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Wentworth Falls
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Wentworth Falls, one of the most beautiful Blue Mountains towns, offers possibly the most spectacular bushwalks and views. Originally called ‘Weatherboard’ after the ‘Weatherboard Hut’ built in 1814, a year later the town was named ‘Jamison’s Valley’ by Governor Macquarie. In July 1867 the historic first railway journey in the Blue Mountains left Penrith station and travelled through to Weatherboard Station where the train terminated. It wasn’t until 1879 that the name was changed to Wentworth Falls in honour of William Charles Wentworth. The area
known as ‘Kings Tableland’ offers almost haunting views. Care must be taken within this area to preserve the ancient Aboriginal site, Kings Table. It has been calculated via carbon dating that the land was occupied some 22,000 years ago! Further west along the Great Western Highway on the north side is Pitt Park and the Wentworth Falls School of Arts. ‘The Bathurst Traveller’, later renamed ‘Weatherboard Inn’ was an inn Built in 1826 at Pitt Park. Charles Darwin, the renowned scientist was reported to have stayed here around 1836.
What to See & Do
Silvermere Guesthouse and Restaurant nineteen23
The original ‘Cox’s Road’ (Australia’s first highway!) passes through the property. The property was built in 1923 (hence the name of the restaurant) as a retirement and holiday home for the family of wealthy sugar baron (the Young family) from Queensland. Silvermere retains much of its original architectural Features and has been nominated by the local Council as a State Heritage item. The restaurant
features arched windows high ceilings and a marble fireplace. Individualised decor in all guest rooms featuring hand-made quilts, antique furnishings and prints (but avoiding heritage ‘clutter’) The owners’ goal is to offer local and international guests a unique and high quality restaurant and/or tourism experience with a 1920s ambience at a reasonable price.
‘Silvermere’ provides a unique boutique accommodation and restaurant experience in Wentworth Falls. The property features large cool climate heritage gardens and spectacular views of the north Blue Mountains World Heritage area and the lights of the Sydney Plain.
With the numerous spectacular walks and views within Wentworth Falls, visitors should allow at least a day to enjoy the area at leisure. From Falls Road start the Charles Darwin Walk. The Darwin walk is well sign posted leading from the Great Western Highway, and along Falls Road. It’s a superb full day walk from Whispering Pines to what the Gundungurra people call The Seven Sisters at Echo Point.
Silvermere guesthouse & nineteen23 (02) 4757 3311
1 Lake St Wentworth Falls NSW 2782 www.silvermere.com.au www.nineteen23.com.au 12 www.monthlyimag.com.au