The Blue Mountains Association of Cultural Heritage ENJOY THE REWARDS OF The trail of the first three explorers was forged over the Organisations Inc. (BMACHO) was established to support THE SCENIC GREATER BLUE mountains and valleys of this land from the Cumberland the work of organisations in the cultural heritage field of MOUNTAINS REGION AND Plains to Mt Blaxland. Today, this territory now known the Greater Blue Mountains. as the World Heritage Greater Blue Mountains region, THE RICH AND FASCINATING is famous for the dramatic, spectacular scenery in the The Greater Blue Mountains Heritage Trail has been HISTORY WITH THE LOCALS, National Parks and for the ability to attract visitors from prepared by BMACHO, to promote the history and WHO KNOW IT BEST, ON THE all over the world. The Hawkesbury region also plays a cultural heritage and the resources of BMACHO members. GREATER BLUE MOUNTAINS big part in the history of the area. George William Evans, We thank the Westpac Group and the St George Bank HERITAGE TRAIL. the surveyor; William Cox Esq, Road Builder; and Mr Springwood Branch for their support and for the major Cox’s “team” (as he referred to the convict workers) all funding of this project through the Natural Disaster came from the Hawkesbury. The combined areas are a rich Recovery Grant, which was provided to bring energy and source of historical archives, images and stories of some enthusiasm back to the community and to encourage of the pioneers of our nation, from the early days of the tourism to the Greater Blue Mountains, following the Colony, both European and Aboriginal. bushfires of 2013, which affected the villages of Springwood, Winmalee, Yellow Rock, Mt York, Lithgow Accessible by road or partly by rail, the Greater Blue and Clarence. Mountains Heritage Trail offers historically minded visitors the opportunity to explore these important We also thank our members and the historic/cultural resources, as well as the spectacular scenery, through heritage businesses for participating. the historical societies, family history societies, museums, galleries, historic gardens and historic businesses that appear on the Greater Blue Mountains The first edition of this brochure was dedicated to the inaugural president of BMACHO, John Leary OAM and Heritage Trail brochure. Richard Woolley, the man who instigated this project, both On the map you will find references to members of of whom passed away in 2014. the Blue Mountains Association of Cultural Heritage Organisations Inc., numbered from Emu Plains to Lithgow along the and then from Lithgow CONTACT: to Windsor down the . In addition, there is a list of “hidden gems” to check out along the E: [email protected] way. You can either ‘google’ their location, call in to one Acknowledging the Aboriginal language groups in the www.bluemountainsheritage.com.au of the Visitor Information Centres located at Glenbrook, Greater Blue Mountains Region: the Darkinjung, the heritagedrive.com.au Katoomba, Lithgow or Clarendon or go to the Heritage , the Dharawal, the Gundungurra, the Wiradjuri and Trail website at heritagedrive.com.au EXPLORING the Wonnarua. www.facebook.com/GBMHeritageTrail Passport and Competition Entry Form Please visit and enjoy these unique heritage resources – HISTORY WITH There is an insert to this brochure. When visiting venues Acknowledgement – Photos courtesy of Blue Mountains come for the day – come for the weekend. Stay at one of answer questions or collect stamps to be eligible to enter ALTITUDE City Library. the businesses associated with our history and cultural the draw. Prizes are listed on the website heritage or have lunch or dinner at one of the historic Originally funded by at heritagedrive.com.au/Passport ABOVE: Hudson Super Six touring car, Echo Point, c1930. restaurants or cafés. 2017

PLACES TO EAT PLACES TO STAY

AMBERMERE ROSE INN EVERGLADES TEA ROOMS BROOMELEA BED & BREAKFAST LILIANFELS RESORT & SPA THE CARRINGTON HOTEL Cnr Ambermere Drive & Great Western Highway, 37 Everglades Avenue, LEURA 273 Leura Mall, LEURA 5-19 Lilianfels Avenue, KATOOMBA 15–47 Katoomba Street, KATOOMBA LITTLE HARTLEY T: 02 4784 1938 E: [email protected] T: 02 4784 2940 E: [email protected] T: 02 4780 1200 E: [email protected] T: 02 4782 1111 E: [email protected] T: 02 6355 2266 E: [email protected] www.everglades.org.au www.broomelea.com.au www.lilianfels.com.au www.thecarrington.com.au www.ambermereroseinn.com.au The Everglades Tea Rooms are located in an Art A classic 1909 Federation summer retreat built Lilianfels Resort & Spa is a multi-award Recently restored to its former grandeur, this Built in the late 1830s by Joseph Collits and first Deco