An absolute must when visiting the mountains. The gallery is a little pricey, but the proceeds…read moresupport the upkeep of the estate so just pretend you're donating to a cause. Take a cliff top stroll around the property and visit the pool. It's so hot today, I wish there was water in it... Also a lovely cafe on site for a bite to eat.

Norman Lindsay's a bit of a love him or hate him kind of figure. Try and guess where I fall…read more You can't hit an antique store in the Mountains without being presented with some gravity-defying breasts courtesy of Mr Lindsay. Leading proponent of Art as An Excuse to Paint Lots of Naked Women and Satyrs, Lindsay's better known these days for 'The Magic Pudding', the somewhat anarchic children's classic. This museum is located in his house and is run by the National Trust. Tickets are a little pricey at $12 for adults, $10 concessions, $6 kids and families for $30. And if rampant boobs and lecherous mythological figures are your thing (and really, it's so weird it is worth seeing) this makes for in interesting stopover. My favourite spot is the painting studio in the gardens, set up as he might have left it (sans nude models), bringing an interestingly personal touch. He built model ships in his spare time. Who knew? I've heard rumours about Lindsay's behaviour amongst oldtimers up here that'd make a reality tv star with one of THOSE tapes blush. It's an odd feeling to see kids getting their faces painted in the same grounds where all those artistically-licensed shenanigans went on. There's an annual children's literature festival held here, and the odd concert in the grounds too. And lots of boobs. Did I mention that?

Fantastic co-op art gallery showcasing local art in The Blue Mountains. You can find the gallery in…read morethe bright yellow yurt. They have a great range from wall art to pottery and jewellery.

Was visiting from overseas and had family reasons to come out west to the Nepean river on several…read moreoccasions recently and was so pleased to find this place. Fantastic gallery, and what a café! Had both breakfast and lunch there on several occasions and it was superb. Fantastic, sophisticated food and at a good price (and friendly staff).

tim derwent paintings are available from cobbitty fine art gallery. talk about big bold and…read morebeautiful. electric colours, thick paint and highly glossed so totally unique. they make you feel happy and give life to a room. i was totally surprised at the value and range that was available. must mention that the land line is now replaced by mobile 0408 113 994. really happy with selection

Consider this review my Oliver begging bowl request for more…read more A one-off market showcasing the talents of local artists and artisans, I hope this is a sign of things to come. While I normally baulk at paying for entry to a market, this time my $5 was handed over without a qualm as I had a lovely Sunday morning chatting with wonderful people capable of making beautiful things. More than a few Christmas presents were found, and I found a drop dead stylish black handbag which was just waiting for little old me. It's a wonderful thing to be able to support the work of local creative people, and the quality of the items available here was impressive. Many of the artists seem to be represented in the local co-op The Nook in Leura, but nothing beats being able to buy directly from them. Please, a little more?

Up the hallowed stairs and you enter the Temple of Artworks on Paper…read more You smile and nod at the discreet staffer, tapping away behind the tiny desk and gaze at the artworks on the walls in a barely restrained frenzy. Mixed media, etchings, amazing folding screens made out of decorative papers, photography. Lusciousness. My favourites this visit were a long thin Japapanese print, delicate and simple and beautiful beyond belief. I was enjoying some shadowy watercolours that looked like they'd been done in Japan too, all sumi ink on washi paper when I realised with a start they were of Blackheath escarpment. It's quiet and earth-toned and you kind of feel like you should move in slow motion, or maybe tai-chi your way through the rooms. While original art is a little out of my buget at the mo, most of the works were between the $300 and $1000 mark, and there was a bin of photographs from about $70. They have helpful info up about some of the techniques used and I could stay there for hours, just soaking in the beauty.

Gorgeous shop, the most beautiful rugs and exotic furnishings in the Southern Highlandsread more