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Carrington Hotel

Locality: Katoomba, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4782 1111

Address: 15-47 Katoomba St 2780 Katoomba, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.thecarrington.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Katoomba is grid locked cause this just happened..... Alex Shapland . . .... #snow #snowday #winter #winterwonderland #katoomba #bluemountains #followthechimney Ask Roz Blue Mountains Visit Blue Mountains Visit NSW See more

25.01.2022 Happy to announce that we have a few spaces available for our fabulous 5 course Christmas lunch. Bookings through our Reservations team (02) 4782 1111 or email [email protected] .... . . #christmas2020 #christmas #christmaslunch #bluemountains #historichotel Ask Roz Blue Mountains Blue Mountains Gazette Visit Blue Mountains See more

25.01.2022 Not quite the Sistine Chapel but Ricky and Mike have got their best Michelangelo going on! . . . #TeamworkTuesday #jobkeeper #historichotel #katoomba #BlueMountainsAccommodation #bluemountains #followthechimney... Ask Roz Blue Mountains Visit Blue Mountains See more

25.01.2022 Announcing our "something exciting" recorded/filmed in The Carrington Library for broadcast this Friday! The Blue Mountains Writers Festival is back in 2020 for a one-off special broadcast in partnership with ABC Sydney. Due to the pandemic, the Festivals usual program has been postponed until 2021, but in the meantime, tune into ABC Sydneys Focus www.abc.net.au/radio/sydney/programs/focus/ with Cassie McCullagh this Friday 4 September from 10am via 702 AM radio or ABC Lis...ten www.abc.net.au/radio/listen/. Or join us here via our very own Facebook page where well be sharing the livestream from the event. Join the conversation with authors Tegan Bennett Daylight, Andrew Kwong and Charmaine Ledden-Lewis, plus go in the running for some fantastic prizes including a two-night stay at the Carrington Hotel, family passes to Scenic World Blue Mountains and reading packs featuring each authors works. Stay up to date by joining the Festivals Facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/2643534642528643/ From left, Authors Charmaine Ledden-Lewis and Tegan Bennett Daylight, ABC Sydneys Cassie McCullagh, Blue Mountains Writers Festival Creative Director Amy Sambrooke from Varuna the Writers House and author Andrew Kwong. Photo: Camille Walsh

25.01.2022 Meet the master mimic of the Australian bush, the Superb Lyrebird. Filmed from the boardwalk at Scenic World Blue Mountains. Lyrebirds are often seen on Katoomba trails, early mornings (as in this video) or evenings. Interestingly, male lyrebirds learn their song, not from the sounds around them, but from other male lyrebirds. The erroneous belief that they imitate man-made sounds is now widely accepted. Thanks, in part, to Sir David Attenboroughs film of Chook, a captive ...lyrebird who had learnt to mimic construction sounds, car alarms and the human voice. There is also the case of a lyrebird raised in a 1920s flute playing household who passed the call onto the lyrebirds of the New England Tablelands. To the human ear lyrebirds display call can sound mechanical, how many can you hear in this video? Ref: Hollis Taylor, The Conversation, 3/2/14 . . . #mimic #lyrebird #wildwednesday #katoomba #bushwalking #bluemountains #goblue #LoveNSW NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Ask Roz Blue Mountains Visit Blue Mountains Blue Mountains Gazette Visit NSW

25.01.2022 Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness. Desmond Tutu Searching for the light today in and around the Carrington on New Year’s Eve.... Happy New Year to you and yours, may we all see the light in 2021! . . . #hope #LightTheWorld #wesurvived2020 #newyear #weareallinthistogether #thankyou #historichotel #katoomba #bluemountains Ask Roz Blue Mountains Visit Blue Mountains Visit NSW Blue Mountains Gazette

