Blue Mountains City Art Gallery
This gallery features a combination of touring, curated, regional and local exhibitions. They also host a number of quality exhibition programs such as curator and artist talks, educational workshops, concerts, gallery tours and community programs.
Upcoming workshops include a sculptural masterclass with Clara Hali on April 2, from 10am-4pm. Tickets can be purchased for $180 through Eventbrite. InSight members will only pay $160.
Kids aged 13-18 will love the Open Sessions program where they can share their creative interests with like-minded individuals. On April 7, Inclusive Filmmaking will be hosted by Genevieve Clay-Smith from Bus Stop Films. Entry is free but bookings are essential.
Josophan’s Fine Chocolates
Chocolate lovers will adore Josophan’s Fine Chocolates in the Leura Mall. Pick up a variety of chocolate hampers or beautifully designed chocolates. Among the designs are a milk or dark chocolate platform heel or a chocolate handbag – the ideal gift for any chocolate-loving fashionistas.
Josophan’s also holds workshops for anyone wanting to learn how to make truffles, desserts or Christmas chocolates. The workshops run for two to three hours and cost $99. At the end, you’ll leave with a large box of 24 truffles.
For more information on any of the workshops contact Josophan’s at josophansleura@gmail.com or call (02) 4784 2031.
Street Art Walk
The Street Art Walk was founded by local resident Dave Riley who suggested painting murals in the local laneway to Street Art Murals Australia’s founder, Jarrod Wheatley. Eighteen months later, the Street Art Walk was born.
This community-driven cultural treasure of the Blue Mountains is on Beverly Place, and displays high-quality art from international, national and local artists, with all the murals being temporary in nature.
Mr Pickwick’s book store
While it’s getting harder and harder to find bookstores these days, if you’re in Katoomba you must check out Mr Pickwicks.
This charming bookstore has a huge selection, from sci-fi to out-of-print books, just waiting to be read.
You’ll undoubtedly be impressed with the selection on offer in Mr Pickwicks, so take the opportunity to stop by and pick up a rare second-hand book or two.
Bilpin Cider Co
Whether you want to have a picnic or create your own case of cider, Bilpin Cider Co is the place to go. The farm is set on four hectares and overlooks the Blue Mountains, making it a brilliant place to stop for a picnic. Along with the apple orchard, the farm is home to sheep and alpacas, which provide great entertainment for children.
The garden is a delight regardless of the season, with azaleas in bloom in spring and roses and hydrangeas featuring in summer.
You can pick up picnic hampers or build your own case of cider at the shop which is open from 10am until 4pm, Monday to Sunday every day, excluding Christmas Day.
Blackheath Growers Market
Held on the second Sunday of each month from 8am until midday at the Blackheath Community Centre since August 2003, the Blackheath Growers Market is home to 60 stalls.
The stallholders sell everything from local fruits and vegetables to meat, breads and cheeses (cow, goat and sheep cheeses), olive oils and local wines, nuts and honey.
You can also pick up free-range eggs, spices, condiments, plants and seedlings plus much, much more.
Everything you see at the Blackheath Growers Market is sourced direct from the farm to your plate so everything is fresh.
Some of the stallholders also make an appearance at the annual event, Travelling Food Fest.
