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

September 2013

Sydney, Blue Mountains and Central West Waterfall on basalt Mt Wilson ÂŠ Ian Brown

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

National treasures treasured ``Go there. Look. Respect.’’ Renowned bushwalker and conservationist Wynn Jones used many combinations of words to urge appreciation for the environment when he spoke at a welcome function Wednesday July 24 for delegates from the 16 most precious natural treasures in the country. Australia’s National Landscapes annual forum was sponsored by Blue Mountains Lithgow & Oberon Tourism

(BMLOT) and the Fairmont Resort MGallery and hosted by Tourism Australia and Parks Australia. It involved a range of functions and activities including a conference, book launch and ``50 shades of blue’’ dinner to which delegates were invited to wear blue clothing in honour of the Blue Mountains. Greater Blue Mountains National Landscapes chairman Randall Walker said the Greater Blue Mountains was

(l-r) GBMNL chairman Randall Walker, Aunty Sharon Brown, NPWS regional manager Geoff Luscombe, Aunty Sharyn Halls, Blue Mountains State MP Roza Sage, Blue Mountains Mayor Daniel Myles, Tourism Australia industry development manager Leigh Sorensen, Lithgow Councillor Ross Higlett, Lithgow Mayor Maree Statham, GBMNL’s Louise Kelly and bushwalker and conservationist Wynn Jones at the National Landscapes Annual Forum dinner at the Carrington Hotel. Photo: David Hill, Blue Mountains Lithgow & Oberon Tourism

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delighted to host this year’s annual forum, particularly during the first year of the Blue Mountains Crossings Bicentenary 2013-2015. ``The wonder and awe felt by the first recognised European party to cross the Blue Mountains when they saw this majestic landscape has never waned and we are very blessed to be its custodians now. `` The Greater Blue Mountains is a place of extraordinary wild beauty. ``Why wouldn’t we be anything but thrilled to showcase our landscape to people who appreciate what is regarded as the best collection of landscapes in Australia and the magnitude of responsibility that comes with it because they share that duty in their own landscapes. ``Of course the Greater Blue Mountains measures up to Uluru, Ningaloo – Shark Bay, The Kimberley, Kangaroo Island, the Great Ocean Road, the Great Barrier Reef, Uluru Kata Tjuta, Kakadu, the Wet Tropical Rainforests of North Queensland and the Wilderness of Tasmania but we are proud to be among this elite group nevertheless.’’ Mr Walker said the Greater Blue Mountains delegation was excited to present an update of its indigenous tourism development program and Aboriginal elder Aunty Sharyn Halls

presented on the Gundungurra Ancestral Pathways walk and Aunty Sharon Brown on the Gundungurra guided interpretive songlines walk. Delegates also learned about the Greater Blue Mountains’ enhanced low carbon tourism project, along with an outline of the region’s bids to host the 2015 Adventure Travel World Summit and World Indigenous Tourism Alliance, all of which were well received. Managed by Tourism Australia and Parks Australia, the National Landscapes program aims to protect Australia’s most significant natural areas and their surrounding regions by promoting nature-based tourism experiences. The program was inspired by a realisation that around the world the term ``National Park’’ was a prime brand name for tourism. However, while globally national parks are usually few but significant Australia has more than 600 national parks and protected areas, an impressive yet overwhelming number for travellers to navigate and digest. So Australia’s most iconic landscapes were identified – those which captured and promoted areas of outstanding natural beauty and cultural significance – and included in a program to help ensure their protection. The Greater Blue Mountains was named as one of the first eight in June 2008. (Another eight have since been listed, completing the collection of 16.) Tourism Australia industry development manager Leigh Sorensen said the Greater Blue Mountains ``is one of Australia’s iconic destinations, not only for us but for international visitors’’. ``Our research shows that nature is the biggest motivator and attraction for visitors – the Greater Blue Mountains is a case in point.’’ The Australia’s National Landscapes annual forum began with a welcome function at Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, during which Greater Blue Mountains National Landscape vice chairman, BMLOT executive director and NPWS regional manager Geoff Luscombe was emcee.

As well as about 60 delegates from the 16 national landscapes, the function was attended by Blue Mountains Mayor Daniel Myles, Lithgow Mayor Maree Statham and Councillor Ross Higlett, Blue Mountains State MP Roza Sage and Macquarie Federal MP Louise Markus. Clr Myles said the council took its role in caring for the landscape ``extremely seriously’’ and praised partnerships with other organisations such as NPWS: ``We all understand the importance of caring for land, caring for country and keeping it for the generations to come.’’ He also acknowledged the ``terrible cost’’ European settlement of the region had on Aboriginal people and stressed the importance of working with indigenous people now and in the future. Blue Mountains Cultural Centre director Paul Brinkman encouraged the gathered guests to browse the new centre, which ``reflects the landscape’’ in which in sat, from its sandstone coloured layered brickwork and scribbly bark patterned carpet to the fact that viewers can see through the building. During his impassioned speech infused with poetry Wynn Jones pleaded with the audience to visit his beloved Blue Mountains bushland, home to 400 animals and 2000 plant species including nearly 100 species of

eucalypt; enjoy it and then fight for its conservation. ``The stories must be told; the mountains must be walked, not conquered,’’ he said. ``Go and do it quick – it will make your life longer. ``Go and stand at Echo Point tomorrow. Close your eyes and smell the eucalypts and listen to the bellbirds and think of [poet] Henry Kendall.’’ Jones spoke about the Greater Blue Mountains specifically, but his message could be applied to all of Australia’s environmental wonders.

The launch of the Keeping the Outstanding Exceptional: The future of World Heritage in Australia book at the Fairmont Resort, Blue Mountains. Photo: David Hill, Blue Mountains Lithgow & Oberon Tourism

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From the Editor September Ah! Spring! This month’s cover image, from Mt Wilson by Ian Brown displays the tranquillity this area is renowned for. Do take some time to explore it for yourself! Ian Brown's Wild Blue Mountains Calendar 2014 will be available from local outlets in September, or direct from ianbrownphotography.com.au We’ve had wattles, daffodil festivals, waratahs and so many of our glorious natives are thriving amongst introduced species, that this should be one of our best ever years for Garden Festivals. Our beloved Zig Zag Railway is planning to return to operation again soon. We wish them luck with this. Scenic World have just won a local Tourism Award for their new version of their railway at the local awards – so many to congratulate and wish success at the next level. Check out the details on page 21. The Fairmont have produced a fascinating book celebrating their 25 years which embraces so much local history while The Carrington turns 130 this year and Imperial Hotel at Mt Vic turns 135 on our ancient continent where our indigenous peoples have so many truly old stories and songlines to tell.

