| | | | | | | SPRING MENU ADDITIONS: One Orient, Katoomba's best-kept dining secret, has updated its menu to include some delicious 'spring options'. New menu items include:- Smoked Salmon Rillettes, Pickled Cucumber, Creme Fraiche, Finger Lime, Rye Sourdough Spatchcock, Tomato Tarte Tatin, Forest Mushroom Jus Confit Duck Maryland, Witlof, Carrot, Blue Cheese, A la ‘orange Rainbow Trout, Zucchini, Seasonal Lettuce, Yuzu Butter Emulsion, Roe Spring Berry Tart, Almond Cream, Strawberry Ice-Cream
Saran said: "We've embraced the lighter side of the season with crisp greens, tender vegetables, bright herbs, and delicately prepared meats and seafood simply prepared to let the ingredients shine."
Menu: www.oneorient.com.au/food-menu
Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday 11:30am - 2:30pm Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday 5:30pm - 8:30pm
It's located right next to the Alpine Motor Inn in Katoomba at 1 Orient Street. Here: w3w.co/meanly.prepare.postmark
| | | | | | TOP 100 BOOKS: On October 19th, the ABC will announce the 'ABC RADIO NATIONAL TOP 100 BEST BOOKS 2025' and the Blue Mountains' own Robyn Catchlove is in the running for her book 'SOMEWHERE DOWN A CRAZY RIVER'.
Robyn is the presenter of the Ask Roz Tourism Show on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1.
Robyn said: "In the late 1970s in Cairns, I built a 30ft x 11ft boat, dropped it into the ocean (no lifeboat, no life jackets, no charts but plenty of food, beer and tobacco) and headed north!
Ultimately, for the next 10 years or so, I became a professional fisherman/woman in the exquisite ocean/river systems between New Guinea and the top end, where I wrestled crocodiles, sharks, cyclones and men - the crocodiles being the easiest!
My biography about those times and what came next is called 'SOMEWHERE DOWN A CRAZY RIVER', and it has been nominated in ABC RADIO NATIONAL TOP 100 BEST BOOKS 2025, which will be announced on October 19th. How wonderful!
If you have read my book, or want to support me, I would be honoured if you voted for it by going to www.abc.net.au/listen/radionational and voting for it.' | | | Wizards Express – A Day of Steam & Sorcery - Saturday 4 October, Zig Zag Railway will transform into the Zig Zag Academy of Steam & Sorcery for a one-day-only event:
Guests will step into a spellbinding world of magic, adventure, and heritage charm — complete with:
🧙♀️ Interactive wizarding classes and magical experiences 🚂 A return journey aboard our heritage steam train 🎩 House sorting, costumed hosts, themed carriages & magical décor 🛍️ Magical sweet shop, and exclusive event merchandise 👨👩👧👦 A unique day out for families, fantasy lovers, and heritage fans alike!
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now via: www.zigzagrailway.com.au | | | RHODODENDRON GARDENS: The weather gods have smiled on us, and our first weekend of Welcome Weeks is going to be fine and sunny! A great time for a walk in beautiful gardens and a yummy Aussie cream tea in the Rhodo Team Room
Come and visit the gardens between 9am to 6pm. The Tea Room is open over the weekend from 10am to 3.30pm.
Bacchante St, Blackheath $5 entry, kids and dogs free | | | | | | | | We're bubbling with excitement for our upcoming Jazz & Wine in the Springtime at the Norman Lindsay Gallery - it's only 5 weeks away !!
This much-loved event will bring together live jazz with George Washingmachine and MC Kristina Frazer Music, social dance displays delicious food, and boutique wine & liquor makers, set against the stunning grounds of the Norman Lindsay Gallery. It's always a vibrant day full of music, community, and celebration.
