Visit the Blue Mountains

Behind our World Heritage-listed landscape is a rich and sometimes shadowy history which continues to lurk at certain sites. Paranormal Pete (aka Pete Clifford) from Blue Mountains Mystery Tours introduces us to the dark side of our region with myths, legends and ghost stories at colonial buildings and landmarks. Prepare to be overwhelmed as talk to Mr Teapot himself (aka Maurice Cooper OAM) about his collection of teapots and what you can expect at high tea at Bygone Beautys Treasured Teapot Museum & Tearooms, and learn how a crushing accident that ended a dream turned into a sliding door moment for Sam Carr and how he is geared to introduce you to the Blue Mountains – on two wheels.SHOW NOTESBlue Mountains Mystery ToursP: 0418 416 403E: mysterytours@bigpond.comW: https://m.bluemountainsmysterytours.com.au/For the past 21 years, Paranormal Pete (aka Pete Clifford) has educated and entertained guests on his ghost tours, yowie hunts, sky watch nights and mystery tours in and around the Blue Mountains.Bygone Beautys Treasured Teapots & Tearooms, Grose St, LeuraP: 02 4784 3117E: info@bygonebeautys.com.auW: https://www.bygonebeautys.com.au/Home to the world’s largest private collection of teawares, Bygone Beautys was established in 1992 and reflects and preserves the diversity of Australian tea-drinking culture. Wander through the museum and discover more than 5,500 teapots from around the world spanning five centuries. Relax in the tearooms and enjoy lunch or light refreshments, served with olde-worlde charm on fine bone china. Devonshire tea is the house specialty or indulge in the famous traditional high tea.Blue Mountains Biking AdventuresP: 0432 699 212E: info@bluemountainsbikes.com.au W: https://www.bluemountainbikes.com.au/ Sam Carr creates adventures on two wheels for you through unique mountain bike self-guided hire service and fully guided mountain e-bike (electric) tours in the spectacular World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains.Blue Mountains TourismWEBSITEFacebookInstagram

In this episode we learn about the burgeoning craft beverage industry in the Blue Mountains and where Australia's first Yulefest (Christmas in July) was - and still is - held. We also meet the author behind the best-selling Bella Greaves crime novels.SHOW NOTESCarrington Cellars & Deli, Parke St, KatoombaP: 02 4782 0999E: cellars@thecarrington.com.auW: https://thecarrington.com.au/dine-drink/cellars/A liquor & gourmet food providore, Carrington Cellars & Deli is housed in a former power station behind the Carrington Hotel in Katoomba.Hotel Mountain Heritage, Apex St, KatoombaP: 02 4782 2155E: stay@mountainheritage.com.auW: https://mountainheritage.com.au/Hotel Mountain Heritage is one of the best-known grand hotels of the Blue Mountains - and the official Home of Yulefest.Orphan Rock publishingE: orphanrock1@gmail.comW: https://orphanrock.com/Orphan Rock is the exclusive online publisher of Michael Duffy's Bella Greaves series of crime novels. The books, which include the best-selling The Problem with Murder, are available for purchase HERE and in local stores in the Blue Mountains region.To win a copy of Michael Duffy's latest book, simply email communications@bmtourism.com.au and tell us, in 25 words or less, your favourite Blue Mountains story. Be sure you include your name, age and contact phone number.Blue Mountains TourismWEBSITEFacebookInstagram

In this episode we meet Colin Barker, renowned from his days at The Boathouse on Blackwattle Bay, who has opened the new Megalong Restaurant in the Megalong Valley. We discover a famous name on the guestlist of the newly refurbished Victoria & Albert Guesthouse at Mt Victoria. And we go on a sound journey into ourselves in search of calm with the help of Azari da Roza from Akuna Retreats, one of our many local creatives and wellness guides.SHOW NOTESMegalong Restaurant at Lot 101, 3/7 Peachtree Rd, Megalong ValleyP: 02 4787 3999E: restaurant@lot101.com.auW: https://megalongrestaurant.com.au/ Megalong Restaurant proves that you don’t need to choose between wonderful food and a sustainable, productive environment. Across 600 hectares of native bushland and farmland, chef Colin Barker and his team grow vegetables and fruit, sheep, cattle, ducks and chicken - all served in the restaurant and at the popular Megalong Valley Tearooms nearby. You can even stay onsite at Werriberri Cottages.Akuna RetreatsE: aimee@bzrproductions.comW: https://www.akunaretreats.com/ Akuna Retreats brings yoga, sound journeys, women’s circles and ecstatic dance events to you at your accommodation, workplace or home.Victoria & Albert Guesthouse, Station St, Mt VictoriaP: 0459 844 345E: info@vaguesthouse.com W: https://vaguesthouse.com/ The heritage well-known property is a blend of history and contemporary luxury in the heart of the village at the top of the Blue Mountains.Blue Mountains TourismWEBSITEFacebookInstagram

What do you do if you come face-to-face with a snake while bushwalking? Where can you find some great food in the Blue Mountains? Where can you capture an incredible photo of autumn colours in the region? Listen to our local experts to find out.SHOW NOTES:Find more information about bush safety, navigation and adventure with Caro Ryan here: https://lotsafreshair.com/Book a table at Tempus Restaurant here: https://www.tempuskatoomba.com.au/Find photographer Gary Hayes' Blue Mountains photo hotspots page here: https://garyphayes.photography/garys-photo-guide/Blue Mountains TourismWEBSITEFacebookInstagram

You’ve heard about the Three Sisters.But what about the spots and stories only locals know about the Blue Mountains?Visit the Blue Mountains is produced by Blue Mountains Tourism, the official tourism organisation for the Blue Mountains region of NSW Australia.We bring the region’s deepest secrets to the surface – with interviews, news and tips for your next trip.After all, the best way to hear about the Blue Mountains, is to hear it for yourself.SHOW NOTES:Book a ticket on the hop-on/hop-off Blue Mountains Explorer Bus here: https://www.explorerbus.com.au/Read more about Gundungurra man David King (Dingo Darbo) here: https://www.visitbluemountains.com.au/travel/entry/welcome-to-gundungurra-countryFollow PlateUp Blue Mountains on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/plateupbluemountains/Blue Mountains TourismWEBSITEFacebookInstagram