Ellen Hill is a journalist and writer who has lived, worked and played in the Blue Mountains for 30 years. She has been published in Australian Traveller, NRMA Open Road, Australian Good Food & Travel Guide, Australian Financial Review, New Zealand Herald and more.

Blue Mountains Craft Beverage Trail

Blue Mountains Craft Beverage Trail

For early travellers, the only place to stop for a drink was along the old highway, where rough drops were served at colonial inns. Now we’ve carved out a different route, featuring everything from roasteries to wineries. Find cider from a century-old orchard, beers brewed down canyons and spirits infused with local botanicals for a true taste of the Mountains.

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Harmony, culture, nature, kinship at Sinofield

Harmony, culture, nature, kinship at Sinofield

Images David Hill - Deep Hill Media

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New flavours for heritage favourite

New flavours for heritage favourite

Image credit: David Hill

Restaurants in famous venues often rest in the love diners have for the building itself.

So it was with some trepidation that we placed the first fork of food in our mouths at Jamison Views Restaurant at Hotel Mountain Heritage, one of the grand heritage hotels for which the region has become renowned.

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Aunty Elly Chatfield: finding place in community

Aunty Elly Chatfield: finding place in community

Grace. Humility. Wisdom. Community. Responsibility. Service.

You don’t just become an Aboriginal Elder by reaching a certain age.

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Australia’s first Yulefest destination

Australia’s first Yulefest destination

It’s been more than 40 years since hotel owner Gary Crockett put on a festive feast to ease the homesick pangs of a group of Irish travellers waxing nostalgic as snowflakes danced on the wind one freezing July evening.

Hotel Mountain Heritage continues the tradition of Australia’s first Yulefest celebration to this day, with tables laden with traditional fare, decorations and atmosphere you expect to see at Christmas.

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Grand Cliff Top Walk Itinerary

Grand Cliff Top Walk Itinerary

What if there was a way to experience the wildness of the big Blue – without sacrificing comfort?

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