Food Scene
Famous for their apple pies, the Bilpin region is popular with tourists from all over the world - with one return customer even returning from Germany for more of the Bilpin Fruit Bowl apple pie! Each cafe along the Bells Line of Road is brimming with character and often with the most stunning views to boot. Once you've had your share of coffee and pie, next stop is one of the extremely popular cider sheds! Delicious artisan food can also be purchased - sit back and enjoy the beautiful properties while sipping on a world-class cider.
Modern Australian dishes served in a 200 year old cottage
https://www.lochielhouse.com.au/
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Lochiel House
1259 Bells Line of RdModern Australian dishes served in a 200 year old cottage
https://www.lochielhouse.com.au/
Wildwood has a charming café with views across the trees to our lake. Relax before or after your garden visit or just drop by for a quick coffee or something to eat on your travels. The café is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10am to 4pm when the garden is open. Wheelchair access. Gluten Free (GF) meal options available.
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Wildwood Garden
29 Powells RdWildwood has a charming café with views across the trees to our lake. Relax before or after your garden visit or just drop by for a quick coffee or something to eat on your travels. The café is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10am to 4pm when the garden is open. Wheelchair access. Gluten Free (GF) meal options available.
Archibald Hotel is history fused with modern dining and relaxation. Restaurant quality foods, peaceful location, breathtaking views of Sydney.
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Archibald Hotel
1349 Bells Line of RdArchibald Hotel is history fused with modern dining and relaxation. Restaurant quality foods, peaceful location, breathtaking views of Sydney.
A quaint little cafe tucked in on the side of the road - only a minutes drive! Sweet or savoury small meals and most importantly delicious coffee.
Open 7 days from 8am weekdays and 8:30am weekends
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The Hive Berambing
6-18 Bells Line of RdA quaint little cafe tucked in on the side of the road - only a minutes drive! Sweet or savoury small meals and most importantly delicious coffee.
Open 7 days from 8am weekdays and 8:30am weekends
Wood fire pizzas and award winning cider, all set in a rustic shed in a bushy setting. There's a huge old truck the kids will love to play around and a huge grassy yard.
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Hillbilly Cider Shed
2230 Bells Line of RdWood fire pizzas and award winning cider, all set in a rustic shed in a bushy setting. There's a huge old truck the kids will love to play around and a huge grassy yard.
Open 7 days for both eat in or takeaway, the Pie in the Sky Roadhouse Bilpin serves a full range of menu items, from burgers to fresh homemade pies, pastries, and desserts. Their pies are all hand-made on the premises with natural ingredients and fresh premium meat. Their pastry is the classic healthy French-style butter puff pastry.
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Pie in the Sky Roadhouse
1858 Bells Line of RdOpen 7 days for both eat in or takeaway, the Pie in the Sky Roadhouse Bilpin serves a full range of menu items, from burgers to fresh homemade pies, pastries, and desserts. Their pies are all hand-made on the premises with natural ingredients and fresh premium meat. Their pastry is the classic healthy French-style butter puff pastry.
Tutti Fruitti at Bilpin
1917 Bells Line of RdDelicious real fruit ice-cream available!
Whether you're there for a Moroccan lamb pie, the freshly baked sourdough - or my favourite - a chocolate croissant - the Grumpy Baker is a must visit on your trip through Bilpin!
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Grumpy Baker
2481 Bells Line of RdWhether you're there for a Moroccan lamb pie, the freshly baked sourdough - or my favourite - a chocolate croissant - the Grumpy Baker is a must visit on your trip through Bilpin!
The large menu is vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free friendly.
https://www.mountainbellscafe.com.au/menu
Mountain Bells Cafe was opened in August 2020 and provides hot-from-the-oven apple pies, barista-made coffee, all-day breakfast and lunches, ciders, apple juice, patisserie, locally grown fruits, home-made jams, honey, orchids, plants, and more.
Mountain Bells Cafe
2070 Bells Line of RoadThe large menu is vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free friendly.
https://www.mountainbellscafe.com.au/menu
Mountain Bells Cafe was opened in August 2020 and provides hot-from-the-oven apple pies, barista-made coffee, all-day breakfast and lunches, ciders, apple juice, patisserie, locally grown fruits, home-made jams, honey, orchids, plants, and more.
Erawat Indian Restaurant
An absolutely beautiful view from the outside tables - sip on a creamy milkshake (we can vouch for that!) while watching the resident alpacas in the yard. Delicious coffee and yummy burgers.
3 minute drive from Mirradong Cottage
Ziggyz Cafe and Collectables
An absolutely beautiful view from the outside tables - sip on a creamy milkshake (we can vouch for that!) while watching the resident alpacas in the yard. Delicious coffee and yummy burgers.
