WHAT TO DO on a WET DA in the MOUNTAINS

September 2020 Blue Mountains Visitor Information Centres 1300 653 408 www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/visitor-information

BLUE MOUNTAINS WET WEATHER ACTIVITIES

ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES

• Nana’s Teddies, Blaxland - Over 14,000 teddy bears & plush animals, Open Thurs – Mon 21 Gt Western Hwy. 02 4739 0677

• Springwood Indoor Aquatic Centre – Indoor heated pool & fitness centre, Open 7 days (check opening hours) 02 4723 5111

• Bygone Beauty’s Teapots & Tearoom, Leura – High/Devonshire Tea. Open Thurs-Mon, (Daily in School Holidays) 02 4784 3117.

• Everglades Gardens, Leura – National Trust Heritage Garden, Open Thurs-Mon. (Umbrella required) 02 4784 1938

• Scenic World, Katoomba - ride the steepest passenger train in the world down below the mist to the longest elevated

boardwalk in Australia, Open Fri- Mon (Daily in School Holidays) Online bookings required 02 4780 0200

• Katoomba Indoor Aquatic Centre – Indoor heated pool & fitness centre, Open 7 days (check opening hours) 02 4780 5156

• Kids Kingdom at Katoomba Indoor Aquatic Centre – Indoor Children’s play gym, tumbling & trampolining, 02 4780 5156

• Hydro Majestic Pavilion & Boiler House–Medlow Bath Café, regional providores, gift shop & Hydro History Museum, Open

7days 02 4782 6885

• NPWS Heritage Centre, Blackheath – for information and souvenirs. Open 7 days End of Govetts Leap Rd 02 4787 8877

• Dryridge Winery, Megalong Valley – Boutique vineyard, Open weekends 0447 530 840

• Megalong Creek Estate, Megalong Valley – Boutique vineyard, Open weekends 0402 358 100

• Mt Vic Historical Museum, Mt Victoria, By Appointment Only. Station St. 02 4787 1889

• Blue Mountains Botanic Garden -Mt Tomah–the highest Botanic garden in Australia. Free Entry. Open 7 days, 02 4567 3000

• Hillbilly Cider Shed, Bilpin – Apple Cider and gift store, Open Fri, Sat, Sun, 2270 Bells Line Of Road, 02 4567 2662

• Kurrajong Radio Museum – Large collection of radio memorabilia. Open weekends, 842 Bells Line Rd, 02 4573 0601

• Hartley Historic Site, Hartley – 17 buildings of historic significance, (Currently no indoor tours available) 02 6355 2117

• Mayfield Garden – Oberon, 40acre prestige garden with café & nursery. Open 7days .530 Mayfield Road 02 6336 3131

• Nepean Belle, Penrith – River cruises, morning & afternoon tea, lunch & dinner – Bookings essential phone 4733 1274

• iFly Downunder, Penrith – Indoor Skydiving, Open 7days 123 Mulgoa Road 1300 366 364

• Museum Of Fire, Penrith – history of firefighting museum, Open 7days .1 Museum Drive, 02 4731 3000

• Australiana Pioneer Village, Wilberforce – Fun activities for families. Open Sundays, PH Mons (Tues & Weds in school hols) 02

4575 1777

TOURS

• Blue Mountains Explorer Bus, Katoomba – Hop On/Hop Off Red Double Decker Bus Tour, W/ends only 1300 300 915

• Clipper Class, Katoomba – Blue Mountains Private Day Tours, Vintage Touring Bus 02 4780 0700

• Botanica Touring, Katoomba – Katoomba to Richmond Shuttle via Bells Line Of Road(bookings essential) 0423 361 616

• Western Wine Tours, Katoomba – Wine tours to Megalong Valley & Mudgee(bookings essential) 0437 746 833

• Blue Mountains 4WD Tours, Katoomba – Luxury 4WD Adventure Tours (bookings essential) 0414 405 974

• Beyond The Blacktop, Katoomba – Guided 4wd Trips & Tag-A-Long Tours(bookings essential) 0430 348 616

• Tread Lightly Eco Tours, Blackheath- Bushwalking/4WD Tours(bookings essential) 02 4788 1229

GALLERIES

• Hare Street Gallery, Glenbrook - Pottery, Art, Photography & Jewellery, Open Weekends www.bmcac.org.au

• Norman Lindsay Gallery, Faulconbridge –National Trust, Open Thurs-Mon, 14 Norman Lindsay Crescent, 02 4751 1067

• Falls Gallery, Wentworth Falls – Open Wed- Sun & PH, original works by some of Australia’s leading artists. 02 4757 1139

• Adrian Gilbert Art, Leura – Open weekends & PH, 24 Holmes Street, 02 4784 1600

• Lost Bear Gallery , Katoomba – Open Daily, Leading Contemporary Art Gallery 98 Lurline Street, 02 4782 1220

• Nolan on Lovel Gallery, Katoomba – Contemporary Fine Art Gallery Open Thurs – Sunday 56a Lovel St, 02 4782 6231

• Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, Katoomba – Open 7days, World Heritage Exhibition and the changing fine art exhibitions at

the Blue Mountains City Gallery plus gift shop and Café. 30 Parke St, 02 4780 5410

• Talisman Gallery, Hartley – Open Wed- Sun, Handcrafted metal art & jewellery. Hartley Historic Village 0407 723 722

• Kew-Y-Ahan – Hartley, Historic Village – Open Tues to Sun. Aboriginal Art Gallery 02 6355 2117

September 2020 Blue Mountains Visitor Information Centres 1300 653 408 www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/visitor-information

