tHE MEGALONG vALLEY

AND BEYOND.

Modern house with outdoor pool and patio seating area, surrounded by trees and rolling hills at sunset.

SWIM & rELAX

Our shared infinity-edge swimming pool is open daily 9am to 9pm during the warmer months, weather permitting.

It is lined with natural Sukabumi stone and solar heated for long leisurely soaks. The panoramic view over the Blue Mountains escarpment makes it a magical spot, dawn till dusk.

Feel free to lounge on the recliner chairs or the seating set at the opposite end of the pool; don’t forget your beach towels and shatter-resistant glasses provided in the rooms.

There are a number of extra pampering options worth booking nearby, including:

    • Sauna/Bastu, a local, authentic wood-fired mobile Swedish sauna.

    • Aqua/Ignis, a designer bathhouse in nearby Blackheath.

    • Award Winning Ubika at the Fairmont Leura makes best use of local wellness products by IKOU.

    • Ardour near the Three Sisters offers a full spa experience at their new space Eliva.

Stone steps leading through a forested area surrounded by lush green plants and trees.

EXPLORE

    • Bushwalks are legendary in this part of the world. This list is a helpful guide to choosing one that best fits your aspirations.

    • Govett’s Leap Lookout is spectacular and a favourite of the upper mountains.

    • Mermaid’s Cave, is a magical spot nearby, easily accessible between Blackheath and Megalong Valley.

    • A bit further afield, the unique Jenolan Caves complex is about to reopen after years of extensive refurbishments and upgrades. It is believed to be one of the oldest on this planet.

    • The yearly Lyrebird Festival brings music, food and art to the Valley and has a varied programme. Check out what’s on here.

    • Megalong Music Festival champions young talent and chamber music through the ages. Locally grown and nurtured.

    • The Blue Mountains Writers’ Festival spans multiple days and locations throughout the mountains, including the Megalong Valley. Find out what’s planned for this year.

Being surrounded by World Heritage-listed National Parks has its perks. Bushwalking and mountain climbing are favourite pastimes for locals and visitors alike. Local festivals also provide a regular injection of culture and inspiration.

Close-up of a bowl of green soup garnished with crispy red tissue, microgreens, and chopped vegetables on a dark surface.

eat & drink

We’re spoiled for choice in this Valley and the surrounding mountains. From award-winning cuisine to outstanding produce, the land rewards our senses with an abundance that feels both cultivated and wild — an effortless luxury that makes exploration as gratifying as the meals themselves.

    • Our neighbouring Megalong Restaurant at Lot 101, offers a hatted farm-to-plate culinary experience Friday to Sunday. Bookings are essential.

    • Ates Blackheath boasts a 150 year old wood oven and serves Mediterranean inspired, award-winning dishes. Open Wednesday to Sunday, lunch on Saturdays only.

    • Blaq in Blackheath is open for dinner all week, with lunch times varying. The innovative cuisine is served in a lively space and only a short drive away.

  • The Megalong Valley is home to two wineries with spectacular cellar doors, just down the road from us:

    • Dryridge Estate offers a full tasting and light meal experience with spectacular views.

    • Neighbouring Megalong Creek Estate offers their wines in a rustic setting with an exciting new venue about to open.

    • Not exactly a winery, but Frankie & Mo’s Wine Bar in Blackheath features an ecclectic cellar of local and international vintages, with gourmet tapas pairings from visiting chefs. Vibrant and unexpected.

    • Local favourite, the legendary Megalong Valley Tea Rooms has been operating since the 1950s and offers cream teas and hearty dishes from breakfast to lunch, every day.

    • The Victory Cafe in Blackheath is open daily from Breakfast to lunch, conveniently located next to the antiques arcade.

    • For a classic pub meal, Blackheath’s New Ivanhoe serves tasty favourites (and a great fish and chips), open daily.

Various fresh vegetables displayed in baskets at a market, including broccoli, zucchini, tomatoes, onions, carrots, cauliflower, and lettuce.

shop

    • The Victory Theatre Antique Centre in Blackheath is a long standing Blue Mountains institution - worth a browse and post-shop treat at the café.

    • Day Gallery Blackheath represents an exciting, diverse range of local Blue Mountains and other Australian artists, both contemporary and classic.

    • The Stray Whisker Blackheath offers great gifts and novel items for those who appreciate the finer things in life.

    • Katoomba’s Yesterday Store curates vintage clothing and unique accessories. It’s hard not to walk out empty handed.

  • If you’re planning to dine in, don’t forget to stock-up on delicious ingredients from these foodie destinations:

    • Blackheath Butchery, open Monday-Friday and half day on Saturday. They make the best sausages in the mountains and more.

    • Little Piggy Deli in Blackheath stocks gourmet cheese, homemade meals and deli classics such as ham off the bone, cured fish and gourmet condiments. Open Wednesday-Saturday.

    • Blackheath Friendly Grocer packs a lot into a small space, and will surprise you with their selection of international and local staples. Open daily.

    • Carrington Cellars in Katoomba is a foodie heaven and stocks an impressive range of wines. The perfect place to find that elusive ingredient. Open daily.

    • Todarello’s also in Katoomba is a family-owned green grocer with an impressive range of fresh fruit and veg, and Italian deli classics. Open Daily.

    • The Laughing Elephant in Wentworth Falls stocks an impressive range of specialist Asian products and produce. Open Monday-Saturday.

Sometimes, you just need that little something to make a good day that much better…A little retail therapy goes a long way. These local favourites should help: