Sydney, Blue Mountains and Central West - August 2016

Sydney, Blue Mountains and Central West

August 2016

Happy Horses Birthday!

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Regional Maps Where to eat, stay and What to do Win award winning zoo passes

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Taste the Blue Mountains

‘We believe everyone has the right to access good, clean and fair food’ Slow Food is an international non-profit association formed in 1989 as a response to the standardising effects of fast food and the ‘fast life’. There are now thousands of members in over 100 countries, divided into local focus groups called convivia, of which Slow Food Blue Mountains is just one.

Three interconnecting principles define Slow Food: GOOD - A fresh and flavoursome seasonal diet that satisfies the senses and is part of our local culture.

CLEAN - Produced in harmony with the environment and human health.

FAIR - Accessible prices for consumers and fair conditions and pay for small-scale producers.

To join, tap into local events or find out more about Slow Food Blue Mountains, visit www.slowfoodbluemountains.com.au or email sfbm@slowfoodaustralia.com.au

Carrington Cellars and Deli have different offerings each week with seasonal features tastings and demonstrations including recipes. They are part of the local social scene. We look forward to sharing their regular seasonal news with you in the magazine and online.

REGIONAL WINE SPECIALIST Purveyors of Fine Food & Wine Located in the old Katoomba power station (just off Parke Street), our cellar specialises in Regional Wines, Boutique Beers and an International Deli.

Many heritage features of the power station have been incorporated into the design. The cellar is available for private tastings.

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ON ONPARKE PARKESTREET STREET(AT (ATREAR REAROF OFTHE THECARRINGTON CARRINGTONHOTEL) HOTEL) The Hotel15-47 15-47katoomba KatoombaSt,St,Katoomba Katoomba 2780 The Carrington Carrington Hotel 2780 www.thecarrington.com.au T +61 2 4782 1111 www.thecarrington.com.au T +61 2 4782 0999

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2016 2016 Visit the galleries and home studios of Artists Artisans in home the Hawkesbury Visit theand galleries and studios of Artists and Artisans in the Hawkesbury Next Open Weekend in September Some on The Trail will open by appointment Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th April 2016 Check out our website or Facebook for other events Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th April 2016

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Mamre house History & Community combined

Unique 170 year old abattoir on-site and working. Both local and NSW beef, Lamb, Pork and Goat with occasional Seasonal prawns and a great variety of sausages.

Unbeatable prices.

The grounds of Samuel Marsden's hobby farm from 1820 are open to the public.

Today Mamre is a part of Catholic Care Social Services and operates to support people with a disability, refugees and migrants as well as youth.

Mamre farm fresh produce will be selling at Thornton Markets every third Sunday of the month – 8am -1pm Follow us on Instagram - @mamrehouseevents

Mon-Fri 7.00-6.00 Sat 7.00-2.00

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M&A BUTCHERY

Open every day except Monday.

181 RDORCHARD HILLS 181MAMRE MAMRE RD ORCHARD HILLS Tel: 02 9670 6178 Tel:www.mamre.com.au 02 9670 6178

62 King Road, Wilberforce

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From the Editor August August 1st is official Horses Birthday in the southern hemisphere. These animals offer us so much trust loyalty and magic moments. One of our year’s top horse events, Shahazada is on this month, attracting huge crowds to St Albans on the Hawkesbury. You can still enjoy Yulefest as an opportunity to celebrate Christmas your way, maybe even in the snow. Romance and wedding magic is keener all this leap year. Check out where to stay from places that will pamper you to camping and RV Friendly options. Your pets can even stay along the way. Take advantage by exploring widely in our delightful world heritage splendour.

We offer nourishment for your body soul and all your senses with two of our top markets having anniversaries this month; history and modern slants on old favourites; options for adventure or relaxation – come and enJoy! Pamper and reward yourself as you explore our awesome antique and art venues, try on some slow apparel, taste our wines and discover great cafes, dining and high tea experiences. See how much some of our first settled areas have changed as you explore our contrasting regions. The Zoo and iMag offer 2-day family passes for all holidays with a winner announced this month.

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Enjoy from the Mountains to the sea, along our waterways, our spectacular garden displays, explore above and below ground… Explore by car, cycle, on foot, on horseback or by public transport; sample our different cafes lolly shops and restaurants and stay in different areas… really have a great time!

As daylight hours lengthen and we enjoy more holidays, take your pick of adventures. You are in this ancient land with its world heritage listed areas and unique ecosystems… look around you and drink it in… stay a while with us… consider what is most precious to you and plan to enjoy it to the utmost. Join us on Facebook and Twitter for updates and check out our web for more information, including our Calendar of Events. Back issues of iMag magazines are also available online.

Drive safely, take care, live and love well!

Always make every day count…and good luck in finding your answers – whatever the questions!

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Hills & Hawkesbury

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Parramatta - Penrith

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Lower Blue Mountains

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Mid Mountains

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Wentworth Falls

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Main Map

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Leura Village

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Katoomba 20 Medlow Bath to Mt Victoria

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Mount Tomah

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Hartley & surrounds

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Wallerawang/Portland 25 Lithgow 26 Oberon/Bathurt/Mudgee 28 Orange & Districts

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From the Paddock to Your Plate

If you are looking to find delicious, fresh food for your family, you have found the right place. Black Castle Events are the force behind three of the area’s leading growers markets: Blackheath Growers Market, Springwood Growers Market and Hawkesbury Harvest Farmers Market Castle Hill also Hills Artisans Market.

Whether you’re looking for fresh produce, locally-sourced meats or handmade crafts, you’ll find them at our markets! Call to learn more about our growers markets!

02 4572 6260 Find us on Facebook http://www.blackcastleevents.com.au/

Jenolan Caves

TROLLEY TOURS

Experience one of the World’s finest cave systems with underground rivers and spectacular limestone formations.

Coach tour departs Katoomba 10.35am. Daily (return to Katoomba daily by 5.00pm).

Coach tour includes informative commentary. (Coach does not operate Christmas Day).

RETURN COACH TRAVEL TO JENOLAN CAVES (Does not include caves tour)

Concession $50

Child $38

RETURN COACH TRAVEL + ADMISSION CHIFLEY CAVE OR LUCAS CAVE Concession $76 $73

Child $68 $65

RETURN COACH TRAVEL + ADMISSION TO ORIENT CAVE Concession $80 $77

Child $72 $69

RETURN COACH TRAVEL + ADMISSION TO CHIFLEY & LUCAS CAVES Concession $98 $92

Child $91 $85

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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

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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

Catering for all occasions!

Savoury Pies • Gourmet Pies • Dessert Pies Take-away or eat in Coffee and cold drinks New flavoured teas Open: Tuesday - Friday 6am - 4pm Saturday & Sunday 8am - 4pm

NOW OFFERING GLUTEN FREE Clarendon VIC opposite Richmond NSW RAAF OPTIONS piesonthego19@gmail.com

Phone 0449 523 499 or 0438 534 324

the Information Centres throughout the Hills Hawkesbury area for more information.

Surrounded by 10 National parks an hour’s drive from Sydney, the area provides a wide range of recreational pursuits.

