Local gems of the Blue Mountains
Local Restaurants
A hand-selected list of restaurants and eateries that we frequently visit
Family eatery with a leafy outdoor area serving brekkie, burgers and pizzas at night. Very busy on weekends, so prepare for either a long wait or to find alternatives.
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2773 Cafe
19 Ross StFamily eatery with a leafy outdoor area serving brekkie, burgers and pizzas at night. Very busy on weekends, so prepare for either a long wait or to find alternatives.
Only opened in 2020, the inventive menu options tell the story of a passionate, entrepreneurial couple. Well worth checking out!
Nook
134 Great Western HwyOnly opened in 2020, the inventive menu options tell the story of a passionate, entrepreneurial couple. Well worth checking out!
Outstanding menu for the area and unbelievable fish options – note: big portions, hold back on those starters :-)
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Michelangelo's Italian Restaurant
176 Great Western HwyOutstanding menu for the area and unbelievable fish options – note: big portions, hold back on those starters :-)
The little brother to Michelangelo's – exquisite pasta dishes and carefully prepared pizzas in a cosy, welcoming space!
Monte Italia
285 Great Western HwyThe little brother to Michelangelo's – exquisite pasta dishes and carefully prepared pizzas in a cosy, welcoming space!
Large, busy but family-friendly pub with comfortable bistro area and good selection of food and a few craft beers on tap
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Lapstone Hotel
15 Great Western HwyLarge, busy but family-friendly pub with comfortable bistro area and good selection of food and a few craft beers on tap
McDonald's Blaxland
Great Western HighwayIn case you're in a rush – the only Macca's in the Blue Mountains
Shopping Centres
Woolworths, Aldi, Butchers, Bakery, Dan Murphy‘s and more shops in one convenient place
Lennox Village
1 Pyramid StWoolworths, Aldi, Butchers, Bakery, Dan Murphy‘s and more shops in one convenient place
Larger shopping mall with all the usual suspects: Myers, Whoolworths, Aldi etc
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Westfield Penrith
585 High StLarger shopping mall with all the usual suspects: Myers, Whoolworths, Aldi etc
Local supermarket with great variety of Asian and western ingredients, super fresh vegetables & fruits and friendly staff!
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SUPA IGA Blaxland
152 Great Western HwyLocal supermarket with great variety of Asian and western ingredients, super fresh vegetables & fruits and friendly staff!
Local Sightseeing
Did you know that there is much more on offer in the Blue Mountains than just Katoomba? Here, we list a few of our personal local favourites – maybe not quite as spectacular as the Grose valley or Mt Solitary, but absolutely worth a visit!
Have a quick stop on this alternative route to Emu Plains to view this local landmark. There are some local hikes as well, but you might want to start at Knapsack reserve for nicer options.
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Lennox Bridge, Glenbrook
88 Mitchells PassHave a quick stop on this alternative route to Emu Plains to view this local landmark. There are some local hikes as well, but you might want to start at Knapsack reserve for nicer options.
Glenbrook Lagoon is a lovely spot for a leisurely, calming stroll – view local wildlife (... ahum... ducks!). Only 5 minutes from the AirBnB
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Glenbrook Lagoon
Glenbrook Lagoon is a lovely spot for a leisurely, calming stroll – view local wildlife (... ahum... ducks!). Only 5 minutes from the AirBnB
We recommend driving to Lapstone tennis courts and find the old 'tramway' to head towards Glenbrook gorge and then follow the cliff towards north-east to walk towards Ross and Chalmers lookouts. Careful with young kids, as there are unfenced cliffs
Ross Lookout
64 Emu RdWe recommend driving to Lapstone tennis courts and find the old 'tramway' to head towards Glenbrook gorge and then follow the cliff towards north-east to walk towards Ross and Chalmers lookouts. Careful with young kids, as there are unfenced cliffs
A local favourite with stunning views over Nepean river, Penrith valley, Parramatta and Sydney CBD (on a clear day) – access this lookout via Glenbrook National Park (fees apply)
Mount Portal Lookout
A local favourite with stunning views over Nepean river, Penrith valley, Parramatta and Sydney CBD (on a clear day) – access this lookout via Glenbrook National Park (fees apply)
Our local beach – yes! Beach – bring your swimmers and jump into the cold water! Super popular in summer, but a favourite with our friends, make sure you visit this surprising spot! Park fees apply.