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I believe that Australia is truly the “lucky 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 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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Hills & Hawkesbury In March 1788, Governor Arthur Phillip set off to find more suitable land for agriculture and travelled up the Hawkesbury River as far as Dangar Island. He returned the following year and navigated the river to a point

upstream of Windsor. Governor Phillip and his party reached this area by boat on 6th July 1789 and named it Green Hills. He was impressed with its farming potential and quickly arranged for food production to begin in order to relieve the shortages in Port Jackson. Governor Macquarie named the settlement Windsor in 1810. This was the start of the Hawkesbury Hills District, still a rich production area for food and a wonderful playground. Visit the Information Centres throughout the Hills Hawkesbury area for more information. Surrounded by 10 National parks an hour’s drive from Sydney, the area provides a wide range of recreational pursuits. Encircled by noteworthy national parks - Dharug to the north and east, Yengo to the north-west, Cattai to the west, and Marramarra to the south Wisemans Ferry is a rustic village on one of the country's most famous waterways.

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

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What to See & Do Macquarie Arms Hotel 1815 Windsor Court House 1821 The Toll House built in 1835 St Monicas Church opened in 1859 Richmond Court House 1877 Macquarie Schoolhouse 1819 Ebenezer Church built – Australia’s oldest church 1809 Check out Berowra Waters Go horse riding close to home Stay in a romantic B&B and get away from it all Walk the Great North Road, built by convicts in chain gangs Check out the local art scene Fish in the Hawkesbury River Ride across the river on the Webbs Creek Ferry Visit Wisemans Ferry Anglican Church Self guided tour of Wisemans Ferry, history and sites Bushwalk through Dharug National Park – remember comfy shoes! Drive across the Wisemans Ferry

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

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'Picture This': History Week 2013 Long before the Kardashians, the rich and famous manipulated their images and throughout time people from all backgrounds and cultures have created their view of the world through visual representations. History Week 2013 will bring the past into view through the frame of images. The History Council of NSW has been running History Week for 16 years to share stories that show history is interesting, relevant and all around us. Across NSW nearly one hundred events will celebrate the history of images. Archives, museums, libraries, universities, historical societies, community groups, councils, will open their doors and get the cameras and photo albums out to present the latest historical perspectives on a vital part of our culture.

Pictures, pranks, and printers Event Type: Talk / Presentation 7 September 2.30pm Hosted By: Hawkesbury Regional Museum and the History Council of NSW Isn’t the NSW Public Service the last place you’d find a rich culture of image making and unofficial creative practice? You might be surprised. Research into the history of the NSW Government Printing Office indicates that, far from being a dry account of mundane printing tasks, the final three decades of the Government Printing Office (1959-1989) were years of creative and resistant responses to hard times, resourceful adaptation to technological change, and a good

deal of fun. Jesse Adams Stein will take you on a rollicking ride through the eccentric working life of ‘the Guv’ - as it was known by its employees. Discover the unexpected stories that lie behind posed institutional photographs, and see how the Guv’s employees pictured their workplace through illustrations and amateur film. Witness the Guv awkwardly transform from hot-metal into computerisation, and enjoy the gallows humour that characterised the last days at the Guv in 1989. Hawkesbury Regional Museum is located at 8 Baker Street, Windsor Phone: 4560 4655 Free entry

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

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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

September - The Month of History Saturday 7 – Ryerson Index explored with Pauline Kettle in Hambledon Coach House at 1.30pm, everyone welcome. Wednesday 11 – History Pageant with children from District Schools. Salute by Marines firing ‘Brown Bess’ muskets 11am in Hambledon Cottage Reserve, all welcome.

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Saturday 14 – Spring Fair – bric-a-brac, books. Enjoy a delicious morning tea & sausage sizzle lunch. Have your treasures valued. Hambledon Cottage Reserve from 10am, everyone welcome. Wednesday 18 – “Crossing of the Blue Mountains” talk by Andy McQueen at Burnside Public School Hall, Masons Drive, North Parramatta 7.30pm, all welcome. History comes to life in every room when you visit Hambledon Cottage Colonial Museum. Volunteer guides from Parramatta and District Historical Society include the Secret History of Nursery Rhymes Exhibition in the tour. Adults $6, concession $5, children $2. Hambledon Cottage is open every Thursday to Sunday 11am to 4pm. Parking available in the grounds. Group tours are welcome by arrangement on any day of the week. Tuesday 3, 1767 – John Macarthur born at Plymouth England. Saturday 14, 1801 – Pistol duel between John Macarthur and his commanding officer Major William Paterson. Tuesday 17, 1868 – Henry Parkes resigned as NSW Colonial Secretary. Thursday 26, 1855 – Railway line opened between Sydney and Parramatta Junction.

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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

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 History Pageant presented by children

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is the nation’s oldest surviving European building). Old Government House (Built in 1799, it is the oldest public building in Australia). Experiment Farm Cottage (Built in 1834 it is the site of the first land grant). Hambledon Cottage (Built in 1824 by John and Elizabeth Macarthur for Penelope Lucas, governess to the Macarthur children.The Kings School (1832). As Parramatta is once again becoming a more important city centre and larger business buildings are being built, fascinating pieces of Parramatta’s past are being literally unearthed. In the foyer of some of the new buildings you will see glass around what was discovered and in the Justice Precinct you will find the remains of the earliest convict hospitals on display. The Parramatta Visitor Information Centre can tell you more about where to find these or for more information visit www. parracity.nsw.gov.au

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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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SPRING TIME IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS LEURA GARDENS FESTIVAL 2013

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

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

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

THE SHIRT LADY Leura Country Casuals Aspect Arcade, Shop 2-3/166, The Mall, Leura Ph/fax: (02) 4784 1389 Email: shirtladyshop@bigpond.com 'The Shirt Lady'. Exclusive Australian and imported shirts and knitwear for men and women. Assorted knitwear (alpaca, possum and merino, lambswool, angora, cashmere, fine merino cotton) as well as scarves, gloves, coats, jackets and vests. 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. VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Echo Point Rd, Katoomba Open 9am - 5pm daily (Closed Christmas day) Phone: 1300 653 408 www.bluemountainscitytourism.com.au

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

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Visit Echo Point Visitor Information Centre for information and views.

Jenolan Caves or even a horse ride..

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

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

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

Public Programs at Blue Mountains Cultural Centre Sunday 8 September 10am - 1pm Due to popular demand we have added an additional Orchid Penjing Workshop Cost: $55 ($50 for Cultural Centre InSight members) Saturday 14 September 2 - 5.30pm Blue Mountains Refugee Support Group Talk, Film and A.G.M Saturday 21 September 10am - 12.30pm Renew your creativity after winter with a Spring Art Therapy and The Creative Process Workshop with Wendy Tsai $55 ($50 for Cultural Centre InSight members) Monday 23 September - Sunday 6 October School Holiday Workshops These will provide creative activities

for children aged 6+ and will include workshops with Sarah LaBorde, former art director of Wallace and Grommit, as well as a stop motion animation workshop, recycled paper and papier mache workshops, aboriginal crafts, model making and more. Details will soon be posted on the website. Workshop discounts for all Cultural Centre InSight members.

BLUE MOUNTAINS CULTURAL CENTRE Located in the heart of Katoomba, Blue Mountains Cultural Centre encompasses the Blue Mountains City Art Gallery, World Heritage Exhibition and a viewing platform that takes in the stunning vistas of cm. Andrew Merry Valley of the Grose 2011, archivalpanoramic pigment print, 56 x 84 Katoomba and the Jamison Valley.

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Experience one of the World’s ﬁnest cave systems with underground rivers and spectacular limestone formations. Coach tour departs Katoomba 9.45am. Daily (return to Katoomba daily by 5.00pm). Coach tour includes informative commentary. (Coach does not operate Christmas Day).

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

Concession $48

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RETURN COACH TRAVEL + ADMISSION TO LUCAS CAVE Concession $71

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RETURN COACH TRAVEL + ADMISSION TO ORIENT CAVE Concession $75

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

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

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

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BMLOT Awards of Excellence 1 Regional Tourism Ambassadors Nick Mahoney Charles Degotardi Jodie Van der Velden 2. Specialised Tourism Services GOLD: Spa Sublime 3. Health and Wellbeing Tourism GOLD: Spa Sublime 4. Outstanding Contribution by an Individual to Local Tourism WINNER: Anne Elliott, Slow Food Blue Mountains, Cittaslow Blue Mountains, Greater Blue Mountains Food & Wine Development Advisory Group, Bendigo Bank, Katoomba Chamber of Commerce and Community 5. Ecotourism SILVER: Life’s An Adventure GOLD: Blue Mountains Discovery, National Parks & Wildlife Service 6. Heritage & Cultural Tourism SILVER: Written in Stone, Jenolan Caves GOLD: Blue Mountains Walking Tracks, National Parks & Wildlife Service 7. Destination Marketing GOLD: bluemountainscrossings.com. au, Blue Mountains Lithgow & Oberon Tourism 8. Indigenous Tourism GOLD: Waradah Aboriginal Centre 9. Tourism Education & Training GOLD: Blue Mountains International Management School 10. Tour Operators GOLD: Life’s An Adventure 11. Major Transport Operators GOLD: Blue Mountains Bus Company 12. Excellence in Sustainable Tourism GOLD: Wild Valley Art Park 13. Apprentice of the Year WINNER: Laura Kay, Spa Sublime 14. Young Customer Service Employee of the Year WINNER: Cam Jones, Scenic World and Brian Chey, Blue Mountains Adventure Company 15. Customer Service Employee of the Year Michaela Murray, Fairmont Resort MGallery and Samantha Gothard, Eagle View Escape 16. New Tourism Development GOLD: Scenic Railway, Scenic World

17. Contribution to the Blue Mountains Bicentenary INDIVIDUALS: Aunty Sharyn Halls, Bob Kemnitz, Clr Daniel Myles, Dr Anne-Maree Whitaker, Dr Siobhán Lavelle OAM, Jan Koperberg, Jessica Blaxland-Ashby, John O’Sullivan, Ken Goodlet, Melissa Mylchreest, Meryl Butterworth, Philip Hammon, Professor David Carment, Randall Walker, Sandy Holmes, Tanya Loviz, Tom Colless OAM, Trevor Lloyd, Uncle Graeme Cooper and Wendy Blaxland. ORGANISATIONS: Blaxland & Districts Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Blue Mountains City Council, Blue Mountains Historical Society, Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School, Blue Mountains Lithgow & Oberon Tourism, Chamber of Commerce and Industry Lawson, Garden Clubs of Australia, Gundungurra Aboriginal Heritage Association, Hartley Progress Association, Katoomba Theatre Company, Lithgow City Council, Penrith City Council, Royal Australian Historical Society, TAFE Western Sydney Institute and Wentworth Falls Chamber of Commerce 18. Judges’ Award WINNER: Blue Mountains Ukulele Festival 19. Tourism Restaurants & Catering Services GOLD: Nineteen23 20. Tourism Wineries, Distilleries & Breweries GOLD: Dryridge Estate 21. Festivals & Events GOLD: Sculpture at Scenic World 22. Visitor Information & Services SILVER: Oberon Visitor Information Centre GOLD: Lithgow Visitor Information Centre 23. Tourist & Caravan Parks SILVER: Katoomba Falls Tourist Park GOLD: Blackheath Glen Tourist Park 24. Adventure Tourism GOLD: Life’s An Adventure 25. Tourist Attractions GOLD: Waradah Aboriginal Centre 26. Major Tourist Attractions SILVER: Scenic World GOLD: Blue Mountains National Park

27. Business Tourism SILVER: The Carrington Hotel GOLD: Fairmont Resort MGallery 28. Hosted Accommodation GOLD: Lavender Majestic 29. Unique Accommodation GOLD: Silvermere Guesthouse 30. Standard Accommodation GOLD: The Carrington Hotel 31. Deluxe Accommodation SILVER: Fairmont Resort MGallery GOLD: Mountain Heritage Hotel & Spa Retreat 32. Local Government Award for Tourism GOLD: Blue Mountains City Council 33. Young Employee of the Year WINNERS: Jessica Holmes, Fairmont Resort MGallery and Cairo Hazell, Blue Mountains Adventure Company 34. Employee of the Year WINNER: Roni Hren, Fairmont Resort MGallery 35. Luxury Accommodation GOLD: Mountain Whispers 36. Announcement of finalists for Tourism Business of the Year, Biznet Blue Mountains Business Awards Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School, Blue Mountains Walking Tracks and Life’s An Adventure 37. Young Achiever in Tourism WINNER: Anthea Hammon, Scenic World 38. Outstanding Contribution by an Individual to NSW WINNER: Mark Jarvis, The Carrington Hotel, Katoomba Chamber of Commerce and Community, Bendigo Bank, Greater Blue Mountains Food & Wine Development Advisory Group and Slow Food Blue Mountains 39. Lifetime Contribution to Tourism and the Community Mick Ticehurst, Blue Mountains Gazette