Encircled by noteworthy national parks - Dharug to the north and east, Yengo to the north-west, Cattai to the west, and Marramarra to the south Wisemans Ferry is a rustic village on one of the country's most famous waterways.

What to See & Do

Macquarie Arms Hotel 1815 Windsor Court House 1821 The Toll House built in 1835 St Monicas Church opened in 1859 Richmond Court House 1877 Macquarie Schoolhouse 1819 Ebenezer Church built 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

HAWKESBURY VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Ham Common, Hawkesbury Valley Way, Clarendon (Opposite Richmond RAAF Base) Phone 1300 362 874 hawkesburytourism@pacific.net.au www. hawkesburytourism.com.au

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DURAL VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE The Pines and Roughley House 656a Old Northern Road, Dural Phone (02) 9651 4411 www.hhart.com.au info@hhart.com.au

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Gallery Exhibition Takes A Walk On The Wild Side The next exhibition to open at Hawkesbury Regional Gallery in Windsor invites you to embark on a journey of discovery and surprise through artist Rod McCrae’s cutting edge Wunderkammer/After-life, exploring human interaction with nature through the use of ethically sourced taxidermied animals.

Featuring real wild animals including a zebra, a lion, penguins, antelope, fox, fawn, fish, rabbits, a baboon and a polar bear, this ‘cabinet of wonders’ (from the German term referring to a cabinet or room full of curiosities) brings together sculpture and various media to discuss a broad range of conservation issues, from climate change to big game hunting.

Says artist/curator, Rod McRae: “Each work explores an animal ‘issue’ using real preserved animal bodies (taxidermy) to tell their stories. Using the real thing creates art that is both authentic and empathetic. I argue that sculptures of animals rendered in resin, plastic, stone, wood or metal cannot speak as directly to us as the real animal. Each work touches on a different aspect of the human-animal relationship including biodiversity, pollution, climate change, conservation and stewardship. Each work asks us to examine our responsibilities as fellow travellers on this planet”.

McRae first learned of taxidermy’s

effects on people in the early 1980s.

The New Zealand-born children’s book illustrator had just taken up a correspondence course in taxidermy, and, working from home, he tried his hand at stuffing and mounting animals, storing the specimens wherever he could. “My flatmates would come home and find roadkill and god knows what else in the freezer box with tails hanging out of it,” he says.

More confronting than finding a stuffed animal in the fridge, McRae suggests, is the matter of animalhuman relations at large. Faced with real stuffed animals, not sculptures, audiences are cornered. “There’s something very visceral about dealing with taxidermy,” he says, “something very emotional that people can’t hide

from, can’t walk away from – they have to engage.”

Exhibition title: Wunderkammer/AfterLife Dates: 15 July - 4 September For information contact Gallery Director, Diana Robson 4560 4440

Also on show, After-Humans:

new work by students in the Diploma of Graphic Design Illustration at the Design Centre Enmore, Sydney TAFE. This series of illustrations and rendered models explores the question, ‘what would happen to our beloved pets (in particular cats and dogs) if humankind vanished off the face of the earth, how would they survive and how would they evolve over time?’

Rod McRae, Z is for zebra 2010, Burchell’s zebra skin, steel, timber, high density foam, glass, chalk, blackboard paint

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Getting the most out of Winter!

Shahzada 2016 Shahzada is the ultimate test for horse and rider of 400km over five days up and down the beautiful mountains surrounding the picturesque Macdonald Valley, sometimes three times in the one day. The 36th Shahzada will be held from Monday, 22nd to Friday, 26th August in St Albans, north west of Sydney, NSW. For those on younger, less experienced horses, the Mini Marathon of 120km over three days will be held from Tuesday, 23rd to Thursday, 25th August. Both rides are held in St Albans with horses and riders camped all around town venturing out on each leg up and down the legendary tracks of the Woomera, Transmission, McKechnie's, Boyd's, Prestons and The Steps with a promise of perfect Shahzada weather, lots of fun with heaps of social events and activities to keep everyone smiling throughout the week.

We hope that all those who completed

Growers Market the Mini Marathon in 2015 will move up to the Shahzada and have a go and for all those seeking to complete The Big Three (State Championships, Shahzada and the Quilty on the same horse in the one year) this is definitely the time.....lots of help from our expert and friendly vetting team not to mention all those around you everyone wants you to be successful.

Check out the Shahzada website www.shahzada400.com and see what happened in 2015. For all information contact Shahzada secretary, Sue Todd at suetodd@activ8.net.au or phone 0263 797218 and leave a message. There is nothing like the bond that you achieve with your horse marathon riding.....if you don’t do anything else in endurance, you have to ride Shahzada!! This will be "the ride of your life"!

There are lots of trade stalls at Shahzada this year.

Art for everyone Artists Open Studios This Weekend is an exciting new development for artists in the Blue Mountains. You can now visit their open studios on any weekend you choose to visit the Blue Mountains.

This new concept in Arts Trails has the Blue Mountains setting the pace. Artists decide which weekends they will open and indicate their participation on the Arts Trail website. (www.artstrail.org.au) Go online to find which studios are open on the weekend you are in the Mountains and you can choose who you would like to visit. Choose a little or a lot. Stylise your own personalised Art Studio Tour. Set your own pace for a leisurely journey into the wonderful world of the creatives. Immerse yourself in their studios and enjoy the

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environment in which they create.

The Artists Open Studios This Weekend operates outside of our formal Arts Trail which still occur several times each year.

Since August 2003, the Blackheath Growers Market has run the 2nd Sunday of every month at the Blackheath Community Centre. We proudly host over 60 growers who can tantalise your tastebuds with a wide array of local and regional foods. We have a wide range of fruits and vegetables, meats, breads and cheeses (cow, goat and sheep), olive oils and local wines, nuts and honey, free range eggs, spices and condiments, plants and seedlings, a wide range of baked goods and so much more.

Everything comes directly from the paddock to your plate. While we can’t guarantee that your favourite fruits and vegetables will be in season, we can promise that everything you find will be fresh and delicious! Come along to celebrate our lucky 13th anniversary.

Date & Location • 2nd Sunday of each month, 8am - 12pm • Blackheath Community Centre Springwood Growers Market proudly hosts over 50 growers and producers.

Opened in 2015, we’ve been welcomed with open arms by the local community and have already seen a lot of success.

Come and see what the growers of the Springwood area have to offer when you visit us to celebrate our first anniversary!

Date & Location • 4th Sunday of each month 8:30am - 12:30pm • Springwood Hub, 104 Macquarie St., Springwood

Peace. Quiet. Country. Dreamwood Estate.

Escape to Dreamwood Estate B&B, a special place you can call your own.

Camping... Air conditioned rooms with individual settings. A 12m mineral pool with spa-jets, warmed by the sun.

Home baked afternoon tea to delight your arrival. Fresh ground coffee imported and roasted by The Coffee Warehouse, Kurmond. Tempting choice of teas. Weber-Q BBQ on the veranda. WiFi. So not camping!

Border Collies. Our family. Well the children have all left. There's nothing like a Border welcome to know you're at home.

No matter the time of year - the feeling will be the same.

The price doesn't change with the season. No holiday peak. Book direct to save OTA fees.

Explore. Drive. Pick orchard fruit.

