Wentworth Falls Local Knowledge

• Activities (1)
• Tourist Attractions (2)
• Restaurants (3)
• Things To Do (4)
• Sightseeing (1)
• Local History (1)

Activities in Wentworth Falls

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  Waterfalls Hike Blue Mountains

  One of the most beautiful hikes that the Blue Mountains has to offer. Unknown to many Sydney-siders this hidden gem is a place with magnificent waterfalls, dramatic rocky escarpments and spectacular scenery. Half day hike including lunch. Available daily.
   

Tourist Attractions in Wentworth Falls

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  Wentworth Falls

  One of the most beautiful waterfalls with fantastic bushwalks, pretty town. Infact the Blue Mountains area is a wonderful back to nature escape.
   
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  Falls Gallery

  Established in the Blue Mountains in 1990, Falls Gallery continues to provide a constantly changing exhibition of works on paper and ceramics by emerging and well established artists. The gallery is located in Falls Road, Wentworth Falls, in a beautifully restored turn of the last century weatherboard cottage. It is situated in a large, well established mountain garden and is a mere two minutes walk from the Falls Reserve Picnic area and lookouts.

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  (02) 4757 1139

   

Restaurants in Wentworth Falls

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  The Conservation Hut Cafe

  The Conservation Hut is located in the magnificent World Heritage Blue Mountains National Park, NSW, Australia. Opening in 1993 as a café it replaced the old Hut which opened in 1963 and was originally used as a meeting place for members of the conservation movement. The Conservation Hut Cafe is open 7 days a week and offers a wide range of dishes from light snacks to full meals. Overlooking the stunning Jamison Valley you can dine on our verandah year round and in winter come inside to enjoy our warm open fire.

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  (02) 4757 3827

   
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  The Grand View Hotel

  The epitome of a Blue Mountains Country Pub/Hotel with fireplace, atmosphere and named after the spectacular views from the verandahs. Owner/Managers Ben and Sandra Tufrey bring their unique talents to the Grandview, making it one of the most popular destinations around. Year after year, people come back to relax in comfort, and enjoy all the pub has to offer.

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  (02) 4757 1001

   
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  Seven Restaurant

  New Italian Menu- New Decor- New Wine List- Great value for money- Family Friendly dining- Kids Menu- Take away available- Mid week special deals

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  (02) 4757 4997

   

Things To Do in Wentworth Falls

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  Kings Tableland Observatory

  The observatory is located at Wentworth Falls, it is at an altitude of 930 metres which makes it a high and dark site, but still close to Sydney. The facility is open to any interested people or groups. Three modern telescopes are available for use, on cloudy nights we have a flat screen planetarium. We offer: Workshops on the night sky, Use of star charts, Astrophotography and Instruction on the use of telescopes. Hours: Open to public, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Evenings from 7pm. 8pm during daylight savings It is also open on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm for Solar Observing. School Holidays open every night Group bookings on Wednesday and Thursday evenings only, by appointment.

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  (02) 4757 2954

   
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  Ignar Picnic Ground

  Heading from Sydney towards Wentworth Falls, turn left off the Great Western Highway into Tableland Road and turn left into Queen Elizabeth Drive. At the end of the sealed road there is a fork in the road. Take the left hand fork for a 10 km drive to one of the most remote and beautiful picnic grounds in the Blue Mountains, Ingar Picnic Ground.
   
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  Wentworth Falls Country Club

  Situated in the world heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park, Wentworth Falls Country Club is the most prestigious golf course. Experience the beautiful Blue Mountains and play our 18 hole, easy walking par 70 course... Enjoy picturesque fairways lined with a mixture of native and European flora, and settle into the relaxed freedom of our unique mountains lifestyle Whether it be for pure pleasure or pure challenge, this magnificent course truly is a joy to play..... The club house overlooks the course and has everything you need. Quench your thirst at the Bar with all your favourites. Try the luck on Keno or the TAB or enjoy a wonderful meal from Twins On Blaxland Restaurant.

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  (02) 4757 1899

   
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  Wentworth Falls Lake

  Wentworth Falls Lake was created by the damming of Jamison Creek to supply water for the steam railway. The Lake is now home to native and introduced waterfowl, native fish such as Gudgeons, and water bugs including freshwater crayfish, freshwater shrimp and dragonfly nymphs. It is also a popular picnic spot, with barbeque facilities and children’s play equipment.

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Sightseeing in Wentworth Falls

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  Leura Gardens Festival

  The festival goes from 29 September to 7 October. Stay 7 nights at "Braewood" (October 1 - 8) for the price of 6 nights. This wek only available for $1,100

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Local History in Wentworth Falls

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  An Explorer's Village

  In 1814 when William Cox was building the road over the blue mountains, he established his second depot near the present village, he built a slab hut and the area became known as "Weatherboard". In the 1880s Weatherboard was renamed "Wentworth Falls" in Honour of William Charles Wentworth. William Charles Wentworth, William Lawson and Gregory Blaxland were the first explorers to cross the Blue Mountains.