Discover the charm of unexpected treasures on a day's visit to Leura
If you are coming by train, when you alight you are at the top of Leura Mall – it is a delightful 2km walk to
the Everglades Gardens (though be aware, it is all uphill on the way back to the village).
You can also take a public bus. Leura is renowned for its beautiful gardens – many private, which you can glimpse as you wander along the streets towards Everglades. You can also take a public bus. If coming by car – there is a carpark, as well as plenty of parking on the streets surrounding the gardens.
Everglades House & Gardens
A must-see for Art Deco lovers, Everglades House & Gardens is a stunning heritage residence surrounded by 13 acres of gracefully designed cold climate...
Time to Fill Up
By the time you head back to Leura Mall (walking, bus, or by car, with plenty of parking opportunities in Grose Street or Railway Parade), it will be time to re energise.
Stop at the Wayzgoose Diner for a coffee and one of their famous flowerpot scones. Light and fluffy, with delicious berry jam and fresh whipped cream, these are an iconic unexpected treasure of Leura. If you are in need to something more substantial, then try their old-fashioned milkshakes and filling hamburgers.
You won't leave disappointed!
The Wayzgoose Diner
Cute retro diner in the heart of Leura Mall. Serving up your favourite Flowerpot Scones, delicious comfort food and house made treats with friendly service....
Now Some Retail Therapy
Now for some retail therapy, ready to start finding those unique gifts and handcrafted items to complement your home. Walk up from the Wayzgoose Diner and find With Max & Me: home of Australian artisans and designers. Here you will find gifts and homewares ranging from jewellery to felted goods, leather bags to a variety of ceramics and pottery, clothing to children's toys. Unexpected treasures all!
With Max & Me
With Max & Me specialises in Australian made/Australian designed with a strong focus on handcrafted items by local and Australia-wide artisans, as well...
Let's Not Forget our Garden!
Birches of Leura, tucked in the Woolworths' carpark, features a large range of indoor and outdoor plants with enough choice to tantalize the cottage gardener and the native gardener, and add unexpected treasures to your veggie garden or your cool climate garden.
Birches of Leura - Gardens and Gifts
Birches of Leura, Leura's own garden centre and gift shop. Located in the Megalong St carpark we offer an extensive range of indoor and outdoor plants,...
Heritage-listed Everglades House and Gardens is an unexpected treasure of a stunning Art Deco residence set in Paul Sorensen-designed gardens, with sweeping views of the Blue Mountains.
Check the website to see if there is an exhibition on (often featuring local artisans).
