Blue Mountains Mnthly iMag June 2013 by iMag Publications Pty Ltd

June 2013

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Winter Magic!

Enjoy Yulefest with us! Pages 27 & 46

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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. 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.

Blue Mountains World Heritage Exhibition “Into the Blue” Located in the heart of Katoomba, Blue Mountains Cultural Centre presents the World Heritage Exhibition Into the Blue, a fantastic world-class visitor experience that creates a unique and powerful introduction to the wonderland that is the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. In 2000 the Greater Blue Mountains area was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in recognition of the exceptional diversity and integrity of its eucalypt forest communities – this exhibition celebrates and explores this, and so much more! When you experience the Into the Blue exhibition, you’ll be taken on an interactive journey that will inspire you to discover a deeper understanding and appreciation of the rich environmental, historical and cultural significance that the entire region holds. The design of the exhibition drew inspiration from the area’s unique features; scale, vistas, colour, voices and time to create an experience like no other. The moment that you step into the exhibition space, you’re

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immersed in blue, connecting you with Eucalyptus species and its distinctive blue haze. A Welcome To Country greets you in a range of languages as well as the botanical illustrations of over 100 Eucalyptus fruits that create the diversity and unique ecology of the Blue Mountains region. Stepping into the main exhibition space is like stepping into another world. Your imagination will be captured instantly by the surround high-definition projector screens that create a unique film that will take you on a journey to some of the most beautiful and remote locations of the Greater Blue Mountains Area. Explore amazing and beautifully diverse locations such as the Hanging Swamps of Hat Hill, Grand Canyon, Kanangra Walls and Plateau, Dunns Swamp, Gardens of Stone, Pearson’s Lookout at Capertee Valley and many more. On its own, this film and the surrounds provide a setting for reflection, similar to being in the bush itself. The floor is a large-scale satellite photograph that you can walk on top

of and explore the World Heritage Area’s scale and geographical relationship to Sydney. The lecterns within the main exhibition space provide cultural stories which explore how the environment has affected people and culture of the Blue Mountains over time. Two interactive touch-screen tables contain stories, videos and animation – a hit with children (and adults!). The Voices Experience presents eight contemporary audio stories that explore specific themes and reveal a glimpse of the life, experience, history and memory of people today. This creates a rich and evocative dialogue of personal connections with the Blue Mountains. There is so much more to this experience to discover for yourself and is a must for people of all ages and cultural backgrounds. Entry is only $5 for adults, $3 for concession and children under 18 are free. Blue Mountains Cultural Centre 30 Parke Street, Katoomba www.bmculturalcentre.com.au

Saving the Mountain Pygmy-possum, using evidence from the Fossil Record. The not-for-profit Australian Ecosystems Foundation Inc (AEFI) is part of a collaborative effort to save the Mountain Pygmy -possum. This tiny marsupial has been a part of our ecosystems for twenty four million years and was thought to be extinct until it was re-discovered near a ski lodge in the Snowy Mountains in 1966. The possums are found only above the snowline and are facing the threat of extinction due to habitat loss, climate change, and predation by foxes and feral cats.

sanctuary on mainland Australia and is well suited to house the possums. Mountain Pygmy-possums are Australia’s only hibernating alpine marsupial; they require enduring cold temperatures over winter to go into torpor, a type of hibernation where they curl up under the snow and lower their body temperatures,

The project involves some of Australia’s key biodiversity researchers, including Professor Mike Archer AM from the University of NSW and Dr Linda Broome of EOH. As well as providing the project site, Trevor Evans of the Australian Ecosystems Foundation is providing expert advice on animal husbandry and the design of the new breeding facility.

This exciting conservation cause is bringing a range of experts and agencies together and is being undertaken with the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife, researchers from the University of NSW, the University of Sydney and the Office and Environment and Heritage (OEH). It has also attracted support from Australian Geographic and Paddy Pallin. Australian Ecosystems Foundation will be hosting a state-of-the-art new breeding and research facility for the possums. Secret Creek Sanctuary in Lithgow is the highest wildlife

this conservation effort is to carry out research to see what temperatures the possums can adapt to, in the hope that they can be reintroduced back into warmer climates and different habitats. Given their snowy habitat is fast disappearing, this is their best bet for survival into the future.

sleeping through the colder months. Temperature probes placed in rock mounds at Secret Creek have shown that the area is cold enough, for long enough, to support the possum’s hibernation and therefore a successful breeding program.

This project is currently running a fundraising appeal to secure costs for the breeding facility - if you can help support the efforts to save this extraordinary little possum please contact info@ ausecosystems.org.au to make a donation. All donations of $2 or over are tax deductible.

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From the Editor June Winter Magic marks a new season with such a variety of magic being conjured...Have you been a part of the Bicentenary of the Crossing of our Blue Mountains celebrations? It’s far from over yet! The power of the Winter Solstice is so strong, as is the Yulefest tradition, best celebrated in its home of the Blue Mountains. Our Governor, Marie Bashir is opening a number of wonderful new initiatives this month. Find out why they crossed those Mountains! Check out the improvements to some of our favourite old places too... Enjoy! There is a variety of art, music, food, accommodation, walks, rides, parks and gardens for you to explore and, with so many different options, perhaps you may like to try camping in some of our areas… One way or another, surely there are so many truly wonderful things to see and do that you will linger, take your time and stay with us? Make the most of all the options open to you at the moment and recharge. It is not always that we have so many events that are linking us closely from areas in Sydney right out into the

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Central West… It is so lovely to see that this will be happening over the next three years and that we will be embracing our indigenous peoples more closely too as we learn more about them. Check out details in the magazine, online and in our social media… We even have a new competition for you on page 21! Check up on details in What’s on, online and in our social media. How are you planning on celebrating the Crossing of the Blue Mountains Bicentenary and Yulefest? Join us on Facebook and Twitter for updates and check out our web for more information. 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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CELEBRATE YULEFEST AT THE FAIRMONT RESORT!

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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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‘It is what it is’

Art speaks for itself at Hawkesbury Regional Gallery Opening at Hawkesbury Regional Gallery on 24 May is an exhibition which showcases ten artists who draw on crafting traditions in the construction of work that stands on its own and speaks for itself, transcending the limits of the ‘arts vs. craft’ debate. Says exhibition curator, Tia McIntyre, ‘artists develop a language by which they interpret the world, and they use whatever techniques and materials that best describe and communicate their vision. It is what it is, enjoy!’ The artists have made use of a fascinating variety of materials, from everyday things like leather, steel, wool, plywood, sticks and plastic to taxidermy foam polyurethane, glass eyes, polyester pompoms, and even an mp3player. David Capra uses plasticine and metal to create his unique and colourful ‘Gemstones’. Adrienne Doig makes use of large Rococo-style tapestries, into which she inserts her embroidered self, inviting the viewer to contemplate the familiar and unfamiliar in how we relate to our environment. Other artists on show are Vicky Browne, Anna Brownfield, Troy Emery, Rayna Fahey, Talitha Kennedy, Annee Miron, Emily Morandini, Shaelene Murray, Vince O’Connor, and Sam Smith. A fun and stimulating program of events goes with this exhibition, including a Scrumbling workshop (freeform knitting and crochet) , a screening of the ground-breaking film Making it handmade, a great school holiday workshop for kids, and a chance for anyone with an unfinished craft project (and isn’t that all of us?) to bring it in and get it done. Called Unfinished Business – Crafternoons in the gallery, this program is very close to Tia’s heart: ‘Almost everyone has one, often more than one; some are bigger than others, less easy to forget, too big to put away. The smaller ones are pushed to the very back of the cupboard or shelf, occasionally remembered; they are different shapes and different colours and they all have a story to tell.’ For this part of the exhibition Tia

would like to (lovingly) display people’s unfinished craft projects with their stories. A special space called ‘Crafternoon’ has been created in the gallery to serve as a workshop/ gathering space where individuals and groups are encouraged to come and share their stories and skills, laughter and a cup of tea, and to work on (begin, continue or even complete) their ‘unfinished business’. Anyone wishing to be involved please contact Tia on 4560 4586 or email tmcintyre@hawkesbury. nsw.gov.au. For more information about the gallery, including contact details and opening hours, go to www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov. au/gallery

