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Scenic World Blue Mountains Dinosaur Valley Returns on Saturday 23rd September.

In this episode, I speack with Rachael McCluskey, the Dinosaur Valley Event Manager.

Dinosaur Valley runs from 23 September 2023 until 28 January 2024.

You can buy online ahead of time to get the best prices. Dinosaur Valley Ultimate Discovery tickets start from $50 for adults and from $30 for kids. Family ticket bundles are also available and kids under three are free.

For tickets and information visit: www.dinosaurvalley.com.au

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After being closed for some years the Conservation Hut Cafe Wentworth Falls re-opens Wednesday 20th September 2023. I spoke with Shane Simpson, one of the owners about the cafe.

The Cafe offers spectacular scenery and is sure to lift your spirits and bring a smile to your face.

Shane and Belinda Simpson, owners of Cafe 2773 Glenbrook and Laughin Boy Cafe Emu Plains are optimistic about the launch of Conservation Hut Cafe, their latest creation.

Here: https://w3w.co/nuptials.weeknights.witless

Hours will be 8am - 3pm 7 days initially.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/conservationhutcafe

With the arrival of warmer weather, snakes are emerging from their winter slumber and becoming more active. To help us navigate this season safely, we've brought in an expert, Troy Hovenden, also known as "The Reptile Bloke," to share essential tips on how to coexist with these fascinating creatures and what precautions to take.

Troy Hovenden is a fully licensed and insured snake catcher servicing The Blue Mountains and Penrith areas. Fees apply.

If you need a snake relocated from your home, call Troy on 0404 109 421

Web: www.thereptilebloke.com.au

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thereptilebloke

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SaveTheSnakes`

Sue Collins tells us all about the late Victorian and early Edwardian period.

Why did the Blue Mountains Become the go-to holiday location of the late Victorian and early Edwardian period?

Enjoy one of Sue's historic walking tours of Katoomba, Leura, or Mount Victoria. https://mountainstales.com/

In this episode, I speak with Will Batson, NPWS Area Manager for the Upper Blue Mountains about the recently re-opened Govetts Leap Lookout, Blackheath

Mount Victoria, before it became the village we know it today. It had an amazing history and was known as One Tree Hill, Broughtons Waterhole Tollhouse, and finally Mount Victoria. Sue digs deep into its amazing past.

You can join Sue on one of her Maintains Tales historic walks in either Leura or Katoomba and even book a group tour of Mount Victoria. https://mountainstales.com

IMAGE: "One Tree Hill" 1868 watercolour, George Penkivil Slade, National Library of Australia

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Paul from Beyond The Blacktop Adventure Tours joins us and shares information about his business. They offer a range of fun and exciting adventure tours including in their 6wd Landrover Wombat.

Paul said: "We offer a three-hour local on-road short tour as well as other adventurous and bespoke tours.

Our three-hour tour is based in Katoomba through to Blackheath. We take you along the cliff top to view the sheer cliff faces. Hopping on and off the track we take several short walks to get to the best lookouts without the handrails and concrete and get to view the Blue Mountains in its true form regardless of the weather." Bookings: www.beyondtheblacktop.com.au/army-truck-adventures

Web: https://www.beyondtheblacktop.com.au

Facebook: www.facebook.com/beyondtheblacktopadventuretours

Brad Symons, Manager of Leura Gardens Accommodation discusses the re-opening of Leura Gardens. More information: https://leuragardens.com.au

Leura Gardens Accommodation is located opposite the Leura Golf Course and offers a relaxing and comfortable environment suitable for short or extended stay accommodation. We are located just minutes from key attractions of the stunning Blue Mountains and Katoomba including the world-famous Three Sisters, Sublime Point, Echo Point and Scenic World.
Choose from our well-appointed Studio, Family rooms and comfortable self-contained apartments. Leura Gardens Accommodation provides great value accommodation options for singles, couples, families, and corporate guests.
At Leura Gardens you can also enjoy activities on-site including, garden walks, fitness room, garden chess, table tennis, solar heated outdoor swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, and BBQ facilities.

Mount York just outside Mount Victoria, has an amazing history and in this Podcast Sue Collins from Mountains Tales shares some of its background and attractions.

Learn more about Mountains Tales here: https://www.facebook.com/MountainsTalesNSW

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What's your favourite spot in the Blue Mountains Part 3. Tell us which is your favourite and we may include it in a future podcast. Click this link to record your favourite. Simply say who you are "My name is ...... and my favourite ..... is and why it is". It's that simple. https://askroz.news/Your-Say

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