Stroll through display gardens. Horse ride. Swing through the trees. Step back through time - visit Windsor Museum and historical cemeteries. The Hawkesbury region is an ancient place.

Alpacas. Always happy to see you - with a bowl of feed. Photogenic.

Handmade Australian alpaca accessories and raw fleece for the spinner.

The Giftware Shop has Bocchetta plush Border Collies for guests who can't resist.

Download the Hawkesbury Harvest Farm Gate Trail app for more details on Dreamwood Estate B&B. Chat soon - Peter & Donna - 4576 5711 - 0411 253 386.

Dreamwood Estate Bed & Breakfast So much Country So close to Town

21 Griffins Road, Tennyson 2754 4576 5711

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Parramatta - Penrith

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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.

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!

Now Parramatta is a city within Sydney’s metropolitan area. It lies along the 15-mile or 24-km Parramatta River, which enters

Parramatta has many historic buildings, including Elizabeth Farm (Built in 1793, it is the nation’s oldest surviving European

DISCOVER THE INSIDE STORIES AT HAMBLEDON COTTAGE MUSEUM Come on a guided tour of the cottage and you will discover the lifestyle of colonial Parramatta.

Sir Edward Macarthur, eldest son of Elizabeth and John Macarthur, was the first person to live in this 1824 cottage. Every room is filled with authentic furniture and artefacts where Parramatta and District Historical Society Guides take you on a fascinating conducted tour. You will view portraits Hambledon Cottage visitors of Sir Edward, Elizabeth and John Macarthur and listen to music written by Beethoven being played on one of the first pianos in history.

Eight glorious rooms hold stories about the exciting times of the 1800s. Reverend Samuel Marsden features in the Lucas Gallery Exhibition ‘CONNECTIONS’. He wrote ‘I have a great variety of duties to perform I am a gardener, a farmer, a Magistrate and Minister’. He performed marriage ceremonies for Parramatta Female Factory Matilda welcome women at St John’s church and baptised many of their children. You will enjoy the guided tour rain, snow or sunshine - come to the cottage TODAY! Parramatta & District Historical Society Inc. (1913) You will meet other people who enjoy local history Hambledon Cottage House Museum OPEN Thursday to Sunday – every week 11am to 4pm – last guided tour begins 3pm Gregory Place, Parramatta 9635-6924 - Adults $6, Concession $5, Children $2 email: parramattahist@tpg.com.au www.facebook.com / Parramatta – Historical – Society

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building). Old Government House (Built in 1799, it is the oldest public building in Australia). Experiment Farm Cottage (Built in 1834 it is the site of the first land grant). Hambledon Cottage (Built in 1824

by John and Elizabeth Macarthur for extra accommodation for family and friends.

The Kings School (1832). As Parramatta is once again becoming a more important city centre and larger business buildings are being built, fascinating pieces of Parramatta’s past are being literally unearthed. In the foyer of some of the new buildings you will see glass around what was discovered and in the Justice Precinct you will find the remains of the earliest convict hospitals on display. The Parramatta Visitor Information Centre can tell you more about where to find these or for more information visit www.parracity.nsw.gov.au

What to See & Do

Try the ferry. A beautiful way to get around a lot of places.

Check out Riverside theatres and restaurant. Take a walk along the river while you’re there.

Visit Experiment Farm, Elizabeth

Farm and Hambledon Cottage.

Olympic Park is an experience in itself, close to Parramatta, on the ferry.

Parramatta Farmers’ Markets, produce, arts, crafts and more.

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 346A Church St, Parramatta Ph: (02) 8839 3311 Fax: (02) 8839 3301 Email: discoverparramatta@ parracity.nsw.gov.au

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COTTAGE NOW OPEN 11am to 4pm Thursday to Sunday Heritage Magic Tour

Penrith - The adventure capital Penrith is the ideal place to have your next adventure; there is so much to see, explore and discover and its proximity to Sydney means visitors can come for the day or stay for a couple of days to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Thrill-seekers can pay a visit to iFly Downunder, Australia’s only indoor skydiving facility and the southern hemisphere’s best white-water facility, Penrith Whitewater Stadium. There is also Jetpack Adventures at the Sydney International Regatta Centre, Luddenham Raceway, Cables Wake Park and a 737 JetFlight Simulator.

Visitors wanting to keep their feet on the ground can take in one of the world-class concerts and performances at The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, see an exhibition at the Penrith Regional Gallery, go on a tour at the Go-Shu Sake Factory or learn about the history of firefighting at the Museum of Fire.

We even have award winning Indigenous experiences at Muru Mittigar.

Surrounded by mountains, sweeping valleys and lakes, and with the stunning Blue Mountains in the backdrop, there really is no better place to explore the great outdoors. Relax on a cruise along the Nepean River or step things up with a bushwalk to ‘The Rock’ lookout.

Visit www.visitpenrith.com.au for more info or call 1300 736 836 (weekdays only).

Penrith Whitewater Stadium McCarthy’s Lane, Cranebrook Ph: 4730 4333 FOR A LAID BACK ADVENTURE: Museum of Fire 1 Museum Drive, Penrith Ph: 4731 3000 Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre - 597 High Street, Penrith Ph: 4723 7600 Penrith Regional Gallery & Lewers Bequest - 86 River Road, Emu Plains Ph: 4735 1100 Sun Masamune Sake Brewery 29 Cassola Place, Penrith Ph: 4732 2833 The Union Restaurant Union Lane, Penrith Ph: 4721 4501 FOR AN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE: Aqua Golf

Panthers World of Entertainment Mulgoa Road, Penrith Ph: 4721 7240 Bushwalking, Fairlight Road, Mulgoa Kayaking & Canoeing Horizon Line (Kayak/Canoe hire) 69 Great Western Highway, Emu Plains Ph: 02 4735 2120 VISITOR INFORMATION Tourism Information for Penrith is now available at: www.penrithishere.com.au Telephone: 1300 736 836 (Monday to Friday 9am – 4.30pm) The information wall at Penrith Civic Centre is available Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4pm.

The information wall at Penrith City Library is available Monday to Friday 9am – 8pm, Saturday 9am – 5pm and Sunday 10am – 5pm.

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What to See & Do

FOR AN ACTION PACKED ADVENTURE: 737 Jet Flight Simulator Experience Unit 1 /9-11 Abel Street, Penrith Ph: 4722 5747 Cables Wake Park Behind Panthers Complex, Mulgoa Road, Penrith Ph: 4722 2537 Ifly Downunder 123 Mulgoa Road, Penrith Ph: 1300 366 364 Jetpack Adventures Jetpack Lake, Gate D, Old Castlereagh Road, Cranebrook Ph: 0474 538 722 Luddenham Raceway 821 - 849 Luddenham Road, Luddenham Ph: 9834 2366

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Great Western Highway until 1926.

Across the Nepean River through Emu Springwood follows Warrimoo and Plains, Leonay and Lapstone, travel Blue Mountains Trolley Tours west along the Great Western Highway Valley Heights and was the first town named in the Blue Mountains, second to Glenbrook to reach the Blue Blue Mountains Trolley Tours operates only in size to Katoomba.

