Guidebook for Springwood
Arts & Culture
The volunteer-run Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum is open twice monthly. The exhibits in the 1914 railway roundhouse include locomotives, passenger cars and freight cars. The Steam Tramway & Preservation Society operates an 1880s Sydney Steam Tram on most open days. On other occasions, visitors can ride in an open-ended 1890s ‘cowboy’ carriage hauled by a Robert Stephenson tank engine built in 1899. Located a short drive away at 17 Tusculum Rd, Valley Heights. Generally open 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, 10am – 4pm.
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Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum
17b Tusculum RdThe volunteer-run Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum is open twice monthly. The exhibits in the 1914 railway roundhouse include locomotives, passenger cars and freight cars. The Steam Tramway & Preservation Society operates an 1880s Sydney Steam Tram on most open days. On other occasions, visitors can ride in an open-ended 1890s ‘cowboy’ carriage hauled by a Robert Stephenson tank engine built in 1899. Located a short drive away at 17 Tusculum Rd, Valley Heights. Generally open 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, 10am – 4pm.
The beautiful Norman Lindsay Gallery and Museum (Open 7 days, 10am – 4pm) is the historic home of the famed and controversial artist and houses many of his fine paintings.
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Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum
14 Norman Lindsay CresThe beautiful Norman Lindsay Gallery and Museum (Open 7 days, 10am – 4pm) is the historic home of the famed and controversial artist and houses many of his fine paintings.
The Braemar Gallery, located at 104 Macquarie Road, (Thursday – Sunday 10am – 4pm; free admission) is located in historic Braemar House and showcases exhibitions on a monthly basis from a range of local and regional artists.
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Braemar Gallery
104 Macquarie RdThe Braemar Gallery, located at 104 Macquarie Road, (Thursday – Sunday 10am – 4pm; free admission) is located in historic Braemar House and showcases exhibitions on a monthly basis from a range of local and regional artists.
The Woodford Academy, at 90 Great Western Highway, Woodford, is the oldest complex of colonial buildings in the Blue Mountains. Generally open 3rd Sundays of the month.
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Woodford Academy
90-92 Great Western HwyThe Woodford Academy, at 90 Great Western Highway, Woodford, is the oldest complex of colonial buildings in the Blue Mountains. Generally open 3rd Sundays of the month.
Entertainment & Activities
Glenbrook Cinema is a local favourite and has been family run for over 50 years. Cnr Ross St & Great Western Highway, Glenbrook
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Glenbrook Cinema
2 Ross StGlenbrook Cinema is a local favourite and has been family run for over 50 years. Cnr Ross St & Great Western Highway, Glenbrook
Parks & Nature
Sassafras Gully Loop, Springwood is a 10.5km / 4-hour circuit past rock features, bushland and waterfalls. Glenbrook Creek is at the mid-point and is a great spot for a picnic.
Sassafras Gully Reserve
Sassafras Gully Loop, Springwood is a 10.5km / 4-hour circuit past rock features, bushland and waterfalls. Glenbrook Creek is at the mid-point and is a great spot for a picnic.
Blue Gum Swamp track, Winmalee is a 10km / 2.5-hour circuit that descends into a beautiful area of tall blue gums with an undergrowth of ferns.
Blue Gum Swamp Track
132 White Cross RdBlue Gum Swamp track, Winmalee is a 10km / 2.5-hour circuit that descends into a beautiful area of tall blue gums with an undergrowth of ferns.
Birdwood Gully, Springwood is a 2.5 km / 1-hour circuit that showcases the rainforest environment. Very easy access and great for kids.
Birdwood Gully Round Walk
Birdwood Gully Round WalkBirdwood Gully, Springwood is a 2.5 km / 1-hour circuit that showcases the rainforest environment. Very easy access and great for kids.
Martin’s Lookout, Springwood is a 180 m / 15 min walk that visits a classic lower Blue Mountains view.
Martins Lookout Trail
Martins Lookout TrailMartin’s Lookout, Springwood is a 180 m / 15 min walk that visits a classic lower Blue Mountains view.
Knapsack Viaduct / Lapstone Zig Zag, Lapstone is a 2 km / 1-hour circuit through bushland containing a section of the former zig zag and crossing the 40m high sandstone viaduct.
Knapsack Viaduct
Great Western HighwayKnapsack Viaduct / Lapstone Zig Zag, Lapstone is a 2 km / 1-hour circuit through bushland containing a section of the former zig zag and crossing the 40m high sandstone viaduct.
Jellybean Pool, Glenbrook: a 200 m / 20 min walk to a picturesque swimming hole.
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Jellybean Pool
Glenbrook Creek Walking TrackJellybean Pool, Glenbrook: a 200 m / 20 min walk to a picturesque swimming hole.
Food Scene
The Springwood Growers Market is on every 4th Sunday of the month from 8:30am to 12:30pm at Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub
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Springwood Growers Market
108 Macquarie RdThe Springwood Growers Market is on every 4th Sunday of the month from 8:30am to 12:30pm at Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub
Bakehouse on Wentworth
226 Macquarie RdBest pies and sourdough in the area.
Napoli Pizza Bar
238 Macquarie RoadExcellent wood fired pizza.
Essentials
SUPA IGA Springwood
167-169 Macquarie Rd