Guidebook for Mount Victoria

Gerard
Guidebook for Mount Victoria

Sightseeing

Spectacular location for watching the sunset and enjoying a drink or picnic. Only a short walk from the cottage across the highway and down Grandview Road.
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Sunset Rock Lookout
14 Beaufort Ave
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Spectacular location for watching the sunset and enjoying a drink or picnic. Only a short walk from the cottage across the highway and down Grandview Road.
The highest point in the Blue Mountains. The starting point for the Fairy Bower bush walk. Or follow the fire trail to Hornes Point for fantastic views over Kanimbla Valley - highly recommended.
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Mount Piddington
46 Mount Piddington Rd
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The highest point in the Blue Mountains. The starting point for the Fairy Bower bush walk. Or follow the fire trail to Hornes Point for fantastic views over Kanimbla Valley - highly recommended.
Historic lookouts, popular rock climbing location and several interesting bush walks with historic sights.
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Mount York Lookout
151 Mount York Rd
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Historic lookouts, popular rock climbing location and several interesting bush walks with historic sights.
Pulpit Rock Lookout views into the Kanimbla Valley, Zig Zag Track, Rienits Pass Track, Bushrangers Cave and Ross Cave.
87 Kanimbla Valley Rd
Pulpit Rock Lookout views into the Kanimbla Valley, Zig Zag Track, Rienits Pass Track, Bushrangers Cave and Ross Cave.
Fantastic views into the Kanimbla Valley and down Victoria Pass
Mitchell Ridge Lookout
Great Western Highway
Fantastic views into the Kanimbla Valley and down Victoria Pass
Access to bush walks to Victoria falls, into the Grose Valley and Asgard Swamp. There is also a historic shale mine.
Victoria Falls Rd
Access to bush walks to Victoria falls, into the Grose Valley and Asgard Swamp. There is also a historic shale mine.
An awesome lookout on a hunk of rock that juts out into the Grose Valley. The views are incredible and a lot less tourists than some other lookouts.
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Pulpit Rock Lookout
Pulpit Rock Track
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An awesome lookout on a hunk of rock that juts out into the Grose Valley. The views are incredible and a lot less tourists than some other lookouts.
Stunning views into the Grose Valley and over Bridal Veil Falls. Easy to access and plenty of free car parking close by.
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Govetts Leap kilátó
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Stunning views into the Grose Valley and over Bridal Veil Falls. Easy to access and plenty of free car parking close by.
The worlds oldest caves. Limestone caves with excellent tour guides. Head there early to avoid the midday crowds.
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Jenolan-barlangok
4655 Jenolan Caves Rd
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The worlds oldest caves. Limestone caves with excellent tour guides. Head there early to avoid the midday crowds.
A long drive but an excellent place for a walk in total wilderness. Try the Plateau Walk for an amazing half day walk with breathtaking views in all directions. Do not go here in wet/foggy weather.
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Kanangra Walls Lookout
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A long drive but an excellent place for a walk in total wilderness. Try the Plateau Walk for an amazing half day walk with breathtaking views in all directions. Do not go here in wet/foggy weather.
Absolutely stunning garden village. Visit the filming location of the great gatsby, wander through acres of beautiful gardens, eat scones at the kiosk or take a picnic and spend the day.
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Mount Wilson
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Absolutely stunning garden village. Visit the filming location of the great gatsby, wander through acres of beautiful gardens, eat scones at the kiosk or take a picnic and spend the day.

Entertainment & Activities

Charming local cinema showing an eclectic mix of art house and independent films. Snack bar with homemade choc top ice-creams and soup in winter. Free coffee and tea.
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Mount Vic Flicks
2A Harley Ave
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Charming local cinema showing an eclectic mix of art house and independent films. Snack bar with homemade choc top ice-creams and soup in winter. Free coffee and tea.

Shopping

Fantastic selection of cold climate plants and fruit trees.
The Bay Tree Nursery
Fantastic selection of cold climate plants and fruit trees.
Pubs, restaurants, cafes, antique shops, home-wares, butchers, fruit and vegetable shop and supermarket.
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Blackheath Station
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Pubs, restaurants, cafes, antique shops, home-wares, butchers, fruit and vegetable shop and supermarket.
Antique shop selling old wares and collectables.
153 Great Western Hwy
Antique shop selling old wares and collectables.
A sweet tooth's paradise with over 2,000 different varieties of confectionery. Both local and imported sweets from around the world. Also has a coffee shop with indoor and outdoor seating. Open 7 days, 9am to 5pm.
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The Lolly Bug
2297 Great Western Hwy
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A sweet tooth's paradise with over 2,000 different varieties of confectionery. Both local and imported sweets from around the world. Also has a coffee shop with indoor and outdoor seating. Open 7 days, 9am to 5pm.

