Fiona’s guidebook
Dog friendly spots
Yarramundi Reserve
LOT 7301 Springwood RdA dog friendly reserve with access for swimming and paths for walks
A dog friendly spot for swimming in the summer (on our side of the river across from Yarramundi Reserve).
7 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Navua Reserve
228 Grose River RdA dog friendly spot for swimming in the summer (on our side of the river across from Yarramundi Reserve).
A place for your dog to run and play with other pups. Also renown for egg and bacon rolls.
Kurrajong Bark Park (Cafe BCM)
16 Old Bells Line of RdA place for your dog to run and play with other pups. Also renown for egg and bacon rolls.
This bushwalk let's you see some good views of the lower sections of the Colo River without too much effort.
Finding the start of the walk is a bit tricky. Drive along the Putty Road from Wilberforce and eventually you will see the signposted Blaxlands Ridge Road coming in from the left. Continue along the Putty Road for 2.5km and look for a small yellow sign on the right saying Mid Turnbull Trail. If you start descending towards the Colo River Bridge you've gone too far. From the Mid Turnbull Trail sign turn into the dirt firetrail and after a 100 metres come to a barrier and carpark. Leave your car here.
Walk to the Colo River Lookout (3km return), or further to Morans Rock (7km return). On Crown Land, so dogs on lead permitted.
Colo River Lookout
This bushwalk let's you see some good views of the lower sections of the Colo River without too much effort.
Finding the start of the walk is a bit tricky. Drive along the Putty Road from Wilberforce and eventually you will see the signposted Blaxlands Ridge Road coming in from the left. Continue along the Putty Road for 2.5km and look for a small yellow sign on the right saying Mid Turnbull Trail. If you start descending towards the Colo River Bridge you've gone too far. From the Mid Turnbull Trail sign turn into the dirt firetrail and after a 100 metres come to a barrier and carpark. Leave your car here.
Walk to the Colo River Lookout (3km return), or further to Morans Rock (7km return). On Crown Land, so dogs on lead permitted.
Food scene
Kravings
13 Bells Line of RdLovely little restaurant, friendly staff and great food
A restaurant for those looking for something a bit special. Cosy fire-side dining.
28 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Lochiel House
1259 Bells Line of RdA restaurant for those looking for something a bit special. Cosy fire-side dining.
Tapas styled dinning with a good selection of cocktails to start off the night.
6 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Schembrae's at Kurrajong
77 Old Bells Line of RoadTapas styled dinning with a good selection of cocktails to start off the night.
Cute simple delicious restaurant / cafe with options for out-door seating if you have your pup along for the ride.
12 現地メンバーのおすすめ
The Village Kitchen Kurrajong
83 Old Bells Line of RdCute simple delicious restaurant / cafe with options for out-door seating if you have your pup along for the ride.
Relaxed atmosphere with decent pub grub. Dog friendly outside. Kitchen not open late, so don't expect more than pizza after about 7:30-8pm.
25 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Archibald Hotel
1349 Bells Line of RdRelaxed atmosphere with decent pub grub. Dog friendly outside. Kitchen not open late, so don't expect more than pizza after about 7:30-8pm.
You can enjoy a fun afternoon tasting ciders and eating pizza on the lawn picnic tables. Dogs welcome.
30 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Hillbilly Cider Shed
2230 Bells Line of RdYou can enjoy a fun afternoon tasting ciders and eating pizza on the lawn picnic tables. Dogs welcome.
Award winning gins and smashing cocktails a 5 min drive from the cottages. Who could ask for more. A beautiful spot to sip them? Check!
Dogs on lead welcome.
Karu Distillery | House of Spirits
296 Cabbage Tree RoadAward winning gins and smashing cocktails a 5 min drive from the cottages. Who could ask for more. A beautiful spot to sip them? Check!
Dogs on lead welcome.
PYO Produce
TNT Produce
153 Kurts RdPick Your Own Apples (roughly January to June)
Pick Your Own Peaches, Plums, Apples and Pears depending on the season (roughly January to June).
9 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Pine Crest Orchard Bilpin
2549 Bells Line of RdPick Your Own Peaches, Plums, Apples and Pears depending on the season (roughly January to June).
Local fresh produce in the store - plus the famous Bilpin apple pies. Apple and strawberry picking in season.
