ACCOMMODATION MOUNT WILSON NSW

Visit one of Australia's most famous gardens featuring world famous wisteria, plus rhododendrons, azaleas and maples. Nooroo was built and planted in 1880 by William Hay and original plantings include English oaks, chestnuts, ash and cedars which are underplanted with thousands of bulbs including, bluebells, daffodils and crocus. Famous for its wisteria collection, hostas, lilly of the valley and Japanese iris have been planted to complement the wisteria. Nooroo also has many rare maples, azaleas and rhododendrons. In April and May, the garden has wonderful autumn colour. Many of the shrubs and maples have been underplanted with white nerines which creates a stunning display. The colours are at their best in the ten days after 25 April. In Spring, in addition to the Wisteria collection, camellias, magnolias, lilacs, peonies and many other trees and shrubs are in full flower. Daffodils, camellias, rhododendrons bloom in profusion from September and in Autumn. ...

Mount Wilson is a heritage garden village only two hours from Sydney. The area has magnificent bushland and rainforest, walks and canyons as well as historic houses and grand exotic gardens, some of which are open to the public. Mount Irvine is about 15 minutes further drive. It has a rural mountain setting of farms and fine gardens, with magnificent views over the mountains. There are public toilets at Silva Plana (as you enter Mount Wilson), the Fire Station, Founders Corner, Waterfall Reserve and Cathedral Reserve. Barbecue facilities are available at Cathedral Reserve, however, please bring your own drinking water as the villages use tank water. There are many pleasant strolls around the villages. If you attempt a more ambitious walk in the National Park, please be aware that weather conditions can change rapidly. EPIRB or similar equipment is also strongly recommended. Mobile phones DO NOT work in most areas....

Fernhill Chestnut Farm is a 15 acre luxury estate in the pristine village of Mount Wilson off the Bells Line of Road in the Blue Mountains. Fernhill is located on the main thoroughfare, The Avenue with its poplar canopy cover where the recent Great Gatsby movie was filmed. Fernhill is located at the end of a private driveway and offers total privacy, relaxation and multiple entertaining options within the grounds and gardens. This luxury villa is ideal for a weekend of celebrations and has four bedrooms, formal dining, fireside living room, conservatory, deck and terrace. The gourmet kitchen is a dream for the "weekend chef" and is fully self-contained with the latest range of appliances. The 15 acre's of the Chestnut Farm offers multiple choice of private picnic options....