25.01.2022 Visiting for a coffee, cocktail, casual meal, catching up with friends (10 or less!) or shopping at Carrington Cellars? Parking is now available on the top level of the car park, access via Parke St. Access to the hotel via Katoomba St is available for overnight guests only. Remember were only 2 minutes walk from Katoomba train station and the Blue Mountains Explorer Bus stops right outside on Katoomba St. .... . . #carparking #transport #centreoftown #historichotel #katoomba #bluemountains #carringtonhotelkatoomba #followthechimney Ask Roz Blue Mountains Blue Mountains Visitor Information Centres Visit Blue Mountains See more

24.01.2022 This is the equivalent of finding a small dinosaur alive on earth. So said then director of the The Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney, Professor Carrick Chambers in 1994 when the Wollemi pine was discovered. Thank goodness these botanical time travellers were discovered over 20 years ago and propagated, because it is almost certain the last survivors would not have made it through last summer’s bushfires. We love our very own Wollemi Pine. Don’t the cones look fabulous against ...today’s gorgeous blue sky?! Go to rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au for more info on this ancient tree and story of it’s discovery and preservation. . . . #wollemipine #gardening #dinosaur #historichotel #bluemountains #GoBlue #stayanightortwo Ask Roz Blue Mountains The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount Tomah Visit Blue Mountains Visit NSW See more

24.01.2022 Shine on into the weekend peeps! Electronic sign-in is now mandatory and we do have a number of alternatives but use of the Service NSW QR code is preferred, so load up the app before you travel to avoid getting hot under the collar! We’re here for you! Open to all, from 11am, 7 days. Park on Parke, free to hotel visitors. ... Stay cool and be kind! . . . #weekend #staycool #bekind #weareinthistogether #historichotel #followthechimney #katoomba #bluemountains #GoBlue #LoveNsw Ask Roz Blue Mountains Visit Blue Mountains Visit NSW

24.01.2022 I love the snow for the same reason I love Christmas: It brings people together while time stands still. Rachel Cohn The more things change the more they stay the same seen through memories of snow at The Carrington, where we always feel the love. ... Come and make your own memories www.thecarrington.com.au . . . #snow #winter #makingmemories #ThrowbackThursday #tbt #history #historichotel #katoomba #bluemountains #GoBlue #stayanightortwo #LoveNSW Ask Roz Blue Mountains Visit Blue Mountains Visit NSW

24.01.2022 Day for it.... Friends, sunshine, coffee, cocktails, Devonshire tea or a Producer’s platter, something for everyone on the Piazza this afternoon. . . .... #sunshine #alfresco #friends #coffee #cocktails #devonshiretea #scones Champagne Charlies Cocktail Bar Ask Roz Blue Mountains Visit Blue Mountains Visit NSW Carrington Cellars See more

23.01.2022 Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. Dalai Lama His Holiness, The 14th Dalai Lama, pictured here with Carrington Hotel co-owner Michael Brischetto, visited the Carrington in 2015. Marking World Kindness Day 2020. ... If ever a year needed such a day... . . . #kindness #whattheworldneedsnow #welcome #historichotel #katoomba #followthechimney Ask Roz Blue Mountains Visit Blue Mountains

23.01.2022 Putting together the essential ingredients for the perfect night.... The Lord Carrington Suite is ready, go on, treat yourself soon! www.thecarrington.com.au... 4782 1111 . . . #couplegoals #premier #escape #historichotel #goblue #stayanightortwo #followthechimney #bluemountains Ask Roz Blue Mountains Visit Blue Mountains Visit NSW See more

23.01.2022 It was a misty mountains Christmas Day, the cheer a little subdued but nevertheless sincere and heartfelt. Thank you to all who have supported us throughout this challenging year, to our family, friends and our truly amazing team. We wish everyone, near and far, festive felicitations from the heart and let’s all have everything double crossed for the coming New Year. ... . . . #christmas #christmas2020 #gratitude #teamwork #weareallinthistogether #movingforward #historichotel #katoomba #bluemountains #goblue #LoveNSW Ask Roz Blue Mountains Visit Blue Mountains Visit NSW See more

