite mountain waratah with its sprays of red flowers, Telopea oreades, amongst its African cousins such as Protea neriifolia.

coME iNTo ThE Garden come into the ThE BLuE MounTAinS BoTAnic GArdEn, MounT ToMAh Enjoy beautiful plants • exhibition centre • inspiring art • guided tours • Garden Shop • Adventure Quests • Jungle Lodge accommodation • wedding venues • restaurant with views • Garden Shop www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au

Your Garden Mon – Fri 9 am – 5.30 pm. Weekends & public holidays 9.30 am – 5.30 pm. Bells Line of Rd, Mount Tomah. T: 4567 3000 FREE ENTRY

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The Cedars Gift and Rock Shop Gemstones â&#x20AC;˘ Minerals Crystals â&#x20AC;˘ Jewellery The Cedars Gift and Rock Shop is a fabulous place for gift ideas for everyone. They have the widest range imaginable of rocks, minerals, crystals, beautiful, valuable and useful objects that they are worth a visit at any time. Katy and Peter are helpful at answering your questions. You may well be amazed and pleasantly surprised by The Cedars.

Budget Accommodation

Self contained Cabins & Cottages from $70 per night

63 Prince Edward St., Blackheath 2785 Telephone 02 4787 8534

The Cedars Gift and Rock Shop 7 Katoomba Street Katoomba Ph: 4782 6444

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Blackheath/Mt Victoria 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.

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Mt Victoria Fast Facts 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’

What to See & Do

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, craft and brica-brac The walking track that will take you to Victoria Falls. Mount Victoria Historical Museum located in the old refreshment rooms at the Railway Station. First release films at Mount Vic Flicks. Visit the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, at the end of Govetts leap Road, Blackheath. There is an interactive display of how the mountains were made, a theatrette and gallery. Open everydayexcept Christmas Day, from 9.00am to 4.30pm.

Mt Victoria Museum

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

Huge Collection of unusual Museum Pieces, well worth a visit!

Open weekends school holidays and public holidays

(except Good Friday and Christmas Day)

from 12noon to 3pm

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~Largest Antique store west of Sydney with the greatest variety in the Blue Mountains~ Open 7 Days 10am - 5pm

Escape at Cedar Lodge Escape to your own Blue Mountains piece of paradise at Cedar Lodge Cabins, nestled in a beautiful bushland garden. They are set high in the village of Mount Victoria and, being centrally located to all the major attractions, are the perfect place to base your mountain adventure. You can visit the Jenolan Caves (55km), the Three Sisters (20km), Scenic Railway (20km), Mt Tomah Botanical Gardens (30km), or Mount Wilson on the way. You may go bushwalking, abseiling, horse riding, or, for the less energetic, explore the local history and scenic picnic spots, stroll through the village galleries and shops or sample the cuisine in the local cafés and restaurants, or just relax in one of our individual air-conditioned cabins. There are activities to do right here at the Cabins. Just ask us for more information. Your dogs and cats are also welcome at Cedar Lodge Cabins at no extra charge. Please bring their bedding with them, clean up after them, keep them on a leash and under control at all times. We are near a National Park, so it is important to keep them away from the native wildlife such as kangaroos and possums who visit us frequently. Explore the village of Mount Victoria with its historic buildings dating from 1849, cafés, museums, antique shops

and second hand book shops. Take a stroll around the markets held on the 2nd Sunday of each month. Visit the Mount Vic Flicks, an old style movie theatre. Some points of interest and lookouts are located at Mitchells Ridge, Sunset Rock, Engineers Cascade & Henry Lawson Rock which are only minutes from the centre of the village. One Tree Hill is the highest point in the Blue Mountains. Victoria Pass and Mitchells Pass are convict built roads and now form part of the Great Western Highway. Driving down the pass from Mount Victoria to Hartley you will find the Hartley Historic Village, Hartley Vale & Little Hartley and from here you can continue to the famous Jenolan Caves, Kanangra Walls and Cox’s River. Abseiling, rock climbing and canyoning are popular pastimes here in the mountains and many tour operators use the Mount Victoria area for their climbs. Nearby Lake Lyell is densely stocked with both rainbow & brown trout as well as Australian Bass if you are keen on fishing. From the Caves you can walk back to Katoomba on the famous Six Foot Track. There are plenty of interesting art & craft galleries in the surrounding area.

‘dare to be different’ • Skincare products • Locally made and imported jewellery and clothing • Games, puzzles and cards • Handbags, shawls and drapes • Candles • Exclusive gift lines

Phone (02) 4787 5573 22A Govetts Leap Rd, BLACKHEATH

Escape to your own Blue Mountains piece of paradise 42 Great Western Highway, Mount Victoria 2786

Ph: (02) 4787 1256 Fax: (02) 4787 1956 www.cedarlodgecabins.com.au

Cedar Lodge Cabins are set high in the village of Mount Victoria and are the perfect place to base your mountain adventure,central to all major attractions. Nestled in a beautiful bushland garden you can visit the Caves or Mount Tomah, go bushwalking, abseiling, horseriding or explore the local history and scenic picnic spots. Stroll through the village galleries and shops or sample the cuisine in the local cafes & restaurants or just relax in one of our individual cabins.

Offering a range of specialised shoes to help problem feet feel comfortable Stocking: NAOT - Ecco Florsheim Hogl - Merrell Rohde - Gabor Josef Seibel - PindiereSandler - Rieker - Beautifeel open seven days 4 govetts leap rd blackheath (02) 4787 8263

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Wallerawang/Portland

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What to see & Do 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

High Set and Close to Town

$185,000.00

Large three bedroom clad home on 651.3sqm block, easy walk to shops and business area of Portland. Well presented home with a good mixture of old world charm and modern conveniences including a renovated kitchen and bathroom. Other features: loungeroom with bay window and decorative fireplace, dining room with reverse cycle air conditioning, good size linen / storage cupboard. Entry to single car garage from back of property. There are two gardens shed plus other storage sheds and an extra toilet accessed from outside. Great views from the block especially the front verandah. Arrange your inspection today.

Portland Real Estate

The Local Agents With Local Knowledge

Offering many years experience in local

real estate and extensive knowledge of this beautiful village not far from the World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains. Ph: 02 6355 5125 Email: sales@portlandre.com.au www.portlandre.com.au

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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. Visit Chris Woolcock at The Village Toymakers to watch him at work or arrange to join one of his classes.

The Visitor Information Centres have heaps of information on the range of local activities and accommodation - you may want to stay or come back again! 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 watching at Lake Wallace and around Portland Investigate the Lake Wallace wildlife 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

Specialising in hand made wooden toys from Dolls Houses to Zoos and of course Rocking Horses! 8 Wolgan Street Portland - Phone 63555160 - krisp1@live.com.au

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Yulefest Delights! No War Toys, No Guns, Imaginative Play, not aggressive play, bringing joy to families. Christopher Woolcock has made a lifetime experience of ethical traditional quality toy making. His rocking horses and traditional toys are perfect for Christmas and Yulefest gifts. A course in making a rocking horse would also be such a wonderful gift! His rocking horses have been exhibited in the Power House Museum and featured in Hollywood movies. Chris is working in Portland NSW and also in the Philippines passing on skills handed down to him through the generations...

In 2102 Chris was seeking to find fine woodwork for his Australian shop, also interested in writing articles about traditional woodworking methods. A contact in the Philippines knew of some fine woodworkers but they were in prison...Not just any prison but a very big prison with maximum security having around 13,000 inmates from murderers to traffickers. The prisoners, “my boys” he calls them, LOVE to work. For some, it’s their first real job. They are enthusiastic and don’t want to stop working - even the guards say after Chris leaves at 5:00 PM often they are still working till 10 in the

Wallerawang 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.

