Red Leaf Cottage Local Tips
Our favorite things to do & see
Beautiful gardens just meters away from Red Leaf Cottage.
A must!
13 locals recommend
Everglades Historic House and Gardens
37 Everglades AvenueBeautiful gardens just meters away from Red Leaf Cottage.
A must!
Historic old style cinema - takes you back in time!
Lovely evening out or good idea for a rainy day?
About a 20 min drive from Leura.
88 locals recommend
Mount Vic Flicks
2A Harley AveHistoric old style cinema - takes you back in time!
Lovely evening out or good idea for a rainy day?
About a 20 min drive from Leura.
Leura Cascades
Beautiful place to visit
If we don't have time or energy to do the 45 min loop-walk (via Pool of Siloam, back up to Isabel Street) we walk to this look out that is so nearby.
It takes us 10 min to get to this amazing viewpoint.
We may have consumed wine & cheese at this lookout as it's a great place for an afternoon sun-downer! ;-)
Golf Link Lookout
If we don't have time or energy to do the 45 min loop-walk (via Pool of Siloam, back up to Isabel Street) we walk to this look out that is so nearby.
It takes us 10 min to get to this amazing viewpoint.
We may have consumed wine & cheese at this lookout as it's a great place for an afternoon sun-downer! ;-)
Leura Golf Club
1 Sublime Point RdOnly 5 minute walk from Red Leaf Cottage.
Great little bookshop with latest books, well priced. (no I do not know the owner - just love this bookstore!)
15 locals recommend
Megalong Books
183 Leura MallGreat little bookshop with latest books, well priced. (no I do not know the owner - just love this bookstore!)
Sightseeing
Sublime Point Lookout
Sublime Point Walking TrackAmazing views with easy access.
This is a bit further out, roughly 30 min drive from Leura.
It's a relatively unwell known part of the Blue Mountains. The Tea Rooms serve great food and it's worth the drive, as it's a stunning area.
Consider a stop in Blackheath! (cute shops!)
58 locals recommend
Megalong Valley Tea Rooms
Megalong RoadThis is a bit further out, roughly 30 min drive from Leura.
It's a relatively unwell known part of the Blue Mountains. The Tea Rooms serve great food and it's worth the drive, as it's a stunning area.
Consider a stop in Blackheath! (cute shops!)
SCENIC WORLD: This may seem a bit too touristy and it may well be, but in my humble opinion, it is worth it!
Even though it's a bit pricey, you can easily spend a whole morning or afternoon there. There are some historic elements, spectacular views, walking trails and the steep railway and the sky rail are quite memorable. Our children still talk about it!
192 locals recommend
Scenic World station
LOT 591 Cliff DrSCENIC WORLD: This may seem a bit too touristy and it may well be, but in my humble opinion, it is worth it!
Even though it's a bit pricey, you can easily spend a whole morning or afternoon there. There are some historic elements, spectacular views, walking trails and the steep railway and the sky rail are quite memorable. Our children still talk about it!
Food scene
Sparrows Leura
82 Railway ParadeDelicious food and friendly owner/staff
SANWIYE - Katoomba: Small restaurant, open for lunch and dinner with the best Korean food ever!
21 locals recommend
Sanwiye Korean Restaurant
177 Katoomba StSANWIYE - Katoomba: Small restaurant, open for lunch and dinner with the best Korean food ever!
Place is called Aunty Ed's - not Jacks!!
(not sure why I can't edit this?! tried several times) Anyway....
Aunty Ed's is a quirky retro restaurant. Great for families. Cozy interior 'old diner style' with many objects that may induce some feelings nostalgia! (and may show your age!) ;-)
23 locals recommend
Aunty Ed's Restaurant And Bar
122 Katoomba StPlace is called Aunty Ed's - not Jacks!!
(not sure why I can't edit this?! tried several times) Anyway....
Aunty Ed's is a quirky retro restaurant. Great for families. Cozy interior 'old diner style' with many objects that may induce some feelings nostalgia! (and may show your age!) ;-)
Black Cockatoo Bakery
1 Staples CresGreat coffee and the best cinnamon scrolls in the world.
Josophan's Fine Chocolate
187 Leura MallThe name says it all... Fine Chocolates... mmmmm
This could be controversial and the NSW Dentist Association may get in touch with me soon...
However! Before they do... Check out this Candy Store, as it has sweets from many different parts of the world as well as treats from 'back in the day'.
