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EvieJ
Adventurer
Nov 27, 2008
DIY the True Bue Mountains 3 stars
Travel Tip: Blue Mountains

I loved my time in Sydney and it was too short, but even I, as a city-lover, knew I had to forgo it for just one day to see some nature, and I wasn’t disappointed with my trip to the nearby Blue... [more]

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globetrotted
Adventurer
Oct 7, 2008
Blue Mountains - not so blue after all!! 2 stars
Travel Tip: Blue Mountains

Given that it’s such a beloved landmark, this positing will probably invite some criticism. Still, I feel obliged to stay true to myself by recording honestly what I saw and how I felt. After... [more]

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croftyangel
Globetrotter
Jul 18, 2008
Wonderful Swiss food and great garden getaways 5 stars
Restaurant Review: The Swiss Cottage Restaurant
Part of Topic Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia

Swiss Cottage Restaurant in Katoomba was opened in 1991 and they satisfy all my European food cravings. I wanted some cheese fondue something fierce, I couldn’t get a hold of my father for the... [more]

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croftyangel
Globetrotter
Jul 17, 2008
Restaurant with a view of Jamison Valley 5 stars
Restaurant Review: Jamison Views
Part of Topic Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia

Jamison Views Restaurant in Katoomba, NSW, Australia is part of the Mountain Heritage Hotel and Spa. It is a great atmosphere with two levels of dining and a view of the Jamison Valley through... [more]

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croftyangel
Globetrotter
Jul 17, 2008
Katoomba's most popular Bar and Brasserie 5 stars
Club Review: Old City Bank Bar and Brasserie
Part of Topic Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia

The Old City Bank Brasserie has become one of the must try restaurants of the Blue Mountains. It is situated on Katoomba Street as part of the Carrington Hotel complex. It was once the City Bank of... [more]

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croftyangel
Globetrotter
Jul 17, 2008
Victorian Fine Dining in Grand Style 5 stars
Travel Tip: Katoomba
Part of Topic Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia

The Grand Dining Room at Carrington Hotel in Katoomba, NSW, Australia is a step back in time to an elegance not found in today’s standards. It was built in 1880 with Victorian and Art Deco eras and then closed in 1985 for a full renovation to reopen in 1998.

It was nominated...
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croftyangel
Globetrotter
Jul 17, 2008
Aboriginal Arts walking in the dreamtime 5 stars
Travel Tip: Katoomba
Part of Topic Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia

The Blue Mountains Aboriginal Culture and Resource Centre and Blue Mountains Naidoc Committee are holding an art exhibit of original paintings and artworks created by local Aboriginal artists. It is called “Red Ochre Aboriginal Arts” and runs from the 18th of July to 13th of August 2008 on... [more]

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croftyangel
Globetrotter
Jul 13, 2008
Hatters Cafe fine dining appeal without the price 5 stars
Café Review: Hatter's Cafe
Part of Topic Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia

Hatters Cafe in Katoomba, NSW, Australia is more than casual dining, they have a fine dining appeal without the price. They have Italian influence in the dishes with many wheat and gluten free... [more]

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croftyangel
Globetrotter
Jul 13, 2008
Cafe with relaxing setting for any meal 4 stars
Café Review: Mountain Harvest Cafe and Dining
Part of Topic Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia

Mountain Harvest Cafe and Dining in Katoomba, NSW, Australia is a relaxing atmosphere with great food choices. Julie and John O’Gorman are the new owners and when I visited them for a cafe review... [more]

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croftyangel
Globetrotter
Jul 13, 2008
Make a pizza dough character to bake while you eat 5 stars
Restaurant Review: Papa Dinos Family Restaurant
Part of Topic Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia

Papa Dinos Family Restaurant in Katoomba, NSW, Australia is as old style Italian that is alluring in its great food, choices, and the aroma gets you from the street.

It is a very...
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croftyangel
Globetrotter
Jul 2, 2008
Lime 3 retro fine dining in Katoomba 5 stars
Travel Tip: Katoomba
Part of Topic Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia

Lime 3 Cafe and Restaurant on Katoomba Street in Katoomba, NSW, Australia is a cut above the rest for quality and atmosphere. The decor is a neon green retro fit with bench tables, outside dining, candles burning on the tables and just an upbeat ambiance that is unusual in this area.
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croftyangel
Globetrotter
May 10, 2008
Parakeet Cafe review 5 stars
Café Review: Parakeet Cafe
Part of Topic Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia

The Parakeet Cafe on Katoomba Street in Katoomba is a bohemian haven of relaxation. It is a wonderful place to get away from it all.

Retro in design with bright colours to match...
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croftyangel
Globetrotter
May 9, 2008
Town of Katoomba 5 stars
Travel Tip: Katoomba
Part of Topic Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia

Katoomba is 110 kms west of Sydney at 1030 metres elevation. The main industry is tourism; the streets are crowded 24 hours a day. It is a town of survival, it has died five times of the years and always found a way to come back and thrive. Katoomba is the Aboriginal word for shining falling... [more]

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croftyangel
Globetrotter
May 3, 2008
Mountain Heritage Hotel and Spa Review 4 stars
Katoomba Chapter of Travel Blog:
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Mountain Heritage Hotel & Spa is turning 100 years old. Remember the days of the grand guesthouses with elegance and style. Once the California, it is still affectionately called ‘the Cali’ by the Katoomba locals. Its castle-like tower, spiralling wood staircases, majestic statues, and... [more]

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