Coffee at the Station reopening soon... we are pleased to announce that Coffee at the Station will be reopening soon with delicious treats and home made cakes and Vittoria coffee to be had on the verandah as well as around the café itself and the gallery.

Now OPen - 7 Days a week

All your lolly fantasies will come true with British and traditional sweets, plus handmade chocolates, nougats, fudges and more... something for ALL the kids young & old.

evening. Even on weekends they keep carving. They enjoy the work; it passes the time. Imagine the boredom of 25 years with little to do, so it’s great! Chris’s first brief stay was 10 days. They had good production. They are being paid while they learn. It’s great for them as the money is often sent home to help support their families on the outside. Chris’s wonderful PA, Jean found him an apartment within walking distance of the prison, saving the expense of hotel stays. While Chris was back in Australia, Jean sent regular reports and pictures, discussing designs and colours. Chris bought new equipment, to ship to the prison workshop. Various small power tools, a band saw, power fret machine drill press and related fittings. All the toys will be quality handmade, no plastic or war toys, and never needing batteries but built to last generations with care. The details of this project may be found on Chris’s website www.thevillagetoymaker.com. au under the bilibid project while many other projects are also in www.rockinghorses.com.au

The Old Wallerawang Station

A fully qualified and specialist wedding florist. Plus a gorgeous selection of Settler Bears, imported and handmade jewellery and her very own designer silk arrangements... you never know what you might find.

An eclectic mix of ceramic, sculpture, traditional art and amazing crafts, all produced by local artists... looking for that unique gift, then this is the place for you.

Ph: 6355 7089

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Hartley & Surrounds

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A step back in Time in Hartley 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. Some of the historic buildings have been turned into elegant accommodation and licensed restaurant facilities and there are other new hide-away rural retreats. Old stores have become new stores and more new stores have been built offering a range of services from rural supplies and local produce to cafes, wine bars, restaurants and take-aways, B&B’s, lolly shops, real estate agents who come and go, as well as some art and craft galleries and antique stores Hartley is situated at the bottom of Victoria Pass, on the Great Western Highway in the valley between Mount Victoria and Lithgow.

Step back in time within the Historic Village of Hartley, set into the western edge of the beautiful Blue Mountains. Set among pastures, orchards, native plants and nineteenth and twentiethcentury cottage gardens, the village’s lovely sandstone buildings preserve an important piece of history: the settlement of inland Australia. This Village is situated just after Little Hartley and just before the turn-off to Jenolan Caves. Seventeen buildings tell the story of the village, from the 1837 Greek Revival courthouse to Corneys Garage, built in 1945 of timber and iron. Explore the artefacts and family histories, find out about the region’s past at the visitor centre, or enjoy a picnic in the absolute serenity of historic Hartley. A new gallery and walking track have opened for visitors in Hartley Valley, Blue Mountains, bringing visitors a unique view of Hartley Village. The new walking track has been constructed from the rear of the

former Post Office to the granite tor overlooking the village. Visitors will be able to see Mount Blaxland as well as tour the nineteenth and twentieth-century cottage gardens and sandstone buildings. The Kew-Y-Ahn Aboriginal Gallery has been established in the former Farmers Inn and is a joint venture between NPWS, Arts Out West and the Heritage Division of the Office of Environment and Heritage. The gallery will promote the commercial sale of art by Aboriginal artists living in the central west of NSW. For more information on Hartley Village, visit the national parks website.

Walks Cox’s Road - built in 1815 and not used after 1824 Lawson’s Long Alley - which opened in 1824 and closed when Victoria Pass opened in 1832 Lockyer’s Pass - which was never completed because of the opening of Victoria Pass Berghofer’s Pass - A lovely short walk with great views of Hartley Valley along a pre-WWI road, built for the early motor vehicles which couldn’t negotiate the steep grades of Victoria Pass The Old Shale Railway Walk - The Old Shale Railway Walk follows the path of the railway that used to bring the shale up from Hartley Vale Hassan’s Walls - spectacular views of the Blue Mountains and Hartley Valley. Mt. Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls Lookout - leads to lovely swimming holes, high cascades and a myriad of track junctions you can follow. A wonderful day’s outing for all the family as the walks are easy to medium.

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HARTLEY VALLEY HOLIDAY FARM Your Holiday Home in the Country Just 90 mins drive from Sydney Own a share in 370 acres of prime land in picturesque Little Hartley

There’s nothing quite like Little Hartley Farm anywhere in Australia – in fact owners will tell you it’s the best kept secret on earth!

Buying a share in Little Hartley Farm gives you shared ownership of the property and its facilities as well as unlimited free access to the Farm’s activities including horse and trail bike riding. Meet new friends and give your family the chance to experience farm life whenever you like. Your share in the farm entitles you and your immediate family to year round access to Little Hartley Farm and its facilities including: • • • • • • • • • • • •

Accommodation for 6 in your own self contained cabin (incl. kitchen and bathroom) Weekly riding lessons catering to all levels on the farm’s vibrant herd of horses and ponies Supervised trail rides through the farm’s beautiful bushland and open paddocks Friendly shetland ponies for riders under 7 years Day facilities for privately owned horses Enclosed riding arenas, round yard and jumps Regular gymkhanas, riding and horsemanship clinics with visiting instructors 26 acre competition standard dirt bike track • Regular dirt bike competitions 2 x cement tennis courts with ﬂoodlights • 20 metre swimming pool Camping area for tents and caravans • Recreation room with pool table and table tennis • BMX bike track BBQs and outdoor open ﬁres • Communal kitchen/ dining room for events and functions Some private horse agistment available Enjoy accommodation in one of 30 comfortable, self contained cabins located in

• blocks of 5 on ridges around the farm. Each block enjoys stunning views across Hartley Valley to the Mt York escarpment - the perfect setting to unwind in • Little front of an open fire at the end of another happy day at the farm. • in life at the farm, or use it as a base from which to explore the Blue • Indulge Mountains and other local attractions such as the Zig Zag Railway, the Jenolan • Caves and the restaurants and wineries of the Mountains and Central West. • Hartley Valley Holiday Farm was established in 1977 as an Owner’s Co-operative, • and ownership is strictly limited. This is not a time share, you can use the farm as • often as you like. It is an affordable way for families to enjoy farm life in a safe and relaxing environment. The farm’s on-site Manager and his team look after • the day to day running of the farm so Owners and their families are free to relax • and enjoy their time at the farm. • Owners are more than welcome to bring guests to the farm who may then • utilise the horse and bike facilities for a modest daily fee. • For more information or to arrange an inspection of Little Hartley Farm, • contact the office or log onto the farm’s website.

Hartley Valley Owners’ Company Ltd. “Rosedale” 2187 Great Western Hwy Little Hartley NSW 2790 Phone: 02 6355 2244 Fax: 02 6355 2131 Web: http://www.hartleyfarm.com.au/

Escape the pressures of city life at your own country getaway

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Lithgow

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Lithgow is an area rather than a town set amidst mountain splendour, Lithgow is rich in culture. 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

Small Arms Factory Museum Our archives form a collection of national significance, being the almost complete record of the Lithgow SAF from its inception. The collections and archives give a unique insight into both Australia’s industrial history, and the factory’s glorious past as a first class manufacturing facility. Contact Details: PO Box 564, Lithgow

NSW 2790 Ph: 6351 4452 lithgowsafmuseum@ozemail.com.au Location: At the front of the old Factory complex, Methven Street, Lithgow Open: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 9:30am to 2pm Weekends, public and school holidays 10am to 4pm Cost of Admission: Adults $8 Concession $6 Children $3 Family $18

experiences never to be forgotten. There are also magnificent 4WD tracks to explore. The choice of adventure is up to you.