Historic Howe House now open for inspection

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Adrienne Doig, I protest, 2012 courtesy of the artist and Martin Browne Contemporary, Sydney

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FIFTH ANNI VERS ARY CELE BRAT IONS 25-26 MAY

‘Best cultural and heritage attraction in Greater Sydney’ Come and see why everyone loves Hawkesbury Regional Museum. Since its official opening in 2008, the museum has picked up several awards including •Greater Sydney Tourism Award for best cultural and heritage attraction (2010 and 2011) •NSW Government Volunteer Heritage Award (2008) •Local Government award for best Cultural Infrastructure (2009) •IMAGEine Award (highly commended) for Collection Management (2011) •Finalist, cultural and heritage, NSW Tourism Awards (2011) and •Greater Sydney Tourism (highly commended) Award for cultural and heritage attraction (2012). Free entry, all welcome, including groups. More than 80,000 satisfied visitors in five years!

Opening 25-26 May: From underwear to hardware, a new exhibition about Hordern’s department store, which operated on the corner of George and Fitzgerald Streets, Windsor from 1962 to 1998.

Hawkesbury Regional Museum 8 Baker Street Windsor Ph (02) 4560 4655 www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/museum Wednesday - Monday 10am - 4pm Tuesday by appointment for groups Selected public holidays 10am - 4pm

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19th International “Back to Back” Wool Challenge and Apple Pie Bake-Off NOTICE OF CANCELLATION After 8 wonderful years at The Turpentine Tree, unfortunately, due to our local Council not approving the event without a D/A and Traffic Management Plan, we have to cancel the “Back to Back” (2nd June) for this year. This also means there will be no Apple Pie Bake-Off. This is a great disappointment to all concerned, especially as we were looking forward to enjoying the atmosphere of Farm Panaroma and meeting the great , grand-daughter of Granny Smith, Sue Butler, who jumped at the opportunity to co-judge the Apple Pie Bake-Off with Sean. Due to bureaucracy, we miss out on a fun local annual event, promotion for the area and most importantly, The Cancer Council misses out on our generosity. However, we will do it all again next year on 1st June, 2014 at a new venue (either Farm Panaroma or Blue Mts. Botanic Gardens) and with renewed vigour! Carole & I would like to thank all the locals & visitors who have supported the event so enthusiastically over the past 8 years and hope to see you all in 2014. Any queries: Dawne 4567 1215, Email: grenrose@bigpond.net.au

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Winter Magic at Featherdale Keepers at Featherdale Wildlife Park have recently welcomed the addition of baby Shingle Back Lizards, Eastern Grass Owl Chicks and, are looking forward to the arrival of a litter of Dingo pups, proving that not all babies are Spring babies when it comes to Australia’s amazing and diverse animal kingdom. The two Shingle Back Lizards named Mario and Luigi have recently joined Featherdale’s popular education program where school children from all over Sydney are introduced to a variety of feathered, furred and scaly critters each day. The two lizards are a popular addition to lessons due to their unusual appearance. Also known as the twoheaded lizard, Shingle Backs not only use their tail as a defence mechanism to confuse predators but it also allows the Lizard to store excess food which it can live off in times of short food supply. In Autumn, the female Lizard gives birth to live young so Mario and Luigi have arrived into the world looking like miniature versions of their parents. If you’re looking to meet animals of the more feathered variety, then Featherdale houses one of the only breeding pairs of Eastern Grass Owls in captivity. Like many of our Australian animal species, the Eastern Grass Owl population was once plentiful but in recent years, the population has dramatically declined due to habitat destruction. The poisoning of rodents in agricultural areas has also greatly reduced the Owl’s main food supply and, in some

cases given secondary poisoning to the Owls through the ingestion of poisoned rodents. Featherdale has again successfully bred the pair this year and keepers are eagerly anticipating the arrival of chicks in a few short weeks. Once reared, the chicks will be relocated to other Wildlife Parks and Zoos throughout the country with the hope of increasing captive numbers and education of this species. Not to be outdone by animals of the feathered and scaly variety, Featherdale’s resident Dingoes, Ernie and Tia are awaiting the arrival of their 7th litter of pups. One of the most popular attractions for both visitors and keepers during Winter, Featherdale will provide interactive opportunities once the pups are old enough, allowing visitors to get right up close and meet them.

As soon as the pups are able to leave the protection of mum and dad, they will be relocated to other Wildlife Parks throughout the country as part of a managed captive breeding programme. Featherdale Wildlife Park is located in Doonside, Western Sydney and provides a perfect midway stop between Sydney and the Blue Mountains. Featherdale is open every day 9am to 5pm including the June long weekend. A family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children is just $79.00. For further information visit www. featherdale.com.au.

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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

OASIS IN PARRAMATTA Tourists arriving at the Parramatta wharf on the ferry from Sydney are looking for the heritage buildings that have drawn them from across the country or around the world. An easy gradient riverside walk eastwards takes them underneath the Gasworks Bridge, through Queen’s Wharf Reserve, past HMAS Parramatta I relic and memorial to HMAS Parramatta II, sunk in World War II. A look to the skyline reveals three ancient and magnificent trees towering over Hambledon Cottage. The tourists have found their oasis. The cottage is set in two acres of parkland dotted with heritage trees – English oaks said to have been planted to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo in 1815; a solitary Portuguese cork tree reminds one of the plantation planned by John Macarthur to establish the cork industry in Australia; the Hoop Pine along with two Bunya Pines are remnants from the dinosaur era. In autumn the aboriginal people feasted on the nutritious nuts. Dedicated volunteer guides from Parramatta and District Historical Society take you through the cottage to experience life in the 1800s. Listen to music played on a square piano and marvel at the size of the feather-filled mattress in the bedroom. The museum is a rich repository of artifacts and stories of the early settlement. Exhibitions in the Lucas Gallery within the cottage are changed every few months. You are welcome to join a guided tour Thursday to Sunday from 11am to 4pm. For further information phone Trevor (02) 9654-2224, Ken (02) 9987-4155, Hambledon Cottage (02) 9635-6924 (telephone or Fax) new website

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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

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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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Financial counselling service to support local Aborignal community Aboriginal communities in Western Sydney will soon be supported by a team of qualified Aboriginal Financial Counsellors, thanks to funding from the NSW Fair Trading Financial Counselling Services Program. “This funding will enable us to expand our services in Penrith and launch the program in Blacktown and Campbelltown, supporting a wide range of people in areas of great need”, said Muru Mittigar Community Finance Hub Manager, Graham Smith. Situated on Old Castlereagh Road, Penrith, the Muru Mittigar Community Finance Hub forms part of the Indigenous Money Mentor Network, a national program supported by the NAB Bank, providing financial counselling and the Aboriginal specific ‘No Interest Loans Scheme’ (NILS®). Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Cultural and Education Centre is a not-for-profit organisation which provides financial counselling, training and employment and a meeting place for sharing cultures. For further information contact (02) 4729 2377 or visit www.murumittigar.com.

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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 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 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 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.

Check with Penrith Council for details of their celebrations of the Bicentenary of the Crossing of the Blue Mountains

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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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 Valley Heights and was the first town

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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).

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What to See & Do

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.

