GALLERIES & EXHIBITIONS
The Blue Mountains is known as The City of the Arts. The number of galleries in the Blue Mountains accounts for 14% of the total in NSW. Paintings, bears, Aboriginal, woodwork, plates, science and puzzles, pottery, modern sculpture, the list is endless. Exhibitions are regular and plentiful with listings.

GUIDED TOURS
Guided Discovery activities are plentiful in this area. Threatened species walks, guided walks, Australian Wildlife tours, eco tours, sunset tours, waterfall tours, sightseeing, to name a few. Information about these tours is available from Blue Mountains Websites, or contact us for our recommendations.

GARDENS
Sydneysiders who travel to the mountains know it as very fertile, colourful, and extremely picturesque. Travel to the mountains in Springtime and be ready for an amazing display of household and group organised gardens. National Trust Gardens, Estate galleries, Botanical Gardens to name a few. Bring a camera.

During the first week of October over 10,000 people visit the spectacular Leura Gardens Festival, only 5 minutes away from The Hideaway.

MUSEUMS & ANTIQUES
There are many hidden treasures within the Blue Mountains region. Step back in time and experinece some of the most unique museums in Australia. Some examples are Selwood Science & Puzzles, Toy & Railway Museum of NSW, Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum, the Purse Museum, and Woodford Academy.

For those interested in Antiques, antique galleries exist in almost every township in the mountains, and are plentiful in Wentworth Falls, Leura and Katoomba, all closeby to The Hideaway. Wentworth Falls Antique Centre is located in the Wentworth Falls village and some say it is the most beautiful antique centre in the mountains!

KINGS TABLELAND OBSERVATORY
The observatory is at Wentworth Falls. Three modern telescopes are available for use, on cloudy nights they have a flat screen planetarium. 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 - 02 4757 2954.

PUBS
Closeby Katoomba is home to several very fine pubs with beautiful woodwork and a huge variety of beers on tap.

ENTERTAINMENT
Nearby to "The Hideaway", mostly in the neighbouring Katoomba, there are many clubs, cinemas, The huge screen Edge cinemas are 8 minutes drive away. Festivals in Wentworth Falls include Wentworth Falls Lake Regatta in February, Wentworth Falls Autumn Festival in April, and Wentworth Falls Public School Art and Craft Show in May.

ARCHITECTURE
The Blue Mountains is rich in Australian history. It has many beautiful old buildings with unique architecture, many dating back to the 1800's. Around Wentworth Falls, Leura, Katoomba and Blackheath in particular are many old Churches, Town Halls, and Historical Houses with marvellous old world appeal.

RETAIL THERAPY
Jewellery, House and Garden, Gifts, Health Products, Antiques

BEAUTIFUL NEIGHBOURHOODS
Just to walk around the local streets in many areas of the Blue Mountains is a pure delight. The varied array and abundance of plants and trees, and the effort taken by local residents in their gardens is entertainment alone.