I had a wonderful weekend away recently with my niece and family. We headed to the beautiful Blue Mountains and sampled just some of the delights in this glorious region. For something a bit different, this story is from two perspectives – Lil and her Grandpa ‘Davo’.
Next stop was Scenic World where we rode on the skyway, the cableway and the scenic railway … over and over, just because we could. We must have ridden the railway at least eight times.
If you get there early it isn’t crowded and you don’t have to line up. It does get a bit busy when the big buses arrive with groups of tourists from overseas.
It was a really great day!
Davo’s grandparent stuff
The Fairmont has been recently refurbished and caters to all age groups, with a number of room options for families. Children are well catered for, with age-defined activities rooms, a KidsZone in holiday periods, junior golf, Segway tours for kids and so many attractions that parents have the chance to relax, while their offspring have fun.
Our next stop was the Wolgan Valley and what a way to finish! It’s an easy drive through various villages that offer all the shops and stops that children appreciate, with amazing views all the way.
The Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa is a very special place and a glorious finish to our Blue Mountains long weekend. We booked one of the Wollemi suites, which has three bedrooms and was perfect for our family group.
There is so much that is right about this resort – the environmentally sympathetic architecture, the attention to detail in the suites and family lodges, which include your own (child-safe) pool, the vast choice of TV channels to enjoy as you relax by the fire in the lounge or bedroom … you really have to experience it all!
There’s a wonderful children’s menu with locally sourced food all day and a sophisticated dining experience for parents.
Elisa Elwin is a publisher, travel writer, social worker and parent to two daughters, Sam and Tori. With family far and wide, they visit and spread their wings a couple of times a year.