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’

Open Daily 10am to 4pm (02) 4751 1067

(turn under the railway bridge at the traffic lights at Hazelbrook then left to 41 Railway Parade)

free general admission to the hands-on museum, displays & shop

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As you enter into the beautiful Blue Mountains, take the opportunity to call into the Glenbrook Visitor Information Centre to gather the information you will need to make the most out of your visit to the area. Friendly knowledgeable staff will help you with everything from bushwalking & adventure to dining & accommodation.

Gateway to the Blue Mountains Glenbrook Visitor Information Centre

• Friendly personalised service • Free booking service for tours & accommodation • Great range of souvenirs & gift items • Coach parking, toilets & undercover picnic tables • Accessible toilet and baby change table • Large park with playground and BBQ facilities • Personal locator beacons (PLB) available to borrow. • Coffee and hot chocolate available • Wi-Fi access available Short walk to local boutiques and shops Great Western Highway, Glenbrook Centre Open 8.30am to 4pm Mon to Sat & 8.30am to 3pm Sun (Closed Christmas day) Phone: 1300 653 408 Email: glenbrook@bmcc.nsw.gov.au Website: www.bluemountainscitytourism.com.au

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French Provincial Evening accompanied by classical music Caring for the earth bush walk at twilight

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Farm Tours and Conservation walks by appointment 02 96705321 See our Website for more information Open every day except Monday. 181 MAMRE RD ORCHARD HILLS Tel: 02 9670 6178 www.mamre.com.au

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. M&A Butchery 62 King Road, Wilberforce Unbeatable prices. Mon-Fri 7.00-6.00 Sat 7.00-2.00

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Set in 8 ha of manicured, landscaped gardens, a perfect environment for business or pleasure, the romantic weekend escape, conference venue or special event. An array of facilities and services including the renowned Villa Thalgo Day Spa, Harvest Restaurant for a la carte dining or the Gazebo Restaurant for a light snack. "We also offer an excellent High Tea!" 61 Hawkesbury Valley Way, Windsor, NSW 2756 Phone 02 4577 4222

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Wentworth Falls 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

Must Visit... 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

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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.

What to See & Do

(closed Good Friday, Christmas Day, New 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.

With the numerous spectacular walks and views within Wentworth Falls, visitors should allow at least a day to enjoy the area at leisure. From Falls Road start the Charles Darwin Walk. The 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.

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

Changes... Have you experienced the changes at Lilianfels lately? The renovations at Lilianfels and Darleys are well worth visiting for every reason. Lee Kwiez, Darleys head chef, is an accomplished Australian chef. He’s a food puritan who has explored ingredients and techniques around the world to find himself in a pristine place that matches his food philosophy – the Blue Mountains. Kwiez is blending his vast national food networks and an endless pantry of premium regional produce to create a unique epicurean experience in a delightful atmosphere. And there are further exciting plans afoot for Lilianfels as well as Darleys, Echoes as well as everyone’s beloved Hydro Majestic, of course – under renovation now! www.lilianfels.com.au

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Toasty fires, roast dinners and puddings, decorations and Santa: the season the Blue Mountains, Lithgow and Oberon region is renowned for has arrived Yulefest. Blue Mountains, Lithgow & Oberon Tourism chairman Randall Walker said: ``Yulefest in this region is a magical time when this unique landscape is transformed into an icy winter wonderland yet our hotels, motor inns and guest houses, our restaurants and cafes become warm havens with roaring fires, hearty meals and hot drinks to retreat from the winter chill.’’ The history of Yulefest in the Blue Mountains began 33 years ago with a small group of Irish visitors relaxing in front of a fire after enjoying the crisp, clear winter climate. They commented

on how the conditions and atmosphere reminded them of Christmas celebrations back home so a savvy hotelier offered to re-create a similar festive atmosphere and meal for his nostalgic Celtic guests. That first Yulefest held at the Mountain Heritage was a hit. Word spread throughout the region and before long, St Nick was doing the rounds twice a year. Today, many hotels, restaurants, motor inns and guest houses in the Blue Mountains, Lithgow and Oberon region offer Yulefest celebrations. Mountain Heritage Hotel and Spa Retreat, Katoomba (Saturday June 29 and July 6, 13, 20 and 27): Popularly regarded as the "home of Yulefest" in the region there will be pre-dinner drinks from 6pm

in the lounge followed by a five-course dinner and entertainment, visit by Santa, a souvenir photo and after dinner treats. Cost: $154 adults, $66 children (5 – 12 years), $15 children (0 – 4 years). Accommodation packages available. Bookings and details: contactus@mountainheritage.com.au or 02 4782 2155 or www.mountainheritage.com.au

The celebration dates are 29th June, 6th July, 13th July, 20th July and 27th July 2013 Enjoy a 5 course Yule feast with your family and friends. Live entertainment • Visit by Santa with gifts for the kids Souvenir photo • After dinner treats

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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.

Renommee Quality Recycled Contemporary/Vintage Fashion and Accessories Shop 3/152 Megalong Street, Leura NSW 2780

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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!

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. 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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Antiques & Tearoom and see the amazing

Treasured Teapot Collection “World’s largest Private Collection”

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Before Leura Village was born, Leura House the grand old lady of Leura was built as the first and finest home in the area. An expansive Victorian Italianate mansion at the top of Leura Mall she stands on Leura’s highest point with views as far as Sydney. From the heyday of a fashionable gentleman’s residence, to a prayerful convent and the miraculous sole survivor of the Leura fires, stories of this residence weave their web of intrigue on the intrepid traveller. For the past 20 years Leura House has offered visitors deluxe guesthouse accommodation with her 12 guestrooms, restaurant, conference centre, lounge bar, Priest’s cottage and wedding gardens. Through the decades of Leura’s development Leura House has become a hidden gem and a must see for those not yet acquainted with her imposing grace.

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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. 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.

What to See & Do Visit Echo Point Visitor Information Centre for information and views. 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

www.bluemountainsimag.com.au changing vistas from the viewing platform. An amazing range of programs, exhibitions and events as well as the Cultural Centre Shop and Café. 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. Eat in fine-dining restaurants or have coffee and cake in Art Deco cafés. 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

James Blackwell exhibition at Lost Bear Gallery Lost Bear Gallery presents a major exhibition of assembled artworks by Wentworth Falls based artist, James Blackwell. The exhibition runs from 1 24 June. An emerging artist, James Blackwell already has several successful exhibitions in commercial galleries under his belt, as well as a solo exhibition at Bathurst Regional Gallery in 2011. He has also been selected for a solo exhibition at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre in 2014. James Blackwell's unique artworks come about through a process of collecting, sorting, cutting and arranging found materials, resulting in artworks characterized by their balance, structure, symmetry and beauty. Continued page 20...

Katoomba, Blue Mountains Echo Point Visitor Information Centre • Located at The Three Sisters • Friendly personalised service Destination for contemporary art in the Blue Mountains

• Free booking service for tours & accommodation • Coach parking, toilets & picnic tables close by • MLAK Accessible toilet • Great range of souvenirs & gift items • Personal locator beacons (PLB) available to borrow • Wi-Fi access available Echo Point Rd, Katoomba Open 9am - 5pm daily (Closed Christmas day) Phone: 1300 653 408 Email: glenbrook@bmcc.nsw.gov.au Website: www.bluemountainscitytourism.com.au

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Experience one of the World’s ﬁnest cave systems with underground rivers and spectacular limestone formations. Coach tour departs Katoomba 9.45am. 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 $48

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RETURN COACH TRAVEL + ADMISSION TO LUCAS CAVE Concession $71

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RETURN COACH TRAVEL + ADMISSION TO ORIENT CAVE Concession $75

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Winter Magic www.wintermagic.com.au

Winter Magic - 22nd June, 2013!

