Great place if you visit Coober Pedy. There's a free museum with a lot of interesting information and a paid tour which we would highly recommend. Our tour guide Zoe was great. She had plenty of information about living underground and opal mining even adding in some really interesting and funny personal stories. We also rented UV lights here to go noodling in the public pit. The next day we came back to hand back the torches and to let them have a look at our rocks (some had a bit of opal). His explanation about what we found and what we could do with it was great as we had no clue what we found exactly. All in all highly recommended this place if you're in Coober Pedy!

This is a Must-visit attraction in Coober Pedy. Everything you need to know about Opals is here in this beautiful museum cum opal jewellery store. The entrance to the venue is free. There are guided tours with informative movies which operate 2-3 times daily and need booking. There's a huge amount of rich history of opal mining, works of traditional arts, paintings, depictions of cultural heritages and so on... exhibited everywhere you look, from showcases to all the walls of this underground museum. There's a jewellery shop located within, which sells varieties of opal jewelleries, paintings & souvenirs, etc. Incidentally, there's also a coffee machine located inside the jewellery store area, where you can grab a quick coffee/tea while looking around. But there ain't any toilets/wash rooms inside this venue. So when you arrive here, make sure you are not in a Rush! Thankfully, there are a few emergency exits though 🤣

I dare say every person who comes to this quirky town will visit this museum, and so they should, it is a lovely experience. For the life of me I will never understand why they don’t charge for entry, no one would blink to do so nor complain after! There is a tour that you must go on. We had the delightful Zoe who described her childhood, school, work, home, partner and general life here. It was. privilege to hear the absolute inside knowledge into growing up and living in this town. An excellent way to spend 2-3 hours.

Excellent museum and a must visit when in Coober Pedy. There's lots to see and interpretation to read as free entry. There's also a great mine tour and rooms of a traditional, and modern dug out. Our guide was very informative and it was fun to hear about how 80% of the population live in dugouts. We also did the Old Timers Mine tour and these complemented each other and were quite different. Very enjoyable. Our 4 kids loved it!

Guided tour was fantastic, tour guide was very friendly and informative. Loved seeing the modern day and older dugouts. Museum also has some great information and displays

Great place to learn about the history of one of the nature’s greatest creations in the world. Very interesting place and very lovely kind staff. Special thanks to our lovely Museum tour guide (her name starts with “Z” 😉) She explained so many interesting things about Coober Pedy & Opals and we instantly fell in love with that dry red desert 🏜️. The people we met were very friendly and so kind.. Already decided to visit back and hoping to see those beautiful nice friends and places again.. Thanks again for such a wonderful hospitality & welcoming us warmly.. - from T’gon Vic- 😇

Well set up museum related to history of Opal production with plenty of free parking. Nothing free about their product range though with highly elevated prices for just about anything in their Opal and Jewelery shop.The Lady shop manager is a most unfriendly person, not well suited to her role Great for a look but I would look else where in town to secure your Gem purchases. Tour bus drivers have always enjoyed comissions here, how ever this occured under previous management but is quite possibly still the case. Go for the free of charge displays but look more towardsshops like "Opalios and Star Opal" for great Opal , fossil and Jewelery purchases.

Such a great place to explore and get insight into the old mining practices in Coober Pedy. Tours are self guided and there is lots to see and the interpretation is very interesting. Kids had a ball finding all the different spots and reading the signs etc. No good if you have mobility issues - there are a few very low spots too that require bending over to walk through. Very interesting to see the old dug out house all set up too. Gift shop on site and very friendly staff. We also visited the Umoona mine and it's with doing both as they are quite different experiences.

Great value for money and such a good way to learn about the history of Opal mining in Coober Pedy, while walking through a real underground mine. Owner very informative. Really enjoyed our visit and then fossicking in the pit out the front for our own little pieces of Opal. Highly recommend this place for everyone!

Absolutely loved our visit to the Old Timber Mine in Coober Pedy! 💎⛏️ It's such a cool spot packed with history and charm. The self-guided tour through the old tunnels was awesome — I felt like stepping back in time ⏳🕳️. There are so many interesting displays, tools, and stories to check out 🛠️📜. The underground living quarters were fascinating 🛏️🏠 — can’t believe people lived like that! Everything was super well-maintained ✨, with helpful signs and info boards 🪧. The staff were lovely and welcoming too! 😄👍 If you're in Coober Pedy, don’t miss this underground treasure ⚒️💯 Highly recommend for families, adventurers, and history buffs alike! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🧭📚

Ample parking, nice noodling pit outside, kids were able to find some nice stones. Self guided tour, well laid out and numbered. Lots of things to see. We spent about an hour inside. Good souvenir selection from affordable to eye opening.

Such an amazing little experience. Only $15 to explore the original mines, how they were formed and used back when they were first opened. A tour Into the homes that are carved into rock and also souvenir shop with some stunning jewellery

A great way to see an underground mine and living quarters, with an interesting display of historical information. The friendly hosts made us very welcome, lots of opal jewellery for sale, as well as souvenirs. A very nice museum and exemple of troglodyte house can be also visited.

Great free camp and excellent mining experience museum. Loved our stop here. It’s within walking distance to the big winch restaurant, bar and tourist attraction.

Faye's Underground Home was the first Coober Pedy venue that I visited and was a hit; highly recommended. Their entry fee is reasonable and commentary is very informative. A lot of history is revealed about one of the town's notable people.

Loved Faye’s!!!! The tour guide was fabulous, the underground home and adjoining mine told with the personal story of fabulous Faye in the raging 70’s along with accompanying photos provided a brilliant experience. We were a family of mum dad and a 7 year old and each one of us thought it was a top notch experience. We would highly recommend getting to see this while you are in Coober Pedy. Top 3 for sure- loved it!!!

Fully functional underground 1960s era home. Well presented. Clean. Different perspective of life in Coober Pedy.

Absolutely mindblowing what this woman achieved to build her home by hand with the help of her two amazing friends. Also everything else this lady achieved. What a machine. Thanks to Frida our tour guide who gave amazing account when you arrive of the life of Faye. Frida was so interesting to listen to and animated when she spoke. It was awesome to hear the stories. Then walking around Fayes Underground home which is brilliant and awe inspiring.

Very informative tour, definitely a good value for small money! The guide is very knowledgeable and passionate in explaining everything. The tour includes a visit to opal mine and also opal cutting demonstration! The ticket can be purchased from Opal Cave Shop with the Space Ship infront.

I just visited and it is truly the most amazing story about 3 women who achieved big , I have ever heard. I am so impressed and can not recommend this place enough. It is education and pure awareness about what you can be capable of when you have a strong will and mindset. Its just eye opening and impressive. Thank you to the lady with all her knowledge who told us the fascinating story ❤️❤️❤️

For us, this was the highlight of our 2 nights stay in Coober Pedy. Hearing of what and how Faye and her friends accomplished was the best apart from one thing that was even better. Frieda (the weekday host) is the real hidden gem of Coober Pedy. Her insights to not only Faye’s home but to the history of Coober Pedy were Captivating. We could’ve spent the whole day with Frida But the last time did not allow. Get her talking and she may even let a few town secrets slip…. She was an absolute cack!!! If you do nothing else in Coober Pedy Make sure you go visit Frida!!

