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

October 2013

Sydney, Blue Mountains and Central West Sapling at the Fence 45cm x 30cm oil on canvas by Warwick Fuller

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Spring Magic! Help us count Koalas! Pages 2-3

Adventures? Take your pick!

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Explore our wonderful gardens and enjoy our Festivals

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

Join the great koala count! Koalas are in decline and under further threat from climate change as our weather grows hotter and drier. To hang on to our furry icon we need to find the remaining koala populations and build a picture of where they live and what habitats they depend on. You can be a part of this. Participate in the NSW Great Koala Count between November 7th and 17th in 2013. All you have to do is register, then go and

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look for koalas somewhere near you! You can submit your sighting online or by smart phone ap. Did you know the koala is now federally listed as a threatened species and vulnerable to extinction across three Australian States? We are at the point where every Australian can play a part in helping us hang on to our koala. The Great Koala Count is being run by the National Parks Association of NSW

and the Great Eastern Ranges Initiative. Science for Wildlife Inc is helping to get the word out locally, to identify koala populations in the Blue Mountains and adjacent areas. The data from the Great Koala Count will be available to all and will help to guide Science for Wildlifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s koala research and conservation efforts in this region. Koalas have declined from an estimated three to four million animals down to as few as three hundred thousand. In the face of such dramatic losses, we need to make sure that koalas are managed to conserve what is left of species diversity, to ensure they can adapt and survive into the future. This is particularly vital in the face of climate change where koala habitats are expected to change and contract. An important part of this conservation need is to identify the remaining koala populations and assess their health. Koalas used to be common in this region but very little is known about how many koalas are left, where they live, or what trees they eat. While occasional sighting reports have given us some idea of where koalas might still live, many of their potential habitats have not been recently surveyed, particularly in the Blue Mountains region. There are huge gaps in our knowledge.

Koalas have been sighted in all seven of the national parks that comprise the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. In 2013 there have been recent sightings around the perimeter of the Blue Mountains National Park where koalas have not been recorded for many years, including Jenolan Caves. Despite general trends of decline across NSW, koala populations may be increasing immediately west of the Great Dividing Range and are known to be growing in some areas east of the Great Dividing Range, in the Sydney basin. Urban development is putting increasing pressure on these populations. Parts of our vast World Heritage protected area could therefore form an important climate refuge for the koala populations on either side. Science for Wildlife is working at the interface between high technology research and koala management, to help identify and assess critical koala populations and involve communities in their conservation. The information collected will be shared with researchers at the University of

Sydney, James Cook University and San Diego Zoo Global, who are using ground breaking, whole-genome DNA technology to evaluate koala populations across Australia and prioritise them for management. These research results will then flow back to guide on-ground conservation activities to restore habitats and corridors for koalas, through tree planting and threat reduction projects. Any work on private property will be done on a completely voluntary basis, so if you think you have koala habitat

on your land and are interested in revegetation please contact Science for Wildlife via the website below. You can make a difference and help us hang on to our koalas: Register online for the Great Koala Count and get the phone ap at: www.npansw.org.au/data Or for more information on the regional koala project see www.scienceforwildlife.org Words â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dr Kellie Leigh, Science for Wildlife Inc.

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From the Editor October The magic Spring painting on our cover by Warwick Fuller was an image my heart could not resist sharing with you – it speaks so eloquently! As I write we have suffered so many threats and will face many more. This month I ask you to help us count our koalas – will they become like China’s pandas? I encourage you to explore our wonderful gardens; we have so many garden festivals and tours throughout the whole region. Many of these have associated food wine music and art festivals. These may be enjoyed on so many levels and indeed many of them benefit charities. Even if you take your pick of adventures, you are in this ancient land with its world heritage listed areas and unique ecosystems… look around you and drink it in… stay a while with us… consider what is most precious to you and enjoy it. Do have a wonderful time. We have plenty to offer to enable you to do this. Our beloved Zig Zag Railway is planning to return to operation again soon. We wish them luck with this. In the meantime enjoy Old Wallerawang Station. Their café will soon reopen. The Carrington turns 130 this year as they build their new brewery and bar.

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country” with opportunities to enjoy different adventures as well as our abundant fresh produce, our arts and crafts, at markets shows or at attractions. There is a variety of festivals, art, music, events, other entertainment, food, accommodation, walks, rides, adventures, 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? Perhaps you will win one of our competitions? Make the most of all the options open to you at the moment and recharge. 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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Multi Award Winners! Book Launch! The multiaward winning Fairmont won two more prestige awards at the 2013 TAA -Tourism Accommodation Australia's Awards for Excellence! Best Regional Superior Hotel and Best Front of House Employee by Andrea Donaghy!

The photo below was taken at the Fairmont Book launch on 13 August, to celebrate our 25th Birthday. Entitled 'The Fairmont Resort - A Blue Mountains Icon' by Terri McCormack, this book is a wonderful reference for the World Heritage Area. In the photo the new GM Bernie Boller warmly

thanks Shadow Minister for Tourism Bob Baldwin, Federal Member Louise Markus, and BMLOT Chairman Randall Walker for attending. L – R Bob Baldwin, Bernie Boller, Thomas Brand, Louise Markus and Randall Walker

Fairmont are also proud Winners of the Gold award at this year’s Blue Mountains Lithgow and Oberon Tourism awards in the following awards. • Gold Award logo – Business Tourism • Silver Award logo – Deluxe Accommodation

ERIENCE SUBLIME HIGH • Michaela Murray, Jessica Holmes, AT FAIRMONT Roni Hren – Customer Service,RESORT’S Young Customer Service & Employee of the LIMEYear LOUNGE & BAR… We wish them luck in the NSW Tourism Awards to be held in November

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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.