10 locals recommend
The Candy Store Leura
178 Leura MallThis could be controversial and the NSW Dentist Association may get in touch with me soon...
However! Before they do... Check out this Candy Store, as it has sweets from many different parts of the world as well as treats from 'back in the day'.
Pizza Sublime
Delicious Pizzas!! (best to take away as seats/tables are limited)
Elysian Bar
Amazing views , good cocktails and delicious food!
Cafe located IN glasshouse.
Great coffee and yummy food.
13 locals recommend
Sorensens Glasshouse & Gardens
8 Herbert StCafe located IN glasshouse.
Great coffee and yummy food.
Families with young children
Beautiful lake 5 min drive from Red Leaf Cottage.
Great plave to let the kids run around, has a playground too.
66 locals recommend
Wentworth Falls Lake Playground
31 Sinclair CresBeautiful lake 5 min drive from Red Leaf Cottage.
Great plave to let the kids run around, has a playground too.
Great pool, council recently upgraded the facilities.
15 locals recommend
Katoomba Sports & Aquatic Centre
Catalina AvenueGreat pool, council recently upgraded the facilities.
From the website: These unique Gardens are one of the Blue Mountains' most favourite venues, where Azaleas and Rhododendrons are planted amongst the native eucalypts and bushland.
The Gardens are picturesque all year round, especially in April with brilliant autumn colours. But Rhododendron and Azaleaa blooms are at their exotic spectacular best in spring, usually between late-September and mid-November.
Allow at least an hour to stroll though the easy walking tracks of these lovely Gardens. On a fine day, take a rug and your picnic basket down to the Valley and enjoy this stunning gem of the Blue Mountains with your family and friends.
32 locals recommend
The Campbell Rhododendron Gardens
1 Bacchante StFrom the website: These unique Gardens are one of the Blue Mountains' most favourite venues, where Azaleas and Rhododendrons are planted amongst the native eucalypts and bushland.
The Gardens are picturesque all year round, especially in April with brilliant autumn colours. But Rhododendron and Azaleaa blooms are at their exotic spectacular best in spring, usually between late-September and mid-November.
Allow at least an hour to stroll though the easy walking tracks of these lovely Gardens. On a fine day, take a rug and your picnic basket down to the Valley and enjoy this stunning gem of the Blue Mountains with your family and friends.
On a rainy day....
Blue Mountains Sauna
Such a fun and healthy thing to do on a rainy or cold day.
Booking required for the tours.
Absolutely stunning and interesting for all ages!
99 locals recommend
Jenolan Caves
4655 Jenolan Caves RdBooking required for the tours.
Absolutely stunning and interesting for all ages!
ICESKATING RINK!!
Suitable for all levels and age groups, the ice-rink’s 600 square metre indoor setting is an ideal all-weather venue.
Bookings are essential.
10 locals recommend
Fairmont Resort & Spa Blue Mountains - MGallery by Sofitel
1 Sublime Point RdICESKATING RINK!!
Suitable for all levels and age groups, the ice-rink’s 600 square metre indoor setting is an ideal all-weather venue.
Bookings are essential.
United Cinemas The Edge
225 Great Western HwyPerfect place on a rainy day...
The Blue Mountains Cultural Centre features the Blue Mountains City Art Gallery and World Heritage Exhibition which is devoted to education about the distinctive environment, history and culture of the Blue Mountains region. The Cultural Centre is co-located with the new Katoomba Library. The Cultural Centre showcases innovative, diverse, distinctive and creative cultural programs for enjoyment by residents of, and visitors to, the Blue Mountains. Built on the highest point in Katoomba with panoramic views of the World Heritage area, it links the main shopping precinct on Katoomba Street through enhanced pedestrian connections. CLOSED PUBLIC HOLIDAYS.
112 locals recommend
Blue Mountains Cultural Centre
30 Parke StThe Blue Mountains Cultural Centre features the Blue Mountains City Art Gallery and World Heritage Exhibition which is devoted to education about the distinctive environment, history and culture of the Blue Mountains region. The Cultural Centre is co-located with the new Katoomba Library. The Cultural Centre showcases innovative, diverse, distinctive and creative cultural programs for enjoyment by residents of, and visitors to, the Blue Mountains. Built on the highest point in Katoomba with panoramic views of the World Heritage area, it links the main shopping precinct on Katoomba Street through enhanced pedestrian connections. CLOSED PUBLIC HOLIDAYS.