15 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Bilpin Fruit Bowl
2093 Bells Line of RdLocal fresh produce in the store - plus the famous Bilpin apple pies. Apple and strawberry picking in season.
A Pick-Your-Own Flower Farm. Pick flowers to take home or just enjoy the beautiful blossoms in situ. They recommend byo secateurs and bucket, and can be weather/flower dependent. $10/$5 entry plus $4/stem.
Glenbernie Family Farms
610 Bells Line of RoadA Pick-Your-Own Flower Farm. Pick flowers to take home or just enjoy the beautiful blossoms in situ. They recommend byo secateurs and bucket, and can be weather/flower dependent. $10/$5 entry plus $4/stem.
Sightseeing
A nice lookout with views of the countryside and the city. The lookout is on your left as you head down the mountains. Easy to miss as you go drive past. A good spot to enjoy the view.
Bellbird Lookout
1183 Bells Line of RdA nice lookout with views of the countryside and the city. The lookout is on your left as you head down the mountains. Easy to miss as you go drive past. A good spot to enjoy the view.
Stunning lookout to the Grose River far below. Very close lookout to the cottages (perhaps 5km one way). In Blue Mountains National Park.
Vale Of Avoca Lookout
Cabbage Tree RoadStunning lookout to the Grose River far below. Very close lookout to the cottages (perhaps 5km one way). In Blue Mountains National Park.
Bush walk in Blue Mountains National Park. Approx. 5km circuit. Steep climb with great views along the way (not so much at the top).
Mount Banks Summit Walk
Mount Banks One TrailBush walk in Blue Mountains National Park. Approx. 5km circuit. Steep climb with great views along the way (not so much at the top).
Stunning mountain gardens at Mount Tomah, open almost every day of the year.
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ブルーマウンテンズ植物園
Bells Line of RoadStunning mountain gardens at Mount Tomah, open almost every day of the year.
This bushwalk let's you see some good views of the lower sections of the Colo River without too much effort.
Finding the start of the walk is a bit tricky. Drive along the Putty Road from Wilberforce and eventually you will see the signposted Blaxlands Ridge Road coming in from the left. Continue along the Putty Road for 2.5km and look for a small yellow sign on the right saying Mid Turnbull Trail. If you start descending towards the Colo River Bridge you've gone too far. From the Mid Turnbull Trail sign turn into the dirt firetrail and after a 100 metres come to a barrier and carpark. Leave your car here.
Walk to the Colo River Lookout (3km return), or further to Morans Rock (7km return). On Crown Land, so dogs on lead permitted.
Colo River Lookout
This bushwalk let's you see some good views of the lower sections of the Colo River without too much effort.
Finding the start of the walk is a bit tricky. Drive along the Putty Road from Wilberforce and eventually you will see the signposted Blaxlands Ridge Road coming in from the left. Continue along the Putty Road for 2.5km and look for a small yellow sign on the right saying Mid Turnbull Trail. If you start descending towards the Colo River Bridge you've gone too far. From the Mid Turnbull Trail sign turn into the dirt firetrail and after a 100 metres come to a barrier and carpark. Leave your car here.
Walk to the Colo River Lookout (3km return), or further to Morans Rock (7km return). On Crown Land, so dogs on lead permitted.
Markets
Relatively small but yummy weekend markets. Open on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm.
6 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Richmond Good Food Market
118 March StRelatively small but yummy weekend markets. Open on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm.
Bilpin Community Farmers Market
2596 Bells Line of RoadSmall local farmers markets at Bilpin from 10am-12pm on Saturdays.
Pre-book for in-cottage enjoyment
Pre-ordered meals delivered to your fridge ready for you to heat and eat at dinner time. Delicious wholesome meals. Need to book a few days ahead.
Feeding Frenze Cafe Style Catering
88 Carters RoadPre-ordered meals delivered to your fridge ready for you to heat and eat at dinner time. Delicious wholesome meals. Need to book a few days ahead.
Nothing beats a massage on the best of days, but to have a Beautiful Health and Wellness masseuse come to your cottage, work their magic and then leave you completely relaxed without you having to then drive home. Priceless! Need to book well ahead.
Beautiful Health & Wellness
41 Keech RoadNothing beats a massage on the best of days, but to have a Beautiful Health and Wellness masseuse come to your cottage, work their magic and then leave you completely relaxed without you having to then drive home. Priceless! Need to book well ahead.