Mountains Tourist Information Centre an hourly hop on and hop off service on the left of the highway.

7 days a week that takes you to 29 GREAT ATTRACTIONS located in The start of the Blue Mountains KATOOMBA and LEURA, allowing you includes the lovely villages of Lapstone, Start at the Glenbrook Visitor Centre to experience the best of what this Glenbrook, Blaxland, Springwood The walking track from John Whitton fabulous world heritage area has to and Faulconbridge. This area features Memorial Place leads you to the Bleu Mountains Accommodation and Tourism Association offer in a fun and informative way. impressive waterfalls, swimming holes, Knapsack Viaduct. (Lapstone) Advertisement for iMAG Visitor Guide national park walks and art & craft You can purchase your $25 Hop On Bluff Lookout overlooks the galleries. and Hop Off All Day Pass from the Glenbrook Gorge and Glenbrook Adv size 115 x 80 mm landscape Trolley Shoppe located at 76 Main Blaxland, named after explorer Gregory Creek.

Street, Katoomba, Opposite the Blaxland (1771-1852) provides the Adjacent to Warrimoo Station is Pedestrian Crossing at Katoomba opportunity to examine Lennox Bridge.

Ardill Park, a great resting place.

Railway Station, or directly from the Built in 1883, it formed part of the Trolley Driver at any stop.

You can book a Day Tour from Sydney, VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE save when you book your tickets Great Western Hwy, Glenbrook Open Mon-Sat 8.30am to 4pm and online, book bushwalks through us, 8.30am - 3.00pm Sun. closed Christmas Day even like us on Facebook at Trolley Ph: 1300 653 408 Tours, Katoomba.

What to See & Do

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The Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum A magnificent collection of paintings, sculpture and ship models displayed in the artist’s former home.

• Landscaped Grounds • Cafe • Specialist Print and Book Shop • Home of ‘The Magic Pudding’

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Mid Mountains The Mid Mountains has a heavenly exercise park for dogs. The former Lawson golf course is a large dog off-leash area. Watching the dogs run and race, jump and play is a wonderful activity for the owners as they throw balls and forge friendships with other dog owners. The Lawson off-leash area is near the end of Wilson Street.

Looking for a quiet, undiscovered, local market. The Uniting Church at Hazelbrook runs a market on the second Saturday of the month from 9 to 1. Books, knitted items, brick-a-brac, plants, jams and sauces, handmade cards, freshly made juices AND the best scones, jam and cream. The Uniting Church hall is accessible from Hazelbrook Shopping Centre on the corner of Rosedale Avenue and the Highway.

To find out more ring 4784 2085.

Hazelbrook Bowling Club is in a bush setting on Bonnie View Ave. Their Club Bistro is open on Thursday, Friday and Sunday nights and serves pastas, steaks, warm salads, seafood, vegetarian, stir fries, chicken, burgers, desserts and kid’s meals. There are also play stations and other activities in their ‘kid’s corner’ area. In addition to their full bistro menu, they offer fantastic “blackboard specials”.

Bookings and enquiries on 4758 6240.

Operating for over 35 years, the iconic Todarellos Fruit House on the highway at Faulconbridge, enjoys supporting their local community, who have so generously supported them. Offering an extensive range of continental foods, pastas, delicious sauces, homemade Evia flavoured yoghurts, fresh fodder flavoured dips, marinated olives, mozzarella cheese, fresh Tasmanian smoked salmon, deli meats,

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fertilisers, plants, flowers, wine barrels and of course the finest in fruit and vegetables. Please be careful visiting Todarellos, if travelling west, and only use the U-turn bay just up the road.

Phone 4751 2357 for enquiries.

The Woodford Church is a modern, luxurious home renovated from a 100-year-old disused church with beautiful stained glass windows, decorative cornices, gothic wrought iron and luxurious wood panelling. It is the perfect base for your visiting family or a great space to unwind. www.thewoodfordchurch.com.au Springwood Growers Market is the place to find delicious, fresh food for your family. If you’re looking for fresh produce, locally-sourced meats or handmade crafts, hop along to the Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub, 104-108 Macquarie Road, Springwood. Open on the 4th Sunday of each month from 9am – 1pm. Enquiries to 4572 6260 On Sunday 14 August, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day Parade and Service commemorates the Battle of Long Tan, the most significant engagement by Australian Forces during the Vietnam War. Each year, Vietnam Veterans gather at the War Memorial for a commemorative service and wreath laying. This year the event will start with the parade and service in Macquarie Road, Springwood, from 11am to 12.30pm. In the afternoon from 4pm to 4.45pm, proceedings continue with the Beating the Retreat Ceremony with Lithgow Pipe Band at the War Memorial.

Get an eyeful of art when the first and longest running art show in the Blue Mountains again showcases the best established and emerging talent in the

area from August 26 to 28, 2016. Held at Springwood High School on Grose Rd, Faulconbridge and co-ordinated by the Parents & Citizens Association, the event directly supports students of the school, with 25 per cent of all artwork sales and all admission, café, and raffle income used to buy educational resources. Choose from more than 400 pieces of original art from more than 100 local artists. There will be an official opening program on the Friday evening and activities and café throughout the weekend. Ring 0467 036 282 for enquiries.

What to See & Do Blue Mountains BMX Club track, at the end of Ferris Lane in Lawson, is open all year to the general public.

Safety gear must be worn.

Warm up in the sauna at the Springwood Aquatic Centre on Plateau Road, Springwood Visit the Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum at 14 Norman Lindsay Crescent, Faulconbridge Book a bike at Blue Mountain Bikes to ride the Oaks Fire Trail

Todarello’s Fruit House 731 Great Western Highway FAULCONBRIDGE Ph: 4751 2357

Iconic family run business, supplying the Blue Mountains with the finest fruit and vegetables for over 30 years 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Arts Trail Weekend

TCP Day Tours is leading the way with their innovative, unique programs designed to delight the many varieties of tourists. Their comprehensive range of day tours have been created to provide inspiration, education and encouragement.

Do you · want to be amazed by beautiful vistas? · want to enjoy the journey as much as the destination? · like getting off the beaten track? · prefer small group tours? · enjoy being entertained with creative itineraries and pure serendipity?

If you answered yes to any of these

questions, you are invited to experience the biggest ever range of day tours in the Blue Mountains.

A lot of hard work goes in behind the scenes to develop such a diverse and entertaining program. The Owner Manager of TCP Day Tours, Nyla Thomas says she puts in many hours of careful research finding just the right mix to create the perfect day out. Nyla’s personality will have you jumping to a different beat in this most wonderful part of the world.

For bookings and further details visit www.tcpdaytours.com.au

The Blue Mountains Arts Trail was created for Blue Mountains Artists to allow them direct access to the public. You can be part of this unique opportunity to meet local Artists and see their works in the environment in which they were created.

It is also a perfect opportunity for Artists to explain and exhibit the work they have put so much of their heart and soul into. You can ask about the processes involved and in some studios watch artist demonstrations. The next Blue Mountains Arts Trail is on the weekend of 20th - 21st August between 10.00am - 4.00pm. Visit www.artstrail.org.au to find out more.