What to See & Do

Camp on the shores of Lake Lyell for wildlife encounters and speed boating. Visit the nationally significant Small Arms Factory Museum. Go bird watching, preferably 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.

homewares, furniture, antiques and gifts

7 Main St Lithgow ph: 02 6352 3383 mon-fri 10am-5pm sat 10am-4pm sun10am-2pm

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Far from the shore, The winds will whisper, 600 Years and I will be home… Celtic/New Age pianist, composer and singer Fiona Joy Hawkins celebrates her most epic and significant album 600 Years in Moment. “I have often wondered how globalisation affects music and how history changes our perception of instruments and the musical culture of our ancestors,” says Fiona. 600 Years in a Moment was recorded using a contemporary Australian piano with ancient instruments from around the world. Fiona’s concept is to bring instruments and their unique sounds from villages across the globe to explore the hidden musical treasures of cultures in a modern musical setting. The album is eclectic, acoustic, beautifully produced, and defies genre by bringing Classical, Jazz and World music together with New Age. Exploring time and history, bringing the past to the present, joining old with new and finding origins while looking into the future, 600 Years in a Moment is a journey from Fiona’s native Australia, travelling sonically around the world: it shares the distinctly Celtic flavour of her ancestors while combining sounds from other ancient cultures. Recorded around the world from Newcastle Australia, Los Angeles California; New York, NY, Bremen and Portland, Maine; Halifax, Canada, and Imaginary Road Studios in Vermont,

the album is also unique for the production credits that include Corin Nelsen, Will Ackerman and Fiona Joy Hawkins. 600 Years in a Moment was recorded in 96/24 and will be released in several formats including CD, SACD (hybrid/multichannel) and double vinyl album with bonus track for audiophile listeners. Only recently, Fiona was introduced to Stuart and Sons after a move to Newcastle NSW. A friend suggested she visit one of his clients who made pianos nearby. “The Stuart Piano factory was literally two minutes from where I was living. It was an unfortunate time in my life where for over a year I had no piano at all. Then I met Wayne Stuart who offered his showroom full of concert grands for me to practise. I felt like I had won the lottey!” Fiona says. All great art is collaboration, and there are some amazing contributions on 600 Years in a Moment. Produced by Will Ackerman, Corin Nelsen and Fiona Joy Hawkins, engineered by Corin Nelsen and mastered by Bob Ludwig, the album had pedigree the moment it left the studio. Contributions from Rebecca Daniel (Australian Chamber Orchestra), Eugene Friesen (Paul Winter Consort), Tony Levin (Paul McCartney), Jeff Haynes (Pat Metheny), Heather Rankin (Rankin Family), Marc Shulman (Suzanne Vega),

Todd Boston, Paul Jarman, Michael Jackson, Phil Aaberg, Alfredo Rolando Ortiz and many others give the album its historical value and grace. Fiona Joy Hawkins is set to take on a bigger stage and push the New Age genre boundaries. She is an ARIA Finalist, MusicOZ Winner, ZMR multiple category winner (Including Album of the Year) and an IMA Finalist, with awards that have crossed genres to include World Music, New Age, Jazz, Classical. Recently, she enjoyed a Best Performance nomination, shared with the legendary Pete Seeger, as a top 5 finalist in the Independent Music Awards. “One of the brightest lights in the contemporary instrumental genre Fiona Joy Hawkins is poised to move into stardom and we have only to watch to see it happen.” - Will Ackerman (Founder Windham Hill Records) For info: orders@ littlehartleymusic.com.au. For U.S. Media: bethhilton@thebcompany.com www.fionajoyhawkins.com.au www. youtube.com/fionajoy www.facebook. com/fionajoyhawkinsmusic

Far from the shore, the winds will whisper... Be mesmerised by Celtic pianist & singer Fiona Joy Hawkins Available CD, SACD, Vinyl and on i-tunes. Release Concert: Sound Lounge, Seymour Centre Sydney Aug 22.

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Lithgow Free-range Meats â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Your Local Farmers Market About Us Australia produces the best beef in the world, thanks to the hard work of local producers committed to raising the highest quality breeds. From this we are able to source the best quality and specification of beef as well as a wide selection of high quality pasture fed and hormone-free beef products. We also pride ourselves on growing our own range of Kanimbla Valley's best Wagyu and Wagyu cross under the Shogun Wagyu trademark. Through Lithgow Free Range Meats' long standing involvement with the local beef industry, we are able to discern the subtle differences between farming regions and beef breeds. To reach its maximum eating quality Lithgow Free Range Meats uses the wet ageing process on our beef to enhance the flavour. Our Beef Grass Fed v Grass Fed Beef Grain Fed Beef Grain fed cattle must be sourced from a feed lot accredited under the national feedlot accreditation scheme. Due to

the uniformity of the feed there is a consistency in the product. Grain fed cattle will yield a more consistent meat colour and can have high levels of marbling. Grain finishing or feedlotting, changes the omega 6 and 3 ratio from an ideal 3:1 to an unhealthy range of 24:1. Grass Fed Beef Are animals raised and fattened on grass. Grass fed beef tends to be favoured by Australians as it is healthy and low in fat. Cattle grazed on pasture absorbs carotene (a pigment in the grass) which can result in a yellow coloured fat. Feedlot cattle can grow up to 2kg per day and sometimes more. 200-220kg steers take only 100 days to reach 450kg. Our grass fed cattle by comparison will take a steer at least 9

months to reach that same weight; our fullblood Wagyu cattle take a lot longer than that. Our Breeds On our farm we use Straight Bred Angus sourced from local producers and raised by us, and our Japanese Wagyu Herd have been bred on farm from Tajima and Kedaka bloodlines. We use our Wagyu bull over our Angus cattle to get our first cross or F1. In the Blue Mountains we are on many menus including St Mounts Blackheath, Zest and Loaves and Dishes in Leura. We will be at the new Niagra Cafe in Katoomba. The owner chef is from Quay Restaurant in Sydney. For more details refer to our website or Facebook

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Taste the Blue Mountains Pan-fried Snapper Fillets

with Sweet Potato batons and Rocket, Pear, Parmesan salad

‘We believe everyone has the right to access good, clean and fair food’ Slow Food is an international nonprofit 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 smallscale 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

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Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 Large Snapper fillets (400g - 600g) skin on 2 tbsp Italian Ingenuity SpiceDeluxe seasoning 500g sweet potato (peeled and cut into even batons) 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Small pinch sea salt flakes ½ lemon (juice reserved) 4 cups Rocket leaves 1 pear (finely sliced and tossed with reserved lemon juice) 40g good quality Parmesan cheese (shaved into long slices) 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp balsamic vinegar glaze 1 lemon (4 wedges reserved) Method: Toss sweet potato batons with 1 tbsp olive oil then place on an oven tray (lined with baking paper) and bake in a pre-heated oven (180 degrees) for 15 minutes. Remove the snapper from the fridge and dry coat with Italian Ingenuity seasoning. Coat with 1 tbsp olive oil then cook fillets in a hot pre-heated pan for 2 minutes each side. Meanwhile for the salad, place rocket, pearand parmesan in a large stainless mixing bowl then gently toss together. Arrange on a plate and lightly drizzle with balsamic glaze and remaining olive oil. Remove sweet potato batons from the oven, stack on the plate and lightly sprinkle with sea salt flakes. Remove the snapper fillets from the pan and place on top of the batons. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Carrington Cellars wine match: Red: 2011 Angullong ‘Fossil Hill’Tempranillo (Orange Region). White: 2012 Angullong ‘A-range’ Chardonnay (Orange Region).