Food Scene

$: Atmospheric old hotel with open fires, friendly bar and pub food (the burger is huge). OK option if you don't want to drive for dinner and the outdoor seating area is great on a sunny afternoon.
Hotel Imperial, Great Western Hwy station
$: Atmospheric old hotel with open fires, friendly bar and pub food (the burger is huge). OK option if you don't want to drive for dinner and the outdoor seating area is great on a sunny afternoon.
$: The deli serves coffee, delicious pies and lunches; eat in or take away.
30 Station St
30 Station Street
$: The deli serves coffee, delicious pies and lunches; eat in or take away.
$$: Restaurant and cafe connected to the Bay Tree Nursery. Great coffee and lunch menu.
24 Station St
24 Station Street
$$: Restaurant and cafe connected to the Bay Tree Nursery. Great coffee and lunch menu.
$: Fantastic wood fired pizza and many tasty vegetarian options! Book a table as its very popular with locals, or order take away (10 min drive). Pizza menu is in the cottage. Highly recommended. Closed Mondays.
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The Talisman Gallery
53 Old Great Western Hwy
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$: Fantastic wood fired pizza and many tasty vegetarian options! Book a table as its very popular with locals, or order take away (10 min drive). Pizza menu is in the cottage. Highly recommended. Closed Mondays.
$$: The best lunch venue in the Mountains! Fantastic food, great local wines, regional produce, friendly service and historic setting. Breakfast and lunch only.
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Ambermere Inn
5 Ambermere Dr
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$$: The best lunch venue in the Mountains! Fantastic food, great local wines, regional produce, friendly service and historic setting. Breakfast and lunch only.
$$: Skip the pizza, the star here is the main dishes and deserts! Menu is in the cottage. Book for a table on the weekend.
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Piedmont Inn
248 Great Western Hwy
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$$: Skip the pizza, the star here is the main dishes and deserts! Menu is in the cottage. Book for a table on the weekend.
$: Good selection of pub food, family friendly, fantastic beer garden.
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Gardners Inn Hotel
255 Great Western Hwy
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$: Good selection of pub food, family friendly, fantastic beer garden.
$: Hipster cafe with great beans and homemade cakes.
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Anonymous Cafe
237-238 Great Western Hwy
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$: Hipster cafe with great beans and homemade cakes.
Take your tastebuds around the world with 8 different dishes like a New York Cheeseburger, Jerk Fried Chicken or Steamed Bao. Local cafe with delicious food. Great for a lunch date.
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8Things
133 Katoomba St
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Take your tastebuds around the world with 8 different dishes like a New York Cheeseburger, Jerk Fried Chicken or Steamed Bao. Local cafe with delicious food. Great for a lunch date.
Great little bakehouse/coffee shop tucked away behind the main street of Blackheath. Great housemade pies and pastries! Our favourite is the five-spice braised pork pie or the chicken, leek and mushroom pie. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.
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Bakehouse on Wentworth
105 Wentworth St
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Great little bakehouse/coffee shop tucked away behind the main street of Blackheath. Great housemade pies and pastries! Our favourite is the five-spice braised pork pie or the chicken, leek and mushroom pie. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.
Delicious freshly made sushi and traditional Japanese meals. Eat in or takeaway. Very popular with locals at lunchtime. Closed Mondays.
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Sushi n Co.
73 Katoomba St
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Delicious freshly made sushi and traditional Japanese meals. Eat in or takeaway. Very popular with locals at lunchtime. Closed Mondays.
Tasty pizza takeaway in Blackheath Village. Lots of toppings to choose from! Delivery also available.
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Pizza Delish
123 Station St
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Tasty pizza takeaway in Blackheath Village. Lots of toppings to choose from! Delivery also available.

Arts & Culture

Unique exhibits of the history of the railway.
Mount Victoria Museum
35A Station St
Unique exhibits of the history of the railway.
Antiques and collectables at reasonable prices.
28 Station St
28 Station Street
Antiques and collectables at reasonable prices.

Parks & Nature

Fantastic cold climate botanical gardens. The highest botanical gardens in Australia. Beautiful views into the Grose valley on the way. Award winning restaurant, perfect for lunch.
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Kék-hegységi Botanikus Kert
Bells Line of Road
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Fantastic cold climate botanical gardens. The highest botanical gardens in Australia. Beautiful views into the Grose valley on the way. Award winning restaurant, perfect for lunch.
Perfect place for a short walk, especially if the weather has set in. During September-November the garden explodes in a riotous profusion of colourful flowers.
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The Campbell Rhododendron Gardens
1 Bacchante St
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Perfect place for a short walk, especially if the weather has set in. During September-November the garden explodes in a riotous profusion of colourful flowers.

Essentials

Blissfully relaxing bath house surrounded by stunning Japanese style gardens. Book a two-hour session and while away a chilly afternoon in pure bliss.
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Japanese Bath House - Booking Necessary
259 Sir Thomas Mitchell Dr
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Blissfully relaxing bath house surrounded by stunning Japanese style gardens. Book a two-hour session and while away a chilly afternoon in pure bliss.
Amazing sausages! Friendly service and great free-range cuts.
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Blackheath Butchery
10 Govetts Leap Rd
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Amazing sausages! Friendly service and great free-range cuts.
The best location to stock up on fresh fruit and veggies on your way if cooking for a group. Really cheap prices for amazing fresh and local produce. Lovely owners.
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Todarello's Katoomba Village Fruit Market
170-180 Bathurst Rd
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The best location to stock up on fresh fruit and veggies on your way if cooking for a group. Really cheap prices for amazing fresh and local produce. Lovely owners.