STOP PRESS There will be a FREE shuttle bus for visitors to assist with getting around the Arts Trail. Leave the car at home and catch the minibus at either Faulconbridge or Blaxland Railway Stations to hook up with the Arts Trail Shuttle.

Faulconbridge Antiques The Destination in the Blue Mountains for Beautiful Items TCP Garden Tours

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Faulconbridge Antiques is located on the Great Western Highway heading west, the next village after Springwood.

This is a beautifully presented shop which is filled with a wonderful mix of fine quality furniture, ceramics, art glass and silver. It provides a classic blend of old and new, so you will be inspired and spoilt for choice with the large selection of decorative items. There’s sure to be something to tempt you!

Faulconbridge Antiques is the only authorised retailer of world famous contemporary Moorcroft Art pottery UK, Steve Smith Ceramics UK (the world’s finest freehand painted ceramics) & Anita Harris Art Pottery UK, West of Sydney.

They are also the exclusive retailers in the Blue Mountains Region for Royal Crown Derby, Royal Doulton and Waterford Crystal.

With new items arriving weekly you are sure to find something to inspire you for your home or as a special gift.

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Wentworth Falls Wentworth Falls, one of the most beautiful Blue Mountains towns, offers possibly the most spectacular bushwalks and views.

At the top of Boddington hill, turn left into Tableland Road then left into Queen Elizabeth Drive. Take the left hand fork at the end for a 10 km drive to one of the most remote and beautiful picnic grounds in the Blue Mountains, Ingar Picnic Ground.

The area known as ‘Kings Tableland’ offers almost haunting views. Care must be taken within this area to

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preserve the ancient Aboriginal site, Kings Table. It has been calculated via carbon dating that the land was occupied some 22,000 years ago!

What to See & Do Enjoy the fabulous sunsets with views

Allow at least a day to enjoy the area.

From Falls Road start the Charles Darwin Walk, well sign posted.

Explore Wentworth Falls Village with its shops, golf course and Lake

on the northern side of the Highway.

Walking on the Wild Side Get your Zoofari Lodge experience Today!

Ring the reservations team to book the ultimate Zoofari adventure! (02) 6881 1488 https://goo.gl/JBAOAw

Yester Grange Estate Yester Grange is the Blue Mountains premier venue for couples seeking a truly unique wedding and special events venue.

Nestled in 10 acres of totally private parkland and garden at the top of Wentworth Falls waterfall. The rolling expanse of green lawn reaches from the magnificent Victorian mansion, to touch the thousands of hectares of World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains Wilderness that lies beyond.

The views are breathtaking and the atmosphere will leave your guests spellbound!

Yester Grange is a truly unique property and no amount of words or photographs can ever do it justice.

It is a venue which simply must be inspected to be believed.

Inspections strictly by appointment only.

Please phone to arrange a convenient time for us to show you around the property and to discuss menu selection and arrangements for your very special day.

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♦ Spectacular valley views ♦ Central yet secluded location just five minutes stroll to town centre ♦ Award winning 4½ Star accommodation ♦ Guest rooms with choice of bath & shower or spa bath, remote control full air conditioning & windows which open for fresh mountain air. Many rooms with views, many with real flame fireplaces ♦ Licensed a la carte restaurant and cocktail bar ♦ Guest lounge areas with open fireplaces ♦ Exercise room ♦ Billiards ♦ Garden terraces ♦ Day spa and beauty treatment centre

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Phone: 4782 2155 or visit us at www.mountainheritage.com.au View menus and package deals online or follow us on Facebook!

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Leura Village You’ve reached what is now referred to as the Upper Blue Mountains, where cool climate plants are the focus of many a garden.

The natural wonders of Leura can be discovered via the many walks. A great place to start is Sublime Point Road. Here you will find one of the world’s most spectacular golf courses as well as the popular Fairmont Resort. Many events are held here. Trolley Tours can tell you about the walks.

www.bluemountainsimag.com.au 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.

You must not miss a visit to the multi-awardwinning Josophan’s Chocolates – see if you are able to organise a tasting. They also have a shop down in Sydney.

Megalong Books has the most amazing

Warm Up Your Winter with a Magical Yulefest Feast Rug up in your Winter woollies and enjoy the magic of a Traditional Northern Hemisphere Christmas feast at Bygone Beautys. Nestled in the picturesque village of Leura, Bygone Beautys will celebrate Yulefest throughout the Winter months of July and August. Christmas bon bons and serviettes adorn decorated tables to create a fun festive atmosphere.

With the coming of Winter Solstice, Winter is a time when the Blue Mountains comes alive.

‘Yule’ is another name for this Pagan festival which celebrates the passing of the longest night of the year and the ‘re-birth of the sun’ when the daylight hours lengthen as they head towards Summer.

Yulefest has become a renowned tradition in the Blue Mountains. The story behind it dates back to 1980 when a group of Irish tourists travelled to the area in search of their familiar

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Winter climate. While relaxing in front of a roaring fire, the Irish visitors saw snowflakes falling and became nostalgic for their Northern Hemisphere Christmas celebrations.

With this inspiration, a traditional Christmas feast with all the trimmings was quickly organised to make them feel at home. This soon sparked much interest, with many local businesses and venues quickly becoming involved, and Yulefest in the Blue Mountains was born. Now, every year people head for the hills to experience the unique beauty that is Winter in the Blue Mountains.

Yulefest luncheons will be served every Monday to Friday at 12.30pm, for a minimum of 4 people per booking. Bookings are essential and can be made by phone: 02 4784 3117 or email: info@bygonebeautys.com.au.

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!

What to See & Do

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.

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.

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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Romantic Historic Retreat Circa 1880 WINTER SPECIALS

Spacious rooms, private en-suites, balconies, baths, verandas and views.

Built on Leura’s highest point and surrounded

by English gardens, Leura House is located at the top of Leura Village close to all the famous tourist attractions. A 3 bedroom cottage is also available.

Weddings, Parties, Conferences.

Ph: (02) 4784 2035 7 Britain Street, Leura

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Email: books@megalongbooks.com.au Web: www.megalongbooks.com.au General and Children’s Bookshop Blue Mountains History, Maps and Guidebooks DVDs and Classical Music CDs Orders Taken Open 7 days

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Katoomba Katoomba has something for everyone: entertainment, art galleries, restaurants, trendy cafes, shopping, antiques and collectables, walks and activities, not to mention its being surrounded by ancient natural beauty.

The Seven Sisters Of the Gundungurra people commonly referred to as The Three Sisters may be viewed from Echo Point. Many bushwalks start from this point, including the Three Sisters Walk and Giant Stairway.

What to See & Do

Visit Echo Point Visitor Information Centre for information and views.

Make time to absorb all the wonders of the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre Stay with us to enjoy our award winning area Visit Trolley Tours to book a great tour of your choice maybe including Jenolan Caves or even a horse ride.

Enjoy the art and culture walk.

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Echo Point Rd, Katoomba Open 9am - 5pm daily (Closed Christmas day) Phone: 1300 653 408

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Take guided bushwalks, a 4WD drive, learn to abseil, all in majestic splendour Explore the thriving local art scene.