There were 5 of us - two children and four adults and we all loved it. We had missed the tour of the Whyalla but Madeleine (Maddy) offered us a tour as we weren’t going to be there the next day. The tour was well worth doing, the Museum terrific and the grounds very well set out. We would highly recommend and thank you Maddy!

Nice place to visit in Whyalla. It’s about armed ship 🚢 used in military purposes. Nice history explaining by guide in the museum. Charging around $35 per head. Inside was informative and curious. Nice experience 😍

When i visited 21 August i checked the website first as the tours are only certain times. I booked the day before on the site but at the time of visit the ship was closed for maintanence, the website does let you know. You can do a virtual tour, so for any place best to check ahead to make sure of times etc. I have visited before here. But it's always nice for a look. The staff are very friendly. Very informative and helpful. And a good selection of souvenirs. I do love the museum here to as you can find really interesting stuff here about the ship and of other things. You'll need to come here to find out more.

The tour of the ship was a standout of our trip to Whyalla. We booked a tour on a whim when our cuttlefish snorkel was pushed back a day and our guide Madelyn really brought the ship and its history to life. Amazing to think of the sailors living conditions in the cramped quarters and the wonderful work that the ship did locating and detonating mines during the war.

Great place for a visit the museum is cool and the trains are great. The best thing is the boat tour really great info and a good idea of what sea life was like.

Rod was a great guide for the ship tour, he was passionate about the ship and the connection it had with Whyalla. It was good to see how life was on board the WW2 vessel. The tours run at 11:30 am and 01:30pm from the info centre and run for 45- 60 minutes, you may need to book ahead as there was only 10 spots available with people waiting. You can visit the maritime museum afterwards with well maintained grounds.

If you have the chance to go on the tour of the ship Whyalla I recommend it. Tour guide was very informative. Loved the experience of walking through this ship and learning a piece of our history.

Absolutely brilliant. Shirley our tour guide was very informative and lovely! Well worth the tour if you’re stopping in. We will be back in the future to do the night light show

A very good evening show was put on which cost $30, and I was able to take my dog. It gave a detailed explanation of how the railway started and how Peterborough became so important. I couldn’t help wonder how anyone got anything clean with so many steam trains pumping out smoke all day! 😂 It was a good movie and light show, nicely done. Plenty of parking and toilets on site

Fascinating look into the days of steam train travel and the major part that Peterborough played in it. Highly recommend the guided tour in the day time and the light and sound show at night.

Outside sheds are by guided tour only. It's worth it The old carriage rolling stock interior worth the looking at CR locomotives ex Ghan especially

Great collection of historic buildings and rail cars and locomotives. It's a bit sad that nothing is alive any more since they no longer have access to track to run trains. Knowledgeable guide with continuous tour around the site so you can join at any time with little wait. Timing didn't allow us to attend the light and sound show but I have heard it is very good.

Very good...loads to see and quite interesting

Such a great intro to our outback rail system. Came across more and more as I headed down the line. Guided tour option is fantastic.

Nicely set out. The Sculptures are good for the purpose of visual ascetics and well positioned on the top of the hill that is accessible by car. There is a well laid out walking track (grade 2) to the lower fauna and aboriginal exhibits... it also has bbqs and picnik area. This is a return track to get back to your car from the top Sculptures. The alternative is to drive to the Fauna and Aboriginal exhibits and treck up to the Sculptures. Sunset time is amazing at the Top Sculptures Site. Stop and pay your entry fee at the automated teller booth.

Amazing at sunset. Quite a spiritual experience amongst the sculptures and looking out across the vast landscape. Well worth the drive out.

Love it up here celebrating the sunset. All of the sculptures take on different colours throughout the sunset. Beautiful place.

The locality is brilliant, the sunset is beautiful but those sculptures, apart from a couple of exceptions, are quite rubbish. The in situ geology is far more interesting.

A great walk, including a loop through the flora section. So much to see, you do need to set aside a couple of hours to fully immerse yourself in the cultural aspects as well flora, rock formations etc. There are toikets, rest stops & a water drinking station.

Great out of the way place. You would need a 4 wheel vehicle if it rains ( which doesn’t happen often) 😂

The sculptures are really awesome. The drive out is a bit long and the road is very narrow and quite steep towards the car park. The sunset is out of this world. However, be aware that when you leave there will be lots of wildlife on the side of the road and on the road, especially kangaroos - so be very careful and be hyper vigilant when leaving around/after sunset.

Brilliant. When enter the Pro Hart gallery you are meet with the friendly staff that will help you with any of your inquiry. The gallery is 3 level high, with the 1st level (the ground floor) full of so much information and so many amazing things to buy and you get to see Pro Hart work spot and watch are very interesting video 📹 of him. The next 2 level have his paintings 🖼 and again this was our first time and it was fantastic.

So happy we experienced all his talents and history of Pro Hart on Mon 1 sept Only $5/ head entry. Really well set up and sooo much to look at and enjoy. The lady that was working was warm and friendly. Worth going. 😊thank you!

OMG always admired the talent of this amazing person and to visit his gallery was a joy. More than I expected. Don't miss out on his sculptures across the road

A visit to Broken Hill would not be complete without going to the Pro Hart Gallery. And it was an easy 30 minute walk from town. Don’t miss the sculpture park across the Road, it’s so peaceful and all worth the visit. I also took a detour to Julie Harts Gallery on the way back.

It was an honour to finally be able to visit his home and gallery. $5 adults, $3 seniors and pensioners, children free. So good! Don't forget to go across the road and see his sculptures. That is free!

Fantastically presented gallery/ museum. Brilliant art of course, but nothing pretentious. Lots to look at and take in over the 3 levels. Friendly, helpful and engaging staff.

My favourite activity in Broken Hill. The Pro Hart Art Gallery is just out of town, plenty of street parking and only $5 for adults and $3 for kids / seniors to get in. Was wonderful seeing Pro Hart's old house and art studio (which is left in original condition). It is interesting to see his earlier works which were quite conservative and quintessentially captured Australian scenes like at the beach and the cricket. His later abstract works are what most people are familiar with - including the iconic carpet ads from the late 80s / early 90s. There are multiple levels of artworks here and you could spend a solid hour here or longer if you watch the documentary on loop. When the entry is so cheap I always like to support the gift shop so picked up some cool tea towels for home. The staff are really knowledgeable and friendly. There is an outdoor sculpture garden across the road. Several of Pro Hart's sculptures can be seen downtown as well as large painted artworks at Broken Hill Regional Airport inside the departures terminal.

They've done the place up recently, it looks absolutely fantastic. Great set up, lots of history about not only the RFDS, but also about Broken Hill as well. Well worth a visit.

Take the guided tour of the hanger with the knowledgable staff. There is a history of the RFDS from small beginings, to Queen Elizabeth 2nd bestowing the royal title. Souveneir shop with clothing, drink bottles, and much more. Proceeds going to the RFDS.

We've been to a few RFDS places but this was the best. A great museum section and a wonderful look at aircraft in the hangar, all brought together by a really good couple of guides. Top stuff, and we learnt so much more about RFDS operations

Great 'experience' well worth a visit if you are in Broken Hill. Wonderful insight in to the history (and present) of the RFDS - what a fantastic organization and the history of Reverend Flynn and his mission to set up the service is inspiring. Interesting collection of planes etc from the history of RFDS as well as a nice Broken Hill history lesson. First part of the tour is 'guided' which was OK but probably unnecessary ... the place speaks for itself! Entry fee applies - but the $60 for a family is well worth it - even if it is just a forced donation!

