Weekends For Two

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NEW SOUTH WALES | Blue Mountains Sydney

Katoomba

Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort and Spa Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort and Spa is a

of winter comes the famous Spring Garden

renowned haven of relaxation in one of Australia’s

Festivals of the Mountains, transforming the region

most beautiful destinations. The luxurious, five

into a spectacular rainbow of colours. Re-energise

star property in Katoomba, NSW, is housed in a

yourself with outdoor adventures – choose from

historic country mansion set amidst two acres of

bushwalking, bike riding, canyoning and tennis,

manicured gardens.

or set the mood for complete relaxation with

Just a short drive from Sydney, the hotel is a

Dining is of the highest order at Lilianfels

gourmets and a wonder for lovers of nature and

restaurant Darley’s. Steeped in history, Darley’s

the Blue Mountains. Lilianfels is the perfect base

Restaurant is set in the heritage listed, original

from which to explore the Upper Blue Mountains

homestead of Frederick Darley, the sixth Chief

including Katoomba, Leura, Mt Victoria and

Justice of NSW and is a tribute to a bygone era.

Blackheath.

Modern Australian cuisine is served in a romantic

At Lilianfels, you can be yourself whilst enjoying

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setting that features beautiful stained glassed

all the creature comforts of an exclusive luxury

windows, original ornate fire places, and crystal

retreat. From the crispest sheets and fluffiest towels

chandeliers that offers guests a breathtaking view

to the individually decorated guest rooms, no

of the surrounding gardens and the Jamison Valley.

detail has been overlooked. Sink into an extra

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one of our indulgent spa treatments.

breathtaking escape for romantics, a delight for

Darley’s is a multi award winning restaurant,

deep bath. The marble bathrooms offer a

most recently being awarded for 2011 the

separate bath and shower with plush towelling

prestigious “one chef’s hat” in the SMH Good

bath robes. Decorated in lush fabrics, including

Food Guide Awards. It doesn’t get any better

organza and silk, the 85 guest rooms invite you

than that. The restaurant was also named Best

to curl-up and wile away the hours.

Regional Restaurant in the SMH Good Food Guide

Relax and rejuvenate amidst the pristine

Awards 2010 and was nominated in 2010 to the

beauty of the Australian wilderness surrounded

Hall of Fame at the Australian Hotel Association

by forests of fragrant eucalyptus. With the end

Awards for Excellence. The extensive wine list

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