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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Whats on in art! One of the premier touring exhibitions of contemporary glass will be on show at Hawkesbury Regional Gallery in Windsor 4 October – 1 December. The Ranamok Glass Prize was begun in 1995 by Andy Plummer and Maureen Cahill as a way to promote Australian and New Zealand contemporary glass. Each year, between 100 and 180 artists submit work from which 30 to 50 pieces are selected. The winner is awarded $15,000 and the winning piece becomes part of the Ranamok Winners Collection, which tours Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane and other capital and regional cities around Australia. According to Gallery curator, Tia McIntyre, the Australian and New Zealand contemporary glass movement is far more influential than our relatively small population base might suggest, and although we don’t know quite why this is so, we do know that we are highly regarded in a movement that has seen a renaissance for artistic expression over the past 40 years, partly due to recent advances in glass chemistry and glass forming technology. ‘More efficient, reliable and cheaper fuel and materials plus a far better understanding of glass chemistry have allowed today’s artists and designers to become directly involved in the manufacturing process,’ says Tia. ‘This has resulted in an explosion of new

ideas and concepts which, in turn, has attracted even more talent and more ideas’. Also, Paintings byJoel Beerden, who graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) from the College of Fine Arts, UNSW. He has exhibited in several group shows including Campbelltown Regional Gallery, Blacktown Arts Centre, Casula Powerhouse and Gallery Barry Keldoulis. He is currently an

artist in residence at Parramatta Artist Studios. Says Beerden ‘My work begins with the memory of art works and places… Bound to a rich western landscape tradition, yet tantalized by the emotive intensity of indigenous Australian painting, I wish to establish a dialogue between these two powerful influences through my painting practice’.

Joel Beerden, Still waters #1 2012 oil on canvas 850 x 107cm

David Murray, Gatherer, 2003 lost wax cast glass, 50.5cm x 35cm x 13.5cm & 31cm x 46.5cm x 12cm

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Spring into Featherdale for Sydney’s ultimate interactive wildlife experience Spring is the perfect time to visit the multi-award winning Featherdale Wildlife Park - Sydney’s ultimate interactive wildlife experience. In Spring, there are baby animals everywhere you turn. See gorgeous Koala Joeys just emerging from the pouch, two mischievous Dingo pups and Little Penguin chicks. Featherdale is also home to many Kangaroos and Wallaby species that are all proudly showing off their tiny joeys. As part of continued conservation efforts and breeding programs, Featherdale is also proud to welcome litters of Tiger Quolls and Eastern Quolls, two of Australia’s native endangered species. Prior to European settlement Quolls were common in Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia, living in a variety of habitats but preferring dry forest and scrubland however, development, pesticides, predation and competition for food against introduced animals such as cats, dogs and foxes has contributed to the possible EXTINCTION of the Eastern Quoll on mainland Australia. Take a walk on the wildside and see Featherdale’s incredible wildlife with scheduled interactive keeper presentations featured throughout the day. Get rapt in reptiles or, enjoy a prickly experience with an echidna. Crocodile Feeding Presentations

will begin again during the school holidays with the centre of attention Featherdale’s giant Saltwater Crocodile, ‘Ngukhur’. Featherdale Wildlife Park is located at 217 Kildare Road, Doonside and is open 7 days a week from 9am – 5pm, except Christmas Day. Check out our Facebook page www.facebook.com/ FeatherdaleWildifePark. A visit to Featherdale Wildlife Park costs just $28.00 per adult and $15.50 for children aged between 3 and 15. A Family Pass is just $79.00 and includes admission for two adults and two children. Featherdale is located just minutes from the M7 & M4 junction. 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

100 Years of The Royal Australian Navy The Royal Australian Navy will celebrate 100 years of service during the first two weeks of October. Sydney Harbour will be host to the largest contingent of International ships from the navies of the world since the Bicentenary of 1988. The first fleet of the Australian Navy sailed into Sydney Harbour in October 1913 and included HMAS Parramatta I which served the nation throughout World War I. Officers and crew of HMAS Parramatta IV will exercise the ‘Freedom of the City’ with a parade through the City of Parramatta on Tuesday October 8.

What to See & Do Parramatta Officer & crew of HMAS Parramatta IV at Hambledon Cottage

Parramatta & District Historical Society members and friends will be visiting Garden Island and the RAN Heritage Centre on Sunday October 27. For further enquiries telephone Trevor (02) 9654-2224, Ken (02) 9871-4155, Hambledon Cottage (02) 9635-6924. The guided tour of Hambledon Cottage house museum including the Exhibition in the Lucas Gallery titled 'Secret History of Nursery Rhymes’ is conducted by volunteers from Parramatta & District Historical Society on Thursday to Sunday 11am to 4pm.

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Parramatta & District Historical Society Inc. 63 Hassall Street, corner Gregory Place, Parramatta. Telephone (02) 9635-6924, 9871-4155 (Ken), 9654-2224 (Trevor) www.parramattahistorical.org.au

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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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

Dam Fest Car & Bike Show, Warragamba - 20 October Dam Fest is hosted by Warragamba Silverdale Neighbourhood Centre Inc., a not-for-profit organisation providing services to the community. Featuring a Car and Bike Show with awesome trophies to be won, the show has amusement rides for the children, market stalls for the shopper, ‘Simply Bushed’ performing live on the main stage, ‘Servin’ It Up’ stunt riders presenting displays of their jaw-dropping stunts, licensed bar and much more. There will be a free animal farm so children can experience first-hand interaction with a variety of animals. Experience the fire trucks first hand and a live fire display by the NSW Fire &

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

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Rescue, reinforcing the serious lessons in fire safety. The Rural Fire Service, National Parks and Wildlife, and NSW Police have displays on the day and this is a great way for everyone to meet our ‘community protectors’ and learn something of what they do and the role they play in our everyday lives. Enjoy exhibits by these groups, as well as, Senior Citizens, Men's Shed, Warradale Art Group and many more. For further information: www.wsnc.org.au/events/damfest; email: damfest@wsnc.org.au or phone 02 4774 1273 Entry is $5 per adult and $2 per child.

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

What to See & Do

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

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

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Lower Blue Mountains Across the Nepean River through Emu Plains, Leonay and Lapstone, travel west along the Great Western Highway to Glenbrook to reach the Blue Mountains Tourist Information Centre on the left of the highway. The start of the Blue Mountains includes the lovely villages of Lapstone, Glenbrook, Blaxland, Springwood and Lawson. This area features impressive waterfalls, swimming holes, national park walks and art & craft galleries. Blaxland, named after explorer Gregory Blaxland (1771-1852) provides the opportunity to examine Lennox Bridge. Built in 1883, it formed part of the Great Western Highway until 1926. Springwood follows Warrimoo and SPRINGWOOD

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

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

The Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum A magnificent collection of paintings, sculpture and ship models displayed in the artist’s former home. • Landscaped Grounds • Cafe • Specialist Print and Book Shop • Home of ‘The Magic Pudding’

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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. 61 Hawkesbury Valley Way, Windsor, NSW 2756 Phone 02 4577 4222 www.sebelhawkesbury.com.au

