Guidebook for Bowen Mountain
Sightseeing
Breathtaking views, beautiful and varied gardens. Great restaurant and gift shop. Make a day of it!
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Botanischer Garten der Blue Mountains
Bells Line of RoadBreathtaking views, beautiful and varied gardens. Great restaurant and gift shop. Make a day of it!
Heads high up into the mountains of Wollemi National Park with spectacular views across the mountains. If you have time it will eventually take you all the way to the Hunter Valley wine region.
Putty Rd
Heads high up into the mountains of Wollemi National Park with spectacular views across the mountains. If you have time it will eventually take you all the way to the Hunter Valley wine region.
I personally haven't tried their trail rides yet but the property has beautiful views across the valley. http://www.valleyviewpark.com.au/
Valley View Park Horse Riding
317 Grose Vale RoadI personally haven't tried their trail rides yet but the property has beautiful views across the valley. http://www.valleyviewpark.com.au/
Beautiful privately run gardens & cafe. Check website for opening times as these vary by season. http://www.wildwoodgarden.com.au/
29 Powells Rd
29 Powells RoadBeautiful privately run gardens & cafe. Check website for opening times as these vary by season. http://www.wildwoodgarden.com.au/
Turn left off Putty Road just before the bridge and follow the dirt road all the way down until it crosses the river again. There are places to park here and the river is beautiful to swim in.
Colo Heights Road
Colo Heights RoadTurn left off Putty Road just before the bridge and follow the dirt road all the way down until it crosses the river again. There are places to park here and the river is beautiful to swim in.
Local park near where the Nepean, Grose and Hawkesbury rivers meet. Sandy beaches for swimming. Dog friendly. NB: This has been a bit washed out since last years floods.
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Navua Reserve
228 Grose River RdLocal park near where the Nepean, Grose and Hawkesbury rivers meet. Sandy beaches for swimming. Dog friendly. NB: This has been a bit washed out since last years floods.
Great fun for the whole family. Special entertainment on for Australia Day.
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Rustic Weddings Sydney
563 Freemans Reach RdGreat fun for the whole family. Special entertainment on for Australia Day.
Three Sisters
Breathtaking views of the Blue Mountains.
Where you'll find the Scenic Railway, Skyway, Walkway, Cable Car and much more.
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Scenic World station
LOT 591 Cliff DrWhere you'll find the Scenic Railway, Skyway, Walkway, Cable Car and much more.
Beautiful caves and different types of tours for everyone i.e. basic through to adventure caving. Best to book ahead.
Jenolan Caves
Beautiful caves and different types of tours for everyone i.e. basic through to adventure caving. Best to book ahead.
Food Scene
Great food, wonderful atmosphere, cozy log fires and lovely service. Try the local apple cider. Great place to stop on the way to or from Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens. Best to book ahead.
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new apple bar
2488 Bells Line of RdGreat food, wonderful atmosphere, cozy log fires and lovely service. Try the local apple cider. Great place to stop on the way to or from Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens. Best to book ahead.
Great food, wonderful atmosphere, cozy log fires and lovely service. Try the local apple cider. Great place to stop on the way to or from Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens. Best to book ahead.
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Kravings
13 Bells Line of RdGreat food, wonderful atmosphere, cozy log fires and lovely service. Try the local apple cider. Great place to stop on the way to or from Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens. Best to book ahead.
Cafe by day, fine dining by night. Great food, lovely views across Grose Valley. Also has beautiful gift shop and live music on Sunday afternoons.
Sassafras Creek
83 Old Bells Line of RdCafe by day, fine dining by night. Great food, lovely views across Grose Valley. Also has beautiful gift shop and live music on Sunday afternoons.
