PAID CONTENT FOR CHALETS AT BLACKHE TH


PAID CONTENT FOR CHALETS AT BLACKHEATH


Chalets at Blackheath NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA


Just 90 minutes by road from Sydney, this ultra-luxe resort is an explorer’s paradise set on the ancient Aboriginal land of the Dharug and Gundungurra peoples. The resort overlooks millions of acres of wilderness, yet it’s also only moments away from the region’s award-winning restaurants. Chalets at Blackheath is the perfect luxury place to rest and rejuvenate, and also offers the chance to get involved in adventures and experiences right on its doorstep. Guests can hike local trails, explore cave systems and abseil down waterfalls, or for the less intrepid, there’s boutique vineyards and restaurants to explore. An on-site library is filled with reads influenced by renowned Australian publisher Julie Gibbs, plus guests will also find a well-stocked Champagne fridge if the occasion calls for a glass of bubbles. Visitors can explore the Blue Mountains


National Park on one of the resort’s e-bikes and pedal down to Evans Lookout for jaw-dropping views of sandstone cliffs shrouded with gum trees. Alternatively, guests can hike the nearby Grand Canyon track and unwind as they navigate


lush rainforest, gurgling creeks and cascading waterfalls. The Grand Canyon track is also one of the best places in the region to see glow worms — when dusk falls, adventurous types can don headlight torches and venture out under moonlight to marvel at rock walls illuminated by thousands of larvae. Chalets at Blackheath is perfectly positioned for


guests who want to take advantage of the region’s food scene, with world-class restaurants and cafes all within a 15-minute drive. Visitors can try the newly opened Lot 101 in the Megalong Valley, which showcases hyper-local produce in its multi-course fixed menu, or one of the Blackheath ‘locals’, including Blaq Restaurant, Cinnabar Kitchen for sophisticated yet casual dining, or Ates for Mediterranean-style sharing plates. Other local attractions include the quaint alpine town of Leura, with its eclectic assortment of boutique shops. Visitors should be sure to stop by the Ikou store for some Australian botanical skincare and take-home spa ritual essentials, as well as Josophan’s fine chocolates for some fairtrade treats.


DON’T MISS Enjoy a peaceful stay encapsulating the restorative atmosphere of the Blue Mountains


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KEY FEATURES • On-site library • Yoga deck • Champagne picnics • Indigenous edible garden • Firepit


KEY ACTIVITIES • Fly-fishing • Truffle hunting • Guided walks • Breakfast with the kangaroos


KEY TREATMENTS • In-room massage • Private yoga • Private meditation • In-room facials


GET IN TOUCH chaletsblackheath.com.au T: +61 457 713882 E: reservations@ chaletsblackheath.com.au


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