Hidden Gems in the Blue Mountains
The Bootlegger Bar, Katoomba - Credit: Destination NSW

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262.1KM / 162.8MI (Est. travel time 4 hours)

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 - Credit: Destination NSW
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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.

Sights & Activities

This Little Piggy Deli
Victory Theatre Antique Centre
Cliff Top walking track
This Little Piggy Deli
238 Great Western Highway, Blackheath, New South Wales, Australia, 2785
0466 261 076
thislittlepiggydeli@gmail.com
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Non-smoking
Australian, Bakery/Patisserie, Beverage, Bistro/Cafe/Deli, Brunch, Cheese / Charcuterie / Platters, Coffee, Dessert, Gourmet, International, Light Meals, Modern European, Seafood, Vegetarian, Breakfast, Lunch, Takeaway
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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
19-21 Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath, New South Wales, Australia, 2785
(02) 4787 6002
info@victorytheatre.com.au
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Free Entry
Non-smoking
Cafe

Lovers of antiques and collectables can make a beeline to the Victory Theatre Antique Centre in Blackheath.

Cliff Top walking track
NSW Government
Evans Lookout Road, Blackheath, New South Wales, Australia, 2785
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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 NSW
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.

Sights & Activities

Mountain Culture Beer Co
The Bootlegger Bar Katoomba
GalleryONE88 Fine Arts
Street Art Walk
Lost Bear Gallery
Mountain Culture Beer Co
Destination NSW
23-25 Parke St, Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia, 2780
info@mountainculturebeerco.com
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Dinner, Lunch, Private Dining
Entertainment, WiFi, Live Music
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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
92 Bathurst Road, Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia, 2780
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GalleryONE88 Fine Arts
186 Katoomba Street, Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia, 2780
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Street Art Walk
Destination NSW
Beverly Place, Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia, 2780
(02) 4780 5410
info@bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au
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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
98 Lurline Street, Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia, 2780
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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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Credit: Karu Distillery
Arrive via car from Grose Vale65KM / 40MI ~ Approximately an hour
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Sights & Activities

Karu Distillery's House of Spirits
Karu Distillery's House of Spirits
296 Cabbage Tree RD, Grose Vale, New South Wales, Australia, 2753
0493 408 090
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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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