Prudence's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Be inspired by the dramatic landscape at Gardens of Stone. This World Heritage area features stunning rock pagodas, sandstone cliffs, canyons and breathtaking scenic views.
To walk among the exquisite and varied rock pagoda formations, sandstone cliffs and canyons at Gardens of Stone National Park is a memorable experience. The extraordinary rock shapes, the stunning scenic views over the valleys and the mesa of Pantoneys Crown make this area of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area a must for photographers. This rugged territory is also a haven for adventurers, with excellent opportunities for canyoning, mountain-biking and serious bushwalking or hiking.
There’s plenty to see while enjoying a leisurely walk. Along the way, you can admire rare yellow pagoda daisies bursting from the rocks, blue tongue lizards, and wood geckos basking on the warm stone. You may even be lucky enough to spot a koala in the east of the park..
A leisurely hour drive from The Post Office Cottage
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Gardens of Stone National Park
Be inspired by the dramatic landscape at Gardens of Stone. This World Heritage area features stunning rock pagodas, sandstone cliffs, canyons and breathtaking scenic views.
To walk among the exquisite and varied rock pagoda formations, sandstone cliffs and canyons at Gardens of Stone National Park is a memorable experience. The extraordinary rock shapes, the stunning scenic views over the valleys and the mesa of Pantoneys Crown make this area of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area a must for photographers. This rugged territory is also a haven for adventurers, with excellent opportunities for canyoning, mountain-biking and serious bushwalking or hiking.
There’s plenty to see while enjoying a leisurely walk. Along the way, you can admire rare yellow pagoda daisies bursting from the rocks, blue tongue lizards, and wood geckos basking on the warm stone. You may even be lucky enough to spot a koala in the east of the park..
A leisurely hour drive from The Post Office Cottage
Jannei Goat Dairy was first established in 1995. Janette and Neil started with the production of raw goats milk for sale to the Sydney market under the NSW Quality Goats Milk Scheme. Over the years we have grown our product range to a selection of over eleven artisan goat cheeses.
Jannei has always sought to provide its customers with a quality sustainable product which is evident in the amount of awards it has won over the years, amounting to more than 30 gold awards since 1998 and numerous silver awards in specialist cheese shows across Australia.
Three times we have been the most successful exhibitor in the goats milk class at the Sydney Royal Show. In 2004 our Bent Back Chèvre won champion cheese at the Australian Specialty Cheese Show and 2008 saw us win champion non-bovine at the Grand Dairy Awards with the Bûche Noir making this cheese the overall Australian champion in the Non Bovine cheese section.
Open
9.00 – 5.00 Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Only 10 minutes from The Post Office Cottage
Jannei Goat Dairy - artisan cheese
11 View StJannei Goat Dairy was first established in 1995. Janette and Neil started with the production of raw goats milk for sale to the Sydney market under the NSW Quality Goats Milk Scheme. Over the years we have grown our product range to a selection of over eleven artisan goat cheeses.
Jannei has always sought to provide its customers with a quality sustainable product which is evident in the amount of awards it has won over the years, amounting to more than 30 gold awards since 1998 and numerous silver awards in specialist cheese shows across Australia.
Three times we have been the most successful exhibitor in the goats milk class at the Sydney Royal Show. In 2004 our Bent Back Chèvre won champion cheese at the Australian Specialty Cheese Show and 2008 saw us win champion non-bovine at the Grand Dairy Awards with the Bûche Noir making this cheese the overall Australian champion in the Non Bovine cheese section.
Open
9.00 – 5.00 Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Only 10 minutes from The Post Office Cottage
The Foundations shares a strong connection to the town centre of Portland situated on the Main Street and sharing the togetherness of a single industry town Portland is also known as a creative “arty town” with a growing community of artists, makers, and like -minded creatives taking up residence. The signs of yesteryear are a major tourist attraction with vintage advertising signs displayed throughout the town on character art deco buildings.
Only 10 minutes from The Post Office Cottage
The Foundations Portland
36 Williwa StThe Foundations shares a strong connection to the town centre of Portland situated on the Main Street and sharing the togetherness of a single industry town Portland is also known as a creative “arty town” with a growing community of artists, makers, and like -minded creatives taking up residence. The signs of yesteryear are a major tourist attraction with vintage advertising signs displayed throughout the town on character art deco buildings.
Only 10 minutes from The Post Office Cottage
The Station Expresso is a unique cafe in the old Wallerawang train station. It has become a meeting place for both locals and visitors to Wallerawang. Featuring Home Made: Gourmet Pies, Cakes, Tarts, Scones and Pastries all made daily on the premises and a selection of breakfast and luncheon items.
Sourcing the best local produce which includes their freshly roasted coffee from Fish River Roasters. With a wide selection of milk, they can ensure you the perfect cup of coffee to satisfy your needs. The cafe offers an eat-in or takeaway service. The private dining room can be booked for your private functions.
Only a two minute stroll from The Post Office Cottage
Station Expresso
The Station Expresso is a unique cafe in the old Wallerawang train station. It has become a meeting place for both locals and visitors to Wallerawang. Featuring Home Made: Gourmet Pies, Cakes, Tarts, Scones and Pastries all made daily on the premises and a selection of breakfast and luncheon items.
Sourcing the best local produce which includes their freshly roasted coffee from Fish River Roasters. With a wide selection of milk, they can ensure you the perfect cup of coffee to satisfy your needs. The cafe offers an eat-in or takeaway service. The private dining room can be booked for your private functions.
Only a two minute stroll from The Post Office Cottage
Donkey Mountain
Donkey Mountain is a fascinating lone mountain (350m from the base) sprouting out from the middle of the Wolgan Valley, thirty minutes along Wolgan Road from Lidsdale. There were plenty of wombats, kangaroos, and even elusive foxes to be seen on the way.
The best way up is marked as the ‘Grand Entrance’ but without checking properly we headed straight for Donkey Mountain from the carpark via what looked like the most direct route up. A slow incline quickly turned into a 45° trek up the mountainside with the last 50m ascent basically a vertical scramble.
Donkey Mountain
Donkey Mountain
Donkey Mountain is a fascinating lone mountain (350m from the base) sprouting out from the middle of the Wolgan Valley, thirty minutes along Wolgan Road from Lidsdale. There were plenty of wombats, kangaroos, and even elusive foxes to be seen on the way.
The best way up is marked as the ‘Grand Entrance’ but without checking properly we headed straight for Donkey Mountain from the carpark via what looked like the most direct route up. A slow incline quickly turned into a 45° trek up the mountainside with the last 50m ascent basically a vertical scramble.
Mayfield Garden
530 Mayfield RdZig Zag Railway, reopening late 2019
840 Chifley RdFerrocarril Escénico
Cliff Drive