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From the hotel, take a stroll and relax in the friendly and cosy atmosphere of Leura Mall - a delightful village, made up of delicate shops, boutiques...
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A World Heritage-listed wilderness where ancient rock formations cast their golden glow over vast canyons carpeted in eucalypts.
A natural wonderland where waterfalls plummet into valleys clad with rainforest, and breathtaking views stretch to the hazy blue horizon.
A region where quaint, historic villages nestle amongst trees painted with the colours of the seasons, and creativity is inspired by the bounty of nature.
Experience wonders at Scenic World, where the glasstopped carriages of the Scenic Railway take you on a heartstopping ride into the depths of the Jamison Valley; take a bushwalk along clifftops to spectacular lookouts; and discover unique cultural experiences, from ancient Aboriginal sites to modern street art.
Relax and take a stroll through the World Heritage listed National Park, or perhaps indulge in a slow lunch with a great glass of wine – there are so many choices, you’ll wish you’d stayed longer!
Now is the time to visit and see what makes this place so special.
Race one of Australia’s most iconic MTB endurance races! 24-hour mountain bike racing is the ultimate test of endurance and at the Jetblack 24 Hour, you will race alongside Australia's and the World's most successful 24 Hour MTB Endurance racers!
We race in Rydal’s Lidsdale State Forest near Lithgow - enjoy the kind of camaraderie and weekend that’s all about MTB racing that you’ll never forget! There is loads of space to camp and have that team base right next to your car and right in the middle of the event village!
Tackle the classic 24 Hour solo categories and our team riders decide how many laps each person rides – do one or a whole bunch in pairs, threes, fours or teams of six. If 24 hours sound a bit too big or you’re looking to introduce someone new to the sport we have a 6+6hr event that could suit you! Awesome vibe to race for 6hrs on Saturday, then get to rest overnight from 6pm. Re-start at 6am as the sun rises.
Dive into the so-iconic Rocky Trail race atmosphere with DJ, great food and big smiles all around! Free kids race and there are nice day trips to do in the region! The perfect event for a challenging yet social MTB getaway!
Don’t miss this amazing unique experience world rhythmic dance party event!
Rhythm Hunters are back again with their biggest show of the past years, with Rhythm Underground's return at The Jenolan Caves.
Rhythm Hunters have held eight concerts in the arch, and the event has seen 4000+ people to witness Frenetic Shamanic Dance, Japanese Shakuhachi Flute Master Riley Lee, thunderous Japanese drums, traditional music from Indonesia, electronic beats, drum and didge with Wild Marmalade and of course the enigmatic percussion master Nicky Bomba. It‘s like an organic dance party in the largest underground caves systems in the world.
Rhythm Hunters are a dynamite force combining music from Indonesia, Japan, West Africa and Australia. Cutting edge physical drumming, subtle electronics, western horns, Asian flute, tuned bells, synth effects, deep grooves and ethereal soundscapes combine, making them one of Australia’s most exciting music groups.
The ‘Wow’ factor comes from the dramatic physical movement spectacle originally influenced by Taiko drumming.
Rhythm Hunters new world tribal music has a reverence and a love of tradition that transcends age and genre. Incorporating power, pizzaz, funk, innovation and old school discipline that is delicately channelled into their irresistible sound and sweet Indo-Pacific Grooves.
Join Ash as he sings all your favourites and new songs from his most personal, and arguably his finest, album yet Shout Into The Noise.
Ash Grunwald is one of Australia’s most successful blues musicians ever, with six top 50 albums and two APRA Awards. In addition, he’s been nominated for five ARIA Awards and four AIR Awards, and he was named Best International Act at the LA Music Critic Awards in 2014.
Following his top-10 collaboration with Josh Teskey, 2020’s Push The Blues Away, Ash Grunwald delivers his newest album Shout Into The Noise.
Working with Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer Lachlan Bostock from Mansionair, Ash has crafted the finest album of his career.
In 2019, Ash published his first book, Surf by Day, Jam by Night, which combined his two passions – music and surfing. He's also launched his podcast 'Soulful Conversations' which is aimed at candid soulful conversations with musicians, surfers and people through all walks of life.
The Blackheath village comes alive with entertainment, the Grand Parade and street stalls at the Annual Rhododendron Festival on the first Saturday in November.
The Annual Art Show will be held at the Blackheath Community Centre with over 300 exhibits including traditional and contemporary works.
During the festival, there will be varied stalls, activities and music for all the family.
Other activities during November include the Rhodo Festival Revue, Jazz at the Pub and the Campbell Rhododendron gardens are always open for inspection.
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