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.

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ON PARKE STREET (AT REAR OF THE CARRINGTON HOTEL) The Carrington Hotel 15-47 Katoomba St, Katoomba 2780 www.thecarrington.com.au T +61 2 4782 1111

The Grand Dining Room Carrington Hotel, Katoomba

Drop in for morning tea, lunch or afternoon tea. Bookings essential for dinner. Open: Thurs, Fri, Sat from 10am until late & Sundays from 10 til 4. 33 Crane Road, Lithgow Phone: 6352 1133 www.secretcreekcafe.com

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$15.00 per child (under 12) $37.50 per person for Regal High Tea (includes a glass of Jansz Sparkling Wine) Reservations are essential. 15-47 Katoomba Street, Katoomba. Phone: 4782 1111 www.thecarrington.com.au

It’s your Club Relax & connect with family, friends & business associates over a fresh made breakfast and a at the Coffeshop. Open from 9am, 7 days 114 Rankin street, Bathurst phone: 63332999 www.bathurstrsl.com.au

Enjoy a relaxing Barista made Wood Roasted Coffee with Country style home cooked MEALS & Great Pies in spacious and comfortable surroundings while travelling. Open 7 days 7am to 7pm

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Bush Bites Take Away Café Specialising in Fine Food. Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner • Morning & Afternoon Teas • Coffee & Cakes • Daily Homemade Specials - Featuring Rosie's Chicken Warm, friendly service

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The Grand Dining Room is one of the last Victorian dining rooms operating in Australia. Sunday afternoons for Grand High Tea An age-old tradition, our Grand High Tea features a fine selection of finger sandwiches, mouthwatering cakes, scones with jam & cream, tea and coffee. Relax to the soothing sounds of our pianist and make it a memorable occasion. Every Sunday afternoon from 2:30pm - 5:00pm $32.00 per person

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Central West artists prepare to take work onto world stage Arts OutWest is helping local artists share - and sell – their work to the world. This year a group of 10 creatives from the Central West have been involved in an innovative project to take their work to the international stage. Arts OutWest has developed a partnership with Derbyshire in the UK. Through this, the organisation has been invited to send a group of artists and their work to participate this September in the popular Wirksworth Festival as exhibitors, as performers, leading workshops and taking part in local arts activities. Arts OutWest will be taking over the Derbyshire Eco-Centre as 'The Australian Pavilion' where all kinds of community interactions and sharing is planned. There's also a double bill of performance scheduled and artworks on show (and for sale) throughout the festival. After months of development, this week (June 17) the artists came back together to plan who and what will be sent to the UK this September to represent the Central West region. The project began back in March when the selected artists participated in a two-day residential workshop focussed on new ways at looking at creativity and delivering workshops. The artists were then asked to plan and deliver a practice, collaborative workshop in their community. These have happened over the last three months: • Kim Deacon (from Hill End) and Graham Sattler (Orange) ran a creativity workshop, using folk music and language, at Nashdale Public School. • Hill End Press artists Bill Moseley and Genevieve Carroll introduced all things printing, fonts and collage to students at Hill End Public School.

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• Sculptor Harrie Fasher taught welding to keen group of women from her home studio near Oberon. • Christine Sweeney began a digital storytelling project in Bathurst. • Ken Hutchinson led a sculpture and waste to art session in Cowra. • Weaver Lanny McKenzie taught flax weaving techniques to the women’s weaving group in Orange • Nyree Reynolds (Blayney) ran a painting session at Carcoar Public School that was so successful it will be rolled out at other small schools in the Blayney area. • Other artists involved in the project are theatre maker Becky Russell (Bathurst) and writer and festival organiser Merrill Findlay (Forbes). Both will deliver their community workshops in the next month. Arts OutWest | Promoting, facilitating, educating and advocating for arts and cultural development for Central West NSW PO Box 8272 CSU LPO Bathurst NSW 2795 |Phone 02 6338 4657 | Fax 02 6338 4646 | artsoutwest@csu.edu.au www.artsoutwest.org.au Whilst most of the artists have previous workshop delivery experience, the focus of this stage of the program was extending their skills and finding ways to collaborate with others to develop new workshop content. “This is an extraordinary and very talented group of people. We’re lucky to be working with some of the most dedicated and already successful creatives in our region. Working with them has been an absolute joy . The artists have all expressed what an enormous amount they’re already getting out of the connections and experiences. We’re excited to share high end art experiences from our

region with audiences in England,” Arts OutWest executive officer Tracey Callinan said. Follow the story at http://pavilionproject.com/ The 'prepare to exchange' part of the project (the development and local workshops) has been funded by the NSW government through Arts NSW.

Oberon

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Be sure to call in to the Visitor Info Centre for information on all the wonderful things to see and do now e.g. weather, accommodation, activities, etc. The VIC has the extensive list of splendid gardens open during all seasons 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 eat only edible varieties – the VIC has advice 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

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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 is best known as a character in Shakespeare’s play, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and you’d be forgiven for thinking, as you drive into the town of Oberon at the moment, that you were entering that play.

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Winter Fairyland Winter 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 Winter is Fairyland at its best so come on up!

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Bathurst to Mudgee Bathurst Region – Full of life A great city to visit, a perfect place to stay. Whether you’re in Bathurst for a day or a week you’ll find plenty to keep you busy. See our What’s on for Events. Start at the Visitor Information Centre where you’ll find a meticulously restored Cobb & Co coach from the 1860s beside a 1909 Brush car, one of the first motor vehicles to cross the Blue Mountains. The Centre stocks a wide range of information, from self-driving or walking tours to picnic spots and outdoor activities. Wander through the streets, parks and gardens soaking up the history of the oldest inland settlement in Australia. Right in the heart of the city Machattie Park provides a tranquil spot to rest and relax. Just next door is the magnificent Bathurst Court House and opposite that the magnificent War Memorial Carillon is flanked by the Evans Memorial and the Boer War Memorial. Drive to the famous Mount Panorama motor racing circuit where, outside race times, you can drive a lap of the

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circuit at a sedate 60kms per hour. Visit the National Motor Racing Museum to catch up on the history of motor racing in Bathurst. Peter Brock’s statue at the front of the museum commemorates his contribution to motor racing and his 9 wins on this circuit. Past winners of all endurance races are recorded on plaques outside the Bathurst Regional Council building in Russell Street. History buffs will love the Scottish baronial style mansion, Abercrombie House, the National Trust property Miss Traill’s House and Garden and the cottage where former Prime Minister Ben Chifley and his wife Elizabeth lived. These properties are all strikingly different in style and size but each is impressive in its own way. Of special interest to many visitors is the fantastic Somerville Collection housed in the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum in Howick Street. The collection includes thousands of fossils and minerals and the only full T.rex skeleton in Australia – a must see for everyone.

These are just a few of the many wonderful things to see and do in Bathurst – a great city to visit, a perfect place to stay.