Visit the renovated Scenic World

Blue Mountains Cultural Centre In 2000 the Greater Blue Mountains area was added to the World Heritage List in recognition of the exceptional diversity and integrity of its eucalypt forest communities. The Blue Mountains Cultural Centre features Into the Blue, the Blue Mountains World Heritage Interpretive exhibition.

Into the Blue is a fun and interactive exhibition which explores the landscape and history of this unique area. Audiences are invited to navigate their way through these stories through an immersive exhibition experience, introducing them to the richness and wonders of the Blue Mountains World Heritage area.

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BLUE MOUNTAINS CULTURAL CENTRE City Art Gallery I Café I World Heritage Exhibition I Shop

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02 4780 5410 I 30 Parke St Katoomba NSW 2780 Open 10am – 5pm Mon – Fri, 10am – 4pm Sat & Sun

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

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Lost Bear Gallery cont from page 19... lone human figure dissolves inseparably into its surroundings. Pekel turns what is in reality probably a far-too-early morning rush to work into a visually arresting reminder of the beauty lurking behind the hurriedness of daily city life.

Lost Bear Gallery is a leading destination for contemporary art in the Blue Mountains. Herman Pekel’s exhibition can be viewed daily from 10-5 at 98 Lurline Street, Katoomba.

Also visit lostbeargallery.com.au

Morning Light, Sydney, 2016, oil on canvas

HERMAN PEKEL 6 – 23 AUGUST 2016

LOST BEAR GALLERY 98 Lurline Street, Katoomba, Ph. 4782 1220 Daily 10 - 5 lostbeargallery.com.au

Well one of Katoomba’s newest Art Galleries is moving from strength to strength – with more fabulous exhibitions in a range of media, and classes – as July morphs into August.

They offer a Long Pose Life Drawing Session on the first Sunday of the month from 1.30 to 4pm for a maximum of 10 artists for $35 and Life Drawing Sessions still running every Wednesday night 6-9pm.

For more information and details on how to meet the Artists, how to submit exhibition and competition entries, and to join classes, contact the friendly staff at GalleryONE88FineArts on (02) 4782 1900 or email them on info@GalleryONE88FineArts.com

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Portraits of the Past

A Portrait Exhibition by Blue Mountains Artists Gerlinde Thomas and Roslyn Elms

Gallery Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 5pm

188 Katoomba Street Katoomba NSW 2780 phone: +61 2 4782 1900

This beautiful exhibition by local artists captures images of the past in exquisitely executed oil and acrylic paintings and in iconic photographic medium. Originals and prints available for purchase at GalleryONE88.

Exhibition Space | Workshops Studio Spaces | Life Drawing e: info@galleryONE88FineArts.com w: http://www.galleryone88finearts.com

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Medlow Bath to Mt Victoria Recent developments in these areas establish this as a centre with attractions to rival those that have made Leura to Katoomba so renowned. Reopening of the Hydro Majestic in November 2014 following upgrades, redevelopment of Redleaf Resort, the opening of Parklands and many other accommodation improvements in the area are attracting new visitors. Combined with more places

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to eat, galleries and a wide variety of new businesses, we now have a newly evolving centre, drawing locals and visitors into a thriving new cosmopolitan area to spend time; to return to, seeking new experiences.

Blackheath

Blackheath at 1065m abve sea level is 114 km from Sydney and most famous for its November Rhododendron Festival. The Blackheath Rhododendron Gardens are in Baccante Street. The town’s shopping centre has a delightfully relaxed village atmosphere. Blackheath is filled with natural beauty and there are many breathtaking views and bush walks to experience.

Blackheath is full of colonial history. The first building in Blackheath was "The Scotch Thistle Inn" erected by Andrew Gardner in 1831. The Inn was visited by the renowned scientist Charles Darwin in 1836. The site for "The Scotch Thistle Inn" was located slightly south of the present Gardners Inn Hotel.

On the outside of the famous Victory Theatre antique centre is one of the town’s proudest displays, a colourful mural designed by local artist Jenny Kee and painted in 1985 by members of the local community on behalf of the Blackheath Area Neighbourhood Centre. It has been recently refurbished by this proud community.

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, crafts, etc.

The walking track to Victoria Falls.

Mount Victoria Historical Museum First release films at Mount Vic Flicks.

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE

Blue Mountains Heritage Centre End of Govetts leap Road, Blackheath Open 9am - 4.30pm daily (Closed 25th Dec)

Phone: (02) 4787 8877.

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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,

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

All things daffodil at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden in August The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden at Mount Tomah is the highest botanic garden in Australia and home to thousands of species of cool climate plants. This stunning Garden is the highlight of the Botanists Way – the historic crossing through the dramatic northern Blue Mountains World Heritage wilderness. The beautiful landscaped gardens, with spectacular views, are arranged geographically to showcase cool climate plants from around the world.

August flowers The Garden’s extensive collection includes over 48,000 plant specimens with many rare and unusual varieties including the famous local Wollemi pine Wollemia nobilis. During winter the Garden is full of colour. Beating the official start to spring is our fantastic collection of daffodils Narcissus sp with over 100 cultivars on show as they form a golden carpet across the Brunet Meadow. Don’t miss the exquisite mountain waratah with its sprays of red flowers, Telopea oreades, amongst its African cousins such as Protea neriifolia.

August feature event: Daffodil Festival – flowers, walks and workshops Sat 20 August – Sun 28 August Daffodil Festival Support the Cancer Council on Daffodil Day at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount Tomah. Enjoy the delightful daffodils in the crisp

mountain air this winter. Join us for a guided garden daffodil experience or a hands on bulb growing workshop and assist the Cancer Council of NSW by purchasing Daffodil Day merchandise.

Free entry to the Garden.

Tuesday 23 August Daffodil Discovery Walk Join senior horticulturist Mat Murray on a guided walk discovering the delightful winter and spring bulbs on display at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount Tomah.

10.30 am -11.30 am OR 1.30 pm - 2.30 pm. Bookings essential. $15 (plus booking fee) per person Thursday 25 August All Things Daffodil – growing bulbs successfully Join one of the Garden’s horticulturists to learn the secrets to bulb growing success. Learn about general cultivation and care tips for growing flowering bulbs with a hands on propagation workshop. Bookings essential. $25 (plus booking fee) per person Until Sunday 28 August Exhibition ‘Where Sky Meets Earth’ an Aboriginal art exhibition by Dr Shane Smithers.

Dr Smithers is a Darug man of the Burraberongal clan. The inspiration for this exhibition was drawn specifically from the duality and ephemerality of the connection between sky and earth that generates all life. Uniquely, they are works derived from a local style rather

than the dot-art or cross-hatching of central Australia or the top end. These are images and carvings that use the patterns and symbols of NSW. It is Aboriginal art, modern and powerful. In the Visitor Centre – free entry. Artwork available for sale.

Tours Take a guided tour of the Garden with a Garden expert either on foot or on board our Garden Shuttle. Or hire an iTouch to take a digital walking tour of the Garden or the Darug Walking Trail.

