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Brucedale

(just 10 minutes drive from Bathurst) is one of Australia’s oldest and finest properties. Seven generations of the Suttor family have lived here since 1823 and now you can enjoy it too — in a gorgeously restored two-bedroom, self-contained cottage.  Use it as a base to explore our beautiful region or just relax and make the property your own.

Ph: 02 6337 6508    Mobile :0429 202 401  or  0427 369 333    Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  

www.brucedale.com.au 

Try Something New

SCENIC WORLD

Float on air in the Skyway with its world first Electro-Sceni Glass Floor. Ride the steepest incline Railway in the world. Stroll along the Walkway through towering Jurassic rainforest, and refresh both your spirit and soul! Quietly glide out of the valley aboard the Cableway, taking in the breathtaking panorama of the World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains National Park.

Scenic World - Cnr Violet St & Cliff Dr, Katoomba NSW
Ph: 02 4782 2699    www.scenicworld.com.au

SELWOOD SCIENCE AND PUZZLES

Selwood Science consists of three specialty rooms - the Puzzle Room, the Bookshop and the Science Lab. There you will find; dinosaurs to tempt the budding palaeontologist, telescopes powerful enough for viewing the moon, and star gazing, magic tricks, optical illusions and much, much more.

41 Railway Parade, Hazelbrook (mid Blue Mountains) NSW
Ph: 02 4758 6235 www.selwoodscience.com.au

ZIG ZAG RAILWAY

Come and visit the Zig Zag Railway at Clarence. For all steam engine buffs and for those who aren't (they'll convert you), a thrilling experience is to be had by young and old.
Watch out for the ‘Friends of Thomas’ and ‘Wizards Express’ weekends, an opportunity to get dressed up and join in the fun.

Clarence Station, Bells Line of Road, Clarence NSW
Ph: 02 6355 2955 or go to the website www.zigzagrailway.com.au

PENRITH WHITEWATER STADIUM

Built for the Sydney 2000 Games, Penrith Whitewater Stadium is a world class man-made river. It has all the rugged features of grade 3 whitewater conveniently nestled at the foot of the Blue Mountains only an hours drive from Sydney. Available year round for whitewater rafting, whitewater kayaking and guided tours, anyone as young as 12 can join in the fun.

Penrith Whitewater - McCarthy’s Lane, Cranebrook NSW
Ph: 02 4730 4333  www.penrithwhitewater.com.au

Go Bushwalking

Bushwalking is a wonderful way to relax, keep fit and see how beautiful our National Parks are. Imagine yourself walking through deep valleys of ancient rainforest and stopping quickly and quietly as you see a Lyrebird in the distance foraging for food on the valley floor, or taking a quick 45 minute stroll along a well maintained path that leads you gently towards a lookout with stunning views. See the New Holland Honey Eaters and tiny Pardalotes flitting about in the trees and bushes around you in search of nectre and insects to feed their young and the skinks darting in and out of rock crevices as you walk along the sandy path. You can experience all this and more in and around the Hawkesbury, Penrith Valley, Blue Mountains and Central West.

To make sure that you have a great time and get home safely from your walk, be sure to follow this simple advice -

•  tell someone else where you plan to go     •  take a walking partner with you

•  a good map    •  sunscreen (even when cloudy)    •  a hat, a basic first aid kit

•  plenty of water    •  something to eat    •  a fully charged mobile phone and your camera

•  wear appropiate clothing and please, always stay on the designated walking tracks. 

Visit the Markets 

 
Bathurst Family Markets
2nd Sunday of every month    Time: 10am - 4pm
Bathurst Showground    Phone: 0418 412 371

Bathurst Farmers Markets  
4th Saturday of every month    Time: 8am - 12 noon  
Bathurst Showground    Phone: 02 6368 1104

Bilpin Markets  
Every Sunday    Time: 10am - 12 noon  
Bilpin Community Hall, Bilpin    Phone: 02 4567 2124

Blackheath Growers Markets  
2nd Sunday of each monthTime: 9am - 1pm 
Blackheath Community Centre, Cnr Gardiner St & GWestern Hwy, Blackheath
Phone: 02 4572 6260

Blackheath Craft Markets
3rd Sunday of every month    Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm
Blackheath Community Hall, Great Western Highway, Blackheath
Phone: 02 4782 7672

Blue Mountains Market
Last Sunday of every month (In April on Saturday)    Time: 10am - 3pm
RSL Car Park, Lurline St, Katoomba    Phone: 02 4757 4027

Bowenfels Station Markets
1st Saturday of every month    Time: 8.30am - 3pm
Bowenfels Station, Lithgow Visitor Information Centre    Phone: 02 6352 2268

Bullaburra Markets
1st Saturday of every month    Time: 9am - 4.30pm
Bullaburra Progress Hall, Cnr Noble St & Great Western Highway, Bullaburra  
Phone: 02 4757 2907  

Captured Craft
Every Weekend & Public Holidays & by appointment    Time: 9am - 5pm
Craft Centre Lithgow Correctional Centre, Great Western Hwy    Phone: 02 6350 2286

Glenbrook Growers, Craft & Homewares Markets
3rd Saturday of every month    Time: 9am - 3pm
Infants School Ross Street    Phone: 0407 929 073

Leura Markets
1st Sunday of every month    Time: 9am - 3pm
Leura Public School, Great Western Hwy, Leura    Phone: 0434 350 609

Magpie Markets
3rd Sunday of every month    Time: 9am - 2pm
Lawson Public School, Great Western Highway, Lawson    Phone: 02 4759 1618

Penrith Markets
Every Wednesday    Penrith Showground Paceway, Penrith    Phone: 02 4721 2375

Portland Markets
1st Sunday of every month    Time: 9am - 2pm    Williwa St, Portland

Rotary Blue Gum Market 
4th Saturday of every month (except January)    Time: 10am - 3pm
Springwood Public School, Springwood    Phone: 0408 670 747

Springwood Community Ivy Markets
2nd Saturday of every month (except January) + 4th Sat Nov    Time: 9am - 1pm    Community Centre, Macquarie Rd, Springwood    Phone: 0412 969 066