22.01.2022 Just cause it’s a recovery kinda day, here are some hydrangeas... Oh and we’re open with plenty of space for post Xmas catch-ups. 4782 1111... [email protected] . . . #hydrangeas #boxingday #covidsafe #historichotel #garden #katoomba #bluemountains #suppportlocal Champagne Charlies Cocktail Bar Old City Bank Brasserie The Old City Bank Ask Roz Blue Mountains Visit Blue Mountains See more

22.01.2022 The Carrington Motor Garage, in good hands. Thanks Logan, great to have a local boy come back to town and add some very special detailing! . . . #sign #byhand #goodhandssignco #carpark #historichotel #katoomba #bluemountains #followthechimney... #carringtonhotelkatoomba See more

21.01.2022 Let everyone sweep his own front door and the whole world will be clean. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe The boss setting the example and getting things nice and shiny! Great teamwork guys. .... . . #teamwork #TeamworkTuesday #jobkeeper #carpark #arewethereyet #soclose #historichotel #katoomba #bluemountains #GoBlue #stayanightortwo Ask Roz Blue Mountains Blue Mountains Gazette See more

21.01.2022 Mono Monday focus...those that guard our entrance. All welcome from 11am, 7 days. www.thecarrington.com.au .... . . #monomonday #guardianangels #lions #piazza #stainedglass #bunyahpine #smoketree #historichotel #1920s #katoomba #GoBlue #bluemountains Ask Roz Blue Mountains Visit Blue Mountains Visit NSW See more

21.01.2022 Meet Wouter, Ash and Muriel! A trio of Masked Avengers at your service! Look for the smile in the eyes! . . .... #weekend #welcome #masks #service #covidsafe #teamwork #besafe #granddiningroom #historichotel #katoomba #goblue #followthechimney See more

20.01.2022 It’s a big thumbs up from Ophelia and the Carro Crew for Dinosaur Valley at Scenic World Blue Mountains! COVID safe fun for kids of all ages in the cool lushness of the Jurassic rainforest. Head down onboard the Scenic Cableway, spend time exploring the valley with the super friendly Dino Rangers before ascending on the world’s steepest railway. Available everyday this school holidays, for more info visit www.dinosaurvalley.com.au... Stay with us in the centre of town, 2 minutes from Katoomba station with the Blue Mountains Explorer Bus at the door. www.thecarrington.com.au . . . #summer #holidays #GoBlue #bluemountains #stayanightortwo Ask Roz Blue Mountains Visit Blue Mountains Visit NSW Destination NSW

20.01.2022 Hows your knowledge of the Blue Mountains holding up? Todays clue was pretty cryptic! Dont miss your chance to win a weekend here at the Carrington, listen in to Cassie McCullagh on ABC Sydney at 10am everyday this week. . . .... Varuna the Writers House Scenic World Blue Mountains See more

19.01.2022 Best way to see the best!

17.01.2022 Tune in to ABC Sydney today for the first clue!

17.01.2022 Special visitors....

16.01.2022 Thats four clues down, only one to go! Be ready to collect the final clue tomorrow by tuning into ABC Sydney via ABC Listen or 702AM. Cassie McCullagh is giving the last clue during Focus at 10am https://buff.ly/3bzHR6D

16.01.2022 A long time ago, at a hotel high in the clouds.... a brave team worked through fire, flood and plague and built a car park! Today this story ends! 9/11/20 .... . . #timecapsule #congratulations #thankyou #teamwork #carpark #lookwhatimade #historichotel #katoomba #bluemountains #supportlocal Ask Roz Blue Mountains Visit Blue Mountains See more

