Subject: Blue Mountains' Experiences ~ 28th February 2025

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Join us in the V&A gardens for a Long Lunch like no other…


Savour delicious cuisine, mingle with like-minded foodies, and soak up the joyous atmosphere of live music, laughter, and Mardi Gras-inspired magic—all set against the stunning backdrop of the V&A gardens.


Tickets for the Long Lunch are $95 per person. Don’t miss out – spaces are limited, so book your tickets now! Prepare for a Mardi Gras-inspired feast for the senses!

MORE info here

Did you catch the Aurora on Thursday night?

Karen Edwards did. Be sure to follow Karen on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KarenEdwardsphotographyhartley

Looking for a great dining experience in the upper mountains?

Come up to the Victoria & Albert Guesthouse in Mount Victoria. The restaurant is open Friday & Saturday nights 6pm - 8.30 pm

The ANNUAL MCLAUGHLIN LECTURE

Saturday 1 March 2025


We will hold our annual Mclaughlin Lecture on Saturday, 1 March 2025, commencing at 10.30am. The talk will take place at the Wentworth Falls School of Arts, Great Western Highway, Wentworth Falls. Here: w3w.co/complies.undeterred.shape


STUART READ will present an overview of the life and career of garden designer, PAUL SORENSON. This Danish-born nurseryman and ‘place maker’ worked on over 100 private projects spread across New South Wales over the course of several decades. While best-known for his Blue Mountains gardens, he worked on Canberra, Illawarra, Central West and New England tableland gardens, too.


Stuart is a horticulturist, heritage bureaucrat, tour leader and talk giver who loves landscapes and gardens. He has studied gardens worldwide and has written widely about them.


His talk is not to be missed by anyone interested in gardening and the work of Paul Sorenson, in particular.


BMHS members are free. The price of admission for non-members is $5.00. Morning Tea will be available from 10am.

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COMING SOON - The definitive good food guide and web app for eating in Katoomba Street. LEARN MORE

Beyond the Blacktop Adventure Tours specialises in offering a variety of exciting guided tours in the Blue Mountains region. Their services include immersive experiences such as the Army Truck Adventures, which provide a unique way to explore the stunning landscapes and natural beauty of the area. Beyond the Blacktop aims to create memorable experiences by inviting guests to "Share The Adventure!" through their diverse tour options.

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DINNER IN KATOOMBA/LEURA IS TAKEN CARE OF
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SEAFOOD - Hatters Cafe
Call us at 02 4782 4212 or message us to book your table, or visit our website www.thehatterscafe.com.au to book your table.

Dinner - Friday to Sunday - 5pm - 8pm

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PHILIPPINE - Pedros Kitchen

Friday - Saturday 5pm - 8pm

www.cafelurline.com.au/pedros-grill-dinner

Cafe Lurline, 167 Lurline Street, Katoomba

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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

DINNER - NOW OPEN Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5:30pm - 8pm for a delicious Sri Lankan Menu Listen to the podcast  ☎️ 0409603874

HISTORIC SNAPSHOT ~ Great Western Highway, Lawson in 1958. Lady of the Nativity is on the right, including the school, hence the Children Crossing flag. Near here: https://w3w.co/drama.magical.branch

Come along to Jazz & Wine in the Garden at Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum


Get your friends together to enjoy good music, good wine and good times.


The Norman Lindsay Jazz & Wine in the Garden festival returns for another sensational day of music by Kate Woolfe‘s Big Bad Swing Band, tastings from local wineries and lively dance performances.


Enjoy smouldering jazz from the golden eras of the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Performing interpretations of stage and screen songs made famous by Marilyn Monroe, Doris Day and Audrey Hepburn, plus classic standards from jazz legends such as George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Irving Berlin, The Big Bad Swing Band features a line-up of Sydney’s finest new and emerging jazz musicians.

BOOKING: www.nationaltrust.org.au/event/jazz-and-wine-in-the-garden

MORE INFO: www.facebook.com/events/512664894566269


HEADS UP ~ Fun and inspiration on Planetary Health Day, March 1

Join in a full day of fun, inspiration and education at Blue Mountains City Council’s Planetary Health Day on Saturday, 1 March.

GREAT READING ~ If you're looking for your next book to read, consider the Blue Mountains crime novels by local author Michael Duffy. These books offer a captivating blend of mystery and local charm, perfect for any crime fiction enthusiast.


More info here

LISTEN to Michael on the Ask Roz Tourism Show. www.askroz.news/Michael-Duffy-Local-Author

HEADS UP - WALKING ON THE ROAD


Time and time again, we have all seen people walking along Blue Mountains' streets, often narrow ones, and they have their backs to oncoming cars. How can they know if a car is approaching them? Full story

A BIT OF FUN for all ages.

We've put together a few free games for you to try of the break.

JIGSAW PUZZLE: Troy, The Reptile Bloke created a fun reptile image of a Christmas lunch. Try completing it as a jigsaw puzzle. You can change how many pieces you want to use: https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=3fb9e1d4fb14 We have over 150 different digital Jigsaw Puzzles available to you to try.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE: This digital Crossword Puzzle is all about the words that describe the Blue Mountains, give it a try: https://crosswordlabs.com/view/adjectives-that-describe-the-blue-mountains 

WORD SEARCH: See if you can find all the "Unique Blue Mountains' animals": https://wordsearchlabs.com/view/684862

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