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

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

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

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

Waratahs and Walks at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden The 12th annual Wild About Waratahs Festival will take place at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden between Saturday 21 September and Sunday 29 September. Celebrating our stunning state floral emblem and aiming to inspire a love of waratahs in the wild, this annual festival has a vibrant program of events and last year attracted a record 13,000 visitors! The highlight of the festival is the waratah blooms competition with commercial waratah growers from across the state competing for the title of ‘Champion Bloom’. The blooms will be publically judged on Saturday 21 September and on display for the

duration of the festival. Other Wild About Waratah festival events include the National Parks Discovery Wild Waratah Walk at Pierces Pass and Gadara Wildflowers Farm open day. This local plantation has about 1,000 Waratah plants including the rare white waratah and cut blooms for sale. Join local nature artist Fiona Lumsden on one of her popular drawing workshops, this one themed on waratahs, and take home a waratah you have created that will last forever. The Garden will also be offering waratah themed walks and a waratah themed Aboriginal heritage tour. Please check the website for details and to book.

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. The Wild About Waratahs Festival is sponsored by Proteaflora, Waratah Industry Network NSW Inc and East Coast Wildflowers. See www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/tomah for further information.

As her man failed to return from battle, the red-cloaked and brightly adorned, Krubi, willed herself to die at her lookout atop a sandstone ridge, here in the Blue Mountains. Aboriginal legend says that the first waratah rose up, redder and more glowing than this tragic maiden. The first Australians knew these blooms as Warada, ‘red flowering tree’. Extract from a Darug Waratah Creation Story. Photo by Linda Ross

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coME iNTo ThE Garden The BLue MounTAinS BoTAnic GArden, MounT ToMAh Beautiful flowering plants • exhibition centre • inspiring art • guided tours • Adventure Quests • Jungle Lodge accommodation • wedding venues • restaurant with views • Garden Shop www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au

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

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

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

Budget Accommodation

Self contained Cabins & Cottages from $70 per night

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

RedAss NSW/ACT Downhill State Championships Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September 2013

Gosford

The RedAss Downhill State Championship is coming to Lithgow. As the biggest downhill mountain bike event in NSW it will attract high-profile athletes from all over the state who will race for the prestigious State Championship titles. The new “Lithgow Pony Express” downhill track will test all the riders and the action will be fast and furious with Australia’s elite female and male riders wanting to take out the State Championship title in Lithgow. Reigning elite female state champion Sarah Booth from Newcastle will be keen to make it back to back championships at Lithgow this September. Local rider Joel Willis, winner of the under 19 state round here in Lithgow in August will be sure to have plenty of local support. Around 200 riders are expected for the RedAss Downhill Championships in Lithgow and with free entry for spectators and delicious catering provided by Lithgow Pony Club this will be a weekend not to be missed. For more information contact Rocky Trail Entertainment on cycle@rockytrailentertainment.com or on 02 4353 3961

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Blackheath/Mt Victoria Blackheath at 1065m abve sea level is 114 km from Sydney and most famous for its November Rhododendron Festival. The Blackheath Rhododendron Gardens are in Baccante Street. The town’s shopping centre has a delightfully relaxed village atmosphere. Blackheath is filled with natural beauty and there are many breathtaking views and bush walks to experience. Blackheath is full of colonial history. The first building in Blackheath was "The Scotch Thistle Inn" erected by Andrew Gardner in 1831. The Inn was visited by the renowned scientist Charles Darwin in 1836. The site for "The Scotch Thistle Inn" was located slightly south of the present Gardners Inn Hotel. On the outside of the famous Victory Theatre antique centre is one of the town’s proudest displays, a colourful mural designed by local artist Jenny Kee and painted in 1985 by members of the local community on behalf of the Blackheath Area Neighbourhood Centre. It has been recently refurbished by this proud community.

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Mt Victoria Fast Facts Mount Victoria is the most westerly Blue Mountains township - 120 kilometres from Sydney and 1043 metres above sea-level. It is a small very charming historic village originally named 'One Tree Hill' on a map from 1834 - the name changed in 1876 when the first Post Office was built. There is a large number of historic buildings, including the Imperial Hotel -1878, St Peter's Church of England -1874, Closeburn House-1885, The Manor House, built by John Fairfax in 1876 and the Toll Keepers Cottage -1849. In Mount Victoria and close by you have Victoria Falls, Victoria Pass, Mt York, Bede's, Sunset Rock & Mitchell's Ridge Look-outs, beautiful Bushwalks and the Mount Victoria Historical Museum. Some of the Historic buildings are now beautiful 1st class accommodation facilities and combined with their

fine food and other restaurants, make staying in Mount Victoria another must for your 'Top of the Mountains Adventure’

What to See & Do

The Kanimbla Valley Walking Tracks, which take in Pulpit Rock, Bede’s Lookout, Reinitz Pass and Ross Cave. The array of buildings and boutique shops selling antiques, craft and brica-brac The walking track that will take you to Victoria Falls. Mount Victoria Historical Museum located in the old refreshment rooms at the Railway Station. First release films at Mount Vic Flicks. Visit the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, at the end of Govetts leap Road, Blackheath. There is an interactive display of how the mountains were made, a theatrette and gallery. Open everydayexcept Christmas Day, from 9.00am to 4.30pm.

Mt Victoria Museum

Blue Mountains Heritage Centre

At the end of Govetts leap Road, Blackheath Open everyday except Christmas Day 9.00am to 4.30pm.

Phone: 4787 8877

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

Open weekends school holidays and public holidays

(except Good Friday and Christmas Day)

from 12noon to 3pm

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

Imperial Hotel Mount Victoria turns 135 this year. This grand old lady of the Blue Mountains is an ideal venue to stay these school holidays as Mount Victoria is centrally located to all the major attractions. You may travel up from the direction of Sydney, down from the Central West, using the Great Western Highway or Bells Line of Road or it is close the Mt Vic train station...it’s the perfect place to base your mountain adventure. You can visit Jenolan Caves (55km), the Three Sisters (20km), Scenic World (20km), Mt Tomah Botanical Gardens (30km), or Mount Wilson on the way. You may go bushwalking, abseiling,

horse riding, or, for the less energetic, explore the local history and scenic picnic spots, stroll through the village galleries and shops, enjoy the Hotel’s food or supplement it with local cafés and restaurants, depending on the length and breadth of your stay. Explore the village of Mount Victoria with its historic buildings dating from 1849, cafés, museums, antique shops and second hand book shops. Take a stroll around the markets held on the 2nd Sunday of each month. Visit the Mount Vic Flicks, a delightful old style movie theatre. There are plenty of interesting art & craft galleries in the surrounding area.