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Wentworth Falls

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Wentworth Falls, one of the most beautiful Blue Mountains towns, offers possibly the most spectacular bushwalks and views. Originally called ‘Weatherboard’ after the ‘Weatherboard Hut’ built in 1814, a year later the town was named ‘Jamison’s Valley’ by Governor Macquarie. In July 1867 the historic first railway journey in the Blue Mountains left Penrith station and travelled through to Weatherboard Station where the train terminated. It wasn’t until 1879 that the name was changed to Wentworth Falls in honour of William Charles Wentworth. The area known as ‘Kings Tableland’ offers

almost haunting views. Care must be taken within this area to preserve the ancient Aboriginal site, Kings Table. It has been calculated via carbon dating that the land was occupied some 22,000 years ago! Further west along the Great Western Highway on the north side is Pitt Park and the Wentworth Falls School of Arts. ‘The Bathurst Traveller’, later renamed ‘Weatherboard Inn’ was an inn Built in 1826 at Pitt Park. Charles Darwin, the renowned scientist was reported to have stayed here around 1836.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SPRING TIME IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS LEURA GARDENS FESTIVAL 2013

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

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

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Leura Village You’ve reached what is now referred to as the Upper Blue Mountains, where cool climate plants are the focus of many a garden. Rivalling Katoomba as the most visited location in the Blue Mountains, Leura offers The Mall, a shoppers paradise alive with coffee shops, restaurants, boutiques, galleries.

THE SHIRT LADY Leura Country Casuals Aspect Arcade, Shop 2-3/166, The Mall, Leura Ph/fax: (02) 4784 1389 Email: shirtladyshop@bigpond.com 'The Shirt Lady'. Exclusive Australian and imported shirts and knitwear for men and women. Assorted knitwear (alpaca, possum and merino, lambswool, angora, cashmere, fine merino cotton) as well as scarves, gloves, coats, jackets and vests. New spring stock includes cotton knits, short and 3/4 sleeve shirts, as well as men's short sleeve shorts & polo tops. Worth a visit! You will not be disappointed.

www.bluemountainsimag.com.au Bygone Beautys has something for everyone from refreshments to die for to the most amazing range of antiques and collectables that this place is a whole experience in itself. A range of exquisite yet affordable delights await you here. Renomee is the delightful cottage in the Leura carpark also accessible from 152 Megalong Street. They sell quality new and recycled unique clothing, specialising in contemporary recycle and one-off. Pauline also stocks a superb range of Japanese kimonos and haoris. There are designer shoes and accessories as well. With new stock arriving regularly, the shop is simply a delight and inspiration. I have found stunning new designer outfits here as well as some old favourites at very affordable prices. Megalong Books has the most amazing range of the most amazing books on so many subjects I keep wondering how they do it! The staff are also so knowledgeable and helpful. Come to Leura just for fun or for some really serious bargains… but come you must… it is so special!

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Toy and Railway Museum, located within Leuralla mansion. The museum features Australia’s largest collection of toys, dolls, teddy bears and model railways, located on the corner of Olympian Parade and Balmoral Road. Opposite the Toy and Railway Museum is Olympian Park featuring a natural amphitheatre with spectacular views. Gardens, Shopping, Food and Art! Awesome views from Sublime Point Leura Cascades along Cliff Drive is a peaceful setting for a family picnic or BBQ From the Cascades you can leisurely walk to several waterfalls including Leura, Linda, Lila and Bridal Veil Falls. You can also walk to Copelands Lookout and Flying Fox Lookout. Mount Hay Road takes you to the beautiful untouched Mount Hay region Along Cliff Drive, bush walks can lead you to the Pool of Siloam and Lyrebird Dell while the famous Prince Henry Cliff Walk will take you to the spectacular Katoomba Falls.

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Arriving from Lithgow and the west you pass through Katoomba and as you approach the Leura bypass take the slip road avoiding the underpass. At the top of the hill turn right at the roundabout, across Shuttle Start. Leisure Inn the railway and you will see on your right

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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.

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Spacious rooms, private en-suites, balconies, baths, verandas and views. Built on Leura’s highest point and surrounded by English gardens, Leura House is located at the top of Leura Village close to all the famous tourist attractions. A 3 bedroom cottage is also available.

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Katoomba

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What to See & Do Katoomba has something for everyone: entertainment, art galleries, restaurants, trendy cafes, shopping, antiques and collectables, walks and activities, not to mention its being surrounded by ancient natural beauty. The Seven Sisters Of the Gundungurra people commonly referred to as The Three Sisters may be viewed from Echo Point. Many bushwalks start from this point, including the Three Sisters Walk and Giant Stairway. In town, you’ll find an array of boutiques and all seasons clothing, as well as cosy dining experiences to suit all budgets and tastes.

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

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Visit Echo Point Visitor Information Centre for information and views. Make time to absorb the wonders of the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre with its City Art Gallery, amazing interactive World Heritage Exhibition, Katoomba Library and the ever changing vistas from the viewing platform. An amazing range of programs, exhibitions and events as well as the Cultural Centre Shop and Café. 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. Visit the renovated Scenic World VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Echo Point Rd, Katoomba Open 9am - 5pm daily (Closed Christmas day) Phone: 1300 653 408 www.bluemountainscitytourism.com.au

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Public Programs at Blue Mountains Cultural Centre Saturday 5 October 11am - Creative Futures Forum: All You Need is Love – Can Animation Change the World?

Saturday 26 October 2pm - Launch of “Arnie: The Artist’s Muse – A True Doggie Tale” by Jane Canfield and Sophie Potter Seeger

2pm - An afternoon of Animations by speakers in the Creative Futures Forum. $30 per person $25 for InSight Members Bookings essential to 4780 5410

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Sunday 20 October 4pm - Afternoon Gallery Concert Performances by: Jane Andino – keyboard; Ann Palumbo – double bass; Inge Courtney-Haentjes – violin; One of the songs will also feature Paul Terracini on the trumpet. Cost: $20 ($15 InSight Members). Cash Bar.

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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).