15.01.2022 Friday feels.... it feels like summer.... which we know ‘cause our Smoke Tree is ablaze with glorious colour! Perfect afternoon to sit back, enjoy it’s shade and try a chilled on-tap beverage. Cheers!! . .... . #haveagreatweekend #smoketree #hot #summeriscoming #katoomba #alfresco #cider #chips #kettlechips #raspberry #GoBlue #stayanightortwo #LoveNSW Ask Roz Blue Mountains Champagne Charlies Cocktail Bar Hillbilly Cider Nomad Brewing Co. Carrington Cellars Destination NSW Visit Blue Mountains Visit NSW See more

14.01.2022 Thank you to Briar Jensen for this mornings capture on Instagram. Lets see how the day progresses. Stay safe and drive to the conditions! .... . . #snow #winter #staysafe #drivesafe #katoomba #bluemountains #goblue #lovensw #followthechimney Ask Roz Blue Mountains Visit Blue Mountains Visit NSW See more

13.01.2022 Every doorway, every intersection has a story. Katherine Dunn Monochrome collection of doorways and corridors, front and back-of-house at The Grand Old Lady of Katoomba. Too many stories to tell here so well leave it to your imagination. . .... . #MonoMonday #doors #passageway #passageoftime #historichotel #history #katoomba #bluemountains #GoBlue #stayanightortwo #LoveNSW Ask Roz Blue Mountains Blue Mountains Visitor Information Centres Blue Mountains Explore Visit Blue Mountains Visit NSW See more

13.01.2022 Its exciting looking forward to snow and we dont want to sound like a nervous Nellie BUT it is important to note the warnings in this article regarding road safety. This is a severe weather event and we ask that you all take care. . . . #staysafe #snow #winter #historichotel #bluemountains #lovensw #followthechimney... Ask Roz Blue Mountains Blue Mountains Gazette Visit Blue Mountains Visit NSW See more

12.01.2022 Mono Monday....celebrating the return of weddings, of love and of hope! . . . #monochrome #monomonday #weddings #covidsafe #1920s #weddingvenue #weddingflowers #bluemountains #love #hope #teamwork #historichotel #carringtonhotelkatoomba... Blue Mountains Love Wilde Ivy See more

11.01.2022 We love it when our visitors totally get where we are coming from and appreciate the love we have for our Grand Old Lady! Thanks for sharing Traveltalk see you again soon!

10.01.2022 What are you and your pooch doing on Dog Day 2020? Would love to see your pics! Let us know if your canine companion, past or present is featured in our Carrington Cellars montage below.

10.01.2022 A fabulous fresh look for Spring... Your new GO TO guide for the Blue Mountains (including Katoombas Grand Old Lady of course!) follow the link. https://bit.ly/VBMSpring2020 . .... . #historichotel #carringtonhotelkatoomba #bluemountains #goblue Visit Blue Mountains See more

10.01.2022 "Sometimes you need quiet in which to breathe, trust, let go and see what happens." Anon The Tomah Suite is the perfect place to find that quiet, nestled in the back corner of the Third Floor, when you close the door you feel as if all the noise is another world away. The suite is named for its views of Mt Tomah to the north. Tomah is believed to be the Dharug peoples word for the tree ferns that proliferate in that area, now home to the Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens... Recent renovations have created a fresh, textured feel to this spacious two room suite. Featuring distinctive blue pressed metal walls, ornately detailed plaster cornices and a bathroom to die for! Lie back on your comfy bed, luxuriate in the deep bath or in the huge double shower and gaze out into the reflective distant views. What lucky souls will be enjoying an escape in the Tomah Suite this wintery weekend?! Enjoy, whoever you are!! To book your own escape www.thecarrington.com.au . . . #suite #weekend #escape #winter #historichotel #katoomba #bluemountains #bluemountainsaccommodation #goblue #stayanightortwo #lovensw #followthechimney Ask Roz Blue Mountains Visit Blue Mountains Visit NSW

10.01.2022 Something exciting is coming...

09.01.2022 Red wave, blue wave, no wave....put a pause on the US election and enjoy another take on red and blue! www.thecarrington.com.au . .... . #GoBlue #historichotel #escape #garden #bluemountains #bluesky #katoomba #Maple #stayanightortwo #followthechimney Ask Roz Blue Mountains Visit Blue Mountains Visit NSW See more