The 2013 Blue Mountains Winter Katoomba is closed to motor traffic and open to pedestrian traffic. This Magic Festival this year is Saturday allows the whole town to become a 22nd June in Katoomba NSW. performance space. The streets are The Winter Magic Festival is a free, lined with market stalls and everybody annual community event, celebrated who attends is encouraged to dress in around the Winter solstice in costume. Katoomba in the Blue Mountains of South Wales,and Australia. ountainsNew Accommodation Tourism AssociationUnlike many Festivals run by sement for iMAG Visitor Guide Chambers of Commerce and Councils, The Winter Solstice in 2013 is June this event is run by community. It has 21st, 5:04am. e 115 x 80 mm landscape a strong local focus and very wide Winter Magic is arguably the Blue general appeal. The setting is a town Mountains highest profile and most sitting on a narrow ridge and bound anticipated annual event. The Blue north and south by a World Heritage Mountains is NSW inaugural City of listed National Park. the Arts and Katoomba is the heart Although the festival itself is free, of that city. It is the weekend when however some activities charge a artists, musicians, dancers, drummers, fee. For full details of events go to the choirs and community groups take website www.wintermagic.com.au/ over one of Australia's most famous festival-program/ towns. or follow them on Facebook. During the event, the main street of

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James Blackwell exhibition at Lost Bear Gallery Continued from page 18.. The materials collected from the environment are then reconfigured into unique assemblages. James comments, "This new collection of artwork represents a continuing dialogue with nature; artistic practice as 'process' & the cultivation of mindfulness as a way of anchoring in a world which tends to leach our attention, bombard us with stimulus & subtly remove our awareness from the natural environment. The placement of natural materials in my work usually echoes repetition found in nature. This symmetry is sometimes interrupted and can take me on a journey artistically to find a language in asymmetry. This brief can take me on some unexpected turns!" Lost Bear Gallery is open daily from 10-5 and is located at 98 Lurline Street, Katoomba. The gallery can be contacted on 4782 1220 or visit www.lostbeargallery.com.au

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.

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

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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Blue mountains

Antiques and collectables Fair Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th July Blackheath

Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th July 2013 will see the Blackheath Community Centre Hall transformed into an impressive showcase of antiques when around twenty dealers from all around the country combine for the Twelth Annual Blue Mountains Antiques Fair.

under one roof, instead of travelling to twenty different establishments.

Organised by antiques dealer Mick Dalton, this event has become a great drawcard for collectors both serious and novice alike.

Georgian and Victorian jewellery, English and European porcelain, silver, glass, linen, lamps, collectables and furniture, both rustic and traditional will be displayed with great care and pride, the dealers themselves endeavouring to supply as much information as possible to help the collector.

Traditionally the aim of a fair is to cater for all tastes and incomes, from the smallest thimble to a grand Victorian chest. Prices are competitive and the range of items for sale is enormous, enabling customers to view many different dealers all together

The Blue Mountains Antiques Fair is also a fundraiser for The Rotary Club of Upper Blue Mountains who will be providing delicious light lunches and morning and afternoon teas throughout the weekend of the fair.

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The Blue Mountains Antiques Fair is open to the public from 10:00am until 5:00pm on Saturday 6th July and from 10:00am until 4:00pm on Sunday 7th July. Admission is $8.00 for adults and includes a lucky door prize ticket. Accompanied children are free. The Blackheath Community Centre Hall is situated on the Great Western Highway at Blackheath. ( in the park opposite the railway station). There is plenty of parking available nearby and wheelchair access into the hall. For any further information please contact Mick Dalton on Mobile 0428 446 534.

Brighten up winter at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden 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 Garden’s extensive collection includes over 48,000 plant specimens with many rare and unusual varieties including the famous local Wollemi Pine Wollemia nobilis. The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden also offers the Jungle Lodge for a secluded stay; weddings; workshops for adults and school holiday fun for the kids. During winter the

Garden is ablaze with colour; in June the proteas, camellias, grape hyacinths, fragrant pink Luculia gratissima and winter sweet Chimonanthus praecox, are out in force. Explore the Blue Mountains wilderness on a guided tour outside, or inside at the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Exhibition Centre. 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.

Jan Allen, the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden

Winter events at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden New! Aboriginal Heritage Tour An authentic new Aboriginal tour focusing on the Indigenous use of plants is now offered at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden. The Aboriginal Heritage Tour provides visitors with a unique opportunity to experience the culture and plant resources of the Indigenous people of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, led by an expert Aboriginal guide. Bookings essential. When: Book anytime. Cost: $36.50 pp ($27.50 net rate for tour operators). $275 minimum tour cost. $16.50 student/child (no net). Duration: 1.5 hours. Extras: Bush Tucker available at the end of your tour if pre-booked. Conditions apply.

Daily 1 Jun to 31 Aug 2013 Fun-Gus and the Phantasmagorical Fungal Quest Help Fun-Gus find out about weird and wonderful fungi in the garden. From poisonous to medicinal, this Quest takes you on a journey of exploration into the forgotten kingdom of fungi. The Quest takes approximately 45 minutes to complete exploring different areas of the garden. 9.30 am to 5.00 pm daily. $5 per map Sat 1 – Sun 30 June Fantastic Fungi The Sydney Fungal Studies Group will have

Aboriginal tour – Michelle Leer

Fungi – Ray and Elma Kearney

a colourful photographic display of the fascinating world of fungi from stinkhorns to glow in the dark rainforest fungi. This will be in conjunction with a sculptural exhibition of exquisite local fungi by Blue Mountains Artist Marion Westmacott. 9.30am – 5pm daily. Visitor Centre. Free entry. Sun 2 June Fungi and Life in the Leaf Litter Join local artist Fiona Lumsden to draw and paint fascinating fungi, mosses and lichens with other like-minded litter lovers! Explore the overlooked but essential world of recycling beneath your feet and discover its intricate and delicate beauty. 10am – 3pm. $85pp. Includes morning/ afternoon tea. Participants will be provided with a materials list on booking and are to bring their own lunch. Bookings essential. Phone 9231 8182 or email foundation. friends@rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au or book online see www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/tomah

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.

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

Budget Accommodation

Self contained Cabins & Cottages from $70 per night

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

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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

Hydro Majestic The much-anticipated revitalisation of the iconic Hydro Majestic Hotel has begun. The Hydro Majestic Hotel has a history and mythology following the map of our nation from Federation through two world wars to the present. The ‘Hydro’ is scheduled to open in two stages, with stage one of the public areas completed in the first quarter of 2014. Past glories, architectural and design aspects, and lost atmospherics will be revived and rediscovered, while a touch of the here-and-now is set to take the building into the future. The hotel’s iconic buildings, interiors and gardens, which now stretch more than a kilometre across the Megalong Valley escarpment, will be revitalised to a world-class standard.

area and will also include a large garden reception terrace. The Majestic Point Lookout, the Boilerhouse and the magnificent new Mark Foy Pavilion will provide a gateway to the Blue Mountains with a lookout, dining, an interactive history centre and providores that will showcase the best regional gourmet food and wine of the area “A Taste of The Blue Mountains”. The long awaited opportunity to peel back the layers and rediscover the essence of the most famous historic holiday resort in the Blue Mountains has arrived! www.hydromajestic.com.au

‘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

The rejuvenation and expansion of the accommodation facilities at the Hydro Majestic are planned for two years after Stage One. During this time the Belgravia Wing will be used to house the Hotel Management Institute, an exciting new hospitality school. Stage One will include the revitalisation of the majority of the existing buildings including the Casino Building, The Wintergarden, The Billiard Room and Cat's Alley, The Delmonte Building and Conference Rooms and The Majestic Ballroom. This famous and fondly remembered space will have a beautiful new Lobby and pre-function

The Imperial Hotel Located in Mount Victoria at the top of the Blue Mountains, the hotel features spacious lounges, bar, pool room, open fireplaces, elegant dining and excellent brasserie meals. Winner "One Schooner Award" Happy Hours: Mon - Thur 5-7pm $4 schooner. Live in Sydney Morning music every Friday, Saturday night & Sunday afternoon Herald Good Pub Rooms vary from traditional style and heritage ensuites to Food Guide Awards the romantic Imperial Suite for that special occasion. 2012 Long term or short stays, weekend and mid week packages are available to suit all budgets. Enquire about functions at the Imperial Hotel

1 Station Street, Mount Victoria. Ph: 02 4787 1878 w w w. ho tel imp er i a l . c om . au

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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

3 Bedroom on Lovely Block $159,000.00

This recently rejuvenated three bedroom home is set on a corner block of 832sqm, with side lane. The inside of the home has been tastefully painted, with new carpet and timber venetians throughout. Open plan lounge and dining room with open fireplace and gas heating. Good size kitchen with as new cupboards. Combined bathroom / laundry with large shower. The property is fenced with a single garage, chook yard, veggie garden, old brick storage shed, under house storage and lots of room for play including a child’s cubby. Well priced for a sale - inspect today.