Tutti Fruitti at Bilpin
1917 Bells Line of RdGreat little stop for a milkshake, or a coffse and cake
I haven't tried this restaurant since it's reopened but I have only (very!) heard good things. Menu can be found online here: http://www.lochielhouse.com.au/
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Lochiel House
1259 Bells Line of RdI haven't tried this restaurant since it's reopened but I have only (very!) heard good things. Menu can be found online here: http://www.lochielhouse.com.au/
A really good local Italian restaurant & take away. The restaurant atomsphere isn't all the grand but the pizza is the real deal i.e. fantastic. They also do deliveries.
Giramondo Pizzeria & Fine Italian Cuisine
A really good local Italian restaurant & take away. The restaurant atomsphere isn't all the grand but the pizza is the real deal i.e. fantastic. They also do deliveries.
Really good authentic Indian at a very reasonable price. Eat in or take away.
Kurrajong Indian Restaurant
85 Old Bells Line of RoadReally good authentic Indian at a very reasonable price. Eat in or take away.
Wrapt Cafe & Gifts
Lovely cafe/restaurant with great views and a gorgeous gift shop as well.
Best pizza I've ever tasted. Fresh toppings and lots of them. Take away and delivery available. NB: The pizza chef has a bit of an attitude though :)
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Kurrajong’s Numero Uno Pizzeria & Pasta Bar
1147 Grose Vale RdBest pizza I've ever tasted. Fresh toppings and lots of them. Take away and delivery available. NB: The pizza chef has a bit of an attitude though :)
The Swiss Cottage
132 Lurline StIf you like fondue, this is the place for you! Very homely, swiss restaurant.
Shopping
Sells fresh fruit & veg at the farm door as well as other local produce such as eggs, honey, jam & chutney. Their cafe has a beautiful view of Grose Valley & their apple pie & scones are to die for.
753 Grose Vale Rd
Sells fresh fruit & veg at the farm door as well as other local produce such as eggs, honey, jam & chutney. Their cafe has a beautiful view of Grose Valley & their apple pie & scones are to die for.
My favourite local gift shop - has homewares, manchester and a variety of other interesting trinkets.
Crazy Beautiful Life
332 Windsor StMy favourite local gift shop - has homewares, manchester and a variety of other interesting trinkets.
Cute boutique cellar with a great range of wines. They also stock the locally made Bilpin an Hillbilly Ciders which are both refreshing slightly dry ciders.
Kurrajong Cellars
76 Old Bells Line of RdCute boutique cellar with a great range of wines. They also stock the locally made Bilpin an Hillbilly Ciders which are both refreshing slightly dry ciders.
Beautiful gift shop with something for everyone including a lovely range of clothes and a nice selection of children's toys.
Carey & Co
70 Old Bells Line of RdBeautiful gift shop with something for everyone including a lovely range of clothes and a nice selection of children's toys.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local pub. Family friendly. Fantastic views to the city on clear days. Food isn't something you'd write home about but it's good for pub grub.
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Archibald Hotel
1349 Bells Line of RdLocal pub. Family friendly. Fantastic views to the city on clear days. Food isn't something you'd write home about but it's good for pub grub.
Everything Else
If you need to rent a car locally. This is within easy walking distance of the main Richmond train station.
Hertz Car Rental Richmond
142 Windsor StIf you need to rent a car locally. This is within easy walking distance of the main Richmond train station.
Essentials
Kurrajong Butchery
66 Old Bells Line of RdGreat local butcher - try their chicken royals, they are amazing!
Really good organic grocery store that stocks everything organic from dry goods to fresh fruit and veg, dairy and also meat.
328 Windsor St
328 Windsor StreetReally good organic grocery store that stocks everything organic from dry goods to fresh fruit and veg, dairy and also meat.
Our closest supermarket - small but stocks a good range of items including fresh fruit and veg and also gluten free.
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Kurrajong
Our closest supermarket - small but stocks a good range of items including fresh fruit and veg and also gluten free.
Arts & Culture
Video Ezy North Richmond
21 Bells Line of RdAlso in the same shopping centre as the local Coles supermarket.