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RETURN COACH TRAVEL + ADMISSION TO LUCAS CAVE Concession $71

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Warwick Fuller exhibition of Australian landscape paintings Lost Bear Gallery presents a major exhibition of oil paintings by Little Hartley based artist, Warwick Fuller, running from 12th October to 4th November. Fuller’s 2013 exhibition paintings highlight travels near and far, portraying the deep love this artist has for the Australian landscape and its light. It has been an exciting twelve months for Fuller, following his appointment by His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales as Official Tour Artist (November

2012). In February 2013, Prince Charles selected and acquired four paintings from the tour. A professional painter for 35 years, Warwick is renowned for his ability to capture the unique light and colour of the Australian landscape. His brushwork is bold and fresh, often an indicator of painting with speed and confidence; necessary attributes to capture the rapid changes dictated by nature. 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

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Get walking this Spring with the Blue Mountains Festival of Walking The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden is once again taking part in this year’s Blue Mountains Festival of Walking from 5 to 13 October. The Festival of Walking is a Blue Mountains, Lithgow and Oberon Tourism initiative, now in its third year it promotes great walks throughout this stunning region. If you have not been for a bush walk in the Blue Mountains here is your chance. For those who are interested in bushwalking there’s an opportunity to explore the conservation area owned by the Garden and only accessible with an experienced Garden guide. The walk

is a day walk to Tomah Spur, on natural bushland land adjacent to the Garden, and will take you through four different environments - rainforest, eucalypt woodland, spectacular heath and wind-sculpted sandstone. You’ll travel through a carpet of ferns, moss-laden rocks and lush green rainforest with towering trees before emerging onto a rock outcrop with spectacular views. This is great opportunity to explore this beautiful bushland on an extended tour. Reasonable fitness, sturdy shoes, a sun hat and water bottle are recommended

as the terrain is rough in places and you will be out most of the day. The Garden is also offering an Aboriginal Heritage Tour on Friday 11 October as part of the festival. Join Aboriginal horticulturalist Brenden Moore as he takes you on a one and a half hour journey around the Garden exploring Aboriginal uses for plants. Brenden is also a skilled didgeridoo player and will perform for the group at the end of the walk. Bookings for both essential through www.rbgsy.nsw.gov.au or www. festivalofwalking.com

Around the Garden

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. The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden also offers the stunning Jungle Lodge for a secluded stay; weddings; workshops for adults and school holiday fun for the kids.

October flowers

The Garden’s extensive collection includes over 48,000 plants with many rare and unusual varieties including the famous local Wollemi pine Wollemia nobilis. Waratahs are not the only stunning spring flowers at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, in spring you can enjoy dramatic displays of colour with camellias, rhododendrons, tulips, daffodils, bluebells, crocus, lily of the valley, snowdrops and snowflakes to take your breath away.

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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 bric-a-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.

Rhododendron Festival

Blackheath's annual Rhododendron Festival begins with the crowning of the princess at the grand opening on October 18. The opening - at the New Ivanhoe Hotel - will include live music, supper and a 'taster' from this year's Rhodo Revue - The Whole

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!

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

Crossing Business. A week later, on Friday, October 25, the Art Show officially opens at the Community Centre, See a range of works from local and other artists in categories including oils, watercolours, acrylics, traditional and contemporary, drawing, miniatures and student art. This year there is also a new photographic section. The gala opening is at 7.30pm when all the winners will be announced. Entry is $20 which includes supper, with wine and champagne and music. The show continues until Sunday, November 3. The other feature of October in Blackheath is the Campbell Rhododendron Gardens, a beautiful display of exotics underneath the original native canopy. The gardens are open all year but in October, Devonshire teas are served at the Lodge from 10am4pm daily. There are also gifts, plants and calendars on sale. Entry to the gardens is by gold coin donation.

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The Imperial Hotel Mt Vic Excellent brasserie meals, Live music every Friday, Saturday night & Sunday afternoon, 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

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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

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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

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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

The NSW State open Sprint Kart Championship Friday 4 to Sunday 6 October 2013 The 53rd running of the NSW Sprint kart championship first held in 1961. The track at Lithgow over the years has hosted more NSW championships than any other venues in NSW. The last NSW championship at Lithgow in 2005 attracted over 300 entries from all over Australia and NZ. The Lithgow Karting track is one of the few club owned and operated purpose built Karting racing track and is situated on 26 acres with a large pit area and canteen facilities. Spectators are welcomed, come and enjoy a great day of action with some of the best Karting action and drivers in Australia.

Cost: Free for spectators Location: Oakey forest Road Marrangaroo NSW Contact: (02) 4722 6583 www.cdkc.com.au Time: Racing 8.00am until 4.30pm The NSW State open Sprint Kart Championship

Locomotive Studio Gallery Next door to the Old Wallerawang Station, on the left in the little building, you’ll find located the newly opened Locomotive Studio Gallery with its wide range of inexpensive various art works. Robert Green, naïve expressionist, works in oils, acrylic and found objects sculpture and he is open most days, except when he’s out on adventure, looking for inspiration! Robert has been referred to as the "Master Brushman" by artist David Boyd. Robert recently exhibited in the successful "Artists of the Vale" at

Eskbank House. His work is featured in the private collection of the Abbi Group. Robert is happy to provide tuition.

Wallerawang Wallerawang was first surveyed 1823. In 1824 James Walker was granted a large tract of land that was called "Wallerowang" by the local aboriginal people. Charles Darwin stayed at "Wallerowang House" (later to become Barton Park) in 1836, and in the book "Voyage of the Beagle" he describes the area at the time and the wildlife that included a number of platypus. There was a huge increase in population in 1851 after gold was discovered in the area. The National School opened 1860. Shale oil mining began in 1867 and the railway arrived in 1870 with coal hot on its heels in 1873. St John the Evangelist Church opened in 1881 as a memorial to the Walker/Barton family.

Coffee at the Station reopening soon...

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

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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.

The Old Wallerawang Station

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

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

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Hartley & Surrounds

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

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

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

Back to Hartley – Annual Produce Markets and Family Fair Sunday 27 October 2013 A variety of arts, crafts and produce from our region, plants, entertainment, vintage cars and bikes, live music, a selection of food and drinks including Devonshire teas and a sausage sizzle, sheep shearing, or even try your hand at archery, Lithgow Folk Club, reptile show- pat a python, Cost: $5.00 per vehicle all proceeds supporting local charities – VRA Lithgow

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Location: Hartley Historic Site Contact: (02) 63552117 hartley@environment.nsw.gov.au Time: 9.00am to 4.00pm

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

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Lithgow is renowned as a learning City offering two Universities; a glorious valley set amidst mountain splendour. Lithgow is also rich in tradition and culture with diverse ecosystems. Immerse yourself in Aboriginal tradition, step back in time to an era where steam dominated transport and when industry

was our backbone Discover Lithgow’s accessible wilderness. With tranquil vistas and serene landscapes, the environment is abundant in wildlife and picturesque mountain panoramas. Great for camping! The Lithgow region is nature’s playground. Canyoning and rock climbing, in areas ten times older than the Grand Canyon, are

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. Phone: 6351 4452

www.lithgowsafmuseum.org.au 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 - Adults $10 Concession $7 Children $5 Family $20

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

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.