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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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No War Toys 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 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 reopened... we are pleased to announce that Coffee at the Station will be reopening the third week in May 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. Ph: 63551836

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.

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Hartley & Surrounds

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A Moment in Time 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.

We have everything you require in and out of the Saddle and whether you ride or not!

Mon - Thurs 10 - 5 Friday 10 - 6 Sat - Sun 10 - 3 2264 Great Western Hwy, Hartley NSW 2790

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Hartley’s Contribution to the Bicentenary of the Crossing of the Blue Mountains Opening mid May will be an exhibition ‘A Moment in Time,’ that examines the celebrated crossing of the Blue Mountains by Europeans in 1813, and the consequences of that crossing. Duncan Wass, Chairman of the Hartley District Progress Association 1813 Sub Committee said “ in settling on the name ‘A Moment in Time’ we have tried to capture the essence of the crossing. It was but a moment in time, and this is an exhibition that considers what existed before and what came after’. Curated by retired Professional Historian Joan Kent, now a resident in the Hartley Valley, ‘A Moment in Time' examines much more than the crossing by Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth and their party. It begins with a consideration of the rich and ancient geology of the landscape into which the explorers intruded, where ancient sedimentary rocks lie juxtaposed with igneous granite. This section features a Late Devonian rock that has never before been on public display, in which nestles a large removable fossilised brachiopod, or mollusc. Whilst geology is the opening theme, the exhibition explores many aspects of the story, from the Indigenous Peoples whose country was being traversed, through the explorers and the development of the Bathurst Road, to the first European visitors to Bathurst. It closes with a consideration of the life and achievements of some of the earliest settlers in the Hartley Valley, such as John and Jane Grant and Pierce and Mary Collitt who settled here in the early 1820s. In the words of Lynn Collins, Museums Adviser to the Blue Mountains and Lithgow City Councils "This significant exhibition is a comprehensive,

sophisticated, accessible and absorbing presentation of that exciting yet poignant moment when the Europeans vigorously fanned out westwards it's a must-see amongst Crossings commemorations". The exhibition will be open to the public from 18th May to the 16th June, on weekends from 10 to 3, and by appointment midweek. Party viewing can be arranged at any time by contacting Barbara Johnson on 6355 2017. The historic Hartley School and Hall is located just off the Great Western Highway in Mid Hartley Road, Hartley. Saturday 1st June will be the official opening of the A Moment in Time exhibition, which will occur immediately after the official opening of a walking track in the Hartley Historic Site. The track will provide access to the granite tors above the village, as a place to contemplate the consequences of the first crossing of the Blue Mountains by Europeans. Her Excellancy Professor Marie Bashir, AC CVO will formally open the Images Exhibition, 'A Moment in Time', at 1pm on Saturday 1st June, at the Old Hartley School and Hall. The public are warmly invited to witness this event. ' A Moment in Time 'is just one element of the commemoration activities the Hartley community is undertaking. Under the logo 'Hartley Rocks', other activities include guided walks and rides along the line of Cox’s 1814 road through the Hartley Valley, much of which is located on privately owned land and is not normally accessible to the public. For information on Hartley events, go to www.hartleyvalley.org.au/ hartleyrocks. Duncan Wass, Chairman, Hartley District Progress Association Phone 6355 2043 or 0414506643 Email: hartleyprogress@gmail.com

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/

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Lithgow 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

www.bluemountainsimag.com.au 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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Werriberri on Mt York

Walk the Journey

Werriberri Trail Rides is offering new Trail Rides from historic Mt York designed to suit all riding abilities. Kathy Tucker and her team have a range of wonderful reliable horses suitable for all levels of riding experience and the riding groups are accompanied by experienced guides. The Trail Rides features heritage track, farmland, escarpment views and some of Australia’s most beautiful scenery. They also lead to many rarely visited places, giving riders an insight into the background to the history around the historical time of the Crossing of the Blue Mountains, as well as many of the little known historic places of this area.

Sunday 2nd and Sunday 9th June 2013 Guided Walks along the original Coxs Road from Mt York to Glenroy. The walk is divided into 2 sections, and can be taken separately or together. Full Day includes the descent of Mt York, and Lunch, and is graded strenuous, Half Day is intermediate. Time: Full Day 9.30am for 10pm Half Day 1.00pm for 1.30pm Cost: All Day Walk $45 (Includes bus to start, guides, Pocket Pal route guide, refreshments, lunch) Half Day $25 (Includes guides, Pocket Pal route guide, refreshments, bus return) Location: Walkers: Meet at Hartley Historic School, Mid Hartley Road,

Hartley NSW 2790 to be taken by bus to the starting point. Full Day: Top of Mt York to Hartley, Half Day: Meet at Hartley Historic School, Mid Hartley Road Contact: Duncan Wass 0414 506 643 hartleyprogress@gmail.com info@thehartleysaddlery.com.au www.hartleyvalley.org.au/hartleyrocks

Werriberri Trail Rides • Horses to suit all ages and abilities • Hourly, day & overnight rides • Pubstays & campouts

The Great Outdoors "Come and check out our backyard!"

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R&K Gas Supplies Camping Gear - Kayaks Swags - Gas Refills 6351 3174

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Lithgow regional area has so many ways to enjoy the great outdoors, especially with the aid of the appropriate camping gear…we have award winning Visitor Information Centres to provide advice on activities and places to suit and challenge your abilities budgets and tastes while R&K Gas Supplies in Lithgow have a great range of products, complete with friendly qualified staff, to provide what you may need to complete the experience. They have clothing, a comprehensive range of safety and camping gear, can refill your gas bottles and have so many options for having fun that you really should check them out. They often have specials too. At the moment the weather is so pleasant for a range of activities. In this area we are surrounded by lakes, forests, walking tracks, wildlife… you may even observe the area where our platypus inspired Charles Darwin at Wallerawang and go kayaking on the beautiful lake there to observe the plentiful birds. What are you waiting for? www.bluemountainsimag.com.au

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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Our beef and lamb are 100% pasture fed, We use prime Wagyu over our Angus cattle. Our full-blood Wagyu bulls are based on the three main Japanese bloodlines of Tajima, Fujiyoshi and Kedaka. All our full-blood Wagyu are registered with the Australian Wagyu Association.

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Lithgow Visitor Guide

Lithgow Visitor Information Centre Great Western Highway, (PO Box 19 Lithgow NSW 2790) T: 1300 760 276 or (02) 6350 3230, F: (02) 6350 3239 E: tourism@lithgow.com

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Taste the Blue Mountains BBQ Veggie Skewers

Using SpiceDeluxe ‘Lebanese Lifestyle’ SpiceShots® (Lebanese seasoning)

‘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.

