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YuleFest 2022

Australia Blue Mountains

YuleFest 2022

#YuleFest #Carrington Hotel #Katoomba #Megalong Valley
30 July 2022 2 August 2022
We celebrated Christmas in July at the Carrington Hotel, and then stayed for a couple of nights at Megalong Valley with some friends.

A short holiday with friends celebrating YuleFest in the Blue Montains, followed by a stay at The Homestead at Dryridge Estate. Featuring wine tasting, a walk along the Six Foot Track, and some great food and campfires.

DayDateItinerary
0Sat 30 JulyYuleFest Gala Dinner at Carrington Hotel
1Sun 31 JulyKatoomba, Megalong Valley wine tasting
2Mon 01 AugustMegalong Valley Six Foot Track
3Tue 02 AugustMegalong Valley Tea Rooms
Day 1: Katoomba

Day 1: Katoomba

Katoomba 30 July 2022 at 2:00 pm

Cottage in Katoomba for one night

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Day 1: YuleFest

Day 1: YuleFest

Carrington Hotel 30 July 2022 at 9:00 pm

Winter in the Blue Mountains is not complete without a traditional Christmas in July celebration.

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Day 2: Echo Point in the morning

Day 2: Echo Point in the morning

Echo Point 31 July 2022 at 8:00 am

We woke up early in the morning to take a quick walk around Echo Point.

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Day 2: Wine tasting at Dryridge Estate

Day 2: Wine tasting at Dryridge Estate

Dryridge Estate 31 July 2022 at 12:00 pm

We had breakfast at Katoomba, then drove down to Megalong Valley and reached Dryridge Estate just in time for wine tasting.

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Day 2: Wine tasting at Megalong Creek Estate

Day 2: Wine tasting at Megalong Creek Estate

Megalong Creek Estate 31 July 2022 at 2:00 pm

After Dryridge, we walked to Megalong Creek Estate and had a second wine tasting there.

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Day 2: The Homestead at Dryridge Estate

Day 2: The Homestead at Dryridge Estate

Dryridge Estate 31 July 2022 at 4:00 pm

After the wine tasting sessions, we were ready to check into our accommodation.

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Day 2: Mulled wine at sunset

Day 2: Mulled wine at sunset

Dryridge Estate 31 July 2022 at 6:00 pm

We managed to get the fire going, and drank mulled wine whilst watching the sun set.

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Day 3: Breakfast

Day 3: Breakfast

Dryridge Estate 1 August 2022 at 8:00 am

We woke up, surprisingly hungry, cooked and ate a big breakfast with the works.

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Day 3: Six Foot Track

Day 3: Six Foot Track

Six Foot Track 1 August 2022 at 12:00 pm

We walked the Six Foot Track from Dryridge Estate to Bowtell's Swing Bridge.

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Day 3: Sunset Campfire

Day 3: Sunset Campfire

Dryridge Estate 1 August 2022 at 6:00 pm

When the evening came, we lit up the fire again and had blinis and marshmallow.

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Day 3: Dinner

Day 3: Dinner

Dryridge Estate 1 August 2022 at 9:00 pm

We had an Italian dinner of duck ragu plus saffron and truffle risotto.

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Day 4: Sunrise

Day 4: Sunrise

Dryridge Estate 3 August 2022 at 7:00 am

Woke up early to do some yoga and was greeted with a beautiful sunrise over the escarpment.

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Day 4: Breakfast

Day 4: Breakfast

Megalong Valley Tearooms 3 August 2022 at 9:00 am

We had a delicious breakfast and scones at the Megalong Valley Tearooms.

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