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

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

From Geoff Bates 2013 vintage calendar

Hotel Guests relaxing on the lawn of the Imperial Hotel. Located on the corner of the Great Western Highway and Station Street, the hotel was built in 1878 and is unusual amongst mountains inns as it has always traded under its original name.

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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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

GRAZING ACRES

$270,000

* Situated just a 5 min drive from Portland. * Ideal grazing acres, fully fenced + large stock water dam. * Elevated Views with beautiful building sites. * Power is close (no transformer). * Building entitlement. * Sealed road access to the gate. * Fantastic stands of shelter timber. * Mixed pasture (Improved and Native) This Property has been Priced to Sell! Contact the sales team today!

Portland Real Estate

The Local Agents With Local Knowledge

Offering many years experience in local

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

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historic public houses, schools, fascinating historic buildings, lakes and fishing streams, delightful little stores and friendly people. Portland is famous as the Town that built Sydney due to its Cement works and Wallerawang is famous for its Black Gold (coal) associations with Delta electricity. Portland’s Crystal Theatre hosts cinema as well as art shows and is famous for its street fairs. Portland’s big swimming pool has celebrated 50 years and Wallerawang’s historic old station’s heritage redevelopment has led to a florist, lolly shop, café and art gallery. With the art, lakes, history, fine dining and comfortable accommodation, it’s worth taking your time to explore these two villages. Visit Chris Woolcock at The Village Toymakers to watch him at work or arrange to join one of his classes.

The Visitor Information Centres have heaps of information on the range of local activities and accommodation - you may want to stay or come back again! Enjoy refreshments or a meal while you are here – plenty to choose from Visit Portland’s Bottle Kilns Marvel at the size of the old Cement Works of Portland Picnic by Lake Wallace which submerged where Darwin stayed Go sailing or rowing on Lake Wallace where no power boats are allowed Go bird watching at Lake Wallace and around Portland Investigate the Lake Wallace wildlife The Portland area is now well known to riders wanting to experience numerous exciting trails in State Forest areas within close proximity to Portland. Explore Wallerawang’s historic old church and school Collect antiques, art or local produce

CLOSE TO TOWN! - $195,000 * 100 acres comprising of native bush, undulating to steep terrain * Ideal weekend getaway. * Building Entitlement. * Semi-permanent creek. * Sealed road access to the gate + power to the block (no transformer). * Fenced boundary * Elevated building site. * Approx 5 to 10 cleared grazing acres. * Just 20min drive West of Lithgow and 5min to the Historic Village of Portland. (Portland Boasts a Supermarket, Pubs, News Agency, Post Office and Schools) Contact the sales team today!

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The Suzuki Classic Dirt 10 Friday 27, Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 September 2013 After the success of last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event The Suzuki Classic Dirt returns to Wallerawang to celebrate the tenth running of the event. The event organiser Ken Smith sums up the event in September very simply - "It's nothing more than people having fun on old dirt bikes". The event is the tenth celebrating all the old brands and all the off-road legends that dominated the sport in the '60s, '70s

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.

and '80s. From Aussie heroes such as Anthony Gunter and Stephen Gall to all the bikes that you rode when you were a teenager, this event keeps delivering year after year. Ken added "Anyone can come along and wander around, and once you throw in some entertainment, great food, prizes and even test rides on some of Suzuki's current off-road lineup and you've got a real festival of fun for vintage and

classic dirt bikes." Entry fee for spectors is $20 per day or $50 for the full three days which includes the souvenir fullcolour progam. Children under 16yrs is FREE. For more information go to www. vmxmag.com.au - then go to News and Events.

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 cafĂŠ itself and the gallery.

Now OPen - 7 Days a week

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

The Old Wallerawang Station

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

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

Ph: 6355 7089

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Hartley & Surrounds

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

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

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

Lithgow NAIDOC Celebrations 2013

myths, legends & history about the convict era, old buildings, murder & mishap. Travel in the Ghost bus stopping at several sites believed to be haunted throughout the area. Visit Hartley Vale Cemetery deep in the Valley where strange things have happened along with tragic stories. Step back in time at Hartley Historic Village, this is one of our best sites on the night, established in the 1830's. A Mystery site is included, which will be chosen on the night. Time: 7pm-11.30pm Cost: $75 - Starts in Katoomba Blue Mountains Mystery Tours 0247512622 or 0418416403 mysterytours@bigpond.com www.bluemountainsmysterytours.com.

Friday 20 September 2013 A day of celebrations for NAIDOC. Stalls, Art Exhibition, Food, Entertainment and Fun for all ages. The event will be held in the Hartley Historic Village. Tours of the Historic Court House and other buildings will be available on the day. The Royal Hotel will have an exhibition of artwork by local Indigenous artists. Enjoy the newly opened Kew-Y-Anh walk and Indigenous Art Gallery. Free Entry Hartley Historic Village, GWH Hartley. Time: 10.00am-4.00pm Phone: 6355 2491 Mingaan.lithgow@ymail.com

Ghost & History Tour Friday & Saturday Nights or on demand The Ghost Tour covers ghost stories,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Lithgow

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Lithgow is an area rather than a town set amidst mountain splendour, Lithgow is rich in culture. Immerse yourself in Aboriginal tradition, step back in time to an era where steam dominated transport and when industry was our backbone Discover Lithgow’s

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

Small Arms Factory Museum Our archives form a collection of national significance, being the almost complete record of the Lithgow SAF from its inception. The collections and archives give a unique insight into both Australia’s industrial history, and the factory’s glorious past as a first class manufacturing facility. 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 Cost of Admission: Adults $10 Concession $7 Children $5 Family $20

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

What to See & Do

Camp on the shores of Lake Lyell for wildlife encounters and speed boating. Visit the nationally significant Small Arms Factory Museum. Go bird watching, preferably with a guide. Visit the award winning wetlands to see how many different plants and animals you can identify. Take a helicopter view of this surprising area. Go on a tour with the people who have lived here for thousands of years.

homewares, furniture, antiques and gifts

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

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DAFFODIL PLANTINGS • OPEN COUNTRY GARDENS • HOT TEA & COFFEE • SAUSAGE SIZZLE • HOME MADE PRODUC TS • MUSIC • GIFT CARDS • STEAK SANDWICHES • DEVONSHIRE TEA

7 & 8 / 14 & 15 September 2013 - 10am to 4pm Rydal is a pretty village on the banks of Solitary Creek, surrounded by rolling rural countryside. It was named after a village in England where the poet William Wordsworth lived. His poem “The Daffodils” has helped make these lovely flowers popular throughout the world. Rydal has some wonderful heritage buildings dating from the time it was the terminus of the Western Railway.

