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Everglades House and Gardens Leura

Brickwork used to frame the surrounding landscape Everglades House and Gardens Katoomba

Everglades House and Gardens Leura

Located in Leura in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Everglades House and Gardens is a 1930s house surrounded by 5.2 Hectares of gardens. Designed by the Danish horticulturalist and landscape designer, Paul Sorensen, the gardens incorporate winding paths and European Terraces.

Parking is available outside the entrance, and we had no problems finding a spot. Managed by the National Trust, there is an entrance fee of $16.59 per adult (in October 2022) or free for National Trust members.

Views over the Jamison Valley provide a magnificent backdrop to the gardens. On the lowest level, a small hidden grotto contains a pool and waterfall.

We spent time walking through the gardens, which contain some interesting statues. On one level, brickwork frames the mountain views, making it a favourite spot to have photos taken.

This was an interesting garden to visit, being situated on a steep ridge. The terraces and winding path make great use of the sloping land, allowing you to move from garden setting to another. We found lots to see here, well worth the entrance fee.

Brickwork used to frame the surrounding landscape Everglades House and Gardens Leura
Brickwork used to frame the surrounding landscape
Backdrop to the Garden Theatre
Backdrop to the Garden Theatre
Bacchus Fountain
Bacchus Fountain
Owl Sculpture in the Gardens
Owl Sculpture in the Gardens
Bronze Sculpture in the Everglades House and Gardens Leura
The Wrestler Bronze Sculpture in the Gardens
Boy Removing Thorn
Boy Removing Thorn
Flowers in Bloom
Flowers in Bloom
Grotto Pool and Waterfall
Grotto Pool and Waterfall

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Katoomba Cultural Centre

Katoomba Cultural Centre

Katoomba Cultural Centre

Located in the centre of Katoomba the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre contains the Blue Mountains City Art Gallery and Into the Blue which is an interactive exhibition that explores the history and natural landscape of the Blue Mountains. Also housed in the building, is the Katoomba Library.

Into the Blue

Into the Blue is an interactive exhibition which explains the history of the Blue Mountains. Not only does it detail indigenous and European history, but it explains the geological history of the area. This details how the mountains formed and how weather and rivers have sculpted the landscape to become what it is today.

Native animals and plants are described along with the impact development has had on their populations. The importance of the World Heritage listing is explained along with how this is protecting this beautiful and unique environment.

Blue Mountains City Art Gallery

Vicky Brown

This was a fun and interesting exhibit, as most of the parts were moving. Those suspended from the roof were free to move, while on the floor, mobile pieces built on robot vacuum cleaners knocked into them. We found this exhibition to be happily different and well presented.

Adrienne Richards

The works by Adrienne Richards was a more traditional exhibit, with some lovely ceramics and drawings. A series of ceramic plates were on one wall, with paintings of invertebrates were in glass cases.

Katoomba Cultural Centre

Located outside the art gallery, a viewing platform gives views over Katoomba and the Jamison Valley. The gallery has placed a sculpture here.

Work/Play by Vicky Browne Katoomba Cultural Centre
Work/Play by Vicky Browne
Work/Play by Vicky Browne
Work/Play by Vicky Browne
Ceramic Plates by Adrienne Richards
Ceramic Plates by Adrienne Richards
Ceramic Plate by Adrienne Richards Katoomba Cultural Centre
Ceramic Plate by Adrienne Richards
By Adrienne Richards Katoomba Cultural Centre
Invertebrate By Adrienne Richards
The Way We Live Now by Adrienne Richards
The Way We Live Now by Adrienne Richards
Sculpture Outside the Gallery
Sculpture Outside the Gallery
Katoomba Cultural Centre
Katoomba Cultural Centre

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Katoomba Street Art

Street Art Katoomba

Katoomba Street Art

An unexpected find while walking through Katoomba were three areas of street art. If you’re looking for something else to do in the Blue Mountains besides admiring the views or bushwalking, this is a great option.

Beverly Place

The first, located in Beverly Place, is by far the largest, with pieces ranging for a few metres to full side-of-building size. We parked in Waratah Street and walked around the area. Most of the art work is located at the rear of businesses. In this area the businesses park their trucks and cars so there is traffic coming and going all the time. Also be aware that the paintings are on private property, but still freely accessible to admire.

Street Art Katoomba
Street Art Katoomba
Street Art Katoomba
Street Art Katoomba
Street Art Katoomba
Street Art Katoomba

Froma Lane

Running off Katoomba Street, Froma Lane is a pedestrian walk way full of street art. We found this one walking back to our car after dinner at one of the restaurants in the main street.

Street Art Katoomba

Waratah Street

Located opposite the entrance to Beverly Place, we found these paintings when we parked our car.

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