Spotted Gum Guidebook
Sightseeing
Enjoy some local history and listen to the birds sing by the river. A quiet, magical place.
Knapsack Viaduct
Great Western HighwayEnjoy some local history and listen to the birds sing by the river. A quiet, magical place.
The obelisk memorial to John Whitton was financed by a private individual in Springwood. John Whitton, not fully celebrated in his lifetime, made a significant contribution in opening up the mountains and beyond to the railways, thus transforming NSW.
Near the Obelisk is the ruins of a gatekeeper's cottage. The gatekeepers ensured gates were shut to carriages and foot traffic when a train was approaching. Many were run by women. There were about 12 up and down the mountain and several well-preserved ones remain to this day.
It's a short walk to the Knapsack viaduct, also designed by John Whitton as part of the rail network but subsequently used for motorcars until the 1950s.
John Whitton Memorial Obelisk
The obelisk memorial to John Whitton was financed by a private individual in Springwood. John Whitton, not fully celebrated in his lifetime, made a significant contribution in opening up the mountains and beyond to the railways, thus transforming NSW.
Near the Obelisk is the ruins of a gatekeeper's cottage. The gatekeepers ensured gates were shut to carriages and foot traffic when a train was approaching. Many were run by women. There were about 12 up and down the mountain and several well-preserved ones remain to this day.
It's a short walk to the Knapsack viaduct, also designed by John Whitton as part of the rail network but subsequently used for motorcars until the 1950s.
Lennox Bridge, Glenbrook
88 Mitchells PassMagnificent sandstone bridge built 1832-33.
Guided tours and art to view within the artist's home, in addition to Norman Lindsay's creations in the extensive gardens.
Learn about his drive to create in many different media, his life and his muse.
Have a coffee in the Norman Lindsay Cafe after your visit!
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Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum
14 Norman Lindsay CresGuided tours and art to view within the artist's home, in addition to Norman Lindsay's creations in the extensive gardens.
Learn about his drive to create in many different media, his life and his muse.
Have a coffee in the Norman Lindsay Cafe after your visit!
Food scene
Great cafes and restaurants to try, within 10 minutes drive!
Great coffee, creative and sophisticated food and consistently sunny service. A must if visiting the village of Glenbrook!
Kickaboom
6 Ross StGreat coffee, creative and sophisticated food and consistently sunny service. A must if visiting the village of Glenbrook!
The best Italian cuisine and Pizza in the area!
Open Wed-Sat only. They do takeaway pizza, consistently outstanding service and beautiful wines to accompany your meal. Ideal to celebrate a special occasion. Be sure to book so as to avoid disappointment.
You can walk there from the cottage - its just across the highway.
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Michelangelo's Italian Restaurant
176 Great Western HwyThe best Italian cuisine and Pizza in the area!
Open Wed-Sat only. They do takeaway pizza, consistently outstanding service and beautiful wines to accompany your meal. Ideal to celebrate a special occasion. Be sure to book so as to avoid disappointment.
You can walk there from the cottage - its just across the highway.
BM Tribe Coffee
150 Great Western HighwayConsistently great coffee and snacks near the IGA , a short walk from the cottage.
This is the best thai you'll find on the Mountain! It's a 25 minute drive, but well worth it. Such a scenic drive too!
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Maprang Thai Restaurant
1 Staples CresThis is the best thai you'll find on the Mountain! It's a 25 minute drive, but well worth it. Such a scenic drive too!
Fine dining if you're celebrating a special occasion in the heart of Blaxland, just five minutes from the cottage. An easy walk too. :)
Nook
134 Great Western HwyFine dining if you're celebrating a special occasion in the heart of Blaxland, just five minutes from the cottage. An easy walk too. :)
Emu Hall was a huge and lengthy restoration project which we can now all enjoy! It is on extensive grounds alongside the Nepean River. Please book so you don't miss out, particularly on weekends. Great food and coffee. Afterwards walk across the pedestrian bridge or along the River Walk. #Nepean #NepeanRiver #localhistory
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Emu Hall
2-26 Great Western HwyEmu Hall was a huge and lengthy restoration project which we can now all enjoy! It is on extensive grounds alongside the Nepean River. Please book so you don't miss out, particularly on weekends. Great food and coffee. Afterwards walk across the pedestrian bridge or along the River Walk. #Nepean #NepeanRiver #localhistory
It is well worth the visit for a cup of tea or chai or even a coffee, surrounded by intriguing tea related collectables and carefully curated books.
Loads of ideas for a gift and a beautiful ambiance.
It is a lovely concept boutique and why not enjoy a relaxed cup of a warming beverage while you’re there !