3 minute drive from Mirradong Cottage
Royal Gardenia. Lovely cafe and shop. 2 minute drive from Mirradong Cottage
Bilpin Apple Pie Cottage Orchard Caffe
3158 Bells Line of RdRoyal Gardenia. Lovely cafe and shop. 2 minute drive from Mirradong Cottage
Tomah Cafe operates daily from 9.30 am - 4 pm serving breakfast, lunch, burgers, and children’s meals.
Located in the Blue Mtns Botanic Garden (free entry)
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Isityalo Sase Blue Mountains Botanic
Bells Line of RoadTomah Cafe operates daily from 9.30 am - 4 pm serving breakfast, lunch, burgers, and children’s meals.
Located in the Blue Mtns Botanic Garden (free entry)
A new restaurant in Bilpin this place has been getting very favourable reviews from locals! Sourcing local ingredients, the menu sounds amazing. Open for lunch Wed - Sun for lunch and Thurs, Fri and Sat nights for dinner.
Mélange Bilpin
A new restaurant in Bilpin this place has been getting very favourable reviews from locals! Sourcing local ingredients, the menu sounds amazing. Open for lunch Wed - Sun for lunch and Thurs, Fri and Sat nights for dinner.
A cafe with simple food but incredible views. Located in the Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens (which is free entry).
Open daily from 9:30am - 3pm
Tomah Cafe
A cafe with simple food but incredible views. Located in the Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens (which is free entry).
Open daily from 9:30am - 3pm
Parks & Nature
9min drive from cottage
The gardens are free entry and just beautiful! Free bbq area also
Ugly Mug kiosk offering basic food and coffee open Wednesday to Sunday 10am-3pm
Public holidays
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Isityalo Sase Blue Mountains Botanic
Bells Line of Road9min drive from cottage
The gardens are free entry and just beautiful! Free bbq area also
Ugly Mug kiosk offering basic food and coffee open Wednesday to Sunday 10am-3pm
Public holidays
The access for this glow worm tunnel is at the end of the street. You need to book in for a night tour.
http://www.glowwormtours.sydney/Promo.aspx
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Glow Worm Cave
The access for this glow worm tunnel is at the end of the street. You need to book in for a night tour.
http://www.glowwormtours.sydney/Promo.aspx
Garden lovers are invited to visit this magnificent Bilpin garden. Lovingly crafted over 38 years by Wayne and Sue Tapping, the garden presents a glorious collection of cool climate plants in a natural woodland setting.
The garden features a cherry walk in peak flower in mid September, a fragrant daphne hedge and a magnificent waterfall with ponds as well as a large lake. There are sweeping views across the garden, gravel paths and well-placed sculptures including a magnificent sandstone sofa. The bird life is abundant and the mountain air is fresh and exhilarating. There is something in bloom to enjoy through out the year in this garden that features many rare and unusual plants. Autumn is colourful as our deciduous trees and shrubs change from green to red, orange and yellow.
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Wildwood Garden
29 Powells RdGarden lovers are invited to visit this magnificent Bilpin garden. Lovingly crafted over 38 years by Wayne and Sue Tapping, the garden presents a glorious collection of cool climate plants in a natural woodland setting.
The garden features a cherry walk in peak flower in mid September, a fragrant daphne hedge and a magnificent waterfall with ponds as well as a large lake. There are sweeping views across the garden, gravel paths and well-placed sculptures including a magnificent sandstone sofa. The bird life is abundant and the mountain air is fresh and exhilarating. There is something in bloom to enjoy through out the year in this garden that features many rare and unusual plants. Autumn is colourful as our deciduous trees and shrubs change from green to red, orange and yellow.
A 15 minute drive from the BnB, there is a spectacular view from the parking area! If you are adventurous then we definitely recommend the summit walk to the most breathtaking scenery! A great workout (lots of steps), and views you will never forget.
Mount Banks Summit Walk
Mount Banks One TrailA 15 minute drive from the BnB, there is a spectacular view from the parking area! If you are adventurous then we definitely recommend the summit walk to the most breathtaking scenery! A great workout (lots of steps), and views you will never forget.
Sightseeing
To see Mount Wilson, particularly in the spring and autumn, is to be reminded of how the early settlers pined for England and Europe. Here, amidst stands of superb eucalypts, are every imaginable European deciduous tree and in autumn the town and surrounds are alive with reds, oranges, browns and yellows as the leaves, bitten by the sharpness of the encroaching winter nights, turn from green and die.
Be sure to check out the lookout and stop for a picnic in the large park.
