Local Attractions in Blackheath, Leura, Katoomba and Surrounding Blue Mountains

Blackheath Village

Blackheath Village has a wonderful eclectic selection of cafes, restaurants, boutiques, antique shops and homewares shops. Many of Blackheath's cafes offer a lovely breakfast and some of the restaurants are simply awesome, our favourite is Ashcrofts.

There are two small supermarkets in Blackheath, 2 pubs and 2 petrol garages. Blackheath Golf Course is simply the most picturesque course in the mountains.

Govetts Leap Lookout and Evans Lookout are stunning and simply must not be missed and Govetts Leap Lookout is the starting point for some of the very best walks to be enjoyed in the mountains. There is a NSW Parks Information Centre in Blackheath for further information

Restaurants in Blackheath

There are quite a number of restaurants in Blackheath, these are just some;

Ashcrofts Restaurant (Chef's hat 2006) Tel : 4787 8297
Blackheath Continental Deli (Call Chrissy for Orders if you would like to order platters ahead to pick up etc) Tel : 4787 8984
Yummy Chocolates at Josephan's in the village
Whisk & Pin Store & Café (Tel : 4788 1555) - 1 Railway Parade, Medlow Bath
Bush Rock Cafe - 198 Evans Lookout Road - Tel : 4787 7111
Gardners Inn Hotel (Tel : 4787 8347), 255 Great Western Highway, Blackheath
Megalong Tea Rooms (Tel : 4787 9181), Megalong Road, Megalong Valley, Open 7 days 9am to 5.30pm
Victory Café (Tel : 4787 6777), 17 Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath, Open 8.30-5pm Sun to Thurs and 8.30am till late Fri and Sat
Pizza Delish takeaway and Home Delivery (Tel : 4787 7230), Blacheath, Open 5pm to 9pm, Closed Mondays
Bakehouse on Wentworth - Bakery and Café (Tel : 4787 7255), Wentwort Street, Blackheath, Open 7 days 6.30am to 4.30pm
Vulcans - BYO (Tel : 4787 6899), 33 Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath

Activities

Need a lift to the Day Spa from another venue or to a restaurant and back? Why not travel in style with Blue Mountains Limousine Cal 0414 405974 or see www.bluemountainslimo.com.au. They also offers tours and packages to golf clubs etc

Would you like your very own chef on site or perhaps just a BBQ pack to cook up yourselves delivered. See www.hvr.com.au for details of options available or call them on 4787 1740

Horseriding : See www.centennialglenstables.com or www.megalong.cc/farm

Jenolan Caves : See www.jenolancaves.org.au

Climbing and adventures : See www.bmac.com.au and www.high-n-wild.com.au

Tours and sightseeing : See www.scenicworld.com.au and www.trolleytours.com.au. For a unique tour and way to get around why not travel in a Vintage Car. This company offers very reasonable rates and a truly wonderful way to travel - at the pace of the good old days www.bmvintageadventures.com.au.

Cinemas : See www.edgecinema.com.au - large screen cinema Imax style and www.bluemts.com.au/mountvic - gorgeous little period cinema

There is a complete Compendium in the cottage and manor with plenty of detail on local attractions, activities and restaurants too. Of course lazing around on the sofas and being pampered in the Day Spa is actually what most of our guests end up doing!

Blue Mountains Festivals & Events

February 2007

First Flower and Craft Show of the Blue Mountains: 24 - 25 February
So Much to See and Do - Blue Mountains Expo: 23 - 25 February
Twilight Jazz Picnic in the Gardens at Norman Lindsay Gallery: 24 February

March 2007

Blue Mountains Music Festival of Folk, Roots & Blues: 16 - 18 March
Norman Lindsay Festival of Children's Literature: 24 - 25 March

April 2007

Australian Climbing Festival: 6 - 8 April

May 2007

Gardens Without Borders: 5 May

June 2007

Winter Magic Pantomime at Everglades Gardens: 24 June

July 2007

Blue Mountains Antique Fair: 7 - 8 July

August 2007

Springwood High School Annual Artshow: 3 - 5 August

October 2007

Songlines Festival: 12 - 24 October

Others

Jazz with the Providores at Leura Gardens Resort: 1 October 2006 - 30 April 2007 (Sunday's)

Markets

LEURA MARKETS - 1st Sunday of every month Craft Markets held on the at Leura Public School Venue: Leura Public School Great Western Highway Time: Open 9.00 am to 3.00 pm daily Contact: 0401 827 783

THE EDGE MARKETS - 2nd Sunday of the month Venue: Undercover market at The Edge Cinema GWH Katoomba

KATOOMBA BLUE MOUNTAINS MARKET - last Sunday of the month. Stalls include collectibles, bric a brac, unique hand made wares, plants, books, clothes, second hand & other. Venue: 70 - 79 Lurline Street (in the RSL car park) Katoomba Time: 9.00 am to 2.00 pm Contact: 0417 664 475

BLACKHEATH GROWERS MARKETS - 2nd Sunday of the month Venue: Blackheath Community Centre Corner of Gardiner Street and Great Western Highway Time: 9.00 am - 1.00 pm Contact: (02) 4572 6260

BLACKHEATH CRAFT MARKETS - 3rd Sunday of the month Craft markets held in the Blackheath Community Hall Venue: Blackheath Community Hall Great Western Highway Time: 9.30 am to 3.30 pm Contact: (02) 4782 7672

MT VICTORIA MARKET - 2nd Sunday of the month Venue: Victoria & Albert Guesthouse, Mt Victoria Time: 9.00 am ? 3.30 pm Contact: (02) 4787 1890

CAPTURED CRAFT LITHGOW - Every Weekend Craft Markets held every Weekend and Public Holidays by appointment at Lithgow Venue: Lithgow Correctional Centre Great Western Highway Time: Open every weekend from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Contact: Dot Tresidder (02) 6351 2623

BOWENFELS STATION MARKETS LITHGOW - 1st Saturday of the month Craft Markets held at Bowenfels Station, Lithgow Venue: Bowenfels Station Time: Open 1st Saturday on the month from 8.30 am to 3.00 pm Contact: Joan Anderson (02) 6352 2231

GLENBROOK ROTARY MARKETS - 3rd Saturday of every month Local markets with craft and hobbies, flowers, honey products and fresh vegetables Venue: Infants School Ross Street Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm Contact: 0423 197 754

SPRINGWOOD COMMUNITY IVY MARKETS - 2nd Saturday of the month Craft Markets in the Springwood Community Centre - ( except January) Venue: Macquarie Ave Time: 9.00am to 1.00 pm on 2nd Saturdays of the Months Contact: 0412 969 066

ROTARY BLUE GUM MARKETS SPRINGWOOD - 4th Saturday of the Month Craft Markets held at Springwood Public School (except January) Venue: Springwood Public School Macquarie Rd Time: 10.00 am to 3.00 pm Contact: (02) 4754 4658

MAGPIE MARKETS LAWSON - 3rd Sunday of the month Original and imaginative stalls with profits directed back to the Lawson Public School. Venue: Lawson Public School Great Western Highway Lawson Time: Open from 9.00 am to 2.00 pm Contact: (02) 4759 1331

BULLABURRA MARKETS - 1st Saturday on the month Community market with local produce, plants, new and second hand goods. Stalls change seasonally. Venue: Bullaburra Progress Hall Cnr Noble & Great Western Highway Time: Open daily from 9.00 am to 4.30 pm Contact: (02) 4757 2907

Please be sure to double check dates and for cancellations. Information subject to change without notice.