Serves 2-4 Ingredients: ½ - 1 packet Lebanese Lifestyle SpiceShots® 1-2 zucchini (medium cut into even rounds) ½ - 1 Japanese eggplant (long narrow variety - cut into even rounds) ½ - 1 punnet cherry tomatoes 2 packets haloumi (cut into large even cubes) 1-2 red onion (peeled and quartered) 2 tbsp olive oil

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

3 tbsp natural unsweetened yoghurt 1-2 lemons (cut into wedges) Method: Thread the zucchini, eggplant, tomato, onion and haloumi onto wooden (pre-soaked) or metal skewers. Sprinkle Lebanese Lifestyle over the skewers, lightly coat with olive oil and then cook on preheated BBQ or grill plate (medium heat) turning twice, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, arrange on a plate and then serve immediately with freshly cut lemon wedges and natural yoghurt. Recipe Inspiration: Lebanon Ingredients: Spice retailers: visit www.spicedeluxe.com.au Vegetables, Herbs: Blackheath Vege Patch 234 Great Western Highway, Blackheath 2785 Cheese, Oil, Yoghurt: Blackheath Continental Deli (32 Govetts Leap Rd, Blackheath, NSW)

To join, tap into local events or find out more about Slow Food Blue Mountains, visit

Carrington Cellars wine match:

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.

www.slowfoodbluemountains.com.au or email sfbm@slowfoodaustralia.com.au

Red: Carrington’s own label 2009 Syrah (light framed) from Orange. White: Carrington’s own label 2009 Roussanne from Orange.

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

Blue Box Café & Patisserie

Hawkesbury Café at the Visitor Info Centre

Open Mon-Sat 9-4 Sun 8.30 -4 Fri till 10pm

Hawkesbury Valley Way, Clarendon (opposite RAAF base)

Phone: 02 4588 6917 - 0422 894 472

Come try our locally roasted coffee (Morgans) and food from freshest local organic produce Mon, Tue, Thur and Friday 8:30 to 5pm Sat 7:30 to 5pm - Sun 7:30 to 4:30 Open for Breakfast & Lunch Dinner by appointment only Mitchell Highway 79 Old Bells Line of Rd, Lucknow. Kurrajong Village Phone: 6365 5001 Phone: 4573 2286

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

Country Organic Coffee, Lithgow

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

1038 Great Western Highway, Lithgow (Beside KFC) Phone: 6351 3933

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

Coffee from the Central West Blue Mountains to The Hawksbury

Eat in or take away All day big breakfast $10 Children’s meals $5.50 Mixed grill $12 Regular specials

Phone Orders: 4566 4766 Shop 9, Old Northern Road Wiseman's Ferry

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New Central West Gallery Plans Announced Peak regional arts organisation Arts OutWest used their annual general meeting Sunday May 19 at the Hartley Historic Site to announce a new partnership with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage. Hartley Historic Site is managed by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and will soon be the home to a gallery space dedicated to showing work of the region’s Aboriginal artists. Arts OutWest has signed a memorandum of understanding with NPWS and NSW Office of Environment and Heritage which will see NPWS run the gallery space with artworks curated by Arts OutWest. Arts OutWest will use it as an opportunity to showcase the work of Aboriginal artists from right across the NSW Central West, work it has been undertaking for the past three years through their Aboriginal Arts Development program. “We’re very, very excited about this new gallery and new partnership,” Arts OutWest Executive Officer Tracey Callinan said. “The Hartley site is the gateway to the

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Central West for those coming over the mountains; it will be a wonderful place to introduce visitors to our region’s Aboriginal artists.” The new Aboriginal arts gallery space will be officially opened by the NSW Governor Marie Bashir on Saturday June 1. The annual general meeting was a chance for members of the public to not only hear about and take a sneak peek at the new gallery space but to catch up with Arts OutWest staff and board members and learn more about the organisation’s services. “Our AGMs are always a very social affair, a great networking opportunity for local artists, creatives and organisations,” Ms Callinan said.The event on Sunday May 19 started at 1pm with a free lunch and included

a tour of the historic site, a look at some of the local creative industries projects underway and a recap of Arts OutWest’s 2012 activities. Email: artsoutwest@csu.edu.au Post: PO Box 8272 CSU LPO Bathurst NSW 2795 Ph: 02 6338 4657 Web: www.artsoutwest.org.au Twitter: www.twitter.com/artsoutwest Facebook: www.facebook.com/ artsoutwest Arts OutWest is the regional arts and cultural development service for the communities of Central West NSW. Arts OutWest is funded by the NSW Government through Arts NSW, by Charles Sturt University and by the contributing local governments of: Bathurst Region, Blayney, Cabonne, Cowra, Forbes, Lachlan, Lithgow, Oberon, Orange, Parkes, Weddin and Wellington.

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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Jenolan Cabins

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You MUST make time for multiaward winning Jenolan Caves, the most spectacular limestone caves in Australia, maybe stay there - the beauty above and below ground is inspirational. Get the app!

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!

OBERON simple pleasures Showcasing the majestic Jenolan Caves and world heritage National Parks, enchanting forest and farming country and village life

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(02) 6336 0202

Oberon, Cnr Ross & Oberon Sts.

42 Edith Rd, Jenolan Caves Ph: 02 6335 6239 M: 0418 619 709 E: relax@jenolancabins.com.au

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Oberon Visitor Information Centre Cnr Ross Street and Edith Road Oberon NSW 2787

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Bathurst & Surrounds 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

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.

www.bluemountainsimag.com.au 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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The Carrington Bathurst

Christmas In July

Musical Comedy

Romp

Dates 19th 26th 27th Matinee

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All Shows $60 Dinner & Show only (10 and over $55) or $20 show. Doors open 6.30pm, Dinner 7pm,Show 8pm.

Bookings at

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0263325492

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17th, 23rd, 24th, 30th, 31st

Sun Matinee 1st Sept @ 2pm By Alan Ayckbourn

“Its an Adult Comedy of Marital Confusion” By Arrangement Origin Theatrical on behalf of Samuel French

The Carrington

The Carrington Bathurst was built in 1898 with a Masonic Temple built on the top floor and Grand Victorian Theatre (with fly tower) on the two lower floors and opened by Lord Carrington (16th Governor of N.S.W. and first Grand Master of the Masons). Walk through the giant carved and panelled doors to the marbled foyer passed the grand carved stair case you enter the elegant Victorian world of Chandeliers , statues, plush carpet and velvet sofas in the bar area and casual dining area before entering The Grand Ballroom with red velvet curtain covering the large stage area. Since its opening it has been Bathurst centre for Weddings, Dinner Theatre, Balls and Parties. Shortly it will open as an over 30s piano bar Wednesday to Saturday (excluding private events) in the evenings and for High Victorian Tea in the afternoons as well as Dinner Theatre selected months. All information at www.

carringtonbathurst.com.au or ring 02 63325492 mob 0418 210589. The musical “Holding his own on the Throne” opens with the execution of Henry VIII‘s fifth wife Catherine Howard ...Henry is now in his dotage with teddy bear in toe ,and is cared for by his eventual sixth wife Catherine Parr (A fuzzy widow ). John Thomas Touch bone is an evil warlock and distant relation to the king, who is plotting with Lady Margaret (a Witch) to overthrow the King and take his throne with the aid of Lady Margaret’s Hench-man, Wart of Notre Farm. They have captured the king’s children Mary, Elizabeth and Edward, but Elizabeth escapes to the palace to discover who is plotting against her father. She disguises herself as a boy because she is frightened he will cut of her head as he did with her mother (Anne Boleyn). Meanwhile Lady Margaret and John Thomas are trying spells to raise Henry’s dead wives from the grave to frighten him to death, with disastrous results.

However, all ends well, with Elizabeth exposing the villains and Henry marries Catherine Parr, all with much singing, fun and laughter along the way.

