TASTE
The food’s so fresh at our Blue Mountains eateries you can almost taste a tang of eucalyptus in every bite. That’s because the duck breast is house-aged and mushrooms homegrown, the pinot grigio is made right here and chestnuts are picked in our backyard. And remember that Mountains food is best served with a locally-made brew – beer, wine, cider, spirits, kombucha, tea or coffee.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Springwood, Arrana serves a multi-course degustation menu built around native Australian ingredients. Head down into the Megalong Valley for a meal at Megalong Restaurant at LOT 101, where much of what reaches the plate is grown or raised on the surrounding farm.
Further up the Mountains, Ates in Blackheath cooks over a wood-fired oven, while Rustico in Katoomba is the place for pizza and pasta. Book ahead for all of these, particularly on weekends.
Further up the Mountains, Ates in Blackheath cooks over a wood-fired oven, while Rustico in Katoomba is the place for pizza and pasta. Book ahead for all of these, particularly on weekends.
For breakfast with a view, start at Conservation Hut in Wentworth Falls, where you can eat overlooking the valley before heading onto the surrounding walking tracks. For a casual lunch or drink, The Lookout Echo Point is just a short walk from the Three Sisters with views for miles.
For dinner, book a table at sunset in Echoes Restaurant in Katoomba, where floor-to-ceiling windows look across the Jamison Valley. Further west, the Wintergarden at the Hydro Majestic looks down into the Megalong Valley for lunch, afternoon tea or dinner.
For dinner, book a table at sunset in Echoes Restaurant in Katoomba, where floor-to-ceiling windows look across the Jamison Valley. Further west, the Wintergarden at the Hydro Majestic looks down into the Megalong Valley for lunch, afternoon tea or dinner.
Good coffee and brekkie start well before you reach Katoomba. In Glenbrook, try Kickaboom or 2773 for brunch before heading into the Glenbrook National Park. In Wentworth Falls, stop at Conservation Hut before or after a walk, while Leura has plenty of places to pause around the Mall.
Further up the Mountains, Katoomba has coffee spots including Tempus, Cassiopeia, Black Cockatoo and Fidelity. In Blackheath, Hounslow, Blackheath Deli, Pomelo and Sanguinary are local favourites for coffee, breakfast or something to take on the trail.
Further up the Mountains, Katoomba has coffee spots including Tempus, Cassiopeia, Black Cockatoo and Fidelity. In Blackheath, Hounslow, Blackheath Deli, Pomelo and Sanguinary are local favourites for coffee, breakfast or something to take on the trail.
For high tea with a view, take a seat in the Wintergarden at the Hydro Majestic and look down across the Megalong Valley. In Leura, Bygone Beautys combines traditional silver-service high tea with a museum filled with thousands of teapots collected from around the world.
Or swap high tea for tea and scones down in the valley itself. Or swap high tea for tea and scones down in the valley itself. You’ll have a whole new perspective of the Mountains.
Or swap high tea for tea and scones down in the valley itself. Or swap high tea for tea and scones down in the valley itself. You’ll have a whole new perspective of the Mountains.
Yes there are wineries in the Blue Mountains. Follow the winding road from Blackheath into the Megalong Valley, where vines grow beneath the sandstone escarpments. Stop at Megalong Creek Estate for single-vineyard wines, a grazing box and a visit from the resident alpacas, or settle in at Dryridge Estate for a tasting with cheese or a ploughman’s lunch. Make sure you check opening times before heading down the valley.