What to See & Do

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. The Bathurst District Historical Museum and the Bathurst Art Gallery are full of treasures. VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Bathurst Visitor Information Centre 1 Kendall Avenue, Bathurst Phone: 1800 68 1000 E: visitors@bathurst.nsw.gov.au www.visitbathurst.com.au

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Janella Alpacas Janella Alpacas is run by Jane Merison and Lesley Archer and was established 2008 in the Central West of NSW on the outskirts of Bathurst. After several years of admiring alpacas from afar, it became apparent that the cool climate of the area was suitable for alpaca breeding, with less humidity than the coastal areas and the potential for fine fleece growing. To this end we embarked on finding out as much as possible about alpaca farming from other breeders at every opportunity at local field days and

regional shows. As beginners we started the way most people do, by purchasing just two alpacas as pets. Of course, from there our curiosity about alpacas and love for these intelligent creatures grew. We purchased a number of good quality females and in 2009 commenced our breeding program, with a long term goal to breed animals with fine, dense, lustrous fleeces for show and sale. By becoming involved with regional activities (Hawkesbury Blue Mountains) and showing our alpacas we have met

Barcoo’s Barn Farmstay We would love to welcome you to Barcoo’s Barn Farmstay with your family. A visit to Barcoo’s is all about interaction and activities with our animals & general farm life. Not so many years ago nearly every city family had country cousins that they would visit and get to experience some fun farm life – Ken and I grew up on farms and this was certainly true for us, always city cousins coming up for holidays!! – Come and be our city cousins, have lots of fun and explore The Central West/Bathurst region (we are 10 munites from Bathurst CBD on a sealed road). Whilst you are here, drive Mt Panorama, visit Abercrombie Caves, bring your fishing rod and catch a fish at Ben Chiefley Dam, enjoy our local wineries and lots more. We

are half way between Sydney and Dubbo Zoo and lots of travellers break the trip with a stay here on their way or heading back home. School holidays are our most popular times to visit with many repeat guests having their favourite time to return, depending on farm activities at the time. These repeat guests become just like our city cousins from years ago, special friends. We were very honoured recently to share Chinese NYE celebrations. Wow! Chinese sure know how to party. Do your children love animals but because you live in the city they do not have the opportunity to interact with them? Bring them up here, for the time of their lives!

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some wonderful people who have offered advice and help far beyond our expectations, which all go to making our involvement in the alpaca industry so much more enjoyable and rewarding. Last year we decided to value add to our breeding program by introducing an online shop and in June 2013 we opened our on farm shop. We sell our own fibre, raw and processed into rovings and yarn plus many other quality alpaca products. Apart from 12th / 13th July (we are at the Mudgee Field Days) we are open every Friday and Saturday from 10am – 3pm at 772 Sofala Rd, Bathurst.

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Barcoo's Barn Farm Stay has 2 self contained units plus caravan, motorhome and camping Facilities. Our units are great for families or groups sleeping from six to nine people in 2 bedroom units, each with their own outdoor dining areas and barbeque. We have a fun, farm themed onsite caravan that sleeps 4 (queen bed and 2 single beds). A visit to Barcoos is all about experiences & fun on a farm in a safe, friendly environment.

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Orange

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What to See & Do 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 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.

More to meet the eye at Lucknow Lucknow 8 klm east of Orange is a 60 klm speed zone and a great place to stop and explore off the beaten track. It is full of history and you never know what treasure you may find at 2 Fat Ladies, especially now they are so much larger! Local art is on display and for sale in the café and coffee shop area.

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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… VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Orange Visitor Information Centre 8.15am to 5pm Mon to Fri Corner Byng St & Lords Pl Orange NSW Phone: 02 6393 8000 - 1800 069 466 E: council@orange.nsw.gov.au www.visitorange.com.au

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Beading workshops regularly Vigorella! Fab New Clothes for all sizes. Exciting new stock arriving daily! Great new handbags! New international gift lines, quality children’s lines and new season’s wear. www.2fatladies.com.au Mitchell Highway, Lucknow 2800 Ph: 6365 5437

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Events in Orange Tuesday 30 July to Sunday 4 August Frost Fest’13 Orange & Cabonne District Taste Orange 02 6360 1990 www.tasteorange.com.au Thursday 1 to Sunday 18 August The Landscape of Memory- Royston Harpur Orange Regional Gallery, Byng Street, Orange Enquiries: 6393 8136 www.org.nsw.gov.au Saturday 3 August Orange Coin & Stamp Club Fair 9am-4pm Cultural Centre, Sale St, near Woolworths - Howard 6362 2368 Sat 27 July & Sat 3 August Black Tie & Gumboot Truffle Hunt & Dinner 3:30pm for 4pm Borrodell On the Mount, Lake Canobolas Rd Bookings: 6365 3425 www.borrodell.com.au Saturday 3 August Bonfire Night @ Towac Park From 5:30pm Towac Park Racecourse, Canobolas Rd Email:office@racingorange.com.au Saturday 3 August Buddy ‘n’ RoyTogether ‘n’ Alone 8pm Orange Civic Theatre, Byng Street, Orange - Ticketek, Orange 6393 8111 Saturday 3 August 4 On The 4loorlocal live bands 8:30-12:30pm Victoria Hotel, Summer Street www.facebook.com/4loor Saturday 3 August to Sunday 1 Sept Disney Princess Film Festival Odeon 5 Cinemas, William Street, Orange - Enquiries: 6362 0510 www.odeon5.com.au Thursday 8 & Friday 9 August Possum Magic- (Garry Ginivan Productions) Orange Civic Theatre, Byng Street Ticketek Orange: 6393 8111 Saturday 10 August Orange Society of Model Engineers Miniature Train Rides for kids & adults 1-5pm at Matthews Park, Moulder Street, Orange - Greg Bird 6362 9634. (Covered shoes required for rides.) Wednesday 28 August - Elvis To The Max Abstract Entertainment 8pm Orange Civic Theatre, Byng Street, Orange - Ticketek, Orange: 6393 8111

More Adventures in Warrendine Street! (Corner of Anson Street) Fippa's World

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A world of fun, adventure and learning for kids! Fipa loves life! He is a fitness fanatic and loves living a healthy lifestyle. He especially loves riding the tandem bike at Bissys Cafe and going on picnics.

Gymbaroo Gymbaroo is a neuro education program for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old (and their parents!), taught by teachers who have successfully completed at least a 3 year tertiary qualification and undergone extensive and ongoing GymbaROO professional development. www.fipasworld.com.au www.bissyscafe.com.au www.gymbarooorange.com.au

Bissy’s Café Orange Bissy’s Café Orange offers a range of tantalizing and specialised wholesome and nutritious home cooked cuisine, combined with a large range of hot and cold beverages

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Molong

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The meaning of the word Molong is “Place of Many Rocks” but Molong has many more attractions than rocks! Molong is a comfortable 4 hour scenic drive from Sydney and is the starting point for the now well known “Animals on Bikes” trail on the alternate route from Molong via Cumnock & Yeoval to the Dubbo Zoo. Charles Henry Packham (1842-1909) was a pioneer settler of Clifton Molong, who developed the Packham Pear. The Packham Pear is one of the world’s most popular varieties and is exported all over the world. The main street, Bank Street is Heritage Listed as are the Railway Station, Court House and many other beautiful buildings throughout the town. Settlement of Molong started with a stockade in the mid 1820’s, the rail arrived in 1886 and until 1893 was the terminus for all trade further west. Fairbridge Farm opened in 1937 as an agricultural school to assist children

affected by poverty and neglect, closing in 1973. Today it is private property however as a tribute to former ‘Fairbridgians’ you will pass through the Fairbridge Remembrance Drive on the eastern entrance to town. The Molong RSL Club is home to a unique collection of commemorative artworks, The Servicemen and Servicewomen’s Portrait Gallery by Anne Marie Ingham depicting local identities in a tribute to their contribution in times of conflict. Yuranigh’s Grave is a unique landmark located off the Mitchell Highway 2km east of Molong. A short drive down Yuranigh Road leads you to the burial site of Yuranigh, an aboriginal guide who accompanied Sir Thomas Mitchell on his 1846 expedition into Central Australia. The grave is marked by both a western a headstone and indigenous carved trees. The headstone pays tribute to Yuranigh’s courage and fidelity. The site is now a National Park.