home set amongst 13 acres of beautiful for a wealthy Broome pearling family, Broomelea winning 5 star hotel offering a range of heritage listed hotel is a local landmark, offering licenced in 1845 it is one of the last remaining gardens and stunning views. Tea Rooms - 11am Bed & Breakfast is perfectly positioned in the accommodation, luxurious day spa, afternoon the elegance, luxury and charm of yesteryear. The coaching inns within the region still serving the to 2.30pm. Please call to ensure they aren’t “Living Conservation Zone” of Leura. Broomelea high tea in the Lounge and gourmet dinner in perfect destination for a romantic getaway or a public today. It saw 40 years of boom and bust booked out. provides luxury accommodation with all the the multi-award winning Hatted Darley’s convenient base to enjoy the surrounding World for the coach travel companies with Cobb & Co charm of yesteryear. Restaurant which showcases regional fresh Heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park. buying the rights to the Inn in the 1860s. produce. Darley’s Restaurant is set in the heritage listed original homestead. THE PARAGON CAFÉ/RESTAURANT MOUNT VICTORIA MANOR BYGONE BEAUTYS TREASURED 65 Katoomba Street, KATOOMBA 4655 , JENOLAN CAVES 11 Montgomery Street, MT VICTORIA TEAPOT MUSEUM & TEAROOMS T: 02 4782 2928 T: 1300 763 311 or 02 6359 3911 KURRARA HISTORIC GUEST HOUSE T: 02 4787 1369 E: [email protected] Cnr Grose & Megalong Streets, LEURA www.facebook.com/TheParagonCafe E: [email protected] 17 Coomonderry Street, KATOOMBA www.mountvictoriamanor.com.au T: 02 4784 3117 E: [email protected] www.jenolancaves.org.au/accommodation T: 02 4782 6058 E: [email protected] Hours: Sunday - Friday 10.00am-4.00pm, Mount Victoria Manor was originally built www.bygonebeautys.com.au www.kurraraguesthouse.com.au Saturday 10.00am-9.00pm Set amongst the famous caves, this romantic, as the Fairfax Family summer retreat in 1876 Hours: 10am-5.30pm daily (closed Good Friday, Tempting menu in beautiful 1920s Tudor-style hotel features open fires, 19th century Kurrara is an authentic turn of the century before becoming Coopers Grand Hotel in the Christmas Day and New Years Day only) retro surroundings,renowned chocolates grandeur, warm country hospitality, cafe, bar, guesthouse, combining old fashioned values late 1880’s. Undergoing restoration with the Museum, Tearooms and Retail Emporium. made on-site. magnificent restaurant and accommodation for and modern day comfort, with 8 well-appointed theme ‘Heritage with a Twist’ the property offers Home of the world’s largest private collection of all styles and budgets. guestrooms it is a welcoming, cosy and homely boutique accommodation, a licensed restaurant teawares with 5,500+ teapots, offering visitors a environment. Kurrara has been continually and accompanying bar with a Tapas bar menu. truly memorable experience. serving travellers to Katoomba since 1902. Accommodation and Food & Beverage participants are listed for their historical/cultural heritage background. If you are a historical LEURA HOUSE – HISTORIC GUEST HOUSE THE HYDRO MAJESTIC HOTEL MOUNTAIN WHISPERS LUXURY ACCOMMODATION CONSERVATION HUT /cultural heritage business and would like to be listed on the next 7 Britain Street, LEURA Great Western Highway, MEDLOW BATH Four properties, LEURA & KATOOMBA Fletcher Street, WENTWORTH FALLS print, please email [email protected] T: 02 4784 2035 E: [email protected] T: 02 4782 6885 E: [email protected] T: 02 4757 3827 E: [email protected] www.leurahouse.com.au T: 1300 721 321 E: [email protected] www.hydromajestic.com.au Descriptions are supplied by participating businesses. www.conservationhut.com.au www.mountainwhispers.com.au Historic B&B Guest House situated on the Nestled on the escarpment edge and overlooking Located in the Blue Mountains National Park highest point in Leura and an easy 5 minute walk Mountain Whispers offers four award-winning the magnificent , the Hydro with stunning views over the . to Leura Village. Quiet area. Heritage Listed. luxury accommodation options, each ideally Majestic offers a range of accommodation, Open 7 days for breakfast, lunch and light snacks. First house in Leura. Built before Katoomba was situated within the world heritage Blue afternoon high tea or a gourmet dinner in the Join us for good wholesome food and great coffee called Katoomba. Mountains villages of Leura and Katoomba. Each Wintergarden and casual dining in the Boiler before, after or instead of a walk in a relaxed property has been lovingly restored to reflect the House Café. The Hydro Majestic is one of friendly atmosphere. grandeur of days gone by. ’s most iconic historical hotels.

