Amanda’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Just across the road from Bellview Estate !
29 Powells Road, Bilpin 02 4567 2194, 0417 042 460
Lose yourself for an hour or two wandering the picturesque pathways of Wildwood Garden. Birdlife is abundant throughout the garden and provides the most peaceful backdrop to your stroll.
Garden lovers are invited to visit this magnificent Bilpin garden. Lovingly crafted over almost 40 years by Wayne and Sue Tapping, the garden presents a glorious collection of cool climate plants in a natural woodland setting.
Spring is also a wonderful time to visit when the cherry trees are in full bloom.
As well as all the delights of spring and autumn you’ll also find a variety of native trees including glorious tree ferns which give the garden a wild feel.
Look out for the quirky gnome collection!
The gardens and cafe open times vary throughout the year, check the website ahead of time to make sure it’s open on your dates.
www.wildwoodgarden.com.au
While you are at the garden browse the gift shop and nursery. The gift shop has an exciting selection of decorative ornaments, gifts and furnishings, while the small nursery features plants propagated from those in the garden along with seasonal colour and natives.
The cafe serves cups of tea or coffee and light refreshments including scones, cakes and homemade apple pie with cream. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy in the garden.
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Wildwood Garden
29 Powells RdJust across the road from Bellview Estate !
29 Powells Road, Bilpin 02 4567 2194, 0417 042 460
Lose yourself for an hour or two wandering the picturesque pathways of Wildwood Garden. Birdlife is abundant throughout the garden and provides the most peaceful backdrop to your stroll.
Garden lovers are invited to visit this magnificent Bilpin garden. Lovingly crafted over almost 40 years by Wayne and Sue Tapping, the garden presents a glorious collection of cool climate plants in a natural woodland setting.
Spring is also a wonderful time to visit when the cherry trees are in full bloom.
As well as all the delights of spring and autumn you’ll also find a variety of native trees including glorious tree ferns which give the garden a wild feel.
Look out for the quirky gnome collection!
The gardens and cafe open times vary throughout the year, check the website ahead of time to make sure it’s open on your dates.
www.wildwoodgarden.com.au
While you are at the garden browse the gift shop and nursery. The gift shop has an exciting selection of decorative ornaments, gifts and furnishings, while the small nursery features plants propagated from those in the garden along with seasonal colour and natives.
The cafe serves cups of tea or coffee and light refreshments including scones, cakes and homemade apple pie with cream. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy in the garden.
Catch a sunset at Rigby Hill
Bilpin just so happens to have some of the best lookouts in the Blue Mountains and Rigby Hill makes a wonderful spot to sit and watch the sun go down. You may likely find you get to enjoy the magnificent view all to yourselves even on a weekend!
The walk to get to this spot is only 700m each way and don’t be put off by the sign saying it takes an hour, it only took us 10 minutes each way. The walk starts from Pierces Pass picnic area, easily accessed from Bells Line of Road, between the Mount Wilson and Mount Banks turnoffs.
There’s a little bit of uphill but nothing overly steep and the track is in great condition. The lookout at the end has a full mountain panorama.
You can see Perrys Lookdown and even right into the valley, to the Grose River. It is an unfenced lookout with a big drop so it might not be for vertigo sufferers, you’ll be sure to absolutely fall in love with it.
You have a full sunset view and watching the sun turn the mountains golden was a magnificent sight. You can then make the short walk back to your car in the twilight.
Rigby Hill
Catch a sunset at Rigby Hill
Bilpin just so happens to have some of the best lookouts in the Blue Mountains and Rigby Hill makes a wonderful spot to sit and watch the sun go down. You may likely find you get to enjoy the magnificent view all to yourselves even on a weekend!
The walk to get to this spot is only 700m each way and don’t be put off by the sign saying it takes an hour, it only took us 10 minutes each way. The walk starts from Pierces Pass picnic area, easily accessed from Bells Line of Road, between the Mount Wilson and Mount Banks turnoffs.
There’s a little bit of uphill but nothing overly steep and the track is in great condition. The lookout at the end has a full mountain panorama.
You can see Perrys Lookdown and even right into the valley, to the Grose River. It is an unfenced lookout with a big drop so it might not be for vertigo sufferers, you’ll be sure to absolutely fall in love with it.
You have a full sunset view and watching the sun turn the mountains golden was a magnificent sight. You can then make the short walk back to your car in the twilight.