Our visit to the Flying Doctor Heritage Centre in Mildura was excellent. Our tour guide gave us an interesting and at times funny history of the RFDS, and this was accompanied with 2 movie presentations as well as aeroplanes on-site. The recording of an outback wife to RFDS in the early years seeking help for her injured husband was both interesting to listen too, but also quite heartfelt. Well done. An excellent display.

Wow! A really well curated museum with lots of authentic displays of aviation and radio history.. excellent animated projection of dr flynns desk.. impressive young guide called Hudson.. he was very engaging and informative.. a real asset to RFDS museum..an unmissable venue when in silver city.

A must see in Broken Hill. Excellent exhibitions, very reasonably priced and guides were fantastic - very friendly and informative. A fantastic way to highlight a vitally important, but underfunded service

This is a great place to start your visit to the area The museum is first class and tells the story of the town and its history and indeed a lot of the history of early Australia

Nice cafe ,toilets available 🚻,museum entry fee applies,some sculptures outside,lovely outback sunsets & beautiful night skies 🌠🌠🌠 to experience camping 🏕 in this region ,enjoy your visit

Surprisingly good! The short film at the start was some of the most visually engaging art I’ve seen. Really impressive. The rest of the exhibition is full of local information and presented in an interesting (if not always logical to me) way. I highly recommend a stop if you’re in the area.

All the information you need as well as merchandise, coffee shop and some amazing sculptures. The staff were really helpful and very friendly. Great job Guys 👍👍

Lovely staff Great info Worrg stopping past Toilets Rv dump point and water point Cafe seated areas

Great place to start your exploration of Bourke. Nice cafe and seating area outside in the garden. Several films & tourist into to see.

DOG friendly exhibition and cafe. Staff were so helpful and friendly. Great exhibition would highly recommend. They have dog cages available for free ($20 returnable deposit) to allow you to explore. We chose to go on the Jandra paddle boat sail another good experience.

In your travels North and South up and down the Newell Hwy if your never stopped and taken the time to divert off the hwy to visit the Parks Observatory you are doing yourself a disservice. If your got kids it is especially worth while. Only a hand full of Km north of Parks and about 6km down the side road will get you there. Free entry with most of activities designed and aimed at the kids around 9-14yrs. Lots of photos and interesting information panels for the adults and hands on activities for the kids. The gift shop is A1 with good prices for a wide variety of interesting items to buy. The actual 'dish' is huge and most impressive and you will be amazed. It is still in operational use presently. There is a guided tour available but we didn't do that. This side divert will easily chew up a couple of hours and both you and the kids will appreciate getting out of the car far a very interesting tourist attraction. Got a Cafe there as well. Free and ample close by parking including long vehicles and free entry. Make sure you visit the outside two opposing dishes 70mts apart where if you face into one dish and whisper your partner can hear what you say facing into the other dish. All in all a great little place to visit that will consume no more than two hours of your time and break up your drive. Highly recommend.

Great 3D movie to inform the public about our planet & solar system. Great displays and of course a view of the dish. Plenty of gifts & merchandise with space in mind. A cafe available. Movie was a cost, but everything else was free to view.

Great place to look around to explore and learn some history. If you haven't seen the movie The Dish, I suggest you watch it and learn more about what it does. It's free to go in and check everything out. The whisper dishes out the front are great. You start whispering in them, and the other person over at the other didh can hear you as though you were standing beside them. Awesome place to visit

This is my 3rd time here and it just blows my mind. Lots to see, but unfortunately the cafe/ food is now closed, very disappointed as i would have liked a coffee while enjoy the structure rotate today. Must must must do everybody!!

Great stopover on the way to Dubbo! We saw the 3S experience which was only $16pp and we didnt even know Australia had a Observatory like this! Such a great experience

Nice little stop on the way through NSW. Interesting information center and GOOD doughnuts! Worth the stop if you are passing through or if you are in to space exploration and the moon landings!

The museum is cool, they have the universes baby picture. My brother is jealous and wants to also visit.

Good to those who enjoys nature and wants to do swimming as well❤️❤️ must to visit. Felt fresh amd refreshing. Child friendly environment as well.

A lovely place to relax, get your feet wet and meet friendly locals, both human and bird variety. Not too far out of Orange. Accessible and plenty of parking

Orange doesn’t have many destinations, so I end up coming here almost every week. This is the best spot! I love the view—it’s amazing and it’s free. No wonder people keep coming; it’s the perfect place to relax when you’re feeling tired.

Relaxing place to have a get together. It’s a great place to walk, run or rest. You can cross to the other side of the lake by walking on the Dam. Lovely spot. Toilets, BBQ, Kids playground available. Parking plenty

A great spot in the summer. Fast to get to and plenty of parking. Not crowed out. Swimming was great. Water was refreshing but not cold. Swim platforms are anchored a short distance off the beaches. There is clean sand and grass perfect for picnics. A kiosk is available for coffee, cold drinks, snacks and ice creams. The dam is perfect for swimming with the ducks.

Was so nice to find this lake. A little beach area on both sides of the lake. Everyone was there swimming, paddle boarding. Great walking area over the bridge and to the other side of the lake. Also a tea house was there. Had a good variety of choices of food and snacks.

Beautiful lake. When we visited it started raining so could not finish the walk. I saw people enjoyong BBQ and swim in the lake. Great play area for kids too.

Cook Park is an easy 10-minute walk west of the Orange CBD via Summer or Kite Streets. Cook Park embodies the seasonal colours of Orange all year round. Summer's arrival brings gardens of stunning and vibrant coloured roses. From February to April, hundreds of begonias bloom in the 'Blowes Conservatory', and in Spring, a burst of colour arrives with masses of tulips and daffodils. A great picnic spot as well with ample playing areas.

Beautiful park for a relaxing day out! The scenic walking paths wind through plenty of gorgeous spots, with lots to see along the way. There are toilets and plenty of rest areas, plus a great playground if you’ve got kids in tow. The highlight for me was the group of friendly ducks who decided to follow me for part of the walk, absolute charmers! A lovely place to spend an afternoon.

Beautiful. Such an evocative old world type of park. Interesting old aviary. The greenhouse area unfortunately was closed

Beautiful park with huge trees, a duck pond, plenty of seating and gorgeous shrubs

Large park with lots of seating. A pond with ducks even, huge trees to marvel at also Flowers in winter mode but one can see potential. Greenhouses not in operation. Handy arts and craft store. Purchased a phone/ipad style mount. Works a treat. Enjoyable stop with walk around. Lots of street parking mid afternoon. Bit cool this time of the year but nonetheless worth the effort.

This is a historical park here in Orange and is a must visit. I will be returning many times as the park and its beauty changes daily. There is so much wonder and history to enjoy and be amazed by . Orange is known for its seasons, and this park is a fabulous place to partake and enjoy nature in all its glory. Add this to your daily walks or at least a weekly visit as this garden awakes from its winter slumber.

One of the best spots in Orange! Beautiful gardens, peaceful atmosphere, and perfect for a relaxing stroll or picnic. Always a favourite.

