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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 Great Western Highway and then from Lithgow CONTACT: to Windsor down the Bells Line of Road. 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 Darug, 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 JENOLAN CAVES MOUNT VICTORIA MANOR BYGONE BEAUTYS TREASURED 65 Katoomba Street, KATOOMBA 4655 Jenolan Caves Road, 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 Megalong Valley, the Hydro with stunning views over the Jamison Valley. 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. Australia’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).
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