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What to See & Do Visit the Yarn Market & Coach House Play a round of golf and experience our unique sand greens. Take a leisurely stroll along the picturesque walkway beside Molong Creek where you may even see a Platypus Check out the action at the skate park Visit Local galleries like Jayes Visit Yuranigh’s Aboriginal grave Browse antiques and collectables for items of interest at local business houses View the Portrait Gallery at the RSL Stay 2 nights at the caravan park and the 3rd night is free! Try some local wines Take a drive through Cumnock & Yeoval and spot the “Animals on Bikes” paddock sculptures Don’t miss the Museum

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Molong Visitor Information Centre Bank Street Molong Phone: 6366 8260

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You will have the best of both worlds with these two building blocks. Good water, easy building site and tranquil rural views right round, including Mt Canobolas in the distance. Two exceptional 12 acre (approx.) blocks just 10 minutes to Molong with building entitlements. Good basalt soil and gently undulating, under sown to oats, with some natural grasses and clover with good shade trees. One block has a dam already and both blocks come complete with bore, telephone & electricity (3ph power) available from boundary..

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Coach House

On September 14th and 15th Molong is the place to be! Why?

MOLONG

The weekend is full of fun activity - not to be missed. On Saturday the 14th, Molong local motorcycle enthusiasts will be conducting their annual Meetyou-in-Molong activities. Motorcycle enthusiasts will travel to Molong from all over NSW and Interstate for the identified rides, exhibitions, competitions and trade fair. Overnight camping available to those who wish to stay the weekend. Saturday evening will feature a Balloon Glow spectacular with BBQ and children’s events. Featuring Jazz Musicians later in the evening events at the Molong Golf Club. Sunday 15th the Molong Village Markets will provide a BBQ breakfast, craft, food and wine tasting stalls, wood fired pizza’s, jumping castle and vintage merry go around, wood crafts and art works. This weekend of activity has become an annual event not to be missed.

123 Cumnock Road, Molong

$560,000

- 4 Bedroom brick veneer home set on 25 acres - Main with walk in robe and 3 bedrooms with built in's - Study area - Large lounge with woodfire and A/C - Country timber kitchen with stand alone stainless steel oven and gas cooktop overlooking dining area - Bathroom with separate toilet - Laundry with 2nd toilet and built in storage - Entertaining area - Second entertaining area with built in bbq - Fully fenced established back yard - Excellent shed with double glass doors, single garage and skillion with an outside fire. - Only situated approx 5 minutes from the heart of Molong

Phone: Kim Ramsey 0428648826

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What's On August Riverside Theatres 3 August - Tom Sharah

“It’s Raining Me” Sat 3 August - 7.30pm

Marina Prior - Riverside Theatres

Yulefest

Flowering Wonderfully The Botanical Legacy of Janet Cosh

Flowering Wonderfully The Botanical Legacy of Janet Cosh Compiled by Jean Clarke and Alison Haynes

Legacy of Janet Cosh Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens

Marriage to the Mob

Gypsy Mysic - Jenolan Caves

31 August - Marina Prior Leading Lady - an intimate performance with Marina Prior. Bookings 8839 3399 www.riversideparramatta.com.au Cnr Church & Market Sts, Parramatta Casino & Harness Racing Night - Penrith Community Fund Winter Appeal 1 August Bookings essential 0437 506 517 www.unitedwaypenrithcommunityfund.org.au Penrith Paceway, Station Street, Penrith 170th Penrith Annual Show 24-25 August Everything you expect from a Show. Ph 4721 2375 www.clubpacewaypenrith.com.au/show Station Street, Penrith Penrith Spring Home Show 24-25 August Over 100 exhibitors will be displaying their products and services for building, renovating and decorating the home. www.penrithspringhomeshow.com.au Panthers Exhibition Marquee, Mulgoa Road Spicy Penrith 31 August A celebration of Penrith's culture through food, fun and music. Ph 1300 736 836 www.penrithishere.com.au Memorial Hall, Cnr Mamre Rd & Gt Wstn Hwy, St Marys Model Park Open Day 25 August Run by the Sydney Society of Model Engineers, the park features model trains, planes, boats, cars in action. Ph 4736 2803 www.ssme.org.au 869 Luddenham Road, Luddenham Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day Parade 11 August 11am - Parade and Service in Macquarie Rd; 4pm - Beating the Retreat at the War Memorial, Springwood. Ph 4751 8528 Springwood Art Show 30 August - 1 September An outstanding community arts event. Ph 4751 2111 www.springwoodartshow.org.au High School Hall, Grose Road, Springwood Yulefest in the Blue Mountains To 31 August Live entertainment, carols and decorations all add to the Yulefest atmosphere. Enjoy the crisp mountain air by day and the glow of a cosy fire at night. Please call Blue Mountains Visitor Information Centre for dates and further details

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Blue Mountains Radio Players 25 August Radio plays live at Mountain Heritage Hotel every last Sunday of the month. Ph 4782 2155 www.bmradioplayers.com Cnr Apex & Lovel Streets, Katoomba The Goon Show Live To 3 August Enjoy a five course dinner and show with all the trimmings at the historic Paragon. Ph 0418 241 218 www.thegoonshow.com.au The Paragon, Katoomba St, Katoomba Mount Tomah Botanic Garden Every Friday. Aboriginal Heritage Tour. Bookings essential. To 11 August. The Botanical Legacy of Janet Cosh. Drawings, watercolours and specimen collections. To 31 August. Fun-Gus and the Phantasmagorical Fungal Quest. 17-25 August. Daffodil Festival 19 August. Daffodil Discovery Walk. 23 August. Growing Daffodil Bulbs. Bookings essential. Ph 4567 3000 www.mounttomahbotanicgarden.com.au Bells Line of Road, Mt Tomah Sir Joseph and Mary Cook Exhibition To 6 October Explores the political, social and family life of Sir Joseph Cook (Lithgow's Prime Minister). Ph 6351 3557 www.lithgow.com/eskbank Eskbank House, Bennett St, Lithgow Jenolan Caves 3 August. Marriage to the Mob - A Murder Mystery. Try to work out "whodunit" deep underground. 10 August 4pm. Mystical Shakuhachi Flute Bronwyn Kirkpatrick brings the haunting sound of this ancient instrument to the underworld. 17 August. Cello concert with Georg Mertens. 24 August. Gypsy music with the Paganini Duo Ph 1300 76 33 11 www.jenolancaves.org.au 68th Bathurst Eisteddfod 27 August - 14 September Fosters and promotes the appreciation and enjoyment of all performing arts. Culminates in the Grand Concert on 14 September. Ph 6331 5806. Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre Theo Barker Memorial Lecture 16 August 6pm A free lecture, delivered by Andrew Pike OAM, on Australian film history, with a Bathurst and bushranging flavour. Ph 6358 8271 Charles Sturt University, Bathurst