How many of us know that AUD 10 note featured a portrait of Henry Lawson, an Australian poet and writer, along with images of buildings and bush scenes from Gulgong ! The museum takes you back to a bygone era … the doll collection, vintage candy shop , amazingly preserved cottage. It’s seems a piece of time has been frozen and well preserved. Items and well preserved and documented. Please visit the town and take a tour of the museum.

What a great spot to stop and see some of the local and Australian history. So much to see. Old vehicles, clothing, cameras, projectors, coins guns and heaps more. So glad we stopped. 15 dollar adult entry. Worth every dollar. Easy wheelchair access. Maybe a bit tight I side and some steps inside but would see most of it.

The most impressive Australian historical museum I have ever been to in NSW. It covered absolutely everything you could imagine. You need at least 3 hours to see everything properly. There is a lot of love and pride in this museum and the $15 entry fee is way too low. Highly recommended!

i love this place. i’m from penrith but a very big history nerd. i’ve visited three times and im still in awe every single time. such an amazing museum for so cheap. my favorite is definitely the doll room :)

This is a wonderful place to visit, you can easily lose yourself in times gone by and revel in the nostalgia. There are thousands of items in a kind of labyrinth-like display that meanders along creaky old floors to showcase beautifully set up rooms that graphically illustrate the way of life of early Australia. Highly recommend a visit but set aside at least two hours to thoroughly immerse yourself in the history that this place offers. Good value entry fee and staffed by friendly and knowledgeable volunteers. This was our second visit and still we are in awe of the place.

Have never seen so many different things to see in one place! The collection is huge! It’s so well set up and laid out. There are tractors and all types of farm equipment, horse drawn vehicles, old house hold items like record players and radios, fossils, sporting artefacts, toys, even buildings from the 1800s set up as they would have liked. I would never have thought so many items could fit into one museum! And it’s affordable to visit. You can get a ticket and leave and have lunch and return. How good is that! Well done to all the wonderful volunteers who look after this wonderful museum.

Amazing collection of history, could have spent hours more here!

Charming little place to get anything to do with honey. Learned about Mead and was surprised to really enjoy the honey beverages, alcoholic and non-alcoholic. The staff are very knowledgable and helpful. They are very good at upselling! We spent over $200! Definitely worth a visit.

Great range of products. Very good customer service. Yummy ice cream.

Great place to try and learn more about honey. The woman that helped us was so friendly, happy to chat with my son about his questions on bees. The self serve tasting was so good, we had no idea there were so many favoured honey options. The whole shop was full of all sorts of great products. Very neat and clean. We left with lots of honey and even tried their ice cream which was excellent. This is worth the visit.

They used to have a demonstration of bee hive and honey extraction process which is closed for a while. Besides that’s is just a retail shop now and with higher price tag. You can their honey and have a coffee if you are driving by

Not far from town. What a lovely place. There’s a variety of honey to taste before buying. Lots of varieties to choose from and there’s choc honey comb chocolate for sale as well. Small cafe in the front which sells honey flavoured ice creams. Car park available on site. Highly recommended.

Great shop with so many products related to honey and bees wax. There’s a central honey tasting area, a sample of lotions and scrubs, and a cafe that sells honey flavoured ice creams which were delicious. The staff are friendly and helpful, always asking if you need any help. They’re quite funny too even when having problems with the credit card machines. Made for a nice little shopping trip.

A lovely place with super friendly and knowledgeable staff… you will find alcohols and spirits produced with honey… so unique and memorable experience… you can taste different varieties of honey and test different skin care products made with honey too along with honey mead tastings. we loved the spiced honey mead and bee care exfoliator… you will also get non- alcoholic honey based sparkling drinks… kids loved it… and something different to regular wine tasting experience…

We had such a lovely time at Lowe Family Wines! The picnic hamper was really good and paired perfectly with the wines. Fretta was so nice and welcoming, which made the experience even better. The winery itself is absolutely beautiful with breathtaking views, and of course the wine was fantastic. Such a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the day—highly recommend!

We booked a last-minute wine tasting and Deluxe Hamper online, which was super easy. Amelia hosted our tasting and we also spoke with Brian, both were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, we learned so much. The wine and food were fantastic, and the view over the vineyard was just stunning. Such a wonderful experience, we highly recommend Lowe Family Winery to anyone visiting Mudgee!

We always visit Lowe Family Wines on our getaways to Mudgee and it is fabulous every single time. Our latest visit included a ‘let the chef and winemaker choose’ lunch. So much fun. Such great food and with the winemaker, David Lowe pouring for the long table of around 40, great wine was flowing. Such a great experience in a really beautiful, family owned winery. You can’t help but feel absolute joy! These guys put their heart and soul into what they do and their hospitality is next level. You feel like one of the the family. Love it. A Mudgee must!

A truly amazing place with beauty and character and decades of experience behind the process. David Lowe has incredible vision and is using a sustainable energy approach to his whole production cycle. Visiting was a revelation and a truly immersive experience.

Had a wonderful tasting at Lowe Family Wine Co today. The setting is beautiful, and our fabulous host, Elle, made the visit memorable with her warm, fun, engaging approach and great knowledge of the wines. It was relaxed, informative, and a lovely start to our day in Mudgee. Definitely worth stopping in if you’re exploring the region.

Our favourite winery in Mudgee by far. Lovely views, amazing wines but what brought the experience to another level was the expertise that Brian brought to our wine tasting. Walked out learning so much. Brian did an amazing job describing the wines in scientific but fun way. Came during the week. Would recommend booking ahead as this is not one to miss!

A great place to just relax and enjoy a lovely antipasto platter and a nice glass of wine. I went out and did the Lowe Flow wine tasting with a lovely group of people from Dubbo and had a blast. The sommelier was amazing and very informative on what we were trying.. will definitely be back!

A true icon and amazing destination for not only car racing fans. The views are beautiful, especially on a clear winter morning with the low cloud across parts of the town. Everyone you speak to on the mountain has a smile on their face. The walk is awesome and a great heart starter before jumping back in the car for a 3 hour drive. Thoroughly recommend the visit.

One of the all time greatest experiences of a life time. All fans of motorsport need to go to Mt Panorama, Bathurst at least once in your life. Awesome!

Finally made it to Mount Panorama, and wow, what an experience! Even when there’s no race on, just driving the circuit at normal speed gives you chills. The elevation changes, the sharp turns, the views over Bathurst… it’s unreal to imagine the pros flying through it at full speed. I stopped a few times to take in the scenery and honestly, every corner has history written all over it. The National Motor Racing Museum nearby is also worth the visit. So much passion and heritage packed into one place. Whether you’re into motorsport or just love a scenic drive with serious Aussie character, Mount Panorama is a must-visit. I left with a full heart, a phone full of photos, and a huge smile. Can’t wait to go back! 🏁🇦🇺

It was interesting to have a look at the track and get an idea of what it's like to drive around. Speed limit is 60 can't imagine the speed the drivers do and in terrible weather conditions like this year. They are crazy or very brave

Nice track to drive for a taste of the car race even at 60km/h. The view at top of the mountain is wonderful

The vintage motor car museum collection was really nice to see. The beautifully preserved cars and classic designs made it an enjoyable and nostalgic experience.