Henry Lawson Heritage Festival 07/06/2013 to 10/06/2013 (Exhibition) Event Posted by Henry Lawson Society of NSW Contact Kevin Robson phone: 6374 2049 henrylawsongulgong@yahoo.com.au Phone/Fax (02) 63741513 mail@gulgongmuseum.com 73 Herbert Street, Gulgong, NSW, 2852 www.gulgongmuseum/html/henry

A long weekend packed with events to celebrate Henry's birthday. Poetry, markets, Grand Parade, bands, vintage displays. The preliminary program is now available to view on the Gulgong.net home page.

Live Music & Food Available

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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 Enjoy the café and lolly shop Fab New Clothes for real women! 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

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Saturday 1 to Sunday 16 June Art Alfresco- Paintings by local artists Daily, Exterior Wall of Orange Regional Gallery, Byng Street Enquiries: 6393 8136 www.org.nsw.gov.au Saturday 1 June to Sunday 30 June Mary Turner Collection Orange Regional Gallery, Byng Street, Orange Enquiries: 6393 8136 www.org.nsw.gov.au Saturday 1 June to Sunday 7 July The 8th CCP Documentary Photography Award Orange Regional Gallery, Byng Street, Orange Enquiries: 6393 8136 www.org.nsw.gov.au Sundays Rotary Sunday Markets 8am to 12pm Orange Central, Byng Street, Orange. Enquiries: John T 0401 701 272, John H 6361 7233 Friday 31 May to Sunday 2 June NSW U15 State Hockey Championships Orange Hockey Centre, Moad Street, Orange Marion: 6363 1439 Saturday 1 June Orange Coin & Stamp Club Fair 9am-4pm Cultural Centre, Sale St, near Woolworths Howard 6362 2368 Saturday 1 June Orange Society of Model EngineersMiniature Train Rides for kids & adults. 1-5pm at Matthews Park, Moulder Street, Orange Greg Bird 6362 9634. (Covered shoes required for rides.)

Saturday 1 June 4 On The 4loor- local live bands 8:30-12:30pm Victoria Hotel, Summer Street www.facebook.com/4loor

Venue and time to be confirmed Orange Regional Conservatorium Ph: 6361 7974 Friday 14 June Anna Salleh- ‘Taste of Brazil’ 7pm Taste Canowindra, 42 Ferguson St, Canowindra Bookings: 6344 2332 www.tastecanowindra.com.au

Sunday 2 June Guided Walks at the Orange Botanic Gardens Orange Botanic Gardens, Hill St. Bird Walk 8:30am Friends of OBG, Maureen 6362 3706

Friday 14 to Sunday 16 June Orange Antique Fair 2013. Friday evening: ‘Gala Opening’ Orange Function Centre, Eyles St, Orange. Gala event $20 includes local wine & food Zelma Bone 6362 3521 (Tickets $5)

Sunday 2 June Jazz @ The Royal- Peter Denmead The Central West Quartet 2pm to 5pm Royal Hotel, Summer Street, Orange Enquiries: Ray 0428 529 032 www.facebook.com/orangejazzclub

Saturday 15 June Jack Charles v The Crown- (Ilbijerri Theatre) 8pm Orange Civic Theatre, Byng Street Ticketek Orange: 6393 8111

Friday 7 June Cadia Valley Operations- Mine Tour 1pm-3pm Cadia Mine. (Own transport to the mine gates) Bookings Essential 6392 2342 cadiavalley@newcrest.com.au

Friday 21 June Pugsly Buzzard 7pm Taste Canowindra, 42 Ferguson St, Canowindra Bookings: 6344 2332 www.tastecanowindra.com.au

Friday 7 June Chamber Made- Home Grown Recital Series Time to be confirmed, Orange Regional Conservatorium, 73a Hill St, Orange Enquiries: 6361 7974

Saturday 22 June Frankenstein (Ensemble Productions) 8pm Orange Civic Theatre, Byng Street Ticketek 6393 8111

Friday 7 & Saturday 8 June ‘The Mikado’- presented by Orange Christian School 7pm Orange Civic Theatre, Byng Street, Orange Ticketek Orange: 02 6393 8111

Tuesday 25 June ‘Miles Franklin: A Brilliant Career?’- Mr Paul Brunton 6pm Orange Regional Conservatorium, 72 Hill Street www.adfas.org.au

Saturday 8 June Orange Region Farmers Market 8:30am to 12pm. Orange Showground, Leeds Parade Cath: 0425 259 350 www. orangefarmersmarket.org.au

Friday 28, Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 June Boeing Boeing- (Orange Theatre Company) Orange Civic Theatre, Byng Street Ticketek Orange: 6393 8111

Wednesday 12 June School Speck

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Take away, views, parking, disabled access, great range of lollies, Fish River Roasters coffee, range of teas, chai lattes, offer homemade cakes, gluten free available, hours 9am-5pm 7 days, breakfast light meals and snacks. Art for sale.

Hearty meals with fresh ingredients for travellers!

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Molong

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The Molong RSL Club welcomes visitors. Come and browse their unique collection of commemorative artworks. The Servicemen and Servicewomen Portrait Gallery by Anne Marie Ingham depicts local identities in a tribute to their contribution in times of conflict. Stay for a fabulous meal on Thursday Friday or Saturday evening or get a pizza Thursday

to Sunday. You will find local artwork for sale on the restaurant walls. Wander through our local shops including The Cane Shop, Country Clothes and the Sweet Shop, which is opposite a great Chinese Restaurant. Further up the road you will find our Yarn Market where you can see lots of crafts and souvenirs. Talk to the friendly

Great Starter Package This delightful 3 bedroom home sits on a massive 2023sqm level block. Not only does it have 3 large bedrooms but two separate living areas and a study! Gorgeous press metal ceilings, cypress timber flooring, fuel heating and reverse cycle air conditioning Fully fenced secure rear and front yard with double c/b garage & carport All this and under $200K!

For further details:

Call Kerry Connelly on 0427 668 800

42 Bank Street, Molong 2866 - www.mccarrons.com.au

45 Forbes Road, Yeoval $135,000

- 3 bedrooms - Combined bathroom & laundry - Separate kitchen & dining rooms - Large loungeroom - Entertaining area - Fully fenced backyard - Machinery shed & aviary - Long term tenant in place - Would suit the investor or first home buyer

Phone: Kim Ramsey 0428648826

To view this property and more visit www.williamsmachin.com.au

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staff about the Cobb & Co Coach Houses and the beautiful Molong Bi-Centennial Embroidered Screen. Wander over the road to Jayes Gallery. 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. 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.

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

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The Yarn Market 40th anniversary members quilts Yarn Market Craft Cottage, Molong During the 2012 year, the Yarn Market Association Ltd celebrated their 40th Anniversary (1972 to 2012) with events every six week or so – fashion parade, lace exhibition, high tea to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee, Bush Poet, afternoon teas, and many more. Culminating on the exact day of foundation, a members luncheon held in the Cobb & Co Coach House near the Village Green, Molong , with some sixty five members in attendance - one of the many highlights of this event was the unveiling of three beautiful quilts comprising squares made by the members. The current members were asked to ‘do their thing’ (embroider, paint, crochet, knit, lace, patch, or whatever they wish) on an eight inch calico square and return to the Cottage to be made into a quilt. Well, seventy of our members ‘did their thing’ and returned their squares over the next three months - what a wonderful response, far more than the

committee expected - so many, that in fact Vice President Marilyn McCann, made the squares into three quilts. These are trimmed in a deep red to commemorate ‘ruby’ for 40 years. The middle quilt has the emblem of the Yarn Market which was embroidered by one of the foundation members Mrs Mary Beadle, surrounded by the current committee’s contributions - also on this quilt are the names of those members who did not contribute a square recording in total the one hundred and ten members of our Anniversary Year. The quilts hang on the wall in the Coach House and are a source of interest by both ladies and gents when visiting - we even have some timber enhanced squares made by our gentlemen members. The Cobb & Co Coach House is available for both our Bi-Centennial Embroidered Screen of 1988 – telling the story of Molong, our display of Antique Laces and of course, the Three 40th

Anniversary Members’ Quilts. We can demonstrate spinning and weaving, with hand woven scarves for sale in the Cottage These attractions can be shown to visitors most days of the week – just call into the Craft Cottage in Bank Street. We welcome bookings of groups and we can add to the event with Devonshire Teas (our famous home made scones) or Light Lunches at a nominal rate. Our Yarn Market Craft Cottage is open 7 Days a Week, 363 days a year - 10 am to 4.30 pm and we stock hand made crafts OF ALL KINDS – including wooden toys, plants, patchwork quilts, knitting for all the family, specialising in baby knits, jewellery, knitted dolls, hand made bears of all sizes, wooden carvings, Molong souvenirs such as tea towels, spoons, Yarn Market lapel/hat pins, and exciting gifts of many kinds , plus home made pickles, relishes, jams, biscuits and chocolates. .