Website www.bluemountainsbotanicgarden.com.au Phone (02) 4567 3000 Facebook - The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount Tomah

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THE BLUE MOUNTAINS BOTANIC GARDEN award winning cool climate Garden • beautiful flowering plants in all seasons • inspiring tours • plant themed festivals • gorgeous weddings • Tomah Gardens Restaurant (one hat) Garden Open Mon to Fri 9 am – 5.30 pm Weekends & public holidays 9.30 am – 5.30 pm Bells Line of Road, Mount Tomah. T: 4567 3000 FREE ENTRY

the perfect setting for your mountain escape • panoramic views • peaceful • sleeps 10

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Hartley & Surrounds 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.

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Hartley is found situated at the bottom of Victoria Pass, on the Great Western Highway in the valley between Mount Victoria and Lithgow.

Hartley areas disperse widely on both sides of the Highway.

Mutton Falls B& B

A truly unique estate steeped in history and oozing with charm • Lovingly restored • Set on 1 acre of country gardens • Enormous fireplace • Large wood burning agar • Less than 50 metres from Fish River • Less than 2.5 hours from Sydney CBD • Warm fires and enjoy a hearty Australian breakfast

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What to See & Do Visit the area’s renowned Buildings such as the Comet Inn (now a Guest House, B & B with restaurant) and Collit's Inn in Hartley Vale, Rosedale in Little Hartley (now Hartley Valley Holiday Farm) and the old Harp of Erin, Williams Store and Little Hartley Post Office, classified in the National Trust Register and on the National Heritage Commission data base.

Many wonderful walks including Lockyers Road Walking Track, one of the most historic walking tracks in the Blue Mountains. The track is one of the original 'roads' used to descend into Hartley Vale. Hand built by convicts.

Take the first turn left after Mt Vic Pass to head for a scenic drive down to the Cox’s River, Kanimbla Valley and many awesome picnic spots.

Hartley Vet & Animal Centre for all pets and livestock and pet boarding so your pets have a holiday too!

While the original homestead dates from c. 1840, Mutton Falls, built in 1860 by Richard Mutton for the Webb family, was originally used as a farmhouse and dairy and boasts a wonderfully colourful history.

More recently, the homestead has been lovingly restored with much character and careful consideration. For some years it has been renowned and awarded as a bed and breakfast and events space. It is now under new management, offering so many options for young and old that you are bound to find something to admirably suit your needs.

There are plenty of things to see and do… Visit the Tarana Community Farmers Markets 4th Sunday of every month. Visit the local historic pubs and excellent eateries.

Enjoy bush walking, fishing, star gazing at the clear night sky; play board games around the dining table, with a fire in cooler weather; play boules and croquet onsite or golf nearby.

There are many wineries close by as well as Lowes Mount Truffles to explore. You may even like to visit and explore Mayfield Garden, or other splendid local gardens. There are Jenolan or Abercrombie Caves to explore. Or simply unwind and relax in this beautiful place – it’s up to you.

High Tea is a magical pleasure where you experience Check out the website at the elegance and decadence the splendure of tea.

Bookingsof only www.muttonfalls.com.au and find them on Facebook Bookings 0449 647 423 or 0263 375 818 Lot 13, Hartley 2790 Spend time with us Carrol and letDrive. us satisfy your palate whilst info@muttonfalls.com.au Ph (02) 6355 2352 you enjoy time amongst family and friends.

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Unwind in the peaceful atmosphere and enjoy all that the Midas Touch has to offer

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Wallerawang/Portland In 1863 Thomas Murray selected land that would later become the site of Portland and he established the first lime kiln on the corner of Lime and Villiers Streets. Both Portland and Wallerawang are blessed with two historic public houses, schools, fascinating historic buildings, lakes and fishing streams, delightful little stores and friendly people.

Portland is famous as the Town that built Sydney due to its Cement works and Wallerawang is famous for its Black Gold (coal) associations with Delta electricity.

Portland’s Crystal Theatre hosts cinema as well as art shows and is famous for its street fairs. Portland’s big swimming pool has celebrated 50 years and Wallerawang’s historic old station’s heritage redevelopment has led to a florist, lolly shop, café and art gallery.

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With the art, lakes, history, fine dining and comfortable accommodation, it’s worth taking your time to explore these two villages.

What to see & Do

Picnic by Lake Wallace which submerged where Darwin stayed Go sailing or rowing on Lake Wallace where no power boats are allowed Go bird & Wildlife watching at Lake Wallace and around Portland The Portland area is now well known to riders wanting to experience numerous exciting trails in State Forest areas within close proximity to Portland.

Explore Wallerawang’s historic old church and school Collect antiques, art or local produce Wallerawang & Portland are RV Friendly!

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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

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Lake Lyell

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What to See & Do Lithgow is renowned as a learning City offering two Universities; a glorious valley set amidst mountain splendour.

Lithgow is also rich in tradition and culture with diverse ecosystems.

Immerse yourself in Aboriginal tradition, step back in time to an era where steam dominated transport and when industry was our backbone Discover Lithgow’s accessible wilderness. With tranquil vistas and

serene landscapes, the environment is abundant in wildlife and picturesque mountain panoramas. Great for camping!

The Lithgow region is nature’s playground. Canyoning and rock climbing, in areas ten times older than the Grand Canyon, are experiences never to be forgotten. There are also magnificent 4WD tracks to explore walks and bike tracks galore.

The choice of adventure is up to you.

Camp on the shores of Lake Lyell for

wildlife encounters and speed boating.

Visit the nationally significant Small Arms Factory Museum.

Go bird watching, with a guide.

Visit the award winning wetlands to see how many different plants and animals you can identify.

Take a helicopter view of this surprising area.

Go on a tour with the people who have lived here for thousands of years.

So Many Options at Lake Lyell Recreational Park On the outskirts of Lithgow NSW, the huge recreational park at Lake Lyell has long offered pet friendly camping, awesome fishing, heaven for artists photographers and wildlife enthusiasts and a range of water sports. Now there is also an inflatable floating water park permanently located on the huge dam. This inflatable fun park called Aqua Blitz is made by Wibit, an internationally renowned company whose products are popular in 60 countries. In Australia there are only three other Wibit products - at Airlie Beach, Darwin and the Gold Coast. While Aqua Blitz is now closed until warmer weather in September, the team at Lake Lyell is proud to offer you enjoyable memorable experiences for the whole family to enjoy throughout the year.

Bring your pets on holiday with you to stay at this centrally located hive of activity. The whole family can enjoy their various favourite activities with access to surrounding areas and events or take some time out to unwind and relax in a spectacular environment.

For information on Aqua Blitz or other features on offer phone Lake Lyell Recreation Park on (02) 6355 6347 during business hours, check out their website or connect with them on Facebook.

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Lake Lyell Recreation Park Camping unpowered $22 per night, powered $27 per night.

Cabins from $60 - $125 per night.

Day entry $5 per vehicle. Kayak hire - $15/hour $40/4hours.

Kiosk hot food, ice cream, coffee, fishing equipment, bait, boating equipment and necessities.

Free BBQ facilities, picnic area and play equipment.