Ita the best place ever. Bathurst 1000 is the greatest event.

A wonderful little gem of a museum! Pun fully intended. We came with our kids on a weekday during school hours and it was pretty quiet. We had lots of space to explore the beautiful old rooms filled with spectacular mineral and fossil specimens. The displays are laid out with great visual appeal and well written educational information. We greatly appreciated the hands-on experiences for small children especially the microscope and dinosaur toys. Also the picnic table in the courtyard for a bit of morning tea before we entered. Staff were friendly and helpful, bathrooms clean and well maintained. Overall a lovely experience. I would recommend about 1.5-2 hours.

Wealth of history living in this cozy and compact museum! Awe inspiring displayed of collections around the country and globe! Quite a fascinating place where kids/adults in fact all ages people can learn about the past. We spent quite a long time inside the museum and learned a lot! Every pieces of collection has its own unique history and features. A must visit place for everyone! Highly recommended.

Such a great museum with permanent fossil / mineral displays and other cool temporary exhibitions. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and clearly love this place. Shout out to the descriptions of tumble rocks and crystals at the gift shop, factual and science-based instead of wishy washy energetic 'benefit'.

A fascinating variety of minerals despite the small size, they had an engaging perioidic table and how they excavate the minerals, perfect for primary school aged kids.

Loved this museum! Our grandsons loved the T-rex skeleton (they were huge!), the fossils and the insects and animals in amber. I loved the displays connecting the periodic table to modern living; they are an inspired way to show how these minerals are used today. The mineral displays were beautifully presented with good information.

Very modern and interactive museum specifically tailored for kids. Stunningly set in an old church. The T-Rex skeleton was fantastic, and so many things to touch and feel, and history of the earth video was great. Only a few small rooms here though, and an hour is enough. Definately worth a visit though.

Very nice small museum. It's small but it has more than enough exhibit to satisfy ones curiosity.

Amazing well kept grounds. The autumn colours were gorgeous! The different sections made wandering around interesting. Although a bit pricey for entry to a garden, I can understand how expensive it would be to maintain such a place. I would love to see the garden again in springtime.

Absolutely stunning gardens with breathtaking views all year round. The grounds are beautifully maintained, with so much to explore – from the formal gardens and hidden pathways to the water features and the lake. It’s a peaceful and relaxing place, perfect for a day out with family or friends. A place where heaven meets.

It is a spectacular 65 hectare private garden that is open to the public. It is considered to be one of the the largest and most spectacular cool climate gardens in the Southern Hemisphere. It has sprawling gardens, maze, chapel, stumpery, aviary, garden rooms and every other feature across the garden. Popular place, need to go early to avoid the heat as well. Fair bit of walking around, some under shade. Uneven terrain, lot of walking on paved pathways mostly. Popular with tourists and locals. You can spend several hours here depending on your interests. Wear comfy shoes, take water, wear hat, sunscreen. Toilets available. Restaurant available at main entry/exit point. Beautiful place. Lots to see. Parking is easy at off peak times. Great place for photography. You can book ready installed tents for overnight stays.

A very wonderful place to visit. We went there Autumn season. The weather was perfect and the plants are vibrant. I suggest coming early to secure parking. We were not able to do the maze simply because we have a pram and a 2 year old with us. Nonetheless, the experience was worthwhile.

There was a lovely woman and a kind man at the café—maybe the owners or staff—and both were super friendly and welcoming. I asked for my coffee to be really hot, and they nailed it! (Not everyone gets that right.) The atmosphere was so cozy and peaceful. We spent around two hours walking in the garden, and had a great time with the kids. Thank you so much for your genuine kindness and warm smiles. ☺️ I absolutely recommend this place!

Lovely cool climate garden. Will be spectacular a little later in the spring, and stunning during autumn. Cafe on site, staff friendly and helpful. We had a shared cheese/ meat platter for lunch, very filling. We visited during the week, and it was quite busy, would be extra busy on weekends and during holidays. Will be back to check it out during different seasons 💐🪻🍁🍂

A beautifully created garden complimented by perfect surrounds and amenities. Supported by generous vehicle access and parking. A truly delightful day out for the whole family seeking an inspirational outing.

As far as "big" things go, this is one of the better ones. Genuinely big, and has a solid information office and wax museum as part of it (although I didn't go to the wax museum so can't comment). Pretty much mandatory when visiting Tamworth.

It was a bit of a disappointed to be honest. They have built large food outlets and a super cheap auto nearby and have taken away from the symbolic guitar that stands tall for Australian country music. It’s just a trashy big thing that we want a photo under. Progress has certainly ruined the experience for me. I remember that there was grass around the guitar not it’s a carpark.

Location is crap, smashed between fast food places and a hotel. Tricky to get a decent photo as you are standing in a car park. The information centre seemed alright Staff were very friendly, and there is a wax museum which you can explore for a small fee.

Great place to stop by and gather brochures for your trip 🤍

Very busy area ( carpark in-between kfc, zarrafas and maccas) but cool to see

It's a large Plastic guitar. Pretty straightforward really. Located outside a Country and Western Museum on a main road. The roar of trucks, 4WDs and traffic is not my idea of ambience, but not much can be done about that. It just overall was like "oh yeah seen the big guitar". Got in the car and kept going.

Excellent staff, many brochures available for many parts of Australia. Some keepsakes but the highlight had to be the $10 to walk around a waxworks museum of country artists and then a guitar exhibit. And all out of the rain. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute.

Breathtaking Views and a Peaceful Escape – A Must-Visit in Tamworth Oxley Scenic Lookout is truly one of Tamworth’s hidden gems. Perched high above the town, the lookout offers breathtaking panoramic views that stretch across the Peel Valley and beyond. Whether you visit at sunrise, sunset, or any time in between, the landscape is nothing short of spectacular and gives you a whole new appreciation for the natural beauty of the region. What makes this spot even more special is how peaceful and well-maintained it is. There are picnic tables, grassy areas, walking trails, and plenty of space to sit, relax, and take in the scenery. It’s perfect for a quick scenic stop or a leisurely afternoon with friends or family. There’s also an easy-to-navigate walking track nearby that winds through native bushland and offers a refreshing connection to nature. The lookout is accessible by car, with ample parking and clean facilities. Whether you’re a local or just passing through Tamworth, Oxley Scenic Lookout is well worth the short drive up the hill. It’s a place to slow down, take a deep breath, and enjoy the serenity. Bring a coffee, a camera, or just yourself — you won’t be disappointed. Highly recommended

iconic sunset at Oxley Scenic Lookout, with panoramic views of Tamworth. As the sun sets behind the distant mountains creating a truly spectacular sight. The peaceful atmosphere add on chirping of birds, provides a perfect escape and chill out after a busy day at work.

Very lovely layout lot of parking picnic table and what a amazing view.

Great lookout over Tamworth, easy to park and lovely to see the sunset

Greath view, perfect pit stop if your on a road trip

A nice view over Tamworth, many picnic tables and shade, I recommend a visit.

Great views of the city of Tamworth. Especially nice at sunset. Lots of younger people and immigrant workers on a Sunday enjoying the views, pick-nicking, and walking on the various trails surrounding the lookout. Definitely worth the drive up if you are in the area.