LEFT: Frederica Falls, Lawson, 1910. To BAtHURsT HIDDEN GEMS Mt IRVInE 18 CLArEnCe 19 BIlPIn The hidden gems listed here 17 16 are a few of many and a more LItHGoW comprehensive list can be found on BeLl Mt WILsOn the Greater Blue Mountains Heritage Trail website heritagedrive.com.au KURrAJOnG HARtLeY HEIgHTs To JEnOlAN Mt YOrK 21 20 LENNOX BRIDGE 1832-1833, GLENBROOK CAVEs KURrAJOnG Turn right (heading west) off the Great Western Highway at Mt TomAH Layton Avenue, Blaxland (McDonald’s on the corner). Oldest bridge on mainland Australia. NoRtH LItTlE CLArEnDOn RICHmOnD BULL’S CAMP, WOODFORD HARtLeY Mt VICToRIA 15 22 WINDsOr 20 Mile Hollow Convict Stockade, 18 Mile Hollow Stockade, RICHmOnD Bull’s Camp Reserve. Right hand turn (heading west) off the Great Western Highway Woodford (well sign posted).

CHARLES DARWIN WALK , WILSON PARK, OFF FALLS BlACKHEAtH 4 ROAD, WENTWORTH FALLS Turn left (heading west) at Falls Road, Wentworth Falls. Historic Charles Darwin walk will have you following in the footsteps of SHIpLeY the naturalist most famous for his theory of evolution. WINmALeE CLIFF DRIVE FALLS & CASCADES MeDLoW BAtH FAUlCOnBrIDGe Tourist Drive between Leura and Katoomba. Following the cliff WEnTWoRtH edge from Katoomba Cascades to Gordon Falls, near Leura, this FAlLs 5 LInDEn 4 SpRInGWoOD moderate walking track boasts some of the best views in NSW. 14 10 LAWsOn 13 11 3 VALlEY HeIGHtS THE GULLY, GATES AVENUE, KATOOMBA – Aboriginal Place 4 4 8 2 12 9 7 Turn left (heading west) off the Great Western Highway at the 4 Katoomba turn off. At the roundabout turn right and turn left onto KAToOmBA WARrIMoO Cascade St. Then turn right onto Gates Ave. The Gully is marked LeURA HAZeLbRoOK 6 BUlLAbURrA LApStOnE on Google Maps as Frank Walford Park and Catalina Raceway. WOoDFoRD BlAXLAnD 4 MeGAlOng EmU PlAINs FAIRFAX HERITAGE WALKING TRACK 1 To Turn right (heading west) off the Great Western Highway at GlEnBrOoK Blackheath traffic lights into Govetts Leap Road. Drive 2.5 km. After passing through the park entrance, take the second exit from PeNrITH the roundabout. The lower section of the walking track is accessible from Govetts Leap Lookout. This easy track meanders behind the dramatic cliffs of near Blackheath, in World Heritage- listed Blue Mountains National Park.

CAMPBELL RHODODENDRON GARDENS, BACCHANTE STREET, BLACKHEATH Acres of Rhododendrons growing in the native bush – has to be seen to be believed. Head southwest on Govetts Leap Road towards Cleopatra Street. Turn right onto Wentworth Street. Wentworth Street turns right and becomes Bacchante Street.