Chapters & Leaves
7-9 St Georges CresIt is well worth the visit for a cup of tea or chai or even a coffee, surrounded by intriguing tea related collectables and carefully curated books.
Loads of ideas for a gift and a beautiful ambiance.
It is a lovely concept boutique and why not enjoy a relaxed cup of a warming beverage while you’re there !
Discover Local Produce
Where the locals shop!
Stop by for yummy salads, raw cakes or a smoothie. Stock up on fresh fruit and veges too :)
The Glenbrook Greengrocer
31 Park StStop by for yummy salads, raw cakes or a smoothie. Stock up on fresh fruit and veges too :)
For all your Bulk foods needs - nuts and so much more. Lots of unique eco friendly gift ideas, organic fruit and vegetables, dairy, yummy bread, vegan ice-cream. Simply yum. At About half an hour's easy walk from the cottage.
Nom Bulk Foods
43a Old Bathurst RdFor all your Bulk foods needs - nuts and so much more. Lots of unique eco friendly gift ideas, organic fruit and vegetables, dairy, yummy bread, vegan ice-cream. Simply yum. At About half an hour's easy walk from the cottage.
Fresh fruit and vegetables, eggs, nuts, honey and other goodies only 7 mins walk from our home. Tell Sam we sent you!
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Blaxland Station
Fresh fruit and vegetables, eggs, nuts, honey and other goodies only 7 mins walk from our home. Tell Sam we sent you!
Shop Local!
Foot of the Mountains
11 Ross StLeather shoes, handbags and other accessories.
Situated in the heart of Glenbrook village, Cathy stocks all sorts of eco friendly Items suited to gifts or souvenirs including hand made cards and preloved clothing. She even has penny key rings with the year you were born. A beautiful shop with beautiful items to treasure and a beautiful ethos #recycle #ecofriendly #bluemountains #glenbrook
Foothills Eco
1a Ross StSituated in the heart of Glenbrook village, Cathy stocks all sorts of eco friendly Items suited to gifts or souvenirs including hand made cards and preloved clothing. She even has penny key rings with the year you were born. A beautiful shop with beautiful items to treasure and a beautiful ethos #recycle #ecofriendly #bluemountains #glenbrook
A beautiful co-op selling organic produce, giftware and local art. They also hold creative workshops i.e bee keeping or sewing. Check their facebook page to see what's next!
Lyttleton Stores
2 Badgery CresA beautiful co-op selling organic produce, giftware and local art. They also hold creative workshops i.e bee keeping or sewing. Check their facebook page to see what's next!
A short walk from the cottage - all your supermarket essentials in one place. Grab a coffee from Tribe Coffee on the way! :)
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SUPA IGA Blaxland
152 Great Western HwyA short walk from the cottage - all your supermarket essentials in one place. Grab a coffee from Tribe Coffee on the way! :)
Local Markets
An absolute MUST SEE! Happening every first and third Saturday of the month 8am-1pm. Farmers produce, giftware, leatherware, old wares, local art including Tim Bywater whose Magpie sketch is in Spotted Gum Cottage :) http://timbywater.com/
Glenbrook Rotary Markets
1 Ross StAn absolute MUST SEE! Happening every first and third Saturday of the month 8am-1pm. Farmers produce, giftware, leatherware, old wares, local art including Tim Bywater whose Magpie sketch is in Spotted Gum Cottage :) http://timbywater.com/
Ten minutes drive from the cottage in the village of Springwood. Macquarie Rd, Springwood. Isn't everything named after Governor Macquarie ? :)
4th Sunday of each month 8:30am – 12:30pm
Smell, buy and taste regional specialities on offer.
Springwood Growers Market
108 Macquarie RdTen minutes drive from the cottage in the village of Springwood. Macquarie Rd, Springwood. Isn't everything named after Governor Macquarie ? :)
4th Sunday of each month 8:30am – 12:30pm
Smell, buy and taste regional specialities on offer.
Things to Do
The modern photo does not do this building justice ! It is an old School of Arts of which you can see the original facade (pictured), once you poke your head inside the modern brick frontage. Inside , it is a gem waiting to be discovered. It is a family run business with a great selection of movies on offer - some arthouse flicks too - and a friendly vibe ! It has disabled access.
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Glenbrook Cinema
2 Ross StThe modern photo does not do this building justice ! It is an old School of Arts of which you can see the original facade (pictured), once you poke your head inside the modern brick frontage. Inside , it is a gem waiting to be discovered. It is a family run business with a great selection of movies on offer - some arthouse flicks too - and a friendly vibe ! It has disabled access.