A surreal and amazing experience for visitors of all ages. Meals are served at the historic Caves House and cave tours offering access to various caves are available at all times of the *year (see note below referencing temporary closures in 2025). Australians have been touring the famous Jenolan Caves since they were first discovered in 1838 - and a tourist attraction sprang up in the 1920s that have continued to draw tourists from around the world. Lit from within using hidden lighting, each major cave has its own tour guides. The Lucas Cave tour is a popular one due to the features, as is the Cerebus Cave. Dress for the cooler subterranean temperatures, even in Summer. NOTE: *The Caves at Jenolan are presently temporarily closed (2025) to enable MAJOR ROAD REPAIRS plus the refurbishment of facilities, tracks and public access. The caves should re-open again to the public in 18 months. CONS: * Ticket Pricing can be somewhat steep, but worth it. * Caves can be cold, even during mid summer. * Previous road was narrow, single lane and precarious. * Beware of the stinging nettles in the outdoor area.

Jenolan caves a world class and absolutely beautiful attraction that is located in the iconic Australian blue mountains. It's a bit of trek getting there on the small and windy road, which can be a little bit sketchy at times, but it is absolutely worthwhile. The area has many different caves for every type of adventurer and when you drive in, you drive through a massive open cave that dwarfs even the tour buses that pass through. It also has a wonderful German architectural theme due to its founding by German explorers and my favourite part is that it is always a perfect temperature of around 17°C inside the caves.

Absolutely fantastic experience at the Imperial caves tour and left us wanting to do the other tours as well. Our guide gave us a lot of interesting facts and kept us all engaged throughout the tour. Plan to be at the barrier point (from where the operator vehicle escorts to the caves) at least an hour in advance. Park and walk or take the shuttle. The walk to the caves is easier than the walk back as it's mostly downhill. View of the blue lake from the walking path is amazing. Can't wait for the lake boardwalk also to be complete. Restrooms at the parking spot and near caves entry. Cafe near the caves entry serves quick eats. Toast / ready to eat items get served faster.

A great experience!! I've been a few times. Explored many of the several caves they have. I plan on going here again. Wasn't far from here, in a small pond, I got to see my first platypus in the wild. I'm told this is a very rare occurrence.

Please purchase a tour ticket before you head out there, especially during school holidays and public holidays, seen too many people regret on the long hours drive for not be able to tour the caves. It was very nice experience with our tour, our tour guide Jaime was superb. Highly recommended for family bonding, fun activities.

Went here on a trip with friends in May 2023. We chose to do two caves, the orient cave and imperial cave. The imperial cave was a wide cave, nice crystal formations but the highlight for me was the underground river the the turquoise water, that was amazing and looked so inviting. Of course no one is allowed to swim in there to preserve its beauty. The orient cave was truly beautiful. Compared to the orient cave, the crystal and rock formations here are truly stunning. The guide was also very knowledgeable and creative, pointing out formations and what they resembled. The kids on our tour loved that as they were also able to use their creative minds to form images of the formations. The drive accessing the caves at the moment is long and tedious due to several road works and closures in the area. There is a point where you will be prompted to stop and follow their vehicle down the steep and narrow road drive. There is ample parking in the area. Overall a very unique experience and I would be happy to check out other caves again (maybe once the road works are completed).

We recently visited and did the Chifley Cave tour, it was great with an amazing and enthusiastic tour guide who gave lots of information regarding the caves, including scientific explanations on formations, as well as stories about their discovery. I highly recommend this visit and loved the entire experience! The tour is also not rushed at all so you have plenty of time to take it all in, take photos and ask questions. Book in advance as it was super busy and we were lucky to make a spot! When we went the road was closed for several km's and required a one way escort, it's fine only adds 20ish minutes but I recommend going early to ensure you are on time - there is a nice cafe with plenty of bits to eat + coffee so you will be comfy if you have a wait. Better to way and enjoy a brew than be late!

Awesome to see the vintage machinery still used and in fantastic working order. Staff were very helpful. Ticked off a bucket list item and it did not dissapoint. This is one place that I was happy to part with some hard earned cash at ....with hubby's blessing too...lol

A very informative tour by the owner who took us through the whole process from raw fleece to a ball of wool. He fielded some very curly questions so he clearly is totally hands on. Excellent retail shop with clothes, hats, sock and a huge range of wool.

Great active wool mill to visit. Nice to be able to see the process from fleece to wool balls and products. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable. Went on a Monday, sadly not much else open. Gold Mine museum closed as were all but one shop in Main Street. It takes an hour from Tamworth and roads were varied including many potholes, not much traffic on roads in and out.

Hidden treasure in a lovely town - so many things to take home - not to mention all the creative possibilities using local and carefully sourced wool and other fibres.

This was worth the visit. Very interesting to see how we get that ball of wool. The short video was informative and very educational. The gift shop had a wide variety of products, clothing and keepsake items to purchase. The town of Nundle was very pretty.

A great tour of the Nundle Woollen Mills. The tour was informative and captivating and we had a great tour guide. (Was the owner I think). He walked us through the entire process of creating the product starting from the raw wool and taking us all the way through to the finished goods. Much of the process is carried out by vintage machines. It was fascinating to see how these machines have been preserved and maintained to create high quality wool products. Great admission price & lovely products able to be purchased I would thoroughly recommend this tour to anyone thinking of visiting the area. (And the staff are lovely).

What a beautiful shop. We had visited a few days ago. A lovely range of woollen products. Especially great they stock Australian made Ugg Boots. You can see the owners love their Mill and store. The informative video playing while you explore the shop was great. I was disappointed the lady behind the counter didn’t say hello or make any eye contact. It didn’t feel a very friendly or welcoming vibe so I feel like I struggled to buy something. Greeting customers and giving a smile always goes a long way.

Outstanding day out! First of all, the staff are the nicest staff I've encountered, so welcoming from the moment you arrive. (Thank you Dominique for easing out little one into the excitement) The coffee from the Cafe was delicious. So much to see and explore, the dinosaur Valley was well worth the cost of a ticket. We drove from Queensland specifically for this and I would do it again and again! Absolutely loved and so did our dinosaur mad little one. One Day we will cherish.

Scenic World in the Blue Mountains is a fantastic place to visit. One can easily spend a day viewing the spectacular scenery and walking through the valley floor rainforest boardwalk. The funicular scenic railway was an amazing experience. It only travels for a short time, but it is very spectacular. Once in the valley, one has the opportunity to walk through a wonderful rainforest. The many sign boards explain not only the history of the location, but also features of the flora and fauna. During our recent visit, the Dinosaur Valley display was available. This was a real treat. The children present loved it. The mainly young staff were very friendly and helpful.

Scenic World is an amazing experience! The cableway, skyway, and railway all offer stunning views of the Blue Mountains. The air was cool and refreshing, and the scenery was absolutely breathtaking. Everything was well organized, and the staff were friendly and helpful. Even though it was a bit cloudy, the view was still beautiful. Definitely worth a visit!

We visited Scenic World on a weekday and had such a lovely time. The cafe and gift shop were both great — I especially loved the gift shop and ended up buying a few dinosaurs. The walk through the Dinosaur Valley was wonderful — refreshing, with plenty of fresh air and lifelike dinosaur displays along the way. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the whole experience was beautiful and enjoyable for all age groups.