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What's On June

Yulefest

Winter Magic

Blue Mountains Cultural Centre

Crossing - Wendy Blaxland

Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens

Walk the Journey

Sydney Classic & Antique Truck Show 16 June The highly successful show of past years is back. Museum of Fire, Penrith Blue Mountains Musical Society 1 June Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Q Theatre, Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, 597 High St, Penrith. Ph 4723 7600 Penrith Regional Gallery To 30 June Noise. An exhibition which pushes the definition of 'soundscape' as art. Ph 4735 1100 86 River Road, Emu Plains Dogs on Show 15 June Public open day with special events and demonstrations. Numerous breed clubs to answer your queries. Ph 9834 0217. The Bill Spilstead Complex, 44 Luddenham Road, Erskine Park Jewellery, Beading, Gem & Mineral Show 15-16 June Demonstrations, displays from private collections. Ph 0412 333 150. Windsor Function Centre, Cnr Dight and Macquarie Streets Hobby Show, East Kurrajong 8-9 June Covers all types of hobbies. 9am - 3pm www.eastkurrajonghall.com School of Arts, 1090 East Kurrajong Road NRMA CareFlight Woodford to Glenbrook Classic 30 June A 25km all ages, all abilities event for mountain bike riders and runners. Ph 9689 8124 www.careflight.org 2nd Annual Cameron Burke Memorial 9 June Hot rod, custom, car and bike show family fun day. www.cameronburkefoundation.com Springwood Country Club, Hawkesbury Rd Blue Mountains Musical Society presents 'Grease' 3 June Ph 4739 0555 www.bmms.org.au Springwood Civic Centre, Macquarie Road BentART 7-10 June Celebrates works in the visual arts of Australian lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender artists. www.bentart.com.au Wentworth Falls School of Arts Blue Mountains Concert Society 15 June Simon Ward and John Martin - an evening with Noel Coward. Ph 1800 98 4460 www.bmconcerts.com.au Wentworth Falls School of Arts Yulefest in the Blue Mountains

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All winter Celebrations are held throughout the Blue Mtns during winter in hotels, guesthouses and resorts. Contact Blue Mountains Visitor Information Centre for dates and further information. Yulefest at Fairmont Resort 29 June - 27 July A sumptuous buffet in Jamison's Restaurant with a selection of festive favourites. Ph 4785 0000 www.fairmontresort.com.au Sublime Point Road, Leura Winter Magic Festival 22 June 10am - 7pm Street parade, music, art, stalls and fireworks. www.wintermagic.com.au Katoomba Town Centre Blue Mountains Cultural Centre To 2 June. Xeno Eucalyptus - photographic series by Andrew Merry. 7 June - 28 July. Colouring Space work of contemporary Blue Mountains artist, Beata Geyer. To 23 June. Artexpress - a selection of outstanding student artworks. Parke St, Katoomba. Ph 4780 5410 www.bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au Crossing 1 June. The Carrington Hotel, Katoomba 6 June. The Union Theatre, Lithgow A play by Wendy Blaxland on the Blue Mtns crossing. Various other venues - see website www.blaxlandanddaughter.com Mount Tomah Botanic Garden 2 June. Fungi and Life in the Leaf Litter art workshop with Fiona Lumsden. Bookings essential. From 1 June. Fun-Gus and the Phantasmagorical Fungal Quest. 1-30 June. Fantastic Fungi - incl work by artist Marion Westmacott. 15 June. Encore screenings of Blue Mountains Short Film Festival 2012. Ph 4567 3000 www.mounttomahbotanicgarden.com.au Glow Worm Tunnel Trail Marathon 15-16 June The weekend includes events for the whole family. Newnes National Park, Newnes Phone 4757 4378 www.mountainsports.com.au A Moment in Time To 16 June (weekends 10am-3pm) An exhibition celebrating the crossing of the Blue Mountains in 1813. Ph 6355 2017 www.hartleyvalley.org.au Hartley School, Mid Hartley Road, Hartley Walk the Journey 2 and 9 June Guided Walks along the original Coxs Road from Mt York to Glenroy. Ph 0414 506 643 www.hartleyvalley.org.au Hartley School, Mid Hartley Road, Hartley Blue Mountains Taekwondo Championships 9 June

Competitors from all over NSW and ACT. Ph 0418 663 144 www.haktari.com Tony Luchetti Showground, Lithgow Jenolan Caves 1 June. Marriage to the Mob - A Murder Mystery. Try to work out "whodunit" deep underground. 8 June. Bruce Cale and Colin Day Present Jazz Duets with special guest vocalist Jill Day. 15 June. Cello concert with Georg Mertens. 22 June. Gypsy music with the Paganini Duo. Ph 1300 76 3311 www.jenolancaves.org.au Motor Panorama - 75 years of Racing Exhibition To 31 October Images and interesting facts from the Mountís colourful and dynamic past. Ph 6332 1872 National Motor Racing Museum, Mount Panorama Bathurst Arts Trail 1-2 June Maps & brochures with artists' information including locations are available from Bathurst Visitor Information Centre. Ph 0400 130 792

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Exhibitions To 7 July Plan B - Contemporary Art from the Permanent Collection. Ph 6333 6555. 70-78 Keppel St The McKenzie Story 1 June An exhibition telling the story of Elizabeth Chifley and her family. 11.30am and 1.30 pm. Ph 1800 68 1000 Chifley Home Education Cntr, Busby St, Bathurst Henry Lawson Heritage Festival 7-10 June Join in the celebration of Henry Lawson in various locations around Gulgong. Hill End Discover: Walks, Talks & Tours 29 June - 14 July Find out a whole lot more about Hill End Historic Site. Ph 6337 8206

Monthly Markets Guide ROUSE HILL Organic Food and Farmers Market Rouse Hill Town Centre every Saturday 8am - 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 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 Vicary’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 BLUE MOUNTAINS Glenbrook Rotary Markets Glenbrook Infants School, Ross St. 3rd Saturday 9am-2pm 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 Portland Tidy Town Markets Williewa St. 1st Sunday 9am-2pm

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Markets

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 Milthorpe Markets Redmond Oval, Park St 1st Sunday 8.30am-4pm Orange Region Farmers Market North Court, Peisley St. 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 Whistlers & allies Crested Shrike-tit U Gilbert’s Whistler R Golden Whistler U Rufous Whistler C Grey Shrike-thrush C

Capertee Valley

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

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

Flowerpeckers Mistletoebird C

Thrushes Bassian Thrush R Common Blackbird R I

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

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Glen Alice

Capertee Valley

Glen Davis

Capertee

Castlereagh Highway

Lithgow To Canberra via Oberon

Bells Line of Road

To Sydney Katoomba

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