Accommodation is in ecofriendly timber cabins and lodges, where the feather doonas and slow combustion wood fires are the last word in comfort.

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1 Jemby Rinjah Eco Lodge Jemby Rinjah Eco Lodge Evans Lookout Rd Blackheath Tel: Get close to nature Experience the spectacular Blue Mountains from the comfort and tranquillity of the award winning Jemby Rinjah Eco Lodge. A unique Australian ecotourism escape in the heart of the Blue Mountains. On arrival you will be struck by the peace and quiet, with the silence broken only by the sound of birdsong. Every morning many parrots will come to feed from your hand and lizards, possums, owls and nocturnal animals can be seen on the property. Accommodation is in ecofriendly timber cabins and lodges, where the feather doonas and slow combustion wood fires are the last word in comfort. Some of the Blue Mountains most scenic lookouts and bushwalks are just a short stroll away. Whispering Pines Chalet Fontanelle Falls Road Wentworth Falls NSW Tel: A grand heritage mountain estate, Whispering Pines' Chalet Fontanelle is a world class, luxurious country retreat exclusively for couples, standing right at the head of the majestic Wentworth Falls, overlooking the beautiful Blue Mountains. Perched on a stunning cliff-top, the Chalet Fontanelle sits secluded in four acres of tranquil gardens & fountains. This majestic location is just steps from the natural wonder of the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park and just seconds from lookouts and the start of some of the most spectacular walking trails in the Mountains. The Chalet Fontanelle has the privilege of being the only Blue Mountains property recommended by Conde'Nast Johansens and offers a blend of luxury, privacy, spectacular views and quiet hospitality. Charles Darwin King Spa Suite: Rated the most spectacular suite in the Blue Mountains by independent travel agents. A luxurious, elegant (140 square metre) suite whose exclusive verandah overlooks the stunning vista of Mt Solitary and the Jamison Valley. Hide away by the fire in the spacious lounge room with DVD, CD & TV, or relax in the amazing bathroom - underfloor heating & blissful corner spa. Another fireplace in the king bedroom completes this indulgent experience.

2 Getabout Adventures Tel: Experience the exhilaration of exploring the Blue Mountain region s stunning World Heritagelisted wilderness in the comfort of a luxury 4WD. Your knowledgable guide will show you hidden treasures of the Blue Mountains wilderness, describing the amazing scenery, flora and fauna of the region, the history and many quirky tales along the way. Getabout offer everything from 1 day tours to extend tours of 7 days or more. Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens Bells Line of Road via Bilpin NSW Tel: Mount Tomah Botanic Garden is the cool-climate garden of the Botanic Gardens Trust. It covers 28 hectares on the summit of a basalt-capped peak 1000 metres above sea level in the world heritage listed Greater Blue Mountains. The theme of this garden emphasises coolclimate plants from around the world, especially those from the southern hemisphere. The Mount Tomah garden is one of the few botanic gardens where plants have been grouped according to their geographical origin. This allows the visitor to see both the similarities and differences between the plants of each region, and thus to learn something of the evolution of the floras of the different continents. Feature gardens include: - Gondwana Forest Walk, including Wollemi Pines - Southern Hemisphere Woodland - Proteaceae garden Enjoy refreshments or lunch at the restaurant or browse through the Gardens shop and Visitor Centre.

Everglades Historic House & Gardens 37 Everglades Avenue Leura 2780 www.nsw.nationaltrust.org.

3 Everglades Historic House & Gardens 37 Everglades Avenue Leura Tel: The National Trust brings Australia's heritage alive at Everglades Gardens. Drawing from the great traditions of European landscape design as well as the unique Blue Mountains bushland, Everglades will charm with its grace and beauty. Constructed in the 1930s by Danish-born landscape gardener Paul Sorensen in conjuction with owner Henri van de Velde, Everglades gardens is Australia's most spectacular inter-war period garden and has received acclaim from garden lovers worldwide. A stroll along formal European-style terraces and winding paths will reveal the many moods of Everglades from the tranquil Reflection Pool amongst towering trees from all over the world, through rose-lined walks down to the subtle charms of the lookout and contemplative Grotto Pool. You will enjoy the surprise unveiling of vistas through to Mt Solitary and the Jamieson Valley in the 5.2 hectare gardens with its Moderne- style 1930's home. Scenic World Corner of Violet St & Cliff Drive, Katoomba Tel: Float on air in the recently unveiled Skyway with its world first Electro-Sceni Glass Floor. Ride the steepest incline Railway in the world down to a lush and hidden valley. Stroll along the Walkway through towering Jurassic rainforest, and refresh both your spirit and soul! Quietly glide out of the valley aboard the Cableway, taking in the breathtaking panorama of the stunning World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains National Park. At Scenic World Blue Mountains enjoy 360 views, taking in the famous Three Sisters, the magnificent Katoomba Falls, Mt Solitary and the near endless vista of the Jamison Valley.

4 The Edge Cinema 225 Great Western Highway Katoomba Tel: Adventure and Discovery in Australia's Blue Mountains Wilderness 'The Edge' tells one of the great stories of humankind - the story of discovery and coming to terms with the ancient, complex and fragile world we live in. The Blue Mountains has a million hectares of impenetrable forest wilderness, right on the doorstep of Sydney - a city of four million people. The film is 40 minutes in length. Blue Mountains Trolley Tours 285 Main St, Katoomba Tel: Blue Mountains Trolley Tours operates an hourly service 7 days a week. It begins at the Carrrington Hotel, Katoomba Street, Katoomba each hour travelling to 29 Great Local Attractions around the Katoomba and Leura World Hertitage area. The tour runs daily and includes full commentary on the history of the Blue Mountains and will stop anywhere on route for photo opportunities, plus you can hop on and hop off at any of the stops and rejoin the the tour later! Trolleys pass by each of the major attractions, resorts and hotels in the area including the Peppers Fairmont Resort, Leura Gardens Resort, Mountains Heritage, the Carrington Hotel, the Metropole and Lilianfels. Use the Blue Mountains Bus Co bus services to get yourself to Blackheath, Govetts Leap, Wentworth Falls and other areas. This service is included in your Trolley tour all day pass. From Echo Point the Trolley returns to Katoomba Station to commence the next 1 hour tour or there are Trolley shuttle buses every 30 minutes to the main Katoomba shopping precinct. This is also the stop for shuttle buses to the Scenic Skyway and Scenic World.

5 LTD Bus & Truck Rentals 91 Barton St Katoomba Tel: Bus Rentals and tours 12 to 32 seat buses Latest models, fabric seats Integrated air conditioning Stereo, cd player, microphone We also offer 5 star coaches to 75 seats with drivers for charter & extended touring.

KENTHOLIDAYS (S) PTE LTD Tel:

KENTHOLIDAYS (S) PTE LTD Tel: LUXURY HOLIDAYS we recognise that every traveller is unique, having their very own individuality. each of our packages can be tailor made to meet individual requirements allowing you to explore your own