PARTICIPATING BMACHO MEMBERS 4 BLUE MOUNTAINS CITY LIBRARIES 9 EVERGLADES HISTORIC HOUSE & GARDENS 13 BLUE MOUNTAINS CULTURAL CENTRE 18 LITHGOW STATE MINE MT YORK HISTORIC SITE & LOOKOUT, 104 Macquarie Road, SPRINGWOOD A National Trust Property 30 Parke Street, KATOOMBA HERITAGE PARK & RAILWAY REMNANTS OF COX’S ROAD T: 02 4723 5040 E: [email protected] 37 Everglades Avenue, LEURA T: 02 4780 5410 E: [email protected] State Mine Gully Road, LITHGOW Turn right (heading west) off the Great Western Highway onto Mt DISCOVER THE HISTORY https://library.bmcc.nsw.gov.au T: 02 4784 1938 E: [email protected] www.bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au T: 02 6353 1513 E: [email protected] York Road and continue for approximately 5 kms. is a Other library branches are located at: Blaxland, Katoomba, www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/everglades-house-gardens Hours: Weekdays 10am-5pm, weekends 10am-4pm, www.statemine.org.au natural site with commanding views over the western plains, many OF THE GREATER BLUE Lawson, Wentworth Falls and Blackheath Hours: 10am-4pm Autumn/Winter, 10am-5pm Spring/Summer public holidays 10am-2pm Hours: Weekends, public and school holidays 12pm-4pm layers of Aboriginal and European heritage, several remnants of Inspect the Blue Mountains Local Studies collection and Art deco house, thirteen acres of European style gardens Check the website for upcoming exhibitions and events. Be fascinated by the stories of Lithgow’s coalminers and their convict built roads convict roads (now walking tracks) . MOUNTAINS BY VISITING Springwood Historical Society collection by appointment. and bushland, check website for special exhibitions and events. families, digital media exhibits including ‘Fire in the Mine’ are THESE ATTRACTIONS 14 , BLUE MOUNTAINS a must see. HARTLEY HISTORIC SITE 5 NORMAN LINDSAY GALLERY & MUSEUM 10 BYGONE BEAUTYS TREASURED TEAPOT Cnr Violet Street & Cliff Drive, KATOOMBA Left hand turn (heading west) off the Great Western Highway. A National Trust Property MUSEUM & TEAROOMS T: 02 47 800 200 E: [email protected] 19 Hartley Court House on the corner. Seventeen buildings tell the 1 ARMS OF AUSTRALIA INN MUSEUM 14 Norman Lindsay Crescent, FAULCONBRIDGE Cnr Grose & Megalong Streets, LEURA www.scenicworld.com.au Bells Line of Road, CLARENCE story of the village, from the 1837 Greek Revival courthouse to Museum of the Nepean District Historical Society Inc. T: 02 4751 1067 E: [email protected] T: 02 4784 3117 or 1800 663 619 E: [email protected] Hours: 9am to 5pm daily T: 1300 944 924 E: [email protected] Corneys Garage, built in 1945 of timber and iron. Explore the Cnr Gardenia Ave & Great Western Highway, EMU PLAINS www.normanlindsay.com.au www.bygonebeautys.com.au AV displays, miners’ tools and camp site, fabulous mountain http://www.zigzagrailway.com.au/index.php artefacts and family histories, find out about the region’s past at T: 02 4735 4394 E: [email protected] Hours: 10am-4pm daily Hours: 10am-5.30pm daily (closed Good Friday, Christmas views from the skyway, cableway, railway and walkway. Hours: Check website for re-opening hours the visitor centre, or enjoy a picnic in the absolute serenity of www.armsofaustraliainn.org.au Galleries, original studio, restaurant, gift shop, former artist’s Day and New Years Day only) Temporarily closed due to re-construction work. You can still historic Hartley. Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 9am-2pm, home and gardens. Museum, Tearooms and Retail Emporium. Home of the 15 MOUNT VICTORIA & DISTRICT HISTORICAL visit the picnic areas of Clarence Station. 1st & 3rd Sunday 1pm-4pm world’s largest private collection of teawares with 5,500+ tea- SOCIETY MUSEUM MAIYINGU MARRAGU ABORIGINAL PLACE, WOLGAN Once a staging post for travellers to Bathurst & Goldfields. 