Guidebook for Wentworth Falls
Food Scene
Historic building, conveniently located at the start of walking tracks into the Valley of the Waters. Just a ten minute walk from the cottage, it has beautiful views from outdoor tables and cosy log fireplace for cold winter days!
36 locals recommend
The Conservation Hut
92 Fletcher StHistoric building, conveniently located at the start of walking tracks into the Valley of the Waters. Just a ten minute walk from the cottage, it has beautiful views from outdoor tables and cosy log fireplace for cold winter days!
For a casual and quick lunch, the award winning Mountain High Pies is a a five minute walk from the cottage. They offer a large selection of savory pies, sweet pies, pastries and tarts. They’re open seven days for breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
12 locals recommend
Mountain High Pies
293 Great Western HwyFor a casual and quick lunch, the award winning Mountain High Pies is a a five minute walk from the cottage. They offer a large selection of savory pies, sweet pies, pastries and tarts. They’re open seven days for breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
Cinnabar Kitchen
246 Great Western HwyFour times chef’s hat winning owners.
Good pho, Vietnamese pork rolls (banh mi) and fresh rice paper spring rolls (they also have a great selection of Asian cooking ingredients). Please note that the Laughing Elephant is only open from 9:30am - 3:30pm on Saturdays and 10am - 3:30pm on Sundays and public holidays. During the week they are open from 9am to 5pm but get there early as the food often sells out! Also a great place for Asian groceries.
11 locals recommend
The Laughing Elephant
28-30 Station StGood pho, Vietnamese pork rolls (banh mi) and fresh rice paper spring rolls (they also have a great selection of Asian cooking ingredients). Please note that the Laughing Elephant is only open from 9:30am - 3:30pm on Saturdays and 10am - 3:30pm on Sundays and public holidays. During the week they are open from 9am to 5pm but get there early as the food often sells out! Also a great place for Asian groceries.
Bakehouse on Wentworth
Delicious gourmet pies!
Polar Bear Of Leura
139 Leura MallPopular with locals. Great food and cocktails!
Arts & Culture
The Blue Mountains Cultural Centre in Katoomba showcases Blue Mountains' artists. It has a lovely gift shop with gorgeous and unique gifts, and a cafe with decent coffee.
112 locals recommend
Blue Mountains Cultural Centre
30 Parke StThe Blue Mountains Cultural Centre in Katoomba showcases Blue Mountains' artists. It has a lovely gift shop with gorgeous and unique gifts, and a cafe with decent coffee.
Entertainment & Activities
You can catch a movie at The Edge Cinema in Katoomba or rent one at the DVD vending machine in the Woolworths building in Leura mall and relax by the fire in the Cottage. We also have a large range of DVDs in the cottage and complimentary Netflix.
39 locals recommend
United Cinemas The Edge
225 Great Western HwyYou can catch a movie at The Edge Cinema in Katoomba or rent one at the DVD vending machine in the Woolworths building in Leura mall and relax by the fire in the Cottage. We also have a large range of DVDs in the cottage and complimentary Netflix.
Everything Else
Great for children, the Wentworth Falls Lake picnic area is just a few minutes' drive away. It has public BBQs, ducks living along the lake and two children’s playgrounds ... one of which is a pirate ship!
66 locals recommend
Wentworth Falls Lake Playground
31 Sinclair CresGreat for children, the Wentworth Falls Lake picnic area is just a few minutes' drive away. It has public BBQs, ducks living along the lake and two children’s playgrounds ... one of which is a pirate ship!
Shopping
The enchanting village of Leura is a short drive from the cottage. The main street is well known for its charming shops, cafes and bookstore.
58 locals recommend
Leura Mall
Leura MallThe enchanting village of Leura is a short drive from the cottage. The main street is well known for its charming shops, cafes and bookstore.
Parks & Nature
There are walking tracks from the back of the cottage to the Valley of the Waters and beautiful Empress Falls. For the adventurous, there are groups that go canyoning into, and abseiling down, the Empress Falls waterfall. On hot days take your towel and swim at the base of the falls.
12 locals recommend
Empress Falls
There are walking tracks from the back of the cottage to the Valley of the Waters and beautiful Empress Falls. For the adventurous, there are groups that go canyoning into, and abseiling down, the Empress Falls waterfall. On hot days take your towel and swim at the base of the falls.
This walk is amazing but be prepared that you will encounter many stairs and a long climb back up the escarpment.
57 locals recommend
Grand Canyon Walking Track
Evans Lookout RoadThis walk is amazing but be prepared that you will encounter many stairs and a long climb back up the escarpment.
For a more leisurely walk with breathtaking views than the Grand Canyon Walking Track, you should consider the walk from Govetts Leap to Pulpit Rock.
111 locals recommend
Govetts Leap lookout
For a more leisurely walk with breathtaking views than the Grand Canyon Walking Track, you should consider the walk from Govetts Leap to Pulpit Rock.
Located just down the road from the cottage, the Valley of the Waters has gorgeous scenery. The main track leads to Empress Falls which is highly recommended. Take a picnic lunch and explore the many smaller tracks off the main track. The smaller tracks lead to streams and smaller, enchanting waterfalls.
6 locals recommend
Valley of the Waters Track
Valley of the Waters TrackLocated just down the road from the cottage, the Valley of the Waters has gorgeous scenery. The main track leads to Empress Falls which is highly recommended. Take a picnic lunch and explore the many smaller tracks off the main track. The smaller tracks lead to streams and smaller, enchanting waterfalls.
Essentials
If you need supplies for your stay, Leura Woolworths is open until 10pm and there is also a small bottle shop next door (although we do prefer Leura Cellars in the Mall who have an amazing range but they are only open until 8pm).
65 locals recommend
Woolworths Leura
160 Leura MallIf you need supplies for your stay, Leura Woolworths is open until 10pm and there is also a small bottle shop next door (although we do prefer Leura Cellars in the Mall who have an amazing range but they are only open until 8pm).
Open from 6am to 12midnight, Coles Katoomba has a huge range of grocery, personal and household items.
57 locals recommend
Coles Katoomba
34 Parke StOpen from 6am to 12midnight, Coles Katoomba has a huge range of grocery, personal and household items.
Tends to be less expensive than Woolworths and Coles (also recommended). Open from 8.30am to 8pm.
40 locals recommend
ALDI Katoomba
Katoomba StreetTends to be less expensive than Woolworths and Coles (also recommended). Open from 8.30am to 8pm.