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Portland Spring Festival 25th - 27th October Portland Spring Fair

Saturday 26th October

Wallnuts Weekend

25th, 26th & 27th October Watch Traditional Signwriters and Muralists in action, replicating well-loved advertisements of yesteryear's groceries and household products, as well as hand-painted and air-brushed super-sized copies of vintage photographs and movie posters, on the walls in the village of Portland. Enquiries: Ron Bidwell 02 6355 5288 or ronbid@bigpond.com

Kremer Park Portland. The Portland Spring Fair is on again! Come on down and join in the fun of a traditional Spring Country fair with everything you would expect and more. There will be fun for the whole family, rides for the kids, displays for the mums and dads and market stalls for all. There will also be our very first Portland BBQ Festival, with demonstrations & cook-offs with great prizes up for grabs!

Second Annual Swap Meet and Show & Shine Sunday 27th October

Kremer Park Portland. Gates open at 6.00am and will continue until all the cars leave or 4.00pm whichever comes first. Cost is $10 per Staller, Lookers cost is a gold coin donation The Show & Shine is the first one for us this year, the categories are Trucks (Vintage or Smaller ones) Cars & Motor Bikes. Cost is $5 (liability waver to be signed on entry). Trophies awarded for each group.

For market stall applications or other enquiries about the Portland Spring Fair, please contact Kellie Evans on 0429 001 918 or visit the website www.portlandspringfair.com

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

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

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

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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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Taste the Blue Mountains Baked Field Mushrooms

stuffed with olives, sundried tomatoes and feta using ‘Lebanese Lifestyle’ (Za’atar).

‘We believe everyone has the right to access good, clean and fair food’ Slow Food is an international nonprofit association formed in 1989 as a response to the standardising effects of fast food and the ‘fast life’. There are now thousands of members in over 100 countries, divided into local focus groups called convivia, of which Slow Food Blue Mountains is just one. Three interconnecting principles define Slow Food: GOOD - A fresh and flavoursome seasonal diet that satisfies the senses and is part of our local culture. CLEAN - Produced in harmony with the environment and human health. FAIR - Accessible prices for consumers and fair conditions and pay for smallscale producers. To join, tap into local events or find out more about Slow Food Blue Mountains, visit www.slowfoodbluemountains.com.au or email sfbm@slowfoodaustralia.com.au

Serves 4 Ingredients: Mushrooms: 4 Large field mushrooms (150g - 300g) stalks removed Filling: 2 tsp Lebanese Lifestyle (Za’atar) ¼ cup olives (de-stoned and diced finely) ½ medium zucchini (finely diced) ¼ cup semi sundried tomatoes (diced finely) 1 tsp lemon thyme (fresh) 1 lemon (zest reserved) 180g soft Goats Feta (crumbled) 3 tbsp Olive Oil To Serve: 1-2 lemons (cheeks reserved) Method: Brush the field mushroom caps with a pastry brush to remove any dirt. Place the mushrooms on a baking tray lined with baking paper, underside of the caps facing upward. Place all filling ingredients (except goats feta) in a bowl and gently mix together. Evenly sprinkle the mixture onto the mushroom caps. Spread the crumbled goats cheese on top of the filling. Drizzle with olive oil then bake in a pre-heated oven (180 degrees) for 12 mins. Remove from the oven, arrange on a plate with some fresh crusty bread and serve immediately with lemon cheeks.

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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

Mamre House Café

Secret Creek Café and Restaurant Lithgow

We serve Morgans Handcrafted Coffee and a range of Tease Teas Breakfast is served until 11.30 and lunch from 11.30 – 2.30. Enjoy our Devonshire tea and famous Mamre scones at anytime Bookings Recommended phone 9670 6178 Tuesday - Friday 10 am - 2.30 pm Saturday and Sunday 9 am - 4.00 pm Closed Mondays and Public Holidays

33 Crane Road, Lithgow Phone: 6352 1133 www.secretcreekcafe.com

Country Organic Coffee, Lithgow

Mamre House 181 Mamre Rd Orchard Hills

Phone: 9670 6178

The Grand Dining Room Carrington Hotel, Katoomba The Grand Dining Room is one of the last Victorian dining rooms operating in Australia. Sunday afternoons for Grand High Tea An age-old tradition, our Grand High Tea features a fine selection of finger sandwiches, mouthwatering cakes, scones with jam & cream, tea and coffee. Relax to the soothing sounds of our pianist and make it a memorable occasion. Every Sunday afternoon from 2:30pm - 5:00pm $32.00 per person $15.00 per child (under 12) $37.50 per person for Regal High Tea (includes a glass of Jansz Sparkling Wine) Reservations are essential. 15-47 Katoomba Street, Katoomba. Phone: 4782 1111 www.thecarrington.com.au

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

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

Coffee from the Central West Blue Mountains to The Hawksbury

Drop in for morning tea, lunch or afternoon tea. Bookings essential for dinner. Open: Thurs, Fri, Sat from 10am until late & Sundays from 10 til 4.

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

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

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

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Shakespeare in Spring at Mayfield Garden It’s spring and the desire to get out and find a fabulous garden has never seemed stronger. Not just any garden, but a truly glorious, inspiring escape that can transform a day’s visit into a lifelong craving for more. Pack your hat and prepare to be amazed – such a garden does exist, it’s Mayfield Garden, the jewel inside a privately owned 5000acre working farm near Oberon, in the Central Tablelands. Mayfield Garden covers well over 160acres (64H) and comprises private garden areas and a newly developed tourist destination, Mayfield Water Garden. The whole garden is evidence of a serious passion for gardening, demonstrating creativity, craftsmanship and carefully considered garden design. Homage is paid to the seasons with delightful surprises of colour and texture scattered throughout. This year Mayfield Garden is providing a touch of drama and a glorious

soundtrack to the spring open weekends, with accomplished local actors from the Locksley family performing Shakespearean scenes, sonnets and songs in costume as they wander through the garden. The popular program of midday music from talented local musicians continues, with Aaron Hopper on guitar and Avril Bryant’s ethereal, spellbinding voice calling across the garden. There are many reasons to linger longer at Mayfield Garden: be inspired by beautiful, creative garden design, feast on gourmet food and drinks on sale, listen to the birds and musicians creating the soundtrack to the day and discover the myriad of ways the garden has changed since its autumn open weekends. This spring visit Mayfield Garden – a grand adventure for the senses. www.mayfieldgarden.com.au for ticket prices and more information.