Hillbilly Cider it’s a beautiful rustic set up on the side of the road - you can’t miss it! It looked full of rustic charm.
Kick back with chilled glass of cider looking out over the orchard and the famous ‘Big Log truck”. When you’ve worked up a hunger they can cook you a wood fired pizza.
You can purchase ciders to drink there and also take home
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Hillbilly Cider Shed
2230 Bells Line of RdHillbilly Cider it’s a beautiful rustic set up on the side of the road - you can’t miss it! It looked full of rustic charm.
Kick back with chilled glass of cider looking out over the orchard and the famous ‘Big Log truck”. When you’ve worked up a hunger they can cook you a wood fired pizza.
You can purchase ciders to drink there and also take home
This easy 15 minute walk will not disappoint. From just a few seconds in you are completely surrounded by hundreds of ferns and the forest is wonderfully shady and relaxing.
As well as ferns and tree ferns, there are huge trees and lots of hanging vines. There’s also a giant tree which was sadly struck by lightening, so perhaps not quite as giant as it used to be.
The walk is not especially easy to follow and you can go wrong very easily and miss part of it.
For this reason we’d recommend actually walking the trail in the opposite direction to the signpost (starting heading right not left) as it was strangely easier to follow in this direction.
Having said that though, just walking up through the forest and back is just as good. It’s a wonderful place to relax and listen to the sounds of nature.
The Cathedral of Ferns is near Mount Wilson, just over a half an hour drive from Bilpin.
Mount Irvine Rd, Mount Wilson NSW 2786
Cathedral of Ferns
Mount Irvine RoadThis easy 15 minute walk will not disappoint. From just a few seconds in you are completely surrounded by hundreds of ferns and the forest is wonderfully shady and relaxing.
As well as ferns and tree ferns, there are huge trees and lots of hanging vines. There’s also a giant tree which was sadly struck by lightening, so perhaps not quite as giant as it used to be.
The walk is not especially easy to follow and you can go wrong very easily and miss part of it.
For this reason we’d recommend actually walking the trail in the opposite direction to the signpost (starting heading right not left) as it was strangely easier to follow in this direction.
Having said that though, just walking up through the forest and back is just as good. It’s a wonderful place to relax and listen to the sounds of nature.
The Cathedral of Ferns is near Mount Wilson, just over a half an hour drive from Bilpin.
Mount Irvine Rd, Mount Wilson NSW 2786
Taking in the view from Walls Lookout is a must do. It’s very close to both Mount Banks and Rigby Hill and you could do all three in just a few hours if you’re keen.
The views of the Grose Valley are just awe inspiring and it was yet another spot you may get to enjoy all to yourselves!
It’s an unfenced lookout so it feels completely wild, especially if the wind is howling!
The trail to the viewpoint is just 1.3km each way and does have a little bit of uphill walking to do, but the majority is flat. Again the signpost says it takes an hour but it’s more like 15 minutes each way so don’t be deterred!
Walls Lookout
Bells Line of RoadTaking in the view from Walls Lookout is a must do. It’s very close to both Mount Banks and Rigby Hill and you could do all three in just a few hours if you’re keen.
The views of the Grose Valley are just awe inspiring and it was yet another spot you may get to enjoy all to yourselves!
It’s an unfenced lookout so it feels completely wild, especially if the wind is howling!
The trail to the viewpoint is just 1.3km each way and does have a little bit of uphill walking to do, but the majority is flat. Again the signpost says it takes an hour but it’s more like 15 minutes each way so don’t be deterred!
If you’re looking for a slightly longer walk, we’d recommend heading 25 minutes out of Bilpin to Mount Banks. You can be standing on the summit in around 30 minutes and though there is no view from the top, the views all the way along the trail are fabulous.
Enjoyed the quite and welcome a sit in the forest at the trig whilst being serenaded by a couple of resident lyrebirds.
The summit track is just 1.3km long and you can return the same way or make a circuit which is 5.2km long. It’s not a difficult walk, and though it is predominantly uphill it’s rarely that steep.
It’s well worth heading up for the truly gorgeous views along the way.
Mount Banks Summit Walk
Mount Banks One TrailIf you’re looking for a slightly longer walk, we’d recommend heading 25 minutes out of Bilpin to Mount Banks. You can be standing on the summit in around 30 minutes and though there is no view from the top, the views all the way along the trail are fabulous.
