There are so many things to do on the Blue Mountains whether you are away for a Girls Getaway, a Mums Getaway, a Hens Weekend or just away with family or friends. Here are just some below. We do recommend you book well ahead to ensure availability. Make sure you mention you are staying with us at Venus Getaways as many providers have special rates with us.
Treatments
Most of our packages include a Massage. If you’d like to book some extra treatments add them to your booking or contact us to add to your existing booking.
Blue Mountains Walks
We suggest the pretty Leura Cascades Walk to Bridal Veils walk in the Blue Mountains which won’t take up much of your time.
– See more Blue Mountains Walking trails
– Tread Lightly Guided Tours
Sightseeing
Sightseeing Blue Mountains Famous sites like the 3 Sisters or for something a little different and I’ve heard effectively scary…Ghost Tour anyone?
– Scenic World
– Jenolan Caves
– Mystery Tours
Transport
Need transport so you can drink at the restaurant or maybe to get to see the sights? or maybe get all of you from Sydney and back again? Blue Mountains Limousines & Vintage Cadillacs based in Katoomba offer a wide range of vehicle options from caprice sedans, stretch limos and 16 seater buses for the larger groups.
– Blue Mountains Limousines & Vintage Cadillacs
Floral Workshops
Visit Olivia Meredith at The Little Flower Shop in both Wentworth Falls and Leura for floral workshops as well as event flowers and romantic hampers.
– The Little Flower Shop
Horse Riding
If trekking through the mountains is not your taste, enjoy the scenic beauty while riding a horse and explore the nature.
– Centennial Glen Stables
Crafting Classes
Crochet and knitting classes at your cottage including spinning and natural dyeing of yarn classes.
– The House of Wool
Chocolate Classes
– Blue Mountains Chocolate Company
– Josophan’s Fine Chocolates
Wine Tasting
Nestled in the beautiful Megalong valley, surrounded by towering sandstone escarpments, Dryridge Estate is a stunning boutique vineyard 20 minutes by car from Blackheath, the nearest Blue Mountains township.
– Dry Ridge
Farmer’s Markets
Black Castle Events are the proud organisers of local growers markets: Blackheath Growers Market, Springwood Growers Market, Hawkesbury Harvest Farmers Market Castle Hill and Hills Artisans Market. See their website for the latest dates.
– Black Castle Events
Truffle Hunts & Lunches
Lowes Mount Truffiere grows, harvests and sells Black Perigord Truffle and makes truffles products for sale. Visitors can join along with their truffle dogs, Morris and Floyd, on a truffle hunt during the truffle season in June, July and August.
– Lowes Mount Truffiere
Afternoon Tea
Miss Pollard’s High Tea at Avalon. Regular or sparkling High Tea, with a lovely home-made feel to the offering.
– Miss Pollard’s
Leura Shopping
Leura is an enchanting village located in the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales, Australia.
– Blue Mountains Shopping
Yulefest Dinner
You can organise a Yulefest Dinner on site at your cottage through our professional caterers.
– Red Pepper Catering
Aromatique Essentials
Design and create your own bespoke botanical perfume with Julie Nelson Artisan Botanical Perfumer and Aromatherapist.
– Aromatique Essentials
Adventurous Outdoor Activities
– Blue Mountains Adventure Company
– High N’ Wild
– Wild Ride Harley Tours
Waradah Aboriginal
We highly recommend a visit to the Waradah Aboriginal Centre in Katoomba. With live performances, showcase artefacts from all over the Australian continent, Bark paintings and sculptures from Arnhem Land, Tjunpi basket weaving, and hand carved Maruku sculptures. Plus you can see original authentic Aboriginal artwork from many places around Australia; including Papunya, Yuendumu, St Teresa and Utopia.
Reading
Ammerance Kidson: 0422 377 258. Ammerance resides in Coffs Harbour and is available for Zoom & Phone Readings only.
Emily Westin: 0403 947 809 or weston.ej@gmail.com. Emily has worked on cruise ships reading tarot cards and a psychic phone line also, one of our Hens Weekends Bookings told us about her as they enjoyed her work.
Pinot and Picasso
While you’re on this fantastic weekend away why not really let go and try your hand at painting. Pinot and Picasso have set options and you never know your dates might just line up or you could book them in for a private class. An afternoon or evening of letting go with friends and glass of wines sounds just perfect no matter the season.
– Pinot & Picasso
Mayfield Gardens
Mayfield Gardens is a bit of trek from Katoomba (1.5hrs) but if you don’t often get the opportunity to get to the Blue Mountains and have a keen green Thumb Mayfield Gardens is well worth the visit.
– Mayfield Garden
Blue Mountains Events
There’s always something to do in the Mountains if you feel like venturing out. Check out the Events page to see if any Blue Mountains events coincide with your stay.
– Visit NSW Blue Mountains