Suburb of Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia
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Leura is a small picturesque town in the Blue Mountains region of the Australian state of New South Wales, some 100 km west of Sydney CBD and situated at an elevation of 985 m above sea level. The village you see today is bustling with a constant parade of visitors. They arrive by car, by Sydney tour buses and by the Blue Mountains train. While known for maintaining its unique heritage village, Leura is a shopper's paradise with charming boutiques, casual cafes and sophisticated restaurants. You'll never be hungry in Leura. Leura is framed upon a background of stunning natural wonders, bare sandstone landscapes and a rough terrain of dense eucalypt forests.
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An incredible lookout that isn't visited by as many tourists as the other lookouts. Gives you an amazing view across the valleys and up towards Katoomba. The track down is an upgraded dirt track, so it's best to wear sturdy shoes and walk carefully. There are also some nice bushwalks leaving from this area too, including a short walk east to Elysian Lookout, equally superb and with a track back to Olympian Parade. The track on to Gordon Falls lookout is closed due to landslides (as of 2024).
Stunning panoramic view of the Jamison Valley, try the short and not too difficult walk to Sublime Point Lookout. This is not a walk for small children. Walking shoes with a good grip are strongly recommended. The walk is approximately 10 minutes from the car park on Sublime Point Road and is paved until you reach the steps. The steps are steep and rocky, so caution is advised. The best view is quite literally on the rock's edge. This is the setting that humans have seen for thousands of years, for the view out to Mt. Solitary is too powerful and too beautiful to have been overlooked by the Aboriginal people in the Blue Mountains.
A pretty little park with children's playground, picnic tables and attractive plantings. A good location for an impromptu picnic.
A cosy cafe that is incredibly popular due to them serving some of the best food in the mountains. An experienced chef-run place with very friendly staff, excellent coffee (including bowl-sized serves), and delicious food. From light breakfasts to full meals.
Great food and a great view over the adjacent valley from large windows. Friendly staff and a home-baked yet sophisticated decor make this a great place for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Consistently packed, especially on weekends (worth waiting in the queue!) Mains $16-20. Great value portions. Front of house retails a great selection of gourmet foods and ingredients.
A traditional pub from 1903. There are pokies and a TAB which does nothing for the ambiance, but the front bar hosts a roaring fire all winter, and the back dining room offers cafe meals of good quality.
More that a local bottle shop, the cellars have a magnificent cellar of their own, offering a large range of vintage wines in the downstairs area.
The period-style grand house looks out to an acre of private park-like grounds and gardens 800 m from the village. All rooms include a spa bath, TV and DVD. Has a Tesla EV charger.
By train
All of the Blue Mountains trains from Sydney (Central Station, Strathfield Station, etc) will stop at Leura. Leura Station is 1 stop before Katoomba.
By bus
CDC Bus runs bus routes 685, 690K and 695 from Katoomba station to Leura.
Trains operate up and down the Blue Mountains, usually hourly. Leura is 1 stop before (heading up) Katoomba. No bookings are required or possible.
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