6 WOODFORD ACADEMY A National Trust Property pots, offering visitors a truly memorable experience. Station Street, MT VICTORIA 20 BLUE MOUNTAINS BOTANIC GARDEN, ROAD, NEAR WOLGAN GAP 90-92 Great Western Highway, WOODFORD T: 02 4782 7866 E: [email protected] MOUNT TOMAH The most readily accessible reminder of Aboriginal activity in the VALLEY HEIGHTS LOCOMOTIVE T: 02 4758 8743 E: [email protected] LEURALLA NSW TOY & RAILWAY MUSEUM www.mountvictoriamuseum.info Bells Line of Road, MOUNT TOMAH 2 11 Newnes area is the rock art at “Maiyingu Marragu” (Blackfellows DEPOT HERITAGE MUSEUM www.nationaltrust.org.au/nsw/woodford-academy 36 Olympian Parade, LEURA Hours: Weekends, public and school holidays 12noon-3pm T: 02 4567 3000 E: [email protected] Hand), just off the Wolgan Road near Wolgan Gap. The stencilled 17 Tusculum Road, VALLEY HEIGHTS Hours: Third Saturday of the month 10am-4pm T: 02 4784 1169 E: [email protected] Admission $5 adults/$1 children. An amazing collection of www.bluemountainsbotanicgarden.com.au walls show hand stencils, arm and boomerangs. www.valleyheightsrailmuseum.info Off street parking available Vale Road www.toyandrailwaymuseum.com.au local history especially the crossing of the Blue Mountains and Hours: Weekdays 9.00am-5.30pm, weekends and T: 02 47514638 E: [email protected] Check the website for specific events in the Blue Mountains’ Hours: 10am-5pm daily early settlement. public holidays 9.30am-5.30pm Hours: 10am-4pm (last rides at 3.30) - check website for dates. oldest building. Leuralla is a fine original example of an early 1900’s Blue Collection of cooler southern hemisphere plants in 252 hectare THE AVENUE MOUNT WILSON, FOUNDERS CORNER, THE POST HOUSE, ST GEORGE’S CHURCH & CEMETERY, Experience the rare 1914 Roundhouse, and discover stunning Mountains family home. Set in 12 acres of beautiful temperate LITHGOW LIBRARY LEARNING CENTRE garden, spectacular vistas, exhibitions and smart restaurant. 16 PATRICK WHITE’S HOME (1921-1937) exhibits showcasing over 100 years of railway history: 7 BLUE MOUNTAIN EDUCATION & RESEARCH TRUST gardens it now houses displays of iconic 20th Century toys & LOCAL STUDIES Mount Wilson & Mount Irvine are uniquely different areas of the locomotives, carriages, model layouts, artworks & more! Enjoy 254 Great Western Highway, LAWSON trains and NSW Railway memorabilia. 157 Main Street, LITHGOW 21 KURRAJONG-COMLEROY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 20 minute rides on a heritage Steam Tram or Train (subject to T: 02 4759 1034 E: [email protected] T: 02 6352 9100 E: [email protected] T: 02 4567 7410 E: [email protected] Blue Mountains. They are most famous for their private gardens and fabulous trees. fire risk). Café, shop, disable toilet onsite. www.bmert.org to view publications 12 THE PARAGON CAFÈ/RESTAURANT www.library.lithgow.com/local-history/ www.kurrajonghistory.org.au Local Research into Aboriginal, religious and historical topics 65 Katoomba Street, KATOOMBA Hours: Monday – Friday 10am-12noon Local history research and archives of the Kurrajong Region KURRAJONG VILLAGE  3 SPRINGWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY through publications. T: 02 4782 2928 Local collection books, maps, newspapers, documents, General Meetings & Excursions to places of interest Online PO Box 387, SPRINGWOOD www.facebook.com/TheParagonCafe Council records, historical photos. Archive Image Collection. Off Bells Line of Road. See the Singleton Mill Stones in the centre of the village. ‘To all who would seek the tonic of pure air E: [email protected] 8 BLUE MOUNTAINS HISTORICAL SOCIETY Hours: Sunday - Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 10am-9pm and the exhilaration of beautiful scenery, the call of Kurrajong www.bluemts.com.au/historicalsociety 99-101 Blaxland Road, WENTWORTH FALLS Tempting menu in beautiful 1920s retro surroundings, 17 ESKBANK HOUSE & MUSEUM 22 HAWKESBURY REGIONAL MUSEUM Meets 3rd Friday month. Guided town heritage walks available T: 02 4757 3824 E: [email protected] renowned chocolates made on-site. Cnr Inch & Bennett Streets, LITHGOW 8 Baker Street, WINDSOR is simply irresistible’. W.S. Arnold, Superintendent of Soldier by arrangement. www.bluemountainshistory.com.au T: 02 6351 3557 E: [email protected] T: 02 45604655 E: [email protected] Settlement Scheme. Hours: Meetings 10am-12pm first Saturday of month www.eskbank.lithgow.com www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/museum Local history Research Centre and “Tarella” Museum open. Hours: Wednesday to Sunday 10am-4pm Hours: Wednesday - Monday 10am-4pm ST MATTHEWS ANGLICAN CHURCH (FOUNDATION STONE Oldest house in Lithgow Valley (1842) at the heart of industry. (closed some public holidays) LAID BY GOVERNOR LACHLAN MACQUARIE IN 1817) Antique furniture, Lithgow pottery collection, exhibitions and Housing the fascinating collection of the Hawkesbury Moses Street, Windsor. Foundation stone laid by Governor TOP LEFT: , Middle Platform, c1910. special events. Historical Society. Lachlan Macquarie in 1817. BOTTOM LEFT: Horse and Buggy on Bush Track, location unknown.