Excellent tourist attraction with magnificent views. The railway and two cable cars give you the opportunity to see the spectacular Blue Mountains . All amazing experience . Parking is easy ( only suitable for cars under 2 metres ) Book tickets on line and aim to arrive at opening time . We had no wait and the staff were all friendly and helpful . Lots of great walks suitable to all fitness levels . We stayed in Cranebrook about an hour’s drive from Katoomba .A very scenic drive to get there and not as busy as Katoomba .

Great day out for the whole family. Lots of different cafes with alcohol to enjoy the terrific views with. Only downside is there are a lot of tourists (can you blame them?). Would try to get there earlier in the day potentially? Either way it’s a great experience overall. :)

Excellent staff, wonderful rides and even though the weather was not good the entire time we were there we had fun. Can't recommend scenic world enough.... Make the time to g t out to see the wilderness and the wonderful dinosaur walk

A soul-stirring experience at Echo Point! Echo Point is simply breathtaking — and if you venture just a little away from the main lookout, it becomes magical. To the left, the Three Sisters Walk offers close-up views of these majestic rock formations and the endless blue horizon. To the right, the Lady Darley Viewpoint trail rewards you with peaceful, panoramic views — far from the crowds, where you can truly feel the stillness and grandeur of nature. It’s a place that humbles and uplifts at the same time. Take your time, breathe in the mountain air, and let the view remind you just how magnificent Allah’s creation is. 🌄✨

Echo Point Lookout is absolutely stunning! The view of the Three Sisters and the surrounding Blue Mountains is breathtaking — especially when the mist rolls in. The weather was cool and refreshing when I visited, which made the experience even better. It’s a great spot to take photos, breathe in the mountain air, and just enjoy the view. There are also cafes and souvenir shops nearby. Definitely a must-visit in the Blue Mountains! 🌿⛰️💙

Following an invigorating trundle along the Prince Henry Cliff Walk, we found ourselves at the Echo Point Lookout. We were dropped off by the Blue Mountains Explorer Bus at Stop 9, then walked through to Echo Point. The walking trail was easy to navigate and could be completed at a leisurely pace. The scenic lookouts along the way of the Blue Mountains were well maintained and safe. Brilliant views of the mountains and valleys were had. Once at Echo Point, the crowds were evident, but not burdensome. The view of the The Sisters was spectacular. If one is able and fit enough, it is well worth the effort. Set aside a day of your holiday for this adventure walk.

Great view.. such a beautiful place to visit.. you can come here with your friends, family or with your loved ones. You can come here by yourself and still have a wonderful time. If you don't want to drive, you can catch public transport as well. There are restrooms available in case you need to use. Highly recommended!!

Echo Point Lookout ia a great place to stop and look at the Blue Mountains and in particular Three Sisters. It seems always busy here as you would expect. The viewing area is suitable for everyone, including anyone with mobility issues. There is also a tourist information Centre and good amenities for all.

This location is incredibly easy to access and very walkable, offering stunning panoramic views in every direction. There are two levels that provide perfect vantage points for taking incredible photos. The area is well maintained, with clean and easily accessible restrooms conveniently located on-site, making it comfortable for visitors of all ages.

Beautiful view to start the hike/walk. The hiking was nice, safe (i.e. paved) trails, majestic plantation. I went once in summer, once in winter...winter can get cold so bring a winter hat. Walk to Echo point is about 30 minutes from Katoomb station, and ther is a gradual incline, so if you have bad knees, take the public bus (it's clean, cheap, and efficient). Worth the train ride from Sydney)!

The place is beautiful! The hiking trails are very well marked, but unfortunately some paths are closed. There are lots of viewpoints where you can admire the mountains! The only downside is that buses full of tourists come and go. So the entrance is crowded, but as soon as you venture off the beaten track, there's no one around!

The scenery presents a breathtaking panorama of the natural world, a testament to the beauty of untouched wilderness. The cascading water creates a soothing ambiance, contributing to the overall tranquility of the location. These long track walks meander through diverse landscapes, offering various perspectives of the mountain. Such natural splendor provides a rejuvenating experience, far removed from the stresses of daily life. This is a destination that captures the essence of a perfect escape, offering a harmonious blend of adventure and serenity.

Three Sisters is a great spot to stop. We would recommend 30m -4hrs depending on how much walking you are willing and capable of doing. Would recommend visiting early or later in the day when it is a bit cooler.

Visiting the Three Sisters in Katoomba was such a magical experience. The moment we arrived, we were completely amazed by the breathtaking mountain views and the calm beauty of nature. My family and I also took a ride on the Scenic Railway, which is said to be the most inclined railway in the world, and it was such an unforgettable thrill. The air was fresh and crisp, and the weather quite cold, so a warm jacket is a must. It’s truly one of those places that makes you stop and appreciate how stunning the world can be.

Lovely (and easy) walk in the magnificent Blue Mountains scenery. We were there in November thus with perfect climate to hike ! Amazing day

Windy as usual but does not detract from the amazing views. Greatly improved access since our last visit pre Covid with adequate platform viewing even with a couple of coaches of visitors. There is a small paid parking area or look for off street paid parking. Can get a hot drink, meal or souvenir at the Lookout Echo Point plaza 5 min walk from the Three Sisters.

​The Three Sisters is an iconic rock formation in the Blue Mountains National Park near Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia. These imposing sandstone peaks—named Meehni, Wimlah, and Gunnedoo—tower over the Jamison Valley, providing one of Australia's most spectacular and photographed views, especially from the Echo Point lookout. You will have a great time if you visit here. You can drive or use public transport. The location is very convenient. There are restrooms in case you need to use. I have come here so many times and every time I am here I get mesmerised with the beauty and the great views of this place. Highly recommended!!

The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden is such a beautiful and peaceful place to visit. The views of the mountains are absolutely stunning, and the gardens are so well maintained with a wide variety of plants and flowers to explore. It’s a perfect spot for a relaxing walk, family outing, or even just to sit and enjoy nature. The staff are friendly and helpful, and there’s plenty of space to take photos or have a picnic. Every visit feels refreshing and calming. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the Blue Mountains!

A beautiful and quiet place to visit with only the birds twittering and wind sweeping through the trees. The day was overcast but better for the photos and to avoid the heat! Bring a hat, enjoy a stroll or find a bench and enjoy the views.

Mount Tomah is my favorite place to take the kids for a scenic hike. The views are breathtaking, and the gardens showcase an incredible variety of plants. The trails are gentle enough for little legs, yet still packed with visual wonder. The kids love spotting unusual plants and running through the open spaces. It’s peaceful, educational, and perfect for a nature-filled family day out.

Visited on Saturday around noon time for lunch and on return leg from Katoomba after overnight stay at Wentworth Falls. Spent an hour there before having lunch on a beautiful sunny spring day. Beautiful manicured garden. Truly worth the visit on this route.

💡A sunny spring afternoon stroll for the senses. It was just okay! ​Our bright, sunny drive to the Gardens unfortunately gave way to an overcast setting upon our arrival. We've always believed that large garden landscapes have the power to hold the senses captive, both in their carefully manicured areas and their natural growth. To fully ignite all the senses, a garden should engage sight, touch, smell, sound, and sometimes taste. For us, only two were truly engaged: sight and touch. ​ + ​The souvenir shop was well-stocked. ​ - ​There was considerable construction taking place around the landscape. - ​The overcast skies, although they set up a beautiful photo backdrop, were a bit of a letdown. - ​Our car battery died, and regarding the assistance we received from staff, I'll simply say: we were incredibly grateful that a lovely visiting couple volunteered to help us.

