A 5 a.m. morning call on a Sunday morning was hard - however I wasn't going to miss out on an adventure that awaited me: walking and hiking along the National Pass in Blue Mountains National Park. It has been described as one of the most challenging and scenic routes in the entire national park. It's a hard-grade walk which stretches just under 6 kilometres
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Carriageworks Farmers Market
The market takes place every Saturday directly opposite from Carriageworks (see previous blog). Held in a covered space this market is a local institution where artisan farmers and makers sell their products. There are numerous stalls from flowers, fresh produce, meat, bakery, cold brew coffee, arts and crafts
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A visit to the Carriageworks took me by surprise. This industrial, multi-purpose contemporary art and exhibition space is housed in the old Eveleigh railway yard. Open daily to the public there is always something captivating and stimulating in this inspiring space. Artists from Australia and abroad have exhibited their work here.
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Located about 388 kilometres north of Sydney up along the east coast of Australia is Port Macquarie. A small town that is often overlooked. Until the 1840s Port Macquarie remained a place for convicts. It wasn't until the 1830s that the place opened for free settlers.
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