So grab a ticket and come along
Event details: Norman Lindsay Gallery,
14 Norman Lindsay Crescent, Faulconbridge NSW 📅 Saturday 18 October 2025 ⏰ 11am – 4pm
Find out more about the event here: | | | | | | | | | | | | | Coffee Time at One Tree Hill! OPEN 6 DAYS DELISH: There is something very special about enjoying great food around a fireplace, and the Mountains does it the best. Today, some of our contributors enjoyed brunch at One Tree Hill Cafe & Kitchen in Mount Victoria. Here: w3w.co/manageable.scenes.accounted
26 Station St, Mount Victoria
Aside from the great food, Mount Victoria has so much to offer: Check it out. www.askroz.news/Discover-Mount-Victoria
| | | HATTERS CAFE - Katoomba - $10 Kids Meals are back
School Holiday Vibes On. To make your family outings even more special, we’re offering $10 Kids Meals these school holidays only! Bring the kids, bring the fun — we can’t wait to welcome you and your little ones! 1/197 Katoomba St, Katoomba | | | | | 𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗞𝗘𝗦 𝗕𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗢 𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗛 ☕🍛 A new flair for the 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗙𝗔𝗦𝗧, 𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗛 & 𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥 Wed - Fri: 11am - 3pm • 5:30pm - 8pm Sat and Sun: 8:30am - 8pm www.blackheathgolf.com.au/bistro Bookings: Call or text: 0420 983 202 Brightlands Ave, Blackheath | | | | | DINNER IN KATOOMBA/LEURA IS TAKEN CARE OF ____________________________ SRI LANKIN - GIA Cafe and Bistro Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 5:30pm - 8pm for a delicious Sri Lankan Menu www.giacafebistro.com.au 201 Leura Mall, Leura ____________________________ AUSTRALIAN & INTERNATIONAL - One Orient Wednesday - Sunday Dinner 5:30pm - 8:30pm https://oneorient.com.au/ 1 Orient Street, Katoomba | | | | | DINNER - NOW OPEN Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5:30pm - 8pm for a delicious Sri Lankan Menu Listen to the podcast ☎️ 0409603874 | | | Looking for something different for the kids over the holidays?
Our self-drive buggy tours are a great way to get the kids some driving practice. Lots of great scenery and many animals to see along the way. FARM STAY IS ALSO AVAILABLE.
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063526031519
413 Sloggetts Road, Oberon Tel: 0427 470 247 highcountry413@gmail.com 0427470247. highcountry413@gmail.com . | | | LEURA GARDENS FESTIVAL: Leura, we are getting ready for the Leura Gardens Festival on Friday, 3rd – Monday, 6th October.
Tickets can be bought on the day or in advance at www.trybooking.com/DCRYF
LISTEN to David White, Leura Gardens Festival President, chatting with Robyn Catchlove on RBM about the festival: https://askroz.news/Leura-Gardens-Festival-2025
USE THE APP: We have created an interactive 'web app' with all the gardens, toilets, some cafes and more details. It has full turn-by-turn directions to every location. Save it to your phone's home screen, for easy access: www.askroz.news/Leura-Gardens-Festival-2025-Map | | | | | | | | DINNER is served at Osteria 2785, Blackheath. The taste of traditional rustic Italian cuisine, created from locally sourced produce and paired with wine from the Blue Mountains and West regions.
246 Great Western Hwy, Blackheath
Wed - Thur 5.30pm - 8:30pm Fri - Sat 5.30pm - 9pm
www.osteria2785.com.au | | | | | | | Not all Omelettes are equal
At Café Lurline, Chef Jackie takes the classic omelette and adds a touch of magic, folding fresh eggs into a smooth half-moon that’s cooked just right.
Choose your favourite style — Plain, Cheese, Spanish or White, each with its own character and flavour.
Every omelette is served with a side of sourdough, roasted cherry tomatoes and crisp garden greens. To finish, they add a spoonful of our house-made chilli hollandaise. It’s a small touch that brings gentle heat and a lift of flavour, making the omelette a café favourite.
OPEN: Wed - Mon 8:00am - 4:00pm 167 Lurline Street, Katoomba
TIP: Chef Jackie said, "If you're cooking at home, the best heat level to cook an omelette for the ideal texture is medium to medium-low heat. Cooking on medium heat allows the eggs to set gently without becoming tough or crispy, resulting in a silky, tender omelette. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | DELISH: “Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside — paired with buttery mash and rich gravy. This is comfort food done right.” Only at Skewered — Lawson NSW | | | Join Neville burns with Pulse First Aid Training for an interactive Live Snake Safety Event! Learn how to:
✅ Stay safe if you come across a snake ✅ Respond confidently in a snake-related emergency ✅ Protect yourself and others in outdoor environments
Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a parent, or just want to feel more prepared, this event is for you!
📅 Date & Time: October 25, 2025 📍 Location: HAZELBROOK Training rooms 38 Railway
Spots are limited—reserve your place now and gain life-saving knowledge!
| | | | | | | | | | Ask Roz Blue Mountains is now accredited as a "Quality Tourism - Sustainable Tourism Accredited Business" | | |
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