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Mount Wilson
To see Mount Wilson, particularly in the spring and autumn, is to be reminded of how the early settlers pined for England and Europe. Here, amidst stands of superb eucalypts, are every imaginable European deciduous tree and in autumn the town and surrounds are alive with reds, oranges, browns and yellows as the leaves, bitten by the sharpness of the encroaching winter nights, turn from green and die.
Be sure to check out the lookout and stop for a picnic in the large park.
The Three Sisters are an unusual rock formation in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia, on the north escarpment of the Jamison Valley. They are close to the town of Katoomba and are one of the Blue Mountains' best known sites, towering above the Jamison Valley.
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Three Sisters
The Three Sisters are an unusual rock formation in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia, on the north escarpment of the Jamison Valley. They are close to the town of Katoomba and are one of the Blue Mountains' best known sites, towering above the Jamison Valley.
Breenhold Gardens comprises over 45 hectares of luxuriant gardens, parkland and native bushland. Over the past 40 years several thousand exotic and indigenous trees and flowering shrubs have been planted.
Mt Wilson
Breenhold gardensBreenhold Gardens comprises over 45 hectares of luxuriant gardens, parkland and native bushland. Over the past 40 years several thousand exotic and indigenous trees and flowering shrubs have been planted.
Bilpin Blossom Farm:
A magical hideaway that sells fresh farm produce including figs (when in season) jams, ciders, succulents and more.
1887 Bells Line of Rd
1887 Bells Line of RoadBilpin Blossom Farm:
A magical hideaway that sells fresh farm produce including figs (when in season) jams, ciders, succulents and more.
A quirky and eclectic collection of repurposed pieces as well as a large collection of artwork. Run by Ricky and Davyd - it's worth a stop just to meet them!
Bellsridge Cottage
1286 Bells Line of RdA quirky and eclectic collection of repurposed pieces as well as a large collection of artwork. Run by Ricky and Davyd - it's worth a stop just to meet them!
Essentials
IGA X-Press Kurrajong Heights
1255 Bells Line of RdThis is a petrol station that also sells basic groceries and snacks. A 6 minute drive.
Ramone's Service Station
2742 Bells Line of RdThis is a petrol station that also sells basic groceries and snacks. A 6 minute drive.
Entertainment & Activities
Bilpin is renowned for fruit picking. There are many orchards up here that offer it - apples, stone fruit, plums etc - it's an ideal experience for the kids! Summer through to Autumn is the season.
https://kidbucketlist.com.au/2017/05/29/fruit-picking-with-kids-sydney/
The Fruit Bowl, Bells Line Of Rd
Bilpin is renowned for fruit picking. There are many orchards up here that offer it - apples, stone fruit, plums etc - it's an ideal experience for the kids! Summer through to Autumn is the season.
https://kidbucketlist.com.au/2017/05/29/fruit-picking-with-kids-sydney/
Alpaca Feeding!
3pm, daily (arrive at 2:45pm)
Cost is $20 pp
Takes approx an hour
Something different and very entertaining!
Madison's Mountain Retreat
1880 Bells Line of RdAlpaca Feeding!
3pm, daily (arrive at 2:45pm)
Cost is $20 pp
Takes approx an hour
Something different and very entertaining!
The Bilpin Markets is a community run market where you can purchase locally grown and made produce and products. Stalls include bread, organic vegetables, in season fruit, preserves, honey, crafts and wool.
The markets provide a friendly and welcoming atmosphere and has its own kitchen cafe. We welcome you to stop for breakfast or brunch or enjoy a cup of tea or espresso coffee while sitting inside or outdoors next to our community garden. There is a children's play area outside and located within easy distance from the orchards, stalls and other Bilpin attractions.
Every Saturday 10am-12pm
Bilpin District Hall
2596 Bells Line of Road
Bilpin NSW 2758
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Bilpin
The Bilpin Markets is a community run market where you can purchase locally grown and made produce and products. Stalls include bread, organic vegetables, in season fruit, preserves, honey, crafts and wool.
The markets provide a friendly and welcoming atmosphere and has its own kitchen cafe. We welcome you to stop for breakfast or brunch or enjoy a cup of tea or espresso coffee while sitting inside or outdoors next to our community garden. There is a children's play area outside and located within easy distance from the orchards, stalls and other Bilpin attractions.
Every Saturday 10am-12pm
Bilpin District Hall
2596 Bells Line of Road
Bilpin NSW 2758
A great place to pick apples, pears and stone fruit when in season.
