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HEADS UP ~ Lapstone Hill Tunnel community open days THIS WEEKEND
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The gates of the Lapstone Tunnel will temporarily open to the public across the weekend of 7-8 December, to let the community experience the potential of the tunnel as a historical, recreational and visitor experience, pedestrian and cycling link and to show first-hand the impact of the flooding events of April this year. MORE INFO |
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HEADS UP ~ Steam tram rides with Santa 7,8,14,15 December 2024 Valley Heights Rail Museum See Santa arrive directly from the North Pole aboard a historic steam tram at the Valley Heights Rail Museum in the Blue Mountains! Departs from Valley Heights Rail Museum: 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.15pm.
FARES Adult - $18 Child (aged 2-17) - $12 Senior/Concession - $15 Book: https://www.valleyheightsrailmuseum.info/visit |
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COMING SOON - The definitive good food guide and web app for eating in Katoomba Street. LEARN MORE |
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Indulge in an unforgettable evening featuring a specially curated 3-course, family-style menu in collaboration with guest chefs from Blue Mountains, all brought to you by Cafe Lurline🌳. $99 per person
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OPEN FROM 7:30am - 3pm CLOSED Wed & Thurs |
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DINNER - NOW OPEN Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5:30pm - 8pm for a delicious Sri Lankan Menu Listen to the podcast ☎️ 0409603874 |
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𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗪𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗪𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 - We have the most amazing native plants. This is a Styphelia tubiflora, known as Red Five-corner. The habitat is poor sandy soils, in dry eucalyptus forests or heathlands. It occurs in areas such as Sydney, Jervis Bay and the Blue Mountains. Here |
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HISTORIC SNAPSHOT ~ Wonderful old steam engine on the rail line down to Newnes. This train would have passed through the Glow Worm Tunnel. |
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HEADS UP ~ Lithgow is set to become the home of Christmas festivities in 2024 with the Lithgow Christmas Concert announced for 7 December at Tony Luchetti Sports Ground.
LISTEN to the podcast: https://askroz.news/Shaun-Elwood-7-Valleys-Christmas-Events
The inaugural Lithgow Christmas Concert will feature live performances from headline artists Paulini, Hugh Sheridan and Chris Sebastian. The band of Guy Sebastian will provide backing for the artists, and local talent will prominently feature during the two-hour festive event.
The Lithgow Christmas Concert will feature a selection of ‘sing and dance along’ classic songs and your favourite Christmas carols, fireworks sponsored by Energy Australia, and something extra special for the children – ‘Lamb-plona’ our local version of the Spanish ‘running of the Bulls’, retitled ‘running of the wools’. |
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If you're looking for a unique and affordable Christmas gift? 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.
"We (Ask Roz) recommend these wonderful books to anyone who enjoys a book crime novel with a wonderful local flavour. We found the twists at the end will keep you wanting more, well done Michael."
Michael Duffy, a former police reporter, brings the Blue Mountains to life in his series featuring Katoomba newspaper editor Bella Greaves. Described as "local produce, available only from the cellar door," these novels are exclusively sold in local bookstores and on his website.
All are available at local bookstores or online at www.orphanrock.com/collections/all and also from all local bookstores including The Little Lost Bookshop in Katoomba.
LISTEN to Michael on the Ask Roz Tourism Show. www.askroz.news/Michael-Duffy-Local-Author
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SEAFOOD LOBSTER SAUCE PASTA - Savour the perfect blend of prawns, mussels, garlic, chili, and tomato with silky linguine. Every bite is a journey to the ocean🦀🦞🦐 (MADE WITH FRESH SEAFOOD) The Hatters Cafe, 1/197 Katoomba St, Katoomba and it's open Fri - Tue 7.30am 3pm. |
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Ask Roz Blue Mountains is now accredited as a "Quality Tourism - Sustainable Tourism Accredited Business" |
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