In May 2026, Nature Trail’s Tour Director took time out to have a getaway with his wife, but not too far a drive from Katoomba – try 45 minutes door-to-door, and staying Blue Mountains local. We returned to one of our favourite retreats – The Megalong nearby – somewhere. Megalong means ‘valley‘ in Aboriginal, so it’s quite a tautology to […]
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‘The Convent‘ 4-star heritage accommodation hotel at rural/tranquil 88 Halls Road (off Broke Road; a 15 minutes easy drive west of Cessnock town in the heart of the best of the Hunter Valley wine region)… This convent of Coonamble town was in 1991 saved from impending destruction and instead relocated holus bolus by an entrepreneur benefactor investing in multiple road […]
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Nature Trail offers insightful and comprehensive morning and afternoon tours of the key features and valued local knowledge of villages of the Central Upper Blue Mountains. Blue Mountains villages are not suburbs. Established since the 19th Century, the villages of Upper Blue Mountains from Wentworth Falls to Hartley feature attractive countryside character, each with its own distinctive personable charm, and […]
Continue reading »Tour Title: Everglades and Sorensen Gardens Tour Code: GN-ESG Tour Type: Full Day Guided Walking Tour with Catering Departs/Returns: Katoomba Starts: 9am Finishes: 4pm (approx) Tour Overview: A special interest boutique full day walking tour exploring heritage listed Everglades Gardens and House in the garden village of Leura. We are guided by an expert site guide and horticulturalist around the […]
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http://www.sportforjove.com.au/theatre-festival/the-leura-shakespeare-festival
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Great Train Weekend – 150th Anniversary of the opening of the Great Western Line
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https://www.gulgonghenrylawsonheritagefestival.com/
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http://www.bundanoonwinterfest.com/
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Artists Directory
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http://www.rydal.com.au Read our Tour Yarn from a prior trip: We explored daffodils and heritage country o’er vales and hills
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https://leuragardensfestival.com.au/
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Indulging a varied countryside over two full days with quality independent accommodation options, we explore much of the countryside into the Western Blue Mountains. We meander-drive along old country backroads, call into historical villages, meet the locals and artisans into the Central Tablelands of New South Wales. Two days means being rewarded with a classic private cottage stay-over of your […]
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In comfort we get you lost in time and remoteness in deep country, venturing into wild wilderness, remote rural landscapes, rural heritage, colonial villages, artisans, local produce, arts and crafts, and quality time with old-time friendly locals. Short scenic hikes – Jenolan Caves, Kanangra NP, Glow Worm Tunnel Historic Newnes, Capertee Valley, Wollemi NP Colonial heritage listed villages – replete […]
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Tour Title: Grand Canyon Majesty Tour Code: HK-GCM Tour Type: Full Day Guided Hiking Tour Tour Price: $200 pp Tour Times: Start at Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, Katoomba 7:30am. Return to Katoomba 3:30pm approx. Tour Duration: 8 hours approx. Transport: Our tour leader is a qualified coach captain driving our tour vehicle ‘Excalibur’ – our luxury P38 Range Rover HSE. […]
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