(02) 4567 1294
2550 Bells Line of Road, Bilpin
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Bilpin Springs Orchard
2550 Bells Line of RdA great place to pick apples, pears and stone fruit when in season.
(02) 4567 1294
2550 Bells Line of Road, Bilpin
We are a family run business that is third generation apple farmers. My Husband and I have been farming for over 37 years. Our two sons have come into the business and are eager to bring new and fresh ideas to our business. Our farm is nestled in the heart of Bilpin, we are one of the biggest Orchards in Bilpin with thousands of trees to pick from and we take pride in our fruit and only grow quality apples.
We are situated in a quiet and tranquil street so you can get a real feel for the country lifestyle without all the noise of the city.
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TNT Produce
153 Kurts RdWe are a family run business that is third generation apple farmers. My Husband and I have been farming for over 37 years. Our two sons have come into the business and are eager to bring new and fresh ideas to our business. Our farm is nestled in the heart of Bilpin, we are one of the biggest Orchards in Bilpin with thousands of trees to pick from and we take pride in our fruit and only grow quality apples.
We are situated in a quiet and tranquil street so you can get a real feel for the country lifestyle without all the noise of the city.
Kookootonga has a long tradition of pick your own walnuts and chestnuts. As in Europe, for many families, spending a day together nut picking, is a much anticipated annual event. At Kookootonga, some of our long time regulars are now bringing their third generation along with them!
It's a lovely experience, in a sublime setting and we warmly encourage you to try it!
Kookootonga Gully
Kookootonga has a long tradition of pick your own walnuts and chestnuts. As in Europe, for many families, spending a day together nut picking, is a much anticipated annual event. At Kookootonga, some of our long time regulars are now bringing their third generation along with them!
It's a lovely experience, in a sublime setting and we warmly encourage you to try it!
Drinks & Nightlife
Take a trip up to the Bilpin Cider Farm and indulge your senses with a visit to our Cellar door. There you can sample our range of ciders, including Bilpin Original, Blush Pink Lady, Archibald Cloudy and Pear.
In addition we also have available for tasting and sale locally produced honey from Bilpin Bush honey and seasonal fruit from Pine Crest Orchard and when available fruit and vegetables grown on the farm.
We are open Monday to Sunday 10am until 4pm.
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Bilpin Cider Company
2369 Bells Line of RdTake a trip up to the Bilpin Cider Farm and indulge your senses with a visit to our Cellar door. There you can sample our range of ciders, including Bilpin Original, Blush Pink Lady, Archibald Cloudy and Pear.
In addition we also have available for tasting and sale locally produced honey from Bilpin Bush honey and seasonal fruit from Pine Crest Orchard and when available fruit and vegetables grown on the farm.
We are open Monday to Sunday 10am until 4pm.
Qantas Insider magazine recommended a visit to the Hillbilly Cider shed as number 1 on their list of the top 19 things to do in the Blue Mountains for foodie lovers.
Visitors can sit out on the deck at the cider shed, overlooking the orchard and sample the internationally award winning Hillbilly cider range as they decide what to do next on the list!
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Hillbilly Cider Shed
2230 Bells Line of RdQantas Insider magazine recommended a visit to the Hillbilly Cider shed as number 1 on their list of the top 19 things to do in the Blue Mountains for foodie lovers.
Visitors can sit out on the deck at the cider shed, overlooking the orchard and sample the internationally award winning Hillbilly cider range as they decide what to do next on the list!
Archibald Hotel is nestled up high along Bells Line of Road at Kurrajong Heights offering panoramic views across the hills and down to Sydney, giving gastro pub classics a contemporary make-over.
The Archibald Hotel Kurrajong Heights now has a Courtesy Bus from Thursday to Sunday every week for a maximum of 11 passengers.
So if you are planning a night out or function and you want a hassle free evening, give us a call on 4567 7140
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Archibald Hotel
1349 Bells Line of RdArchibald Hotel is nestled up high along Bells Line of Road at Kurrajong Heights offering panoramic views across the hills and down to Sydney, giving gastro pub classics a contemporary make-over.
The Archibald Hotel Kurrajong Heights now has a Courtesy Bus from Thursday to Sunday every week for a maximum of 11 passengers.
So if you are planning a night out or function and you want a hassle free evening, give us a call on 4567 7140
This is a small local club run by volunteers. Food is only offered Thursday nights from 6pm.
Kurrajong Heights Bowling Club station
1530 Bells Line of RdThis is a small local club run by volunteers. Food is only offered Thursday nights from 6pm.
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Ukuhamba-hamba
There is next to no public transport in the area
You will need a car.
If you want to head out and have a few drinks there is a concierge service in the area.
Izinto omele uzipakishe
Bring a jumper!
If it often a lot colder up in the mountains than it is in the Sydney basin so check the weather forecast and be prepared for any type of weather.