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Jellybean Pool
Glenbrook Creek Walking TrackOur local beach – yes! Beach – bring your swimmers and jump into the cold water! Super popular in summer, but a favourite with our friends, make sure you visit this surprising spot! Park fees apply.
Find the local kangaroo population at this campground – just a short drive
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Euroka campground
Find the local kangaroo population at this campground – just a short drive
Discover the local history and spirituality in these caves. Due to vandalism, a heavy duty metal fence has been constructed, but you can still see the handprints very clearly. Short walk from the car park to the caves.
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Red Hands Cave
Discover the local history and spirituality in these caves. Due to vandalism, a heavy duty metal fence has been constructed, but you can still see the handprints very clearly. Short walk from the car park to the caves.
Blue Mountains Highlights
Our personal favourites tend to be less busy than your typical tourist hotspots, but they illustrate the Blue Mountains that we fell in love with best.
A stunning view towards Mt Solitary at Simon's favourite address!
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Roca de Lincoln
51 Little Switzerland DrA stunning view towards Mt Solitary at Simon's favourite address!
Beautiful waterfalls off the beaten tourist path – suitable on warmer days, as most of the walks are in forests.
Terrace Falls
Terrace Falls RoadBeautiful waterfalls off the beaten tourist path – suitable on warmer days, as most of the walks are in forests.
Beautiful, historic gardens and a fantastic house a bit hidden away in Leura. Make sure you walk to the Grotto! Entry fees apply.
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Casa y jardines de Everglades
37 Everglades AveBeautiful, historic gardens and a fantastic house a bit hidden away in Leura. Make sure you walk to the Grotto! Entry fees apply.
One of our absolute favourites: Sublime point lookout. Stunning views of the valley, Mt Solitary and the Three Sisters – a must!
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Sublime Point Lookout
Sublime Point Walking TrackOne of our absolute favourites: Sublime point lookout. Stunning views of the valley, Mt Solitary and the Three Sisters – a must!
Definitely a must – this 3-4 hour hike will tire you, but it's well worth the effort as you experience the cliffs and views of the Blue Mountains close-up. Just make sure you start the hike at Wentworth Falls – and treat yourself to a big, rewarding ice cream at Conservation Hut!
National Pass Walking Track
National Pass Walking TrackDefinitely a must – this 3-4 hour hike will tire you, but it's well worth the effort as you experience the cliffs and views of the Blue Mountains close-up. Just make sure you start the hike at Wentworth Falls – and treat yourself to a big, rewarding ice cream at Conservation Hut!
Best visited in a 4x4, but on dry days reasonably easy to reach in any car – the drive might be tiresome, but the views are oh so spectacular! We usually walk the Butterbox track towards a rocky area with a fantastic view.
Mount Hay
Best visited in a 4x4, but on dry days reasonably easy to reach in any car – the drive might be tiresome, but the views are oh so spectacular! We usually walk the Butterbox track towards a rocky area with a fantastic view.
Hidden at the end of a beautiful 40 minute drive through the wide Megalong Valley off the Great Western Highway in Blackheath you will find a vineyard with a spectacular view, super friendly service and a fantastic Shiraz.
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Dryridge Estate - Blue Mountains Winery - Megalong Valley
226 Aspinall RdHidden at the end of a beautiful 40 minute drive through the wide Megalong Valley off the Great Western Highway in Blackheath you will find a vineyard with a spectacular view, super friendly service and a fantastic Shiraz.
Something a little different
On a lucky day, you get to see a sunset that is out of this world – a reasonably long gravel road leads to McMahon's point, which overlooks Lake Burragorang, one of Sydney's main water resources.
McMahon's Point
On a lucky day, you get to see a sunset that is out of this world – a reasonably long gravel road leads to McMahon's point, which overlooks Lake Burragorang, one of Sydney's main water resources.
An alternative view than McMahon's point, but not less spectacular.
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Mirador de Burragorang
Burragorang RoadAn alternative view than McMahon's point, but not less spectacular.
This huge dam protects Penrith valley from floods and provides Sydney with water. A fantastic visitor centre explains how Sydney water is managed.
Represa de Warragamba
Production AvenueThis huge dam protects Penrith valley from floods and provides Sydney with water. A fantastic visitor centre explains how Sydney water is managed.