Enjoyed the quite and welcome a sit in the forest at the trig whilst being serenaded by a couple of resident lyrebirds.
The summit track is just 1.3km long and you can return the same way or make a circuit which is 5.2km long. It’s not a difficult walk, and though it is predominantly uphill it’s rarely that steep.
It’s well worth heading up for the truly gorgeous views along the way.
Food scene
BILPIN CIDER: Although free tastings are no longer offered you can buy a paddle of four ciders for $18, or just pick a couple of bottles. There’s a range of alcoholic and non alcoholic options.
They also sell picnic hampers, so you can grab one of their blankets, a couple of bottles of cider and a basket of food and while away the day under a shady tree in the garden!
Hampers do sell out on busy weekends so you might want to come early or see if you can reserve one.
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Bilpin Cider Company
2369 Bells Line of RdBILPIN CIDER: Although free tastings are no longer offered you can buy a paddle of four ciders for $18, or just pick a couple of bottles. There’s a range of alcoholic and non alcoholic options.
They also sell picnic hampers, so you can grab one of their blankets, a couple of bottles of cider and a basket of food and while away the day under a shady tree in the garden!
Hampers do sell out on busy weekends so you might want to come early or see if you can reserve one.
Hillbilly Cider it’s a beautiful rustic set up on the side of the road - you can’t miss it! It looked full of rustic charm.
Kick back with chilled glass of cider looking out over the orchard and the famous ‘Big Log truck”. When you’ve worked up a hunger they can cook you a wood fired pizza.
You can purchase ciders to drink there and also take home
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Hillbilly Cider Shed
2230 Bells Line of RdHillbilly Cider it’s a beautiful rustic set up on the side of the road - you can’t miss it! It looked full of rustic charm.
Kick back with chilled glass of cider looking out over the orchard and the famous ‘Big Log truck”. When you’ve worked up a hunger they can cook you a wood fired pizza.
You can purchase ciders to drink there and also take home
The Bilpin Fruit Bowl is the most well known place to come and indulge in a bit of pick your own. There’s a variety of apples and peaches available to picked between the end of November and late May.
The Fruit Bowl is open 7 days a week from 8.00am till 5.30pm. Closed Christmas Day. The farm is only open on weekends (weather permitting) during harvest time which is between November and May, between the hours of 10am & 4pm.
The shop stocks local honey, local home made jams, souvenirs, pottery, fresh fruit and seasonal summer fruits. They bake all our Apple Pies, meat pies, cakes, scones and slices on the premises. In Summer they also sell Peach pies made from peaches grown in the orchard.
When other fruits are in season such as cherries, blueberries, mangoes, apricots and raspberries you can also be tantalised with one of these fresh baked pies.
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Bilpin Fruit Bowl
2093 Bells Line of RdThe Bilpin Fruit Bowl is the most well known place to come and indulge in a bit of pick your own. There’s a variety of apples and peaches available to picked between the end of November and late May.
The Fruit Bowl is open 7 days a week from 8.00am till 5.30pm. Closed Christmas Day. The farm is only open on weekends (weather permitting) during harvest time which is between November and May, between the hours of 10am & 4pm.
The shop stocks local honey, local home made jams, souvenirs, pottery, fresh fruit and seasonal summer fruits. They bake all our Apple Pies, meat pies, cakes, scones and slices on the premises. In Summer they also sell Peach pies made from peaches grown in the orchard.
When other fruits are in season such as cherries, blueberries, mangoes, apricots and raspberries you can also be tantalised with one of these fresh baked pies.
The Bilpin Farmers Market is a small locals market which is held between 10am - 12pm every Saturday. The stalls are mainly selling fresh produce, including delicious sourdough loaves, vegetables, cakes, jams and honey.
If you want to pick up a few items for breakfast or greens to have with dinner, it’s a lovely place to come.
There are a couple of stalls selling other things such as wooden bowls and beautiful smelling aromatherapy oils, but it’s mainly about the food. There are only a handful of stalls so if you’re really keen I’d come towards opening time because things do sell out.
You can find the market at the Bilpin District Hall where there is plenty of parking.
Bilpin Community Farmers Market
2596 Bells Line of RoadThe Bilpin Farmers Market is a small locals market which is held between 10am - 12pm every Saturday. The stalls are mainly selling fresh produce, including delicious sourdough loaves, vegetables, cakes, jams and honey.
If you want to pick up a few items for breakfast or greens to have with dinner, it’s a lovely place to come.