PRIVATE GARDENS YOU CAN VISIT

Rydal Cottage – Carol Lyons has restored a lovely old cottage and creatively planted the two acre garden with daffodils and many other bulbs. Rose Cottage – Rosie Wynter’s cottage garden wraps around the oldest remaining cottage in the village c.1860. Featuring many bulbs and early perennials. The Old Police Station – now a private residence has a recently landscaped garden full of a great variety of bulbs. Other Gardens – includes Rydal Mount (the old school) 1869 and Elen and Linsey Featherstone’s garden with its rustic charm. Both churches in the village will be open.

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An entry fee of $10 gives admission to all the gardens, the music and other attractions (except Sculpture Garden –entry fee $5) Proceeds from the garden entries support the Lithgow Kid’s Breakfast Program and Lithgow Gorrie Ban Senior Support Program. You can pay the entry fee at the Information Centre in the Rydal Village at the Railway Station on the main street or at any of the country gardens.

Contact Lindsay 6359 3237 or 9416 1153 Helen 6355 6360 For more information. rydaldaffs@gmail.com www.rydal.com.au FIND US ON FACEBOOK ‘DAFFODILS AT RYDAL’

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

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

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

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Taste the Blue Mountains Portuguese popcorn chicken with crunchy Coleslaw

using ‘Portuguese Powder Keg’ (Piri Piri seasoning)

‘We believe everyone has the right to access good, clean and fair food’ Slow Food is an international nonprofit association formed in 1989 as a response to the standardising effects of fast food and the ‘fast life’. There are now thousands of members in over 100 countries, divided into local focus groups called convivia, of which Slow Food Blue Mountains is just one. 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: Popcorn chicken: 500g skinless chicken breast 3 tsp Portuguese Powder Keg (Piri Piri seasoning) 2 tbsp Olive Oil Coleslaw: 3 large carrots – coarsely grated (squeezed and drained so majority juice is removed) ¼ Red cabbage – finely sliced ¼ White cabbage – finely sliced 125g Smoked Cheddar cheese 1 bunch coriander – roughly chopped (leaves and stalks) Coleslaw dressing: Good quality coleslaw dressing. To Serve: 2 lemons (cheeks reserved) and crusty bread. Method: Cut the chicken breasts lengthways, then crossways to create 20mm square cubes. Dry coat with Piri Piri seasoning, drizzle with olive oil then bake in a pre-heated oven (180 degrees) for 15 mins. For the coleslaw, place all ingredients and dressing in a large stainless mixing bowl and gently toss together. Remove the chicken popcorn cubes from the oven, arrange on a plate with some fresh crusty bread and serve immediately with coleslaw. Ingredients: Spices: www.spicedeluxe.com.au Chicken: Leura Butcher, 176 Leura Mall, Leura 2780. Olive oil, Cheese: Carrington Cellars & Deli, 15/47 Katoomba Street, Katoomba 2780 Coleslaw ingredients and Lemons: Blackheath Veggie Patch 234 Great Western Highway, Blackheath 2785

Carrington Cellars wine match: Red: Monument Vineyard 2011 Nebbiolo (Cudal NSW) White: Monument Vineyard 2011 Verdelho (Cudal NSW)

REGIONAL WINE SPECIALIST Purveyors of Fine Food & Wine Located in the old Katoomba power station (just off Parke Street), our cellar specialises in Regional Wines, Boutique Beers and an International Deli. Many heritage features of the power station have been incorporated into the design. The cellar is available for private tastings.

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

The Grand Dining Room Carrington Hotel, Katoomba

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

Country Organic Coffee, Lithgow

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

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

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

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

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

Coffee from the Central West Blue Mountains to The Hawksbury

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

Secret Creek Café and Restaurant Lithgow

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

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Oberon

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What to See & Do

Be sure to call in to the Visitor Info Centre for information on all the wonderful things to see and do 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 BATHURST

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

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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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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Tractor Trek for a cause The Camp Quality Central West Tractor Trek, which will be held in September, raises funds to help create a better life for Australian children living with cancer. Camp Quality national community fundraising manager Lynne Parnell said that, since she officially launched the 2013 event, she has been amazed at the level of interest. “We were blown away with the number of participants in the first year, but to more than double the number of entries this year is totally unbelievable,” Ms Parnell said. “We’ve got tractors coming from the Mid North Coast, Hunter Valley, Sydney, Young, Parkes, Canowindra, Orange, Lithgow, Yetholme, Bathurst and even some from Victoria. “The level of enthusiasm has also been overwhelming by all drivers, with some very distinct tractors involved with this year’s trek. “Last year, we were delighted to see the pink tractor from Orange Lions and it is good to see other tractors now trying to match the livery on this tractor.” The 2013 Central West Tractor Trek will travel through Orange, Millthorpe, Blayney, Newbridge, Rockley, Oberon, Meadow Flat, Portland, Yetholme, Bathurst, Eglinton and Freemantle from the September 19 to 21. The organisers have set the goal of raising $80,000 this year – enough for Camp Quality to give 91 children living with cancer and their families an essential break from hospital, and the stress and intensity of treatment. “The fundraising efforts have already been fantastic, with nine $2500 gold sponsors coming on board and 29 $880 silver sponsors already pledging support,” Ms Parnell said. “I can’t thank these organisations enough in supporting a great community event which aims at helping our own children right here in the Central West who are living with cancer. “The support has already been fantastic and I hope in the next few months many more businesses, community groups and individuals will also look at ways of raising a few dollars to go towards a great cause. “No matter how small or large the funds collected are, we know they are going to help create a better life for children living with cancer and their families, through Camp Quality’s programs which build optimism and resilience. During the trek, there will be a fundraising dinner held at Oberon Showground on September 19. A second dinner will be held on September 20 at Bathurst Panthers. Tickets are available through Oberon Rotary and the Bathurst Lions Clubs.