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Bathurst 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 selfdriving 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.

www.bluemountainsimag.com.au 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. 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.

Discover gardens full of colour Take a walk in the sunshine Explore regional villages For more information contact

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The Bathurst Spring Spectacular is held every year. Ten beautiful gardens from “pocket handkerchiefs” to large country gardens are on display. Tickets $15 are available from the Bathurst Visitor Information Centre and all gardens. All proceeds go to local charities. More information, map and colour brochure on website www. bathurstspringspectacular.com.au or like our Facebook group Bathurst Garden Spring Spectacular

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Barcoo’s Barn Farmstay We would love to welcome you to Barcoo’s Barn Farmstay with your family. A visit to Barcoo’s is all about interaction and activities with our animals & general farm life. Not so many years ago nearly every city family had country cousins that they would visit and get to experience some fun farm life – Ken and I grew up on farms and this was certainly true for us, always city cousins coming up for holidays!! – Come and be our city cousins, have lots of fun and explore The Central West/Bathurst region (we are 10 munites from Bathurst CBD on a sealed road). Whilst you are here, drive Mt Panorama, visit Abercrombie Caves, bring your fishing rod and catch a fish at Ben Chiefley Dam, enjoy our local wineries and lots more. We are half way between Sydney and Dubbo Zoo and lots of travellers break the trip with a stay here on their way or heading back home. School holidays are our most popular times to visit with many repeat guests having their favourite time to return, depending on farm activities at the time. These repeat guests become just like our city cousins from years ago, special friends. We were very honoured recently to share Chinese NYE celebrations. Wow! Chinese sure know how to party. Do your children love animals but because you live in the city they do not have the opportunity to interact with them? Bring them up here, for the time of their lives!

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

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Canowindra Canowindra is situated in the picturesque Lachlan Valley at the southern end of the Cabonne Shire, 33km from Cowra and 63kms from Orange. Spring brings a glorious sight of canola, other grain crops, ewes and lambs which grow and wander in the shadow of the magnificent Mt Nangar. Any number of colourful hot air balloons float over the landscape from March until early November. Canowindra is well known for its warm climate wines with a number of cellar doors, where you can taste many of the local and regional wines and meet the winemaker. Gaskill Street presents a streetscape of outstanding historical significance. The street is a very unusual shape, following the crooked route of the old bullock track and is unaffected by time, complete with late nineteenth century architecture. Gaskill Street boasts boutique retail stores, assorted shops, quaint country pubs, restaurants, cafe and historic accommodation houses.

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www.bluemountainsimag.com.au Ferguson Street also offers additional boutique shopping opportunities. At the intersection of Gaskill and Ferguson Streets you will find the world famous Age Of Fishes Museum. The Museum houses a collection of 360 million year old Devonian fish fossils, a gift shop and is the Canowindra Visitor Information Centre. Canowindra hosts many events celebrating local food and wine, art exhibitions are held regularly and the bushrangers and historical events are celebrated. There are a number of events for October to delight the tastes. see next page for more Information.

What to See & Do Age Of Fishes Museum Canowindra Trading Post Canowindra Historical Museum Wander historical Gaskill Street The Plague and I Patchwork

Canowindra Golf Club - enjoy a leisurely game of golf or enjoy a meal at the Canowindra Golf Club Bistro Stay 2 nights at the caravan park and get the 3rd night for free View the Canowindra Community Garden Sit and ponder in Memorial Park or visit the rose garden in Morris Park Taste and purchase wines at Toms Waterhole Wines, taste Canowindra and Swinging Bridge Cellar Door Enjoy a coffee at Finns Old Store, The Old Vic Inn, Deli Lama, How Bazaar and CafĂŠ or the Canowindra Trading Post Refresh at the Canowindra Bowls and Recreation Club Or perhaps a meal at the Canowindra Services Club Visit local art galleries Browse antique and collectables for items of interest Take a drive to Eugowra to view the murals and then wander on to Escort Rock or Nangar National Park

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Canowindra this October! Saturday 5th October

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Saturday 12th October 2013

to be held at the Community Hall of the Canowindra Services Club 8pm - Midnight

Commencing at 2.30pm with vintage cars and tractors and all things that make a parade

Saturday 12th October 2013

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11.30am - 12.30pm

Airing of the Quilts

From 9am historic Gaskill Street in Canowindra will be transformed with quilts.

Bushrangers Dance

Tickets available at Canowindra Newsagency

Street Parade

Bushrangers Reenactment City of Orange Brass Band Food and Wine Night Markets Ben Hall and his gang will ride into will be playing at the Anglican Church Held in Memorial park - 4pm to 8pm Sunday 13th October 2013

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All profits from the Bushrangers Jubilee will go to the Fitness Path Proiect

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Take in the relaxing spots of Canowindra, and enjoy the wine and food of the area, along with a wonderful mug of coffee at the many outlets. A number of shops will be open in and out of the main street along with the Age of Fishes and the Historical Museums.

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What to See & Do Orange, known as Australia’s Colour City with its four distinct seasons is located in Central NSW, 3 ½ hours from Sydney and within easy reach of the Blue Mountains. You will discover a welcoming city full of life, fruitful landscapes, historical buildings, diverse shopping, art and culture to surprise you and some of the best food and wine in Australia. Continuing to build its reputation for cool climate wines renowned for the regions flavour and quality and now

supports more than 30 cellar doors. It is Australia’s cool climate wine region where the topography ranges from Mt Canobolas at 1,395 metres down to around 600 metres. The combination of distinct seasons, rich soils, climate, sloping ground and glorious sunlight cause a slow maturation and ripening allowing a great intensity of fruit. Begin your journey into another country: Orange, the highest altitude wine region in Australia.

