Subject: Blue Mountains 'WEEKEND EXPERIENCES' - 11th August 2026

SPRING into the Blue Mountains


Spring has arrived in the Blue Mountains, bringing brighter days, fresh blooms and a renewed sense of adventure across the region. This weekend is a busy one.


It is a wonderful time to get outdoors for a spectacular bushwalk, take in the views from a sweeping lookout, enjoy a long lunch in the sunshine, or settle in for a relaxed weekend escape. From colourful gardens and cool-climate nature to great food, local events and memorable places to stay, spring is the perfect season to experience the very best of the Mountains.


Ask Roz Blue Mountains is here to help you discover the region’s best places to stay, eat, explore and experience this spring. Use GYRO or VISITOR to find great places to see and do.

SORRY, Mount Wilson, Mount Hay Road and Narrow Neck (cars) are closed.
HARTLEY is open: Hartley Valley trip

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK is another Rob Moore photo from our Hassan's Wall sunrise adventure last Saturday. Note the accessible boardwalk on the left. Instagram

The Mid-Mountains Garden Festival will be open this weekend and again on the 19th-20th.


This year, 11 gardens line the trail from Linden to Lawson, offering visitors a diverse range of home gardens, from historic heritage estates and cool-climate cottage gardens to sustainable, family-oriented spaces and whimsical sanctuaries.


MORE info: www.midmountainsgardenfestival.com

TICKETS: www.midmountainsgardenfestival.com/tickets

MAP: Interactive map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mJB9StERPFXFukSE7 - Save it to your phone's home screen.

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LAST WEEKEND: A Suite of New Works - David Robert Hill + Hill Painting Prize, Finalists from our gallery artists. To coincide with the Hill Painting Prize 2026, now on view at BMCC. 21 August to 13 September


Image: David Robert Hill, Mt Victoria Pass, Blue Mountains, 2026, oil on canvas, 76 x 101cm


Rex-Livingston Art + Objects

182-184 Katoomba St Katoomba NSW 2780

www.rex-livingston.com

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Thur - Sun 11am – 5pm

Happy 195th birthday, Gardners Inn.


Gardners Inn occupies one of Blackheath’s most historically important sites: the location of the Scotch Thistle Inn, opened by Andrew Gardiner on 11 July 1831. More info

Mount Vic Fest 2026 - 12th September


Roll up to the top of the Blue Mountains. The historic village of Mount Victoria awaits you with a day of fun. Live music, circus, acrobatics, museum, markets, shops, food, cinema and more! MORE info

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SATURDAY NIGHT: Step into Bar Gangland for dangerous fun with veteran crime reporter Mark "Moz" Morri and his old mate, Kings Cross piano man, Geoff B Good.


It's a night of classic hits and gangland hits - with never-before-heard tales of true crime.

Be ready for belly-laughs and a rowdy singalong as we relive the old days in Sydney when gangsters, coppers and everyday people sang along and partied together - cause that's how it really was! 12 September - The Baroque Room, Katoomba

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MORE information and bookings

DAFFODIL AT RYDAL - September 12th & 13th Rydal NSW - MORE info

“Australia’s Own Bocelli” Comes to the Blue Mountains in a Spectacular Tribute Concert Starring International Tenor Paul Ettore Tabone


BLUE MOUNTAINS THEATRE – Sunday 27 September 2026 – 3PM 

Tickets: www.paultabone.com ALSO here


International lyric tenor Paul Ettore Tabone brings audiences a powerful and emotional concert event celebrating the music of Andrea Bocelli in Paul Tabone Salutes Andrea Bocelli. 


Described by the BBC as “Australia’s own Bocelli” and praised by Theatre Direct as “a powerhouse voice that could fill a stadium”, Tabone brings extraordinary vocal power and emotional depth to this spectacular tribute to one of the world’s most beloved voices.

The Old City Bank Bar & Brasserie


Casual dining with pub-style classics every day of the week. Bar & Beer Garden open for lunch from noon. Brasserie open for dinner from 6:00pm - Dinner bookings recommended. Live music Friday & Saturday nights. https://thecarrington.com.au/dine-drink/old-city-bank/

DID YOU KNOW, The Wayzgoose Diner was voted the 'Best Cafe' in Leura in 2026? There burgers are amazing.

THE BEST HOT CHOCOLATE IN TOWN
174 Lurline St. , Katoomba

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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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DID YOU KNOW the Victoria & Albert Guesthouse, Mount Victoria, is open for breakfast and lunch from 8am, 7 days a week.

Bon Bakery Cafe - 176 Lurline St, Katoomba 

Playing this week at The Edge! - NEW BIG SCREEN moments to be discovered with our latest releases this week. Book now at www.unitedcinemas.com.au 

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