Hot showers Lot 56, Magpie Hollow Road, Lithgow, NSW, 2790 Ph: (02) 63556347 - lake.lyell@bigpond.com www.facebook.com/LakeLyellRecreationPark http://lakelyellrecreationpark.com.au/

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Oberon - Bathurst - Mudgee

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Oberon Visitor Information Centre Cnr Ross Street & Edith Road, Oberon Phone: (02) 6329 8210 E: obta@oberonweb.com www.oberonaustralia.com

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What to See & Do

Be sure to call in to the Visitor Info Centre for information on all the wonderful things to see and do The VIC has the extensive list of splendid gardens open during all seasons, including parts of Mayfield The VIC has 4 Cycling maps of the area with more being prepared, also info on Cycling Events Go trout fishing in Lake Oberon all year round. See the VIC for info on Fishing Season and licenses Try your luck sapphire fossicking Try mushroom picking, taking care to pick only edible varieties – the Oberon Visitor Information Centre has brochures on these' Go horse riding through the magically beautiful landscape Explore the wild places by 4WD Evans Crown Nature Reserve and Kanangra Walls offer both relaxing and challenging walks You MUST make time for multiBATHURST

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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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award winning Jenolan Caves, the most spectacular limestone caves in Australia, maybe stay there - the beauty above and below ground is inspirational. Get the app!

Visit Oberon & District Museum, Scotia Avenue, (02)63361016 Visit the Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway 10-2 first Saturdays, North St.

JENOLAN CARAVAN PARK

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.

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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.

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.

surviving gold town in Australia.

Visit historic Perthville and maybe have a wagon ride.

Bathurst District Historical Museum and the Bathurst Regional Art Gallery are full of treasures

Montrose Winery it can readily be understood why the original Aboriginal inhabitants named this part of Australia Mudgee, meaning Nest in the Hills.

With a viticultural history that stretches back to 1858, Mudgee has played a key role in Australian viticultural history.

At this year’s Mudgee Small Farm Field Days you can explore much of the best that the region has to offer but why not stay longer to get the most out of your experience?

Mudgee District The Mudgee Region is located 270 km north west from Sydney, NSW. Elevation 454m (1490 ft). The region is home to 22,000 people whose median age is 41 years. The region includes the historic towns of Gulgong, Kandos, Mudgee and Rylstone.

Mudgee has a mild climate - Mean Max. Temperature: 23.0°C (73°F) Mean Min. Temperature: 8.3°C (47°F) Annual Rainfall: 673.9 mm (26.5 in) Standing on the small hill behind the

PLANNING YOUR TRIP

When planning your trip to Bathurst or Mudgee don’t hesitate to call in to our friendly Visitor Information Centres to plan the best options to suit you or even phone ahead or go online to check out your options to ensure you make the most of your trip.

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 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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Wide Selection of lollies new,retro & USA brands.

Unique gifts for all ages.

Balloons bouquets & lots more

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Orange and Districts Orange, known as Australia’s Colour City with its four distinct seasons is located in Central NSW, 3 ½ hours from Sydney and within easy reach of the Blue Mountains. You will discover a welcoming city full of life, fruitful landscapes, historical buildings, diverse shopping, art and culture to surprise you and some of the best food and wine in Australia.

Continuing to build its reputation for cool climate wines renowned for the regions flavour and quality and now supports more than 30 cellar doors. It is Australia’s cool climate wine region where the topography ranges from Mt

Canobolas at 1,395 metres down to around 600 metres. The combination of distinct seasons, rich soils, climate, sloping ground and glorious sunlight cause a slow maturation and ripening allowing a great intensity of fruit.

Begin your journey into another country: Orange, the highest altitude wine region in Australia.

Orange is surrounded by areas rich in diversity including Blayney and Molong in Cabonne country on the way to Dubbo.

There is so much to explore and enjoy in these regions!

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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What to See & Do

Take a vignerons tour around the 30+ cellar doors.

Ascend majestic Mt. Canobolas, walk to the spectacular Federal Falls then try out your canoe at Lake Canobolas below.

Pleasure your palate with the wonderful fresh food and produce that abounds in Orange and its districts.

Take a trip into the eerie limestone world of Tunnel Cave at Borenore Karst Conservation Reserve – take a torch.

Visit the Orange Regional Gallery for an collection of unique art, photography and culture.

Shopping choices abound in the City and surrounding shires to suit all tastes and budgets in fashion, antiques, homewares, arts, tools, jewellery, books, gardening and agriculture… the list is endless…

Orange Visitor Information Centre 9 - 5 everyday except Christmas Day Corner Byng St & Lords Pl Orange NSW Art Gallery space Phone: 02 6393 8226 - 1800 069 466 E: tourism@orange.nsw.gov.au www.visitorange.com.au

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As the weather becomes colder, let our beautiful ranges from Vigorella, Threadz and Clarity, RTM, Lorissa, Ms Divine and (New to 2 Fat Ladies) Betty Basics, warm you up and bring excitement into your winter wardrobe.

We are a wonderful destination for the whole family with Molly’s Lollies, our Café and Fashion all in one stop.

Plus we run workshops and events in store call us on 6365 5437 or find us on Facebook to learn more.

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What's on @ 2 Fat Ladies July & August 2016 Mineral Makeup Masterclass: Saturday 30th July 1.30pm- Free Learn the tricks of flawless makeup using 100% Natural Mineral Makeup with our amazing makeup artist Helen. Helen will show you the secret of perfect skin and how to highlight your best features with a complete beauty routine that is quick and easy and will have you looking amazing everyday as well as for those special occasions.

Bookings Essential – ph. 02 6365 5437 Head Scarf Tying Class: Saturday 6th August 1.30pm - $ Free If you are experiencing hair loss or want to venture out with a funky head scarf, these classes are for you. Come and learn a number of different scarf styles and ways to wrap them, this versatile skill is an asset. Rejuvenate those tired scarves in your wardrobe, in new and exciting wearable ways.

Booking Essential – ph. 6365 5437 Travel Packing Workshop: Saturday 13th August 1:30pm - $12 Discover the tricks of packing light! Can you imagine going overseas with only take on luggage?? This workshop will teach you how to achieve this without compromising style.

Bookings Essential- ph. 02 6365 5437 Scone & Scarf workshop: Saturday 21st August 1.30pm- $18 Tired of wearing your scarves the same way? Andre is always updating her

fabulous techniques, there are so many ways to wear this versatile accessory.

Come along to our scarf and scone workshop to learn the many ways to tie a scarf while enjoying a cuppa and a scone.

Bookings Essential – ph. 02 6365 5437 The 2 Fat Ladies Annual Spring Fashion Parade – Saturday 27th & 28th August 1:30pm – Free It’s on again Ladies! Join us for a weekend of fashion celebrating spring colours, new season styles and design. Save the date, you don’t want to miss out.

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Throw your Business card in our glass jar to go into the draw for a $20 platter!

Zero Mile Diet

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Permaculture Abundance The team at Bissys makes great use of the vegetables produced on the spot in the garden right next to the cafe. The vegetable frittata is a popular lunch and catering option and contains free range organic eggs, from very happy hens - or you can enjoy the veges and pumpkin in the Thai beef salad.

All part of the Zero Mile Diet.

CLASSIC NIGHTS 19th August Kyle Manning performs Elton John "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road JAZZ CLUB 26th August Cath Adams performs Ella and Aretha.

Tickets available online.

Classic Nights every 3rd Friday of the month Coffee and cake on the side in the gallery or garden.

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