Hidden Gems in the Blue Mountains
The Bootlegger Bar, Katoomba - Credit: Destination NSW
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Head to the Blue Mountains with your mates to tick off these off-the-beaten-track locales.
The scene-stealing views in the Blue Mountains are
postcard-worthy – and they’re also the backdrop for a bunch of
innovative creatives, who’ve established galleries, eateries,
bars and breweries. Grab a group of friends, follow the locals
and spend 24 hours discovering some of the region’s most
unexpected attractions. The best part? The entire itinerary can
be done as a day trip from Sydney.
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Sydney
Begin the day with the 1.5-hour drive from Sydney to Blackheath, leaving the city as early as possible to avoid traffic.
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Bells Line of Road through the Blue Mountains National Park -
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Blackheath
Explore the boutique shops, homey eateries and spectacular walking trails in the charming village of Blackheath.
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Govetts Leap, Blackheath - Credit: Destination NSW
Arrive via car from Blackheath112KM / 70MI ~ Approximately an hour
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Start the day stocking up on some of Blue Mountain’s best fare.
Grab some cheese, pates and cold-cut meats from This Little Piggy
Wiggy, the perfect one-stop spot to cure snack cravings and fill
your picnic baskets.
Lovers of antiques and collectibles should make a beeline to the
Victory Theatre Antique Centre, housed in a striking 1915 Art Deco
building that was once the Arcadia Picture Palace.
Finally, snap a selfie at the Cliff Top walking track, which
boasts sweeping views down the valley to the Grose Wilderness. The
6km hike departs from Govetts Leap, where nature’s drama unfolds
in a series of sandstone escarpments, sheer cliffs, deep canyons
and thundering waterfalls.
This Little Piggy Deli
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This Little Piggy is a quaint gourmet deli with wholesome homecooked meals and fine food located in Blackheath, Blue Mountains NSW.
Victory Theatre Antique Centre
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Lovers of antiques and collectables can make a beeline to the Victory Theatre Antique Centre in Blackheath.
Cliff Top walking track
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If you’re after an energetic walk while taking in the natural beauty of Blue Mountains National Park, this track will certainly get your heart pumping.
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Katoomba
Grab some lunch before gallery hopping through the streets of Katoomba and tasting some delicious local brews.
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Mountain Culture Beer Co, Katoomba - Credit: Destination
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Arrive via car from Katoomba11KM / 7MI ~ Approximately 10 minutes
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Come lunchtime, indulge in a hearty meal at The Bootlegger
Smokehouse and Bar, where the menu is full of delectable smoked
meats inspired by Cajun and Southern American cuisine – think
pulled pork, brisket and full racks of pork ribs, served with
slaw, pickles and corn.
Once the gang is all fuelled up, it's time to spark your
creativity. First top: the collection of eye-popping murals along
Katoomba's Street Art Walk. Big and small and continually
evolving, the creations by local and international street artists
overlap in a patchwork of colour, each telling a different story.
Meanwhile, Lost Bear Gallery has 12 light-filled spaces featuring
an exciting, eclectic collection of contemporary paintings,
sculpture, ceramics and hand-blown glass from a diverse group of
artists. Outside, there’s a serene sculpture garden, with
plantings of Japanese maple and bamboo.
Keep the art trail going at Galleryone88 Fine Arts, a sun-kissed
multi-storey space showcasing paintings and prints via a dynamic
roster of exhibits.
After you've had your fill of arts and culture, get your
hands on a Poppin’ Pilsner or Be Kind Rewind NEIPA at Mountain
Culture Beer Co. If the sun’s out, pull up a few stools on the
deck or, if the weather’s nippy, find a table in the brewpub’s
historic 1912 home.
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Mountain Culture Beer Co
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A cult following in the Blue Mountains, their beers are not only delicious, but they also have fun names and come in eye-popping cans.
The Bootlegger Bar Katoomba
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Resurrecting the speakeasy bar in Australia's oldest resort town, Katoomba. We have smoked meats, Gin & Whiskey feats and always reverential greets. Live music every
GalleryONE88 Fine Arts
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Street Art Walk
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Katoomba’s Beverly Place precinct transformed with larger-than-life murals from some of Australia’s, and the world’s, most talented street artists.
Lost Bear Gallery
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The Blue Mountains has long been a renowned centre of artistic activity, which Lost Bear Gallery is proud to enhance with its representation of contemporary
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Grose Vale
En route back to Sydney, make a pit stop at Grose Vale to sip award-winning gins at Karu Distillery.
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Arrive via car from Grose Vale65KM / 40MI ~ Approximately an hour
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Karu Distillery's House of Spirits
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Karu Distillery's focus has always been to create quality spirits that highlight the science and art of the distillation process.
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Sydney
Say farewell to the beautiful Blue Mountains and return to Sydney.
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Bells Line of Road - Credit: Destination NSW
Arrive via car from Sydney74KM / 46MI ~ Approximately an hour
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