Bathurst Arts Trail 3-4 August Maps and brochures with artists' information and locations from Bathurst Visitor Information Centre. Ph 0400 130 792 Behind the Lines 2012 3-5 August The best political cartoons of 2012. Artworks from 40 of Australia's most talented cartoonists. Ph 6332 1872. Chifley Home & Education Centre, Busby St, Bathurst Mount Panorama - 75 Years of Racing To 31 October Exhibition showing The Mount's colourful and dynamic past. Ph 6332 1872. Motor Racing Museum, Mt Panorama, Bathurst Orange Regional Gallery To 18 August The Landscape of Memory - Royston Harpur; and Contemporary Australian Drawing: 20 Years of the Dobell Prize for Drawing. Ph 6393 8136 www.org.nsw.gov.au Byng Street, Orange ROUSE HILL Organic Food and Farmers Market Rouse Hill Town Centre every Saturday 8am Â- 2pm in Market Square. HILLS HAWKESBURY Hawkesbury Harvest Farmers & Fine Food Market Castle Hill Showground. 2nd & 4th Saturdays 8am - 12pm Bilpin Markets District Hall, Bells Line of Road. Every Saturday 10am-12am Rotary Market Showground, Clarendon. 13 July Windsor Mall Craft Markets Between Baker and Fitzgerald Sts. Every Sunday 8.30am - 4.00pm PENRITH Showground Markets Station Street. Every Wed 8.30am-1.30pm Hawkesbury Harvest Farmers and Fine Food Penrith - adj to Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, High St. 1st Saturday 8am-1pm Luddenham Country Fair Markets Hubertus Country Club, 205 Adams Rd. Last Sunday 8.30am-2pm Vicaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vineyard Craft Markets Northern Road, Luddenham. 2nd Sunday 9.30am-4pm Ropes Crossing Rotary Market Forrester Rd, St Marys. Last Sunday 9am-2pm Kingswood Food & Craft Market Kingswood High School, Bringelly Rd. 2nd Sunday 9am-2pm Glenmore Park Monthly Market Community Cntr, Cnr Luttrell St & Town Terrace. Last Sunday. BLUE MOUNTAINS Glenbrook Rotary Markets Glenbrook Infants School, Ross St. 3rd Saturday 9am-2pm

Orange Frost Fest To 4 August Celebrating the colder months with historical trails, art exhibitions, musical performances, lunches and dinners showcasing the cool climate wine and food from the region. Ph 6360 1990 www.tasteorange.com.au Frost Fest Art Exhibition and Competition To 4 August Opening night Tuesday 30 July 6-8pm. Ph 6360 1990 Orange Function Centre, Eyles Street Mudgee Readers Festival 10-11 August Celebrate the joy of reading. Meet and dine with authors and listen to their presentations. www.mudgeereadersfestival.com.au Mudgee Running Festival 24-25 August A fun family event and a great festival atmosphere. Ph 6373 3030 www.mudgeetriclub.hwy.com.au/marathon

Monthly Markets Guide Springwood Community Ivy Markets Civic Centre, Macquarie Road. 2nd Saturday 9am-1pm Faulconbridge Blue Gum Rotary Markets Public School, Great Western Hwy. 4th Saturday 9am-2pm Lawson Magpie Markets Lawson Public School, Great Western Hwy. 3rd Sunday 9am-2pm Bullaburra Craft Markets Progress Hall, Noble St and Great Western Hwy. 1st Saturday 9am-3pm Leura Markets Leura Public School, Great Western Hwy. 1st Sunday 9am-2pm Leura Blue Mountains Market CWA Hall Megalong Street Leura Every Friday & 1st & 3rd Saturdays 9am - 4.30pm Also Thursdays during school holidays Bluebird Market Alexandra Hotel, Leura. 1st Saturday Katoomba Craft Market St Canice's Hall, 158 Katoomba Street. 2nd Sunday 9am-2pm Blackheath Craft Markets Community Hall, Great Western Hwy. 3rd Sunday 9am-2pm Blackheath Community Market Blackheath Public School Hall. 1st Sunday 9am-1pm LITHGOW New Village Market Civic Ballroom at the Showground. 4th Sunday 9am till 1pm Capertee Markets Castlereagh Hwy. 3rd Sunday Portland Community Markets Portland Golf Club. 3rd Saturday 9am-2pm

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Portland Tidy Town Markets Williewa St. 1st Sunday 9am-2pm Bowenfels Station Markets Old Bowenfels Station Markets 3rd Saturday OBERON Tablelands Way Farmers Markets St Barnabas Park, Oberon Street. 1st Saturday 8am-1pm BATHURST Farmers Markets Showground. 4th Saturday 8am-12am Family Markets Showground. 2nd Sunday 8am-4pm Macquarie Lions Flea Markets Berry Park. 1st Saturday 8.30am-1.30pm ORANGE Orange Region Farmers Market Showground, Leeds Pde. 2nd Saturday 8.30am-12.30pm Rotary Sunday Markets Orange Central, Byng St. Sunday 8am-12am MUDGEE Church Markets St Johns Anglican Church, Church and Market Streets. 1st Saturday 9am-1pm Community Markets Lawson Park, cnr Church & Short Sts 2nd Saturday Farmers Markets St Marys Catholic Church, Market and Church Streets. 3rd Saturday 8.30am-12.30pm Gulgong Markets Coronation Park. 4th Sat from 8.30am Artisan & Produce Markets Memorial Hall, Louee St Rylstone 2nd Saturday 9am -1.30 pm

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Gulls

Herons, Egrets & Bitterns Australian Little Bittern R Nankeen Night Heron R Cattle Egret R White-necked Heron U Great Egret R Intermediate Egret R

Stilts, Plovers, Waders, etc. Black-winged Stilt R Banded Lapwing R Masked Lapwing C Red-kneed Dotterel R Black-fronted Dotterel C Australian Painted Snipe R Latham’s Snipe R Common Greenshank R Sharp-tailed Sandpiper R

Frogmouths & Nightjars Tawny Frogmouth U White-throated Nightjar U Owls Sooty Owl R Australian Masked Owl R Eastern Barn Owl U Powerful Owl R Barking Owl U Southern Boobook C

Pardalotes Honeyeaters Yellow-faced Honeyeater C Singing Honeyeater R White-eared Honeyeater U Yellow-tufted Honeyeater C Fuscous Honeyeater C White-plumed Honeyeater C Lewin’s Honeyeater R Bell Miner U Noisy Miner C Blue-faced Honeyeater R Black-chinned Honeyeater U Brown-headed Honeyeater U White-naped Honeyeater C Little Friarbird R Noisy Friarbird C Striped Honeyeater U Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater U Red Wattlebird C Regent Honeyeater U Painted Honeyeater U Crescent Honeyeater R New Holland Honeyeater U White-cheeked Honeyeater R Eastern Spinebill U Black Honeyeater R Scarlet Honeyeater U Crimson Chat R

Sparrows & Finches House Sparrow U I Beautiful Firetail R Diamond Firetail C Red-browed Finch C Plum-headed Finch U Zebra Finch C

Fantails & Monarchs Willie Wagtail C Orioles Olive-backed Oriole C

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Grebes Australasian Grebe C Hoary-headed Grebe R

Rails, Crakes & Water-hens Buff-banded Rail U Baillon’s Crake R Spotless Crake R Purple Swamphen U Dusky Moorhen C Black-tailed Native-hen R Eurasian Coot U

Ducks, Geese & Swans Black Swan R Australian Shelduck R Pink-eared Duck R Australian Wood Duck C Pacific Black Duck C Australasian Shoveler R Grey Teal U Chestnut Teal R Hardhead U Blue-billed Duck R Musk Duck R

Falcons Nankeen Kestrel C Australian Hobby U Brown Falcon C Black Falcon R Peregrine Falcon U

Quails Stubble Quail U Brown Quail C

Kites, Hawks & Eagles Square-tailed Kite R Black-shouldered Kite C Black Kite R Whistling Kite R White-bellied Sea-Eagle R Swamp Harrier R Spotted Harrier U Grey Goshawk R Brown Goshawk U Collared Sparrowhawk U Wedge-tailed Eagle C Little Eagle U

KEY: C = common in the valley; U = uncommon; R = rare in the valley; I = introduced

Cuckoos Eastern Koel U Channel-billed Cuckoo U Horsfield’s Bronze-Cuckoo C Black-eared Cuckoo R Shining Bronze-Cuckoo C Pallid Cuckoo C Fan-tailed Cuckoo C Brush Cuckoo U Parrots & Lorikeets Rainbow Lorikeet R Musk Lorikeet U Little Lorikeet C Crimson Rosella U Eastern Rosella C Red-rumped Parrot C Turquoise Parrot U Swift Parrot R Budgerigar R Australian King-Parrot U Red-winged Parrot R

Cockatoos Glossy Black-Cockatoo U Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo U Gang-gang Cockatoo U Galah C Long-billed Corella R I Little Corella C Sulphur-crested Cockatoo C

Birds you may see in the Capertee Valley

Great Cormorant U Australasian Darter R

Crested Pigeon C Wonga Pigeon U Diamond Dove R Peaceful Dove C Bar-shouldered Dove U

Treecreepers White-throated Treecreeper U Red-browed Treecreeper R Brown Treecreeper C Bowerbirds Satin Bowerbird U Lyrebirds Superb Lyrebird U Sacred Kingfisher U Red-backed Kingfisher R Azure Kingfisher U Rainbow Bee-eater C

Acknowledgments and information Bird site: www.caperteebirder.com

Approximately 242 bird species have been recorded in the Capertee Valley. Many of the birds on this list are nomadic or migratory; they may be in the valley for only a few months each year.