What a beautiful historic venue to enjoy with family and friends. Lots to see and do, ample parking, wheelchair friendly beautiful setting. Bell bird cafe has a broad but simple menu with unbelievable views of the mountains and the gardens. Great day out, just make sure you don't go on a cold day.

Beautiful wedding venue especially in the rain 😍 cafe was so great to get a delicious hot chocolate at, and I’m glad that unlike other places they didn’t water it down, it was all milk and chocolate. I only wish they gave more than 4 mini marshmallows! To me that equals one full size marshmallow hahah! But the place was beautiful and I will definitely go back..for a fifth time!

One of the best horse riding experiences I've had! Are you an adult who is envious of the horse handling and horsemanship classes broadly available to kids?? - well look no further because this will give you everything you need through an adult lens. I learnt so much from the lovely staff and the horses were wonderful - responsive and gentle. Oh and the valley itself is gorgeous to ride through. I will definitely be back!

I've just come off the back of the most amazing horse camp experience at Chapman Valley Horse Riding and I only wish that I had come out to experience the trail riding and mustering sooner than I have. Chapman's has been hands down the best trail riding experience that I've had in Australia, it is so worth the trip and realistically is not that far from either Sydney, Central Coast or Newcastle. They've got camping sites across the whole property so go and stay the night out there - it's worth it. The horse camp was everything and more and my inner child is so fulfilled now. I'm one step further on my horse knowledge journey and the entire Chapman Valley team contributed to that. They're all such beautiful genuine horse loving people. They match a gorgeous horse to your riding ability and depending on that there's lots of trotting and cantering available and of course the most amazing walking through beautiful trails across their 6000 acres. It's not like a boring walk trail ride nose to bum situation at all. I would definitely recommend the horse camps, mustering, trail riding no matter what you're ability is the Chapman Valley Horse Riding team is there to support. I'm excited to head out there again already.

Had the best time on our 3 day muster great group of people we rode with our riding guides Ana Sandra Peta were fantastic the Drovers lodge was great stay definitely coming back again

Had an amazing time in the 3 day muster!! Guides were brilliant, mustering cattle was so much fun. Food was delicious. Horses are so well cared for. Learnt heaps. Will definitely return for another! Can’t speak more highly of it. Best experience

Absolutely loved chapman valley horse riding! I have tried a fair few trail riding places across NSW and these guys are by far the best! Every worker was kind, fun and absolutely loved their jobs- we were never made to feel like we knew nothing! Property is absolutely gorgeous and very large and the horses are so loved and carefully picked for each rider. Will be coming back!

I've just returned home after a truly wonderful weekend at Chapman Valley. I joined the adult riding camp (up to 6 riders) and we were joined by 2 wonderful guides. The guides were so supportive and encouraging which I needed as a beginner. It exceeded my expectations, and I look forward to returning for another weekend soon.

I just come back from the 3 Day cattle muster and i cant begin to explain what an incredible experience it was, from the Drovers quarters we stayed in to the food provided was not only absolutely delicious but the amount of food we had and the variety was great!! Peta, Sandra and Ana our guides were just the best not only with their knowledge but were just beautiful people and made the experience just awesome! Thank you ladies for all that you did to make the experience what it was, cant wait to do it all again with you all. xx

An absolutely breathtaking experience! We recently visited Blue Mountains National Park, and the views were nothing short of magical. From the towering cliffs to the stunning waterfalls, every corner feels like a scene from a postcard. The natural beauty, fresh mountain air, and peaceful surroundings make it a perfect escape from the city. The walking tracks are well maintained, and the lookout points offer panoramic views that are just wow. If you love nature, adventure, or simply want to pause and take in something truly serene — this place is a must-visit. Highly recommend! 🌄✨

“Spent the day at Blue Mountains National Park here in Sydney, Australia 🌿⛰️ The clouds rolled in, creating a peaceful, almost magical atmosphere. Every corner was picture-perfect, and every moment felt unforgettable. Grateful for the beauty, the memories, and the calm vibes.✨”

The trails are absolutely amazing and peaceful. There wasn’t great view today due to the fog, but that’s a part of nature, but the rainforest in the whole experience is always so rewarding in itself. Highly recommend it.

The Blue Mountains in Sydney is a must-visit destination, offering breathtaking natural beauty, exciting rides, and delicious dining options. Natural Beauty😊 The Blue Mountains are renowned for their stunning scenery, with iconic rock formations like the Three Sisters at Echo Point and the picturesque Jamison Valley. The region's unique geological features, combined with its lush eucalyptus forests, create a breathtaking landscape that's perfect for hiking, photography, or simply taking in the views. Rides and Attractions👇🏼 Scenic World👌🏼: This popular attraction offers four unique experiences, including the Scenic Railway, which is the steepest passenger railway in the world, and the Scenic Cableway, which provides panoramic views of the Jamison Valley. Scenic Railway🚈: Take a thrilling ride down into the valley, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Scenic Cableway❤️: Enjoy breathtaking views of the valley and surrounding mountains from high above. Dining😊 While the restaurants in the Blue Mountains can be pricey, the food is well worth the cost. Enjoy a delicious meal at one of the many eateries, taking in the stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Staff and Service👌🏼 The staff at the Blue Mountains are knowledgeable, friendly, and eager to share their expertise with visitors. From tour guides to restaurant staff, the service is top-notch and adds to the overall experience. Facilities👇🏼 Toilets🚻: The toilets in the Blue Mountains are clean, well-maintained, and conveniently located. Parking🚘: The parking area is excellent, making it easy to access the various attractions and scenic spots. Tickets and Planning👇🏼 Tickets: Tickets are required for Scenic World and other attractions in the Blue Mountains. It's recommended to purchase tickets online in advance to avoid lines. Tours👉🏼: Consider taking a guided tour to get the most out of your visit. Many tour operators offer expert guides who can provide valuable insights into the region's history, geology, and wildlife. Tips and Insights👇🏼 Get there early😊: To avoid crowds, arrive early in the day, especially during peak season. Be prepared👞👞: Wear comfortable shoes and clothing, and bring sunscreen, water, and snacks. Take your time⌚: With so much to see and do, take your time to enjoy the scenery and attractions. Overall😊, the Blue Mountains are a fantastic destination that offers something for everyone. With its stunning natural beauty, exciting rides, and delicious dining options, it's a 👉🏼must-visit👈🏼 attraction for anyone traveling to Sydney👍.

The tour of cable car is overrated! Use the cable car to see this national park is totally not enough…If you want to come here, strongly recommend take a walk in any route inside the national park to see its true beauty.

Only got to see a small portion of it, what I did get to see was gorgeous. Amazing views. Cool gift shop with an attentive staff member who asked everyone where they were from. Cool walking paths.

Excellent day trip from Sydney. Cheaper by a train to nearest station direct from Sydney central then local bus for 1 AUD. Can take the multicable car for within blue mountains. Plenty of walking.. But excellent