Blue Mountains crafts, tours and gardens
There is plenty to see and do in the Blue Mountains and surrounds all year round, from arts, food, wine and music festivals to marathons and climbing events.
History
- Zig Zag Railway – www.zigzagrailway.com.au
- Leuralla Toy and Railway Museum – www.toyandrailwaymuseum.com.au
- Everglades Gardens – www.evergladesgardens.info
- Jenolan Caves – www.jenolancaves.org.au
- Antiques – www.bygonebeautys.com.au - www.antiquetoys.com.au
Art Galleries
- Katoomba Fine Art – www.katoombafineart.com.au
- John Turner Gallery – www.johnturner-bm.com.au
- Canfield Gallery – www.canfield.com.au
- Talisman Gallery – www.talismangallery.com.au
- Norman Lindsay Art Gallery – 02 4751 1067
Gardens
- Breenhold: Breenhold Gardens at Mount Wilson comprises 45 hectares of luxuriant gardens, parkland and native bushland with several thousand exotic and indigenous trees and flowering shrubs. Open days are in Autumn and Spring.
- Logan Brae Orchard
From January to August, you can enjoy any of the 15 apple varieties they grow at this century-old orchard. Their apple juice, apple jelly and apple blossom honey are local favourites. (Shipley Rd via Blackheath, Shipley (02) 4787 8440) - Everglades Gardens – www.evergladesgardens.info
- Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens – www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au
Tourist information for neighbouring regions
- Bathurst – www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au
- Mudgee – www.mudgee.org
- Lithgow – www.tourism.lithgow.com
- Oberon – www.oberonaustralia.com
Tours
- Trolley Tours – www.trolleytours.com.au
- Fantastic Aussie Tours – www.fantastic-aussie-tours.com.au
- Harley Davidson Tours – www.wildride.com.au
Sports
- Katoomba Golf Club
02 4782 2000
- Blackheath Golf Club
02 4787 8406
- Leura Golf Club
02 4782 5011 – www.leuragolfclub.com.au
- Wentworth Falls Country Club
02 4757 1202 – www.wfcc.com.au
Activities
- Whitewater rafting – www.penrithwhitewater.com.au
- Sky diving – www.regattacentre.com.au
- Horse riding – www.megalong.cc www.bluemts.com.au/werriberri
- Abseiling, rock climbing, canyoning – www.high-n-wild.com.au
- Trout fishing – Archvale Trout Hatchery
02 6352 1341
Bushwalking
- National Parks and Wildlife Department – www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au
- Scenic World – www.scenicworld.com.au
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