Tourist Info
Useful Info
(All providers are based in Blackheath unless otherwise noted.)
Adventure
- Australian School of Mountaineering (Katoomba)
(T) 02 4782 2014 (W) www.ausmtn.com.au
- Blue Mountains Adventure Company (Katoomba)
(M) 02 4782 1271 (W) www.bmac.com.au
- High n’ Wild (Katoomba)
(M) 02 4782 6224 (W) www.high-n-wild.com.au
- River Deep, Mountain High (Katoomba)
Craig tel: 4782 6109 / 0500 8888 33 web: www.rdmh.com.au
Antiques
- Victory Theatre Antique Centre
(T) 02 4787 6002 (W) www.victorytheatre.com.au
Bakeries
These three sourdough bakeries/patisseries are outstanding.
- Bakehouse on Wentworth
(T) 02 4787 7255
- Blackheath Patisserie
(T) 02 4787 8447
- Hominy Bakery (Katoomba)
(T) 02 4782 9816
Catering
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- We have a fully equipped commercial kitchen and are able to provide quotes for all your catering requirements.
Cinemas
- The Edge Cinema (Katoomba)
(T) 02 4782 8900 W) www.edgecinema.com.au
Home of the Imax film on the Blue Mountains; feature films, too. - Mt Vic Flicks (Mt Victoria)
(T) 02 4787 1577 (W) www.bluemts.com.au/mountvic/default2.htm
Consistently voted best Australian regional cinema – great films and atmosphere
Ecotourism & Conservation
- Blue Mountains Conservation Society (Wentworth Falls)
(W) www.bluemountains.org.au
- CAST (Community Alliance for Sustainable Tourism)
(W) www.bluemts.com.au/ecotoruism
- Ecotourism Australia (Brisbane)
(W) www.ecotourism.org.au
Galleries
- Blackheath Art Circuit
(W) www.blackheathartcircuit.com.au
A great site for discovering all of Blackheath’s outstanding galleries.
- Blue Mountains Photography Gallery & Workshops (Medlow Bath)
(T) 02 4787 5287 (W) www.photoworkshops.com.au
- Gallery Blackheath
(T) 02 4787 8800 (E) www.galleryblackheath.com
- Norman Lindsay Gallery (Faulconbridge)
(T) 02 4751 1067 (W) www.hermes.net.au/nlg
- Stop Laughing, This Is Serious Gallery
(T) 02 4787 5601/7533 (W) www.stoplaughing.com.au/gallery
Lis and Ian have created a unique showcase for some of Australia’s finest cartoonists, children’s book illustrators and environmental artists. Always worth a look!
- Waragil Studios
(T) 02 4787 7722 (W) www.waragilstudios.com.au
Features the work of noted artists John Caldwell and Jan Ashby
Gardens
- Everglades Gardens (Leura)
(T) 02 4784 1938 (W) www.nsw.nationaltrust.org.au/ever.html
- Mt Tomah Botanical Garden (nr Bilpin)
(T) 02 4567 2154 W) www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au
Golf
- Blackheath Golf Club
(T) 4787 8406 (W) www.blackheathgolf.com.au
Yoga retreats
Kanimbla View is a beautiful setting – with excellent facilities – for a yoga retreat. Check out the providers below to see when they are next coming to us.
- Australian Association for Yoga in Daily Life T. 02 9518 7788
- Astanga Yoga, Paul Frechtling T. 0410 354 700
- Blue Monkey Healing, Rowanna Body T. 0400 094 929
- Kundalini Yoga, Rut Frohlich T.0408 218 443
- Hatha Yoga Space, Anton & Alyona Mosin T. 0405 390 945
- Springwood Yoga, Linda Rowntree T. 0414 235 695
- Yoga with Pam, Pam Badman T. 0411 548 437
Guides, Tours & Attractions
- Blue Mountains Walkabout – Aboriginal Tour (Faulconbridge)
(T) 0408 443 822 (W) www.BlueMountainsWalkabout.com
- Fantastic Aussie Tours (Katoomba)
(T) 02 4782 1866 or 1300 300 915
(W) www.fantastic-aussie-tours.com.au
- Jenolan Caves (nr Oberon)
(T) 1300 76 3311 (W) www.jenolancaves.org.au
- Scenic World (Katoomba)
(T) 02 4782 2699 (W) www.scenicworld.com.au
- Tread Lightly Eco-Tours (Medlow Bath)
(M) 02 4788 1229 (M) 0414 976 752 (W) www.treadlightly.com.au
Tim Tranter is our favourite guide in the Blue Mountains. Deeply knowledgeable, very caring and a lot of fun, he specialises in small group tours and guided walks.
Horse-riding
- Centennial Glen Stables
(T) 4787 1193 (W) www.centennialglenstables.com/?blackheath-nsw
- Werri-Berri Trail Rides
(T) 4787 9171 (W) www.bluemts.com.au/werriberri
Kids’ stuff
- Leuralla – NSW Toy & Railway Museum (Leura)
(T) 02 4784 1169 (W) www.toyandrailwaymuseum.com.au
- Megalong Valley Farm & Heritage Centre
(T) 02 4787 8188 (W) www.megalong.cc
- Selwood Toys & Puzzles (Hazelbrook)
(T) 02 4758 6235 (W) www.SelwoodScience.com.au
- Trains, Planes & Automobiles (Mt Victoria)
(T) 02 4787 1590 (W) www.antiquetoys.com.au
- Zig Zag Railway (nr Bell)
(T) 6353 1795 (W) www.zigzagrailway.com.au
National Parks
- National Parks Headquarters, Blackheath
(T) 02 4787 8877
- Discovery Program
(W) www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/parks.nsf
Pampering (massage, facials, etc)
- Pamper Professionals
(M) 0415 816 903 (W) www.papmering.com.au
Tina and her colleagues offer a full range of on-site massage, spa and beauty treatments to Kanimbla View’s guests. Advance bookings are essential.
- Bodycare Connection
Paul and Rose
(T) 4782 4885 / 0414 572 929
Swedish & Remedial massage, Reiki, Facials, Body Scrubs, Reflexology, Manicures/Pedicures
- Linda
(T) 4787 5777 / 0412 982 552
Massage: Swedish, Remedial, Seated (neck, shoulders & back)
- Penny
(T) 4787 8873
Reflexology specialist
- Robyn
(T) 4782 2052
Shiatsu massage, Reiki
- Sara
(T) 0414 370 615
Cultural Bodywork (Kahuna – Hawaiian based massage)
Restaurants & cafes
- Ashcroft’s
(T) 02 4787 8297 (W) www.ashcrofts.com
- Silk’s Brasserie
(T) 02 4784 2534 (W) www.silksleura.com
- Gardner’s Inn
(T) 02 4787 8347 (W) www.gardnersinn.com.au
- Victory Café
(T) 02 4787 6777
- Vesta
(T) 02 4787 6899
- Wattle Café
(T) 02 4787 8153
For further information about the region try:
www.blackheath-nsw.com
www.bluemts.com.au
www.bluemountainswonderland.com.au
www.lithgow-tourism.com