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

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Take a vignerons tour around the 30+ cellar doors. Ascend majestic Mt. Canobolas, walk to the spectacular Federal Falls then try out your canoe at Lake Canobolas below. Pleasure your palate with the wonderful fresh food and produce that abounds in Orange and its districts. Take a trip into the eerie limestone world of Tunnel Cave at Borenore Karst Conservation Reserve – take a torch. Visit the Orange Regional Gallery for an collection of unique art, photography and culture. Shopping choices abound in the City and surrounding shires to suit all tastes and budgets in fashion, antiques, homewares, arts, tools, jewellery, books, gardening and agriculture… the list is endless… VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Orange Visitor Information Centre 8.15am to 5pm Mon to Fri Corner Byng St & Lords Pl Orange NSW Phone: 02 6393 8000 - 1800 069 466 E: council@orange.nsw.gov.au www.visitorange.com.au

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

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Central West Getaways Take a wine tour, short break holiday or day trip in an around Australia’s Colour City! WINE TOURS Sit back, enjoy and relax as we transport you through some of the most amazing scenery during our exclusive wine tours to the region’s most renowned and award-winning boutique wineries! DIVINE TOUR* 3 hours - 3 cellar doors, cheese platter and bottled water. Group rate $560 or $75pp single rate ADDICTIVE TOUR* 4 hours - 4 cellar doors, cheese platter, picnic hamper lunch and bottled water. Group rate $760 or $105pp single rate *Group bookings available (minimum 8). Terms & Conditions apply. All tours include FREE courtesy pick up from accommodation. Pick-ups can be arranged from Bathurst, Cowra, Parkes, Molong - surcharge will apply. For bookings phone Carol Mobile: 0413 551 212 Email: cwgetaways@hotmail.com For more information visit www.centralwestgetaways.com Find us on Facebook

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

www.bluemountainsimag.com.au Fairbridge Farm opened in 1937 as an agricultural school to assist children affected by poverty and neglect, closing in 1973. Today it is private property however as a tribute to former ‘Fairbridgians’ you will pass through the Fairbridge Remembrance Drive on the eastern entrance to town. The Molong RSL Club is home to a unique collection of commemorative artworks, The Servicemen and Servicewomen’s Portrait Gallery by Anne Marie Ingham depicting local identities in a tribute to their contribution in times of conflict. Yuranigh’s Grave is a unique landmark located off the Mitchell Highway 2km east of Molong. A short drive down Yuranigh Road leads you to the burial site of Yuranigh, an aboriginal guide who accompanied Sir Thomas Mitchell on his 1846 expedition into Central Australia.

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

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Molong Visitor Information Centre 79 Bank Street Molong Phone: 6366 8260

A Taste Of Tuscany $1.3M

5 bedroom two storey rendered home on 85 acres • 1200 established olive trees, 25-30 cattle, bore & more • Upstairs has 2 double loft-style bedrooms with ensuites • Downstairs contains formal and informal areas plus 3 double bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms • Lovely outdoor entertainment deck with a great vista • Master Chef kitchen with 1200mm commercial gas oven and walk-in pantry • Second dwelling is a neat and tidy two bedroom residence renting at $280pw • Molong, a welcoming village is part of the food basket of Cabonne District and only 20min to Orange

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Animals on Bikes Animals on Bikes is a 120km "Paddock Art" sculpture tourist trail located in Central NSW between Molong and the Dubbo Zoo, via Cumnock and Yeoval. This self-drive tourist route is FREE, OPEN all year and viewed from the comfort of your own car. Watch the 3 minute video made by Sydney Morning Herald (June 2011) about the sculptures on Animals on Bikes Facebook page. Animals on Bikes started as a series of

45 creative 2 metre high sculptures (and smaller letter boxes) - created by local farmers, farmers wives, Men's sheds, busdriver, Preschool kids, Playgroup mums - anyone with an artistic flair! That was 2009, now there are over 100 sculptures on display! This unique creative project will capture any travelerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s imagination, promote local tourist operators, showcase rural creativity and encapsulate the spirit of regional NSW. In February 2012 there were 111 sculptures along the 120km route to the Dubbo Taronga Zoo. There are even more animals and bikes now!

Tempted e at B Be Tempted at Barnsys! That couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be more true! They make fresh food from fresh ingredients here for the hungry traveller. After a long drive I had my best fish cooked to perfection with a delicious salad where I have my own home grown for comparison. They also make their own cakes and many of the other menu items. Service is with a smile and efficient. The clothing and gifts are not only good labels but also regularly on sale and you can check them out on Facebook. There is much to be tempted by here and plenty to see and do in the area while you are about it. I had no trouble finding a friendly informative companion to join me for lunch too!

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40 Bank Street Molong * Luxury, privacy and rural views, all in a central location * Commercial/residential premises in the main street * A landmark in this historic township * Two bedroom, spacious and attractive apartment * Magnificent kitchen and bathroom * Wonderul VJ timber lining and double brick * Wide balcony facing north, with countryside view * Small vineyard, approx 110 established vines * Original large cellar/storage area with power-runs the full length of the building * High ceilings, Moulded cornices, parapet urns and timber astragals on verandah posts * The balcony has iron lace brackets and balustrade with hipped skillion roof * Parking at rear and established trees and garden * Suit cellar door/art gal lery/cafe/restuaurant/function centre

Phone: Kim Ramsey 0428648826

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What's On October

Leura Garden Festival

Mamre Festival food

Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens

Back to Hartley

Moutain Torque

Riverside Theatres 7 October 7pm Son of a Lion - a Documentary by Benjamin Gilmour. Ph 8839 3399 www.riversideparramatta.com.au Cnr Church & Market Sts, Parramatta Sydney Blues & Roots Festival – Windsor 24-27 October Over 40 Bands in various venues including hotels, restaurants, cafes and covered outdoor areas. Ph 0409 042 464 www.sydneybluesfestival.com.au Hawkesbury Canoe Classic 26-27 October Challenge yourself by paddling 111km from Windsor to Brooklyn overnight. Ph 0435 736 646 www.canoeclassic.asn.au TomTom Western Sydney Marathon 5 October A fun and festive day out for the whole family. www.westernsydneymarathon.com.au Sydney International Regatta Centre, Old Castlereagh Road, Penrith Ph 4730 0000 River Jazz Cruise with the Mulgoa Jazz Band 13 October Enjoy a fun filled evening whilst supporting the Ross Hutchison Foundation. Ph 4721 2620 Departs Tench Ave, Penrith 5.30pm 'Collectormainia’ 13 October Australia's premier collectables show. Panthers Pavillion, Mulgoa Road, Penrith Australian Rose Championships 19-20 October Rose Society of NSW Century Celebration National Rose Conference. Ph 4735 1730 www.nsw.rose.org.au Penrith Paceway, Ransley Street, Penrith Mamre Festival Food 20 October Food, wine and the good life. Ph 9670 5321. Mamre House, 181 Mamre Road, Orchard Hills Blue Mountains Concert Society 12 October 8 pm The Enigma Quartet with Saxophonist Christine Leonard. Ph 1800 98 44 00 www.bmcsconcerts.com Wentworth Falls School of Arts Mountain Torque 19 October Part of Motorcycle Awareness Week. Starts with coffee and sausage sizzle at Wentworth Falls Lake from 8-9.30am. Continues at Lithgow Showground from 10am-12.30pm with a Motorcycle Show ‘n’ Shine with prizes to be won on the day. Ph 1300 760 276