Fairy-wrens Variegated Fairy-wren U Superb Fairy-wren C

Reporting bird sightings Regent Honeyeater hotline: phone 1800 621 056 Swift Parrot hotline: phone 1800 665 766

Flowerpeckers Mistletoebird C

Thrushes Bassian Thrush R Common Blackbird R I

Sittellas Varied Sittella U

Cuckoo-shrikes & Trillers Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike C White-bellied Cuckoo-shrike U Cicadabird U White-winged Triller U

Woodswallows White-breasted Woodswallow R Masked Woodswallow U White-browed Woodswallow C Dusky Woodswallow C Butcherbirds & allies Grey Butcherbird U Pied Butcherbird U Australian Magpie C Pied Currawong U Grey Currawong R Babblers, Whipbirds, etc. Grey-crowned Babbler U White-browed Babbler C Eastern Whipbird U Spotted Quail-thrush U Weebill C Brown Gerygone R Western Gerygone U White-throated Gerygone C Brown Thornbill U Buff-rumped Thornbill U Yellow-rumped Thornbill C Yellow Thornbill C Striated Thornbill U Southern Whiteface U

Starlings & Mynas Common Myna R I Common Starling C I

Swallows & Martins White-backed Swallow U Welcome Swallow C Fairy Martin C Tree Martin C White-eyes Silvereye C Larks, Cisticolas, Reed-Warblers, etc. Horsfield’s Bushlark U Golden-headed Cisticola U Australian Reed-Warbler U Tawny Grassbird R Little Grassbird R Rufous Songlark C Brown Songlark U Australian Robins Eastern Yellow Robin C Hooded Robin U Jacky Winter C Rose Robin U Flame Robin U Scarlet Robin U Red-capped Robin U Australian Mudnesters White-winged Chough C Ravens & Crows Little Raven U Australian Raven C

Capertee Valley is wider and longer than the USA’s Grand Canyon. The valley is Bird tours and information: www.bmbirding.com.au recognised internationally as an Important Bird Area (IBA) and one of the 50 top Birdlife Australia: www.birdlife.org.au/projects/ woodland-birds-for-biodiversity birdwatching places in the world. Bicentennial National Trail: www.nationaltrail.com.au This scenic valley encompasses the hamlets of Glen Davis, This scenic valley encompasses of GlenCapertee Davis, Glen Alice, Bogee and is Glen Alice and Bogee and is surrounded the by thehamlets Wollemi, Valley information: www.caperteevalleyway.com.au Capertee and Gardens of Stone national parks and the surrounded by the Wollemi, Capertee and Gardens of Stone national parks and the Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area. A diversity Download a PDF of this brochure: of habitats has resulted in a proliferation of bird species caperteevalleyalliance.blogspot.com.au Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area. A diversity of habitats has resulted in a finding refuge here. Surrounded on all sides by spectacular Capertee Valley photos: sandstone of cliffs, the valley is in a transition zone where the caperteevalleyphotos.blogspot.com.au proliferation bird species finding refuge here. Surrounded on all sides by spectacular forests of the Blue Mountains give way to the woodlands Fiona Lumsden wildlife artist: www.fionalumsden.com sandstone cliffs, theslopes. valley is in varies a transition of the NSW western Vegetation from semi- zone where the forests of the Blue Mountains Cover images: Dean Ingwersen & Chris Tzaros rainforest to open forest, grassy woodlands and farmland give way to theNotwoodlands the other NSW vegetation varies from semiAccommodation grasslands. as heavily clearedof as many ruralWestern slopes, www.caperteevalleyway.com.au areas, the valley retains large areas of the critically rainforest to open forest grassy woodlands and farmland grasslands. Not as heavily www.rylstone.com endangered White Box–Yellow Box–Blakely’s Red Gum www.tourism.lithgow.com Woodland and Derived Native Grassland. Many clearedGrassy as many other rural area, the valley retains large areas of the critically endangered woodland bird species, whose populations have fallen Contact us with suggestions Whitealarmingly Box-Yellow Box Blakely’ Red Gum Grassy Woodland and Derived Native elsewhere, remain relativelyscommon and Any suggestions or information that might improve this brochure would be appreciated. Please email easily seen here. Grassland. Many woodland bird species, whose populations have fallen alarmingly caperteevalleyallinc@ipstarmail.com.au Regent Honeyeater tree planting elsewhere, remain relatively common and easily seen here. In recent years a prime conservation You have more chance of seeing a Regent been extending the habitat Beforefocus youhasset off... Part of the Valley’ s incharm is its comparative isolation. There are no Honeyeater the of the highly endangered Regent Capertee Valley than Honeyeater. Working with landholders cafes, no petrol stations, and depending on your service provider and service location, anywhere else in the and volunteers, the Capertee Valley world. Illustration: there may no mobile Regentbe Honeyeater Recovery phone Program coverage. Fiona Lumsden. has planted over 100,000 trees in the valley, on private property. A 2008 survey on the Bird Trail map are easily accessible. A small All 19 bird-watching sites shown found 86 species of birds in these planted sectionareas, of the route isbeing unsealed with six of these rare and/ but suitable for 2WD vehicle to visit Site 8. or endangered. Tree-planting weekends are held each spring and autumn and new volunteer tree-planters are always welcome; no experience necessary. For more information about volunteer tree-plantings in the Capertee Valley contact Birdlife Australia (Sydney office) on 02 9647 1033.

Button-quails Painted Button-quail C Red-chested Button-quail R Little Button-quail R

Whistlers & allies Crested Shrike-tit U Gilbert’s Whistler R Golden Whistler U Rufous Whistler C Grey Shrike-thrush C

Welcome to the Capertee Valley A nature based destination like no other Capertee Valley is within the traditional country of the Wiradjuri people. Located on the western edge of the Blue Mountains and only three hours travel from Sydney, it is the widest enclosed valley in the world – wider and longer than the USA’s Grand Canyon. The valley is recognised internationally as an Important Bird Area (IBA) and one of the 50 top birdwatching places in the world.

Ibises & Spoonbills Australian White Ibis U Straw-necked Ibis U Glossy Ibis R Royal Spoonbill U Yellow-billed Spoonbill U

Map & Guide to Birdwatching To Hunter Valley & Newcastle via Bylong

To Mudgee

Rylstone Kandos To Bathurst Bogee

Ilford

Glen Alice

Capertee Valley

Glen Davis

Capertee

Castlereagh Highway

Lithgow To Canberra via Oberon

Bells Line of Road

To Sydney Katoomba

Great Western Highway

To find out more about your national parks visit the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre,

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