This ‘focaccia-first’ outpost trades the traditional sit-down breakfast for vinyl tunes, groovy decor sandwich-style focaccias that are toasted to perfection.

This long-standing family-run business has become a Katoomba staple, offering menswear perfectly suited to mountain life: part city, part country, with a touch of pattern, colour and personality.

The Cabinet of Curiosities is a whimsical departure from the typical boutique - a carefully curated museum of the marvellous, designed to spark wonder in the young at heart.

Exuding Blue Mountains ‘hygge’. This architecturally designed cabin brings a sleek, Scandinavian aesthetic to the rugged Blackheath landscape.

Tucked away in Ha’penny Lane Katoomba, this whimsical store is for those who believe in the magic of print, offering a thoughtfully curated collection that spans from contemporary literature and stunning art tomes to an enchanting children’s corner.

Tucked away in the Strand Arcade on Leura Mall, is this boutique apothecary that specialises in ‘clean-crafted’ skincare and fragrances, with every formula designed and bottled right here in the Blue Mountains.

This popular walk features cliff-edge paths and grand valley views and close encounters with the waterfall plummeting to the valley floor.

Located in a grand, repurposed church at the foot of Leura Mall, Josophan’s Fine Chocolates is an award-winning destination for chocophiles - a luxurious, sensory experience.

For over 30 years, Bakery Patisserie Schwarz has been a beloved institution in Wentworth Falls, offering an authentic slice of European tradition. Their cinnamon scrolls and vanilla slices will keep you coming back for more.

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.

Escape to The Machinery Shed at Logan Brae Orchard, a private retreat tucked within a 100-year-old apple orchard on the edge of the Kanimbla escarpments. Rustic charm meets modern luxury with mid century industrial design, and orchard views.

An Aladdin’s Cave for music lovers, packed with vintage charm and an eclectic mix of new and rare vinyl spanning rock, jazz, blues, soul and classic Australian artists.

Chasing jaw-dropping sunsets has to be one of the best things to do in the Blue Mountains. In the light of golden hour, the landscape completely transforms as a palette of vibrant colours dance across the sky.

Sunset Rock Lookout offers one of the most breathtaking sunset views in the upper Blue Mountains from an unfenced rock outcrop on the edge of the escarpment at Mount Victoria.

The Jellybean Track is a short and scenic walking trail into the Glenbrook Gorge, leading to the popular Jellybean Pool, a calm natural swimming spot surrounded by sandstone cliffs.

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.