Thomas Brown working on the Wall telling a Dreamtime Creation Story of the Jenolan Caves and the surrounding landscape of the Blue Mountains from the local indigenous people

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

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

TRUNKEY CREEK SHOW SOCIETY inc. presents its

31st Annual Wool & Horse Festival Saturday 12th October, 2013 from 9.30am The theme for this year’s show is “Spring” and will be opened by Derek Larnach

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Live country music by KP Connection Pipe bands from Scots School and Candobalas Trunkey Creek School Song and dance performers Sheep dog trials, Horse events and Pet show Australian Champion Fleece Competition Culinary delights of the baking, jams and sauces competitions Spring floral exhibits Ogle the photographic works and craft exhibits Competitions will be run through-out the day including best dressed Spring Show Princess, Prince and Tiny Tot, Crazy relay racing and Quick –Shear Competition. Enter for great prizes Dining Room/Food & Drinks/ All Day BBQ The kids are catered for with lots of fun, races and competitions even a Jumping castle , let them dress in SPRING theme to have a chance for more prizes ! Alpaca Display Large variety of stalls with lots of great things to see and buy!

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

What to See & Do

Visit the T Rex in Fossil & Mineral Museum. Visit one of the beautiful villages in this region such as Peel and Wattle Flat on the way to Sofala, the oldest surviving gold town in Australia. Visit historic Perthville and maybe have a wagon ride. The Bathurst District Historical Museum and the Bathurst Art Gallery are full of treasures. VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Bathurst Visitor Information Centre 1 Kendall Avenue, Bathurst Phone: 1800 68 1000 E: visitors@bathurst.nsw.gov.au www.visitbathurst.com.au

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Walking on the Wild Side Double delight with two Giraffe calves born at the Zoo Keepers at Taronga Western Plains Zoo are excited by the arrival of two male Giraffe calves born 19 and 28 June 2013. This Giraffe calf born on 19 June is the seventh calf for mother, Tulli and was sired by father Unami, the main breeding male for the Zoo’s Giraffe herd. “Tulli is a very experienced mother, very relaxed and is showing all the right maternal behaviours caring for her calf,” said Keeper, Kevin Milton. “Tulli was born at Taronga Western Plains Zoo in 1997 and has played a major role in the breeding program to date. It is hoped that in the future once the new calf is old enough, that he will also play an important role in the regional breeding program,” said Kevin. The Giraffe calf born on 28 June arrived in the early hours of the morning to the delight of visitors on the Early Morning Walk who discovered the new arrival in the night yards. This is the second calf for mother Asmara who has been very caring and nurturing of her offspring. “It is always great to see Giraffe calves born close together because as they get older they enjoy playing and running around together on exhibit, which is a great sight to see,” said Kevin. Both Giraffe calves are yet to be named but are out on exhibit with the rest of the Giraffe herd to the delight of visitors

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Zoo baby boom continues with birth of a Zebra foal Taronga Western Plains Zoo’s baby boom continues with the birth of a female Zebra foal on the morning of Tuesday 2 July 2013. The foal was born to mother Kioni and father Tano. Kioni is a proven breeder and is an experienced mother, who is being very nurturing towards her foal. “Both mum and foal are doing really well and have been on exhibit since day one, with the foal suckling soon after it was born,” said Keeper Jackie Stuart. “This is the 13th new arrival at the Zoo over the past two months. “We have had a baby boom with births from White Rhino, Giraffe, Barbary Sheep, Eland, Koala, Swamp Wallaby and now the Zebra, it is definitely a great time to visit if you like baby animals!” “The continued breeding success is very exciting and a testament to the high level of animal husbandry expertise the staff at Taronga Western Plains Zoo have. These births are ensuring greater genetic diversity in the zoo-based populations, which supports their counterparts in the wild,” said Jackie. “A great time to see the Zoo’s baby animals is in the morning when they are more active, as they often like to sleep in the afternoon, like most babies.” The Zebra foal is on exhibit for visitors to see and brings the Zebra herd to a total of five animals. Keepers are currently in the process of choosing a name for the new arrival.

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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

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www.bluemountainsimag.com.au Listed as are the Railway Station, Court House and many other beautiful buildings throughout the town. Settlement of Molong started with a stockade in the mid 1820’s, the rail arrived in 1886 and until 1893 was the terminus for all trade further west. Fairbridge Farm opened in 1937 as an agricultural school to assist children affected by poverty and neglect, closing in 1973. Today it is private property however as a tribute to former ‘Fairbridgians’ you will pass through the Fairbridge Remembrance Drive on the eastern entrance to town. The Molong RSL Club is home to a unique collection of commemorative artworks, The Servicemen and Servicewomen’s Portrait Gallery by Anne Marie Ingham depicting local identities in a tribute to their contribution in times of conflict. Yuranigh’s Grave is a unique landmark located off the Mitchell Highway 2km east of Molong. A short drive down Yuranigh Road leads you to the burial site of Yuranigh, an aboriginal guide who accompanied Sir Thomas Mitchell on his 1846 expedition into Central Australia.

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

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The grave is marked by both a western a headstone and indigenous carved trees. The headstone pays tribute to Yuranigh’s courage and fidelity. The site is now a National Park.

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Molong is the place to be on September 14th & 15th Saturday 14th Meet U In Molong Motor Cycle Expo At The Recreation Ground on Mitchell Hwy

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· Static displays of a full range of motor cycles, motor cars, vintage cars, restored tractors & trucks, trade stalls and model steam engines · Designated rides throughout the Cabonne district with prizes Saturday Evening from 5pm At The Molong Golf Club Balloon Glow Event This family event has something for everyone with: · Childrens Activities, Jumping Castle, Merry-Go-Round, BBQ, Big Daddys Pizza, Entertainment with Tony Wright From Radio 1089 · Main event “Balloon Glow” after dark (approx.. 8 balloonists) · Jazz music later in the evening · Wine and Port tastings · Don’t forget to bring along your picnic chairs and rugs · Book hot air balloon flights over Molong on the Saturday and Sunday mornings (weather permitting) Bookings necessary call Aussie Balloon Trek - 02 63612552 or 0427 640 211 Sunday 15th Village Markets 9am to 3pm On the Village Green · Jumping Castle, Face Painting · Yummy Mummies home cooking (Natalie has a real following with her delicious treats) · BBQ, Pizza’s & Gelato · Native Plants, Garden Art · Craft Stalls, Paintings · Handbags and leather goods · Antiques, Vintage Sewing Items · Bug-a-Lug Clothing · Grumpy Old Mens Clothing etc. · Vintage car display

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

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What's On September Hazelbrook and Woodford Garden Festival

Fairmont Resort Wedding Open Day

Daffodils at Rydal Wild about Waratahs

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Daffodils at Mercury Rydal – Lithgow

