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Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains, with its sandstone cliffs, eucalypt forests and hazy blue hills, is one of the state’s most beautiful settings for bushwalking. Our favourite trail, however, isn’t marked on a map – it winds between towns, through bakeries, cafes, restaurants and wine bars. But where to start and stop, and what delicious detours should you make along the way? Here’s where to eat and drink on your next Blue Mountains adventure.

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The potato and leek soup at Megalong Restaurant.

The Good Food Guide to a road trip to the Blue Mountains

  • Erina Starkey and Good Food Guide reviewers
Black Cockatoo Bakery has a shop in Lawson and Katoomba.

Black Cockatoo Bakery

  • Erina Starkey
Ex-Comedor chef Alejandro Huerta has taken over the kitchen at Blaq restaurant.
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Blaq

Cedar Take Away

  • Erina Starkey
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Frankie & Mo serve natural wines and snacks.

Frankie & Mo’s

  • Erina Starkey
Blueberry danishes at Hominy Bakery.

Hominy Bakery

  • Erina Starkey
The Mountain Culture brewpub is set in the old printing press for the Blue Mountains Echo.

Mountain Culture

  • Erina Starkey

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