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Brew Mountains Beer and Cider Festival 6 October Boutique beers from around Australia. Ph 4784 4144 www.fairmontresort.com.au Fairmont Resort, Sublime Point Rd, Leura Leura Gardens Festival 5-13 October Features 10 gardens, each one of them with its own distinctive style and character. www.leuragardensfestival.com Leura Village Fair 12-13 October Held in the main street of Leura Village Mall - a wide variety of stalls, artisan's wares, street entertainment. www.leuravillage.com.au Blue Mountains Film Festival 3-6 October Showcasing the best short films from around the world. Ph 4780 0246 www. bluemountainsfilmfestival.com Various locations around Katoomba Oktoberfest - Katoomba 26 October Join the locals in the beautiful Blue Mountains for Oktoberfest. Plenty of fun for the whole family. Ph 4782 1111 www.thecarrington.com.au The Carrington Hotel, Katoomba The Blackheath Horticultural Society 12-13 October Spring flower and craft show. Community Ctr, Gt Wstn Hwy, Blackheath Blackheath Rhododendron Art Show 25 October - 3 November High standard works from near and far. www.rhodofestival.com.au Blackheath Community Centre Festival of Walking 5-13 October Find a walk for everyone from street walks to hardcore treks into the wilderness. www.festivalofwalking.com Blue Mountains, Lithgow and Oberon area Mount Tomah Botanic Garden All Spring. Adventure Quest - Pollinator Power. 9 and 12 October. Tomah Spur Wilderness Walk, led by a specialist guide. 11 October. Aboriginal Heritage Tour. A 1.5 hour botanic journey through the Garden. Contact: (02) 4567 3000 www.mounttomahbotanicgarden.com.au Back to Hartley – Annual Produce Markets and Family Fair 27 October Ph 6355 2117. 9am-4pm Hartley Historic Site, Gt Wstn Hwy

Portland Spring Fair 26 October Visit Portland and celebrate spring with a traditional Country Fair. From 10am. Mayfield Garden Spring Open Days 19-20 October One of the world's largest privately owned cool climate gardens - extending over 160 acres. www.mayfieldgarden.com.au 530 Mayfield Road, Oberon Ph 6336 3131 Jenolan Caves 4pm 5 October. Marriage to the Mob,presented by Mountain Murder Mysteries. 19 October. Cello concert with Georg Mertens. 26 October. Gypsy music with the Paganini Duo. Ph 1300 76 33 11 www.jenolancaves.org.au

Portland Spring Fair 26 October Visit Portland and celebrate spring with a traditional Country Fair. From 10am. Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 10-13 October Experience one of the greatest events in Australian motorsport. www.bathurst.v8supercars.com.au Australian National Field Days 24-26 October Ph 6362 1588 www.anfd.com.au ANFD Site, 563 Borenore Rd, Borenore Orange Wine Week 18-27 October Taste Orange. Ph 6360 1990 www.tasteorange.com.au Robertson Park Various sites around Orange

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Monthly Markets Guide ROUSE HILL Organic Food and Farmers Market Rouse Hill Town Centre every Saturday 8am Â- 2pm in Market Square. HILLS HAWKESBURY Hawkesbury Harvest Farmers & Fine Food Market Castle Hill Showground. 2nd & 4th Saturdays 8am - 12pm Bilpin Markets District Hall, Bells Line of Road. Every Saturday 10am-12am Rotary Market Showground, Clarendon. 13 July Windsor Mall Craft Markets Between Baker and Fitzgerald Sts. Every Sunday 8.30am - 4.00pm PENRITH Showground Markets Station Street. Every Wed 8.30am-1.30pm Hawkesbury Harvest Farmers and Fine Food Penrith - adj to Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, High St. 1st Saturday 8am-1pm Luddenham Country Fair Markets Hubertus Country Club, 205 Adams Rd. Last Sunday 8.30am-2pm Vicaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vineyard Craft Markets Northern Road, Luddenham. 2nd Sunday 9.30am-4pm Ropes Crossing Rotary Market Forrester Rd, St Marys. Last Sunday 9am-2pm Kingswood Food & Craft Market Kingswood High School, Bringelly Rd. 1st Sunday 9am-2pm Glenmore Park Monthly Market Community Cntr, Cnr Luttrell St & Town Terrace. Last Sunday. BLUE MOUNTAINS Farmers & Fine Food Markets Glenbrook Infants School, Ross St. 1st Saturday

Glenbrook Rotary Markets Glenbrook Infants School, Ross St. 3rd Saturday 9am-2pm Springwood Community Ivy Markets Civic Centre, Macquarie Road. 2nd Saturday 9am-1pm Closed temporarily. 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 Closed temporarily. 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 Also Thursdays during school holidays 9am-4.30pm Katoomba Craft Market St Canice's Hall, 158 Katoomba Street. 2nd Sunday 9am-2pm Blackheath Growers Markets Community Hall, Great Western Hwy. 2nd Sunday 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 Tony Luchetti Showground. 4th Sunday 9am till 1pm Capertee Markets

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

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Gulls

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Grebes Australasian Grebe C Hoary-headed Grebe R

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

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

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

Quails Stubble Quail U Brown Quail C

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

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

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

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

Birds you may see in the Capertee Valley

Great Cormorant U Australasian Darter R

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

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

Acknowledgments and information Bird site: www.caperteebirder.com

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

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

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

Flowerpeckers Mistletoebird C

Thrushes Bassian Thrush R Common Blackbird R I

Sittellas Varied Sittella U

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

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

Starlings & Mynas Common Myna R I Common Starling C I

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To Mudgee

Rylstone Kandos To Bathurst Bogee

Ilford

Glen Alice

Capertee Valley

Glen Davis

Capertee

Castlereagh Highway

Lithgow To Canberra via Oberon

Bells Line of Road

To Sydney Katoomba

Great Western Highway

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