There are a couple of stalls selling other things such as wooden bowls and beautiful smelling aromatherapy oils, but it’s mainly about the food. There are only a handful of stalls so if you’re really keen I’d come towards opening time because things do sell out.
You can find the market at the Bilpin District Hall where there is plenty of parking.
Bilpin - Bakery and Café
2481 Bells line of road, bilpin nsw 2758
02 4567 0002
Monday to sunday: 6:30am - 4:00pm
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Grumpy Baker
2481 Bells Line of RdBilpin - Bakery and Café
2481 Bells line of road, bilpin nsw 2758
02 4567 0002
Monday to sunday: 6:30am - 4:00pm
TEL: 02 4508 2000
2488 Bells Line of Road, Bilpin, NSW, 2758
EMAIL: admin@theivybilpin.com.au
The Ivy Bilpin
2488 Bells Line of RoadTEL: 02 4508 2000
2488 Bells Line of Road, Bilpin, NSW, 2758
EMAIL: admin@theivybilpin.com.au
Fantastic Coffee ! Newly renovated 1950’s built apple packing shed. We also served great food, hot drinks, cold drinks, freshly
baked
sourdough bread, Bilpin bush honey and more local produce and the best coffee in town. Open for Breakfast and light lunch
(02) 4567 2590
6-18 Bells Line of Rd, Berambing NSW 2758
(approx 3 - 5min drive away)
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The Hive Berambing
6-18 Bells Line of RdFantastic Coffee ! Newly renovated 1950’s built apple packing shed. We also served great food, hot drinks, cold drinks, freshly
baked
sourdough bread, Bilpin bush honey and more local produce and the best coffee in town. Open for Breakfast and light lunch
(02) 4567 2590
6-18 Bells Line of Rd, Berambing NSW 2758
(approx 3 - 5min drive away)
1349 Bells Line of Road, Kurrajong Heights, (15min drive away approx)
Local pub / bistro with breathtaking views of the city and spectacular regional cuisine, it is easy to understand why locals and
travelers alike love stopping off at the Archibald Hotel at Kurrajong Heights. You will find your usual favourites of chicken
schnitzel, burgers and share platters of fresh seafood and prime meats. Soak in the afternoon sun in the outdoor dining area and
catch some live local music on selected evenings.
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Archibald Hotel
1349 Bells Line of Rd1349 Bells Line of Road, Kurrajong Heights, (15min drive away approx)
Local pub / bistro with breathtaking views of the city and spectacular regional cuisine, it is easy to understand why locals and
travelers alike love stopping off at the Archibald Hotel at Kurrajong Heights. You will find your usual favourites of chicken
schnitzel, burgers and share platters of fresh seafood and prime meats. Soak in the afternoon sun in the outdoor dining area and
catch some live local music on selected evenings.
(02) 4567 8929
4/1255 Bells Line of Rd, Kurrajong Heights Fantastic Indian restaurant, available for dine-in or take away.
Tandoori Sizzler Kurrajong Heights
1255 Bells Line of Road(02) 4567 8929
4/1255 Bells Line of Rd, Kurrajong Heights Fantastic Indian restaurant, available for dine-in or take away.
(02) 4573 0988
83 Old Bells Line of Rd, Kurrajong
A restaurant / café in the heart of Kurrajong Village. Open for Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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The Village Kitchen Kurrajong
83 Old Bells Line of Rd(02) 4573 0988
83 Old Bells Line of Rd, Kurrajong
A restaurant / café in the heart of Kurrajong Village. Open for Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
(02) 4567 7754 – 1259 Bells Line of Rd, Kurrajong Heights
A lovely restaurant only a 15 minutes’ drive from the Bilpin Resort heading east at Kurrajong Heights.
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Lochiel House
1259 Bells Line of Rd(02) 4567 7754 – 1259 Bells Line of Rd, Kurrajong Heights
A lovely restaurant only a 15 minutes’ drive from the Bilpin Resort heading east at Kurrajong Heights.
(some of the BEST PIES - MEAT & APPLE + coffee in the area!)
1858 Bells Line of Rd, Kurrajong Heights Gets VERY busy on weekends
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Pie in the Sky Roadhouse
1858 Bells Line of Rd(some of the BEST PIES - MEAT & APPLE + coffee in the area!)
1858 Bells Line of Rd, Kurrajong Heights Gets VERY busy on weekends