09.01.2022 Our very special Christmas Elf is off his shelf and busy decorating.... Does it feel like everyone is getting Christmasy a little earlier this year? Perhaps we’re all rather looking forward to the end of 2020?! . .... . #christmasiscoming #christmas2020 #elfontheshelf #celebration #historichotel #katoomba #bluemountains #goblue Champagne Charlies Cocktail Bar Carrington Cellars Ask Roz Blue Mountains Visit Blue Mountains See more

09.01.2022 As 2020, arguably one of the most challenging years in recent times, draws to a close, we’ve decided to do things differently this New Year’s Eve. Instead of a ball we’re opening the Grand Dining Room for a 3 course dinner from our summer A la carte menu. We’d love for you to join us and raise a glass of champagne (French, of course ) to a better year in 2021! ... (02) 4782 1111 . . . #newyearseve #booknow #celebrate #alacarte #historichotel #lovensw #bluemountains #GoBlue #followthechimney Ask Roz Blue Mountains Blue Mountains Gazette Visit Blue Mountains Visit NSW See more

08.01.2022 Cosy and warm...port in a storm

08.01.2022 "...a pilot and an aviator. One is a technician; the other is an artist in love with flight." Elrey Borge Jeppesen In the 1920s & 30s aviator/artists were feted like rock stars, mobbed by their adoring public wherever they went including, during historic visits to The Carrington by two of the greatest, Amy Johnson and Bert Hinkler.... Amy Johnson, at only 26, the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia in 1930 and Bert Hinkler, first person (and an Australian!) to fly solo from England to Australia, 1928 and to fly solo across the South Atlantic, 1931. Contemporary newspaper accounts are a treat to read; "The Maid of the Mountains", June 1930 and "Capt. Hinkler Visits The Blue Mountains" June 1928. "Hundreds of people gathered in the spacious gardens of the hotel...After lunch the party was taken up by the lift (the same lift in use today!) to the roof of the hotel...Amy was charmed with the view from this excellent position..." Blue Mountain Star, Saturday 14 June 1930 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article190110873 Amy flew across oceans and kept vigil by her plane in the desert, revolver in hand, but had to have a chaperon when visiting Katoomba! "A large crowd assembled at Goyders Corner ...cheers and hand-waves ushered the visitors into the Carrington gates....Over the dinner the speeches were brief almost to vanishing point." Hinkler acknowledged the scenery was "magnificent...(but) It would present added beauties if enjoyed from the air." Blue Mountains Echo, Friday 1 June 1928 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article108954880 Air services to the Blue Mountains is a topic still hotly debated today! Ref: Newspaper articles, trove.nla.gov.au Aviators and the Blue Mountains, John Merriman, Blue Mountains Local Studies, 2013 Pictorial Memories Blue Mountains, John Low, 1991 Paul Innes, Blue Mountains History Tours . . . #aviation #history #amyjohnson #berthinkler #ThrowbackThursday #TBT #historichotel #katoomba #bluemountains #goblue #followthechimney Ask Roz Blue Mountains Blue Mountains History Tours Blue Mountains Historical Society Blue Mountains City Council Blue Mountains Gazette Visit Blue Mountains Visit NSW

07.01.2022 Day for it.... . . . #sun #blueskies #freshair #weekend #GoBlue #DreamNowTravelSoon... #historichotel #followthechimney #carringtonhotelkatoomba #katoomba #bluemountains #lovensw Ask Roz Blue Mountains Visit Blue Mountains Visit NSW See more

07.01.2022 Come stay and you can play... billiards or pool? It’s up to you! The Billiards Room, originally known as the Guest Lounge, with it’s glorious stained glass windows and doors, is still the perfect guest retreat like no other. Remember to play here, you have to stay so book direct... www.thecarrington.com.au . . . #billiards #pool #guestsonly #lounge #historichotