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Cool sun-splashed days, crisp evenings, leisurely sightseeing tours, charming accommodation and a blooming abundance of cool climate flowers – it’s time to shed those winter woolies and rejuvenate in Australia’s original romance destination this spring. The National Trust’s manager of the famous Everglades House & Gardens, Guy McIlrath, said the Blue Mountains in spring was breathtaking. “After the long winter months of short, cold days, bare tree branches and even snow, it’s

By Ellen Hill for Everglades Historic House & Gardens Photos: David Hill, Deep Hill Media Possums, bats, birds and other native critters can make a tree change with million dollar views, thanks to new nesting boxes carved into a dead tree at Everglades Historic House & Gardens. Financed by a grant from Greater Sydney Local Land Services through NSW Government funding, the habitat tree is located in The Glades at the edge of the Leura property, famous for its magnificent 1930s

Everglades manager Guy McIlrath holding artwork by Helen Sturgess, The Memory of Something Golden By Ellen Hill for Everglades Historic House & Gardens       Photos: David Hill, Deep Hill Media Celebrate the simplicity, subtlety and emptiness of “white’’ when the richly designed and furnished Everglades Historic House & Gardens, Leura, holds a luminous twilight soiree to launch the White Exhibition on November 11. Featuring three Blue Mountains artists (James Gordon, Julie Ma

Metal artist Ron Fitzpatrick of Talisman Gallery with one of his sculptures at Everglades Historic House & Gardens By Ellen Hill for Talisman Gallery        Photos: David Hill The avant garde curves of Everglades Historic House & Gardens will be given a contemporary edge when metal artist Ron Fitzpatrick displays his distinctive garden art at the Blue Mountains heritage property this month and next. The selection of outdoor pieces will be exhibited in the terraced space benea

Born Free will be part of Rod McRae’s Wunderkammer exhibition at Everglades Historic House & Gardens, Leura By Ellen Hill for Everglades Historic House & Gardens Everglades Historic House & Gardens will provoke and challenge environmental change by opening its closet to a secret stash of exotic animals in June. The Wunderkammer exhibition of ethically-sourced taxidermied animals by artist Rod McRae will be displayed at the Leura landmark from June 10 to August 27 (11am to 3pm

Greater Blue Mountains – one ginormous holiday playground By Ellen Hill for Blue Mountains Attractions Group From furry critters and underground caves to enchanted gardens, bushwalks for small people, cool art and Aboriginal culture, the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area is one big playground. Have a close encounter with a furry friend at Featherdale Wildlife Park Blue Mountains Attractions Group president Louise Clifton said: “Australia’s first tourist destination h

Answer two easy questions and follow a simple directive and you could treat your family to the ultimate Blue Mountains holiday experience as guests of the premier attractions of the world-famous tourist destination. An initiative of Blue Mountains Attractions Group (BMAG), prospective holidaymakers can enter the competition worth more than $4,400 through the online Blue Mountains Australia portal bluemts.com.au. BMAG president Louise Clifton said: “We invite families to come

Autumn at Everglades Historic House & Gardens at Leura By Ellen Hill           Photos: David Hill From thrilling interactive history, magical adventures, lolly stores overflowing with sweet treats, exhilarating physical activity and gourmet delights, the Greater Blue Mountains and Lithgow region has the autumn school holidays sorted for frazzled parents and bored kids. Whether you visit for the day or stay a night or more, families can experience an activity-filled break toge

Henry studies his Everglades activity book while Georgia and Nina with Jessica play at Everglades Historic House & Gardens. By Ellen Hill for Everglades Historic House & Gardens                                Photos: David Hill Children can learn about heritage conservation and the natural environment in one of the most enchanting historic properties in the Blue Mountains these school holidays – and they won’t even know it’s educational. My Adventure at Everglades children’s

The world-famous Hydro Majestic Hotel By Ellen Hill for Escarpment Group Senior travellers can experience a taste of the nation’s opulent history, a portion of its rich heritage and a slice of cake when they indulge in the Escarpment Escape High Tea package to the Blue Mountains – for just $75. Explore Mark Foy’s refurbished “Palace in the wilderness” Begin your journey by exploring Mark Foy’s “Palace in the wilderness’’, the genuinely iconic Hydro Majestic Hotel, on a histor