For those who believe the best way to see a region is through its independent stores, the Blue Mountains Bookshop Trail is a curated journey through six unique shops scattered across six villages from Glenbrook to Blackheath.

This quintessential independent bookstore has been trading for more than 40 years, with it’s floor-to-ceiling shelves which are packed with a meticulously curated selection. It’s a place to get lost in the stacks.

A treasure-filled vintage and pre-loved store in the heart of Springwood, specialising in bohemian mid-century wares. It’s the kind of place where every item in the store has a story.

This local gathering place serves excellent coffee and a vibrant range of creative breakfast and lunch dishes made with quality, local ingredients and plenty of flavour.

This beautifully curated homewares and lifestyle store celebrates thoughtful design and craftsmanship, with a collection that feels both stylish and unique, with locations in Springwood and Leura.

This much-loved café takes its coffee seriously, with rich espresso and expertly crafted brews, alongside a selection of breakfast and brunch favourites.

Arrana offers a sophisticated, multi-sensory fine-dining journey through Australian bush flavours, moving away from traditional European staples to celebrate the incredible diversity of native ingredients.

Reminiscence is a welcoming restaurant and bar that blends tapas-style small plates with modern Australian and Mediterranean influences, encouraging sharing and exploration of flavours.

For those who view coffee as a craft, Cassiopeia has you covered with three espresso bar locations around the mountains.