UNIQUE SHOPPING EXPERIENCES

• Glenbrook Visitor Information Centre, Glenbrook – Open Fri-Sun. For Information, maps, books and a range of unique Blue

Mountains made and Australian made gifts and souvenirs. Hamment Place, 1300 653 408

• Glenbrook Village Gifts, Glenbrook – Homewares & gifts, Open 7days 25 Park Street 02 4739 9300

• New Age Markets, Springwood – The Hippy Store, New Age products & gifts, Open 7days 234 Macquarie Rd, 02 4751 6515

• Blue Mountains Ugg Boots, Faulconbridge – Ugg Boots, Sheepskin & Cowhide gifts, Open 7days 515 GW Hwy 02 4751 1804

• The Nook Arts & Crafts, Leura – a collective marketplace showcasing local artisans, Open 7days 133A The Mall 02 4784 2917

• Josophan’s Fine Chocolates, Leura – award winning, handcrafted chocolates, Open 7days 187 The Mall, 02 4784 2031

• Leura Candy Store, Leura - old time lolly shop with a fantastic range of candy, Open 7days 02 4782 4090

• Australian Alpaca Barn, Leura – Large range of Alpaca products, Open 7days 201 Leura Mall 02 4784 2435

• The Latin Store, Leura – Alpaca wool products, Children’s clothing, arts and craft. Open 7days, 0410 822 158

• Teddy Sinclair, Leura – Fashion, style and gifts & Man Cave. Open 7days 177-179 Leura Mall 02 4784 3154

• Mountain Blue Vintage Linen, Katoomba–Open 6 days (closed Weds)Katoomba Vintage Emporium 0408 512 835

• Echo Point Visitor Information Centre, Katoomba. Open 7 days For Information, maps, books and a range of unique Blue

Mountains made and Australian made gifts and souvenirs. 1300 653 408

• Blue Mountains Chocolate Co, Katoomba – Café, hot chocolate, handmade chocolates, Open 7 days 10-6pm 02 4782 7071

• Gingerbread House, Katoomba – Family friendly Café & Sweets Store, Open 7 Days 9-5pm 56 Waratah St, 02 4782 6958

• Wollemi Gems, Katoomba - complete range of opals and gems, handcrafted gifts, Open 7days 51 Katoomba St 02 4782 3733

• The Lolly Bug, Little Hartley–Open 6 days (closed Sat) Candy for all ages 2297 Great Western Highway, 02 6355 2162

MOVIES

• The Edge Cinema, Katoomba – All new general release feature films, 225 GW Hwy 02 4782 8900

PAMPERING

• Spa At Valley View, Faulconbridge - Day Spa, various treatments & massages (by appointment only) 0413 300 409

• Soul Tuning, Springwood, - Meditation & psychic healing (by appointment only) 0403 544 863

• Ubika Day Spa, Leura -various treatments & massages Open Thurs-Sun (by appointment only) at Fairmont Resort 02 4785 0000

• Spa Sublime, Katoomba - Day spa, various treatments & massages Open Tues- Sat (by appointment only) 02 4782 3113

• Apsara Day Spa, Katoomba - Day Spa, various treatments & massages (by appointment only) 40 Catalina Ave, 0405 050 898

• Parklands Spa, Blackheath – Day Spa, various treatments & massages (by appointment only) 02 4787 7211

• Blue Mountains Sparadise, South Bowenfels-Japanese bathhouse & Zen garden(bookings essential)Open Fri- Sun 02 6352 3122

DINING

• Ballimino’s , Glenbrook – Café & Pizzeria, Open 7 days Lunch & Dinner Shop 2 – 5 Ross Street, 02 4739 6582

• Star Of India, Glenbrook – Authentic Indian Cuisine, Open for Lunch & Dinner Fri - Mon 23 Park Street, 02 4739 0066

• Mangoes, Valley Heights – Authentic Indian Cuisine, Open for Lunch & Dinner Thurs - Sun Shop 2 – 7 GW Hwy, 02 4751 1777

• Conservation Hut, Wentworth Falls – Log fire in winter, Open 7days until 4pm. Fletcher street, 02 4757 3827

• Canton Palace, Wentworth Falls – Authentic Chinese Restaurant , Open 7 days Lunch & Dinner Station Street, 02 4757 1868

• Mountain High Pies , Wentworth Falls – Famous for range of meat pies Open 7days 6am-4pm 02 4757 3737

• Embers Restaurant, Leura – Fine dining with log fire, Open 7 days Lunch & Dinner at Fairmont Resort 02 4785 0000

• Alexandra Hotel, Leura – Bistro meals, wood fired pizza, log fire. Open 7days Lunch & Dinner 02 4784 4422

• Silks Brasserie, Leura- Fine dining restaurant. Open Fri-Sun Lunch & Dinner 128 Leura Mall, 02 4784 2534

• Madam Wang’s Restaurant – Leura Europasian, Austranesian cuisine. Open Thurs-Sun Lunch & Dinner, 02 4784 2069

• Leura Garage, Leura - Café, bar and restaurant, Open 7 days Lunch & Dinner 84 Railway Parade, 02 4784 3391

• Avalon Restaurant, Katoomba - Retro decor, cocktail lounge Open Lunch on weekends, Dinner Thurs – Mon 02 4782 5532

• Katoomba Hotel – Katoomba Bistro meals, Log Fire Open 7days Lunch & Dinner 15 Parke Street, 02 4782 1106

• Pins on Lurline – Katoomba Modern Australian, Open weekends for Lunch. Dinner Thurs- Sun 132 Lurline Street, 02 4782 2281

• Megalong Valley Tearooms –Rural bush setting, food with a view, log fires Open 7 days 02 4787 9181