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Clarendon Classic Rally 14-15 September Restored tractors and stationary engines, vintage cars, trucks, bikes, antique tools. Ph 0418 453 203 www.sydneyantiquemachineryclub.com Hawkesbury Showground, Clarendon The Great River Walk - Penrith Pram Push 22 September 10am-3pm Bring the whole family and join us for this fun community event. Wheelchairs, prams, strollers are welcome. www.ozwac.com.au Nepean River, Tench Avenue, Penrith Springwood Art Show 30 August - 1 September An outstanding community arts event. Ph 4751 2111 www.springwoodartshow.org.au High School Hall, Grose Road, Springwood Simon Tedeschi and Emma Pask – Blue Mountains Concert Society 21 September The program will feature favourites from the Gershwin Songbook, Rhapsody in Blue and more. www.bmconcerts.com Springwood High School Hall, Grose Road, Faulconbridge Hazelbrook and Woodford Garden Festival 14-22 September Hazelbrook Public School has organised this popular event held Saturday and Sunday over two weekends for over twenty-five years. Ph 4758 8888 www.hazelbrookpandc.org.au CareFlight Woodford to Glenbrook Classic 8 September A fun ride or run over 25 kilometres of unspoilt fire trails in the picturesque Blue Mountains. Ph 9843 5100 www.careflight.org Blue Mountains Arts Trail 22 September This free event features a collective of local Artists who will open their studios to the public. Ph 4758 8731 ww.bman.org.au Draw on the Mountain A ten day drawing festival held at various locations around the Blue Mountains. Ph 4757 4791 www.drawonthemountain.com.au Fairmont Resort Wedding Open Day 15 September 10am - 4pm Meet with wedding suppliers and discuss the details of your wedding at the Fairmont Resort. They will have numerous exhibitors from all different industry areas such as photographers, florists, transport operators, stationery, beauty, celebrants and much more. Ph 4785 0000 www.fairmontresort.com.au Mount Tomah Botanic Garden Every Friday. Aboriginal Heritage Tour. Bookings essential. All Spring. Adventure Quest - Pollinator Power.

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26 September. Waratah Wander – a guided walk discovering the magnificent waratahs on display. 29 September. Waratahs - an art workshop with Fiona Lumsden 21-29 September. Wild About Waratahs Festival. Ph 4567 3000 www.mounttomahbotanicgarden.com.au National Parks and Wildlife Service Wild Waratah Walk 25 September This easy to medium grade 2.5 hour walk takes you into Pierce's Pass in the Wollemi National Park to see waratahs in the wild. Ph 4567 3000 www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au Mount Wilson Open Gardens Spring and Autumn Mount Wilson is famous for its magnificent cool climate exotic gardens. Turn off Bells Line of Road west of Mt Tomah Sir Joseph and Mary Cook Exhibition To 6 October Explores the political, social and family life of Sir Joseph Cook (Lithgow’s Prime Minister). Ph 6351 3557 www.lithgow.com/eskbank Eskbank House, Bennett St, Lithgow Daffodils at Rydal 7-8 & 14-15 September Several private gardens in Rydal village are open, as well as the public parks where there are thousands of daffodils. Ph 6359 3237 www.rydal.com.au KTM Sunny Corner Trail Bike Rally 14-15 September Two 60-80 km loops with easy and hard split sections catering for all levels of riding ability. www.sunnycorner.com.au Capertee Challenge 22-23 September A mountain bike event set in the Capertee Valley, in a stunning area comprised of sandstone cliffs and abundant wildlife. Ph 6379 7725 www.capertee-challenge.com Jenolan Caves 4pm 7 September. Marriage to the Mob, presented by Mountain Murder Mysteries. 14 September. The Stephen O'Connell Quintet. Sensual, contemporary jazz, deep underground. 21 September. Cello concert with Georg Mertens. 28 September. Gypsy music with the Paganini Duo. Ph 1300 76 33 11 www.jenolancaves.org.au 68th Bathurst Eisteddfod 27 August - 14 September Fosters and promotes the appreciation and enjoyment of all performing arts. Culminates in the Grand Concert on 14 September. Ph 6331 5806.

Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre Mount Panorama - 75 Years of Racing To 31 October Exhibition showing The Mount's colourful and dynamic past. Ph 6332 1872. Motor Racing Museum, Mt Panorama, Bathurst 28th Ben Chifley Memorial Light on the Hill Dinner 21 September Held each year to commemorate former Prime Minister Ben Chifley. This year’s address will be delivered by The Hon Bill Shorten. Ph 0418 465 957 Bathurst Panthers, Piper Street Bathurst 37th Annual Edgell Jog 8 September Join the biggest fun run in country NSW – 8km fun run and walk. Ph 0405 486 778

Bathurst Arts Trail 1-2 September Maps & brochures with artists’ information and locations from Bathurst Visitor Information Centre. Ph 0400 130 792 Perthville & District Village Fair 21 September Stalls, demonstrations, BBQ, drinks, ice cream, music and Clydesdale Clip Clop rides. Ph 6337 2906 Perthville Community Hall Orange Eisteddfod 1-8 September Ph 6393 8111 Civic Theatre, Byng St, Orange Mudgee Wine & Food Festival 13-29 September Individual businesses, Council and producer organisations collaborate to showcase the best of what the region has to offer through key events, including Mudgee Wine Show.

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Monthly Markets Guide ROUSE HILL Organic Food and Farmers Market Rouse Hill Town Centre every Saturday 8am - 2pm in Market Square. HILLS HAWKESBURY Hawkesbury Harvest Farmers & Fine Food Market Castle Hill Showground. 2nd & 4th Saturdays 8am - 12pm Bilpin Markets District Hall, Bells Line of Road. Every Saturday 10am-12am 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 Vicary’s Vineyard Craft Markets Northern Road, Luddenham. 2nd Sunday 9.30am-4pm Ropes Crossing Rotary Market Forrester Rd, St Marys. Last Sunday 9am-2pm Kingswood Food & Craft Market Kingswood High School, Bringelly Rd. 2nd Sunday 9am-2pm 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

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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 Village Craft Market CWA Hall Megalong Street Leura 1st & 3rd Saturdays 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 Castlereagh Hwy. 3rd Sunday

Portland Community Markets Portland Golf Club. 3rd Saturday 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

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

of Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath, 2780. Open 7 days (except Christmas day) See the link end 9.00am to 4.30pm; T (02) 4787 8877; www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/4974639/caperteebirds-webnov2012-pdf-963k?da=y for the bird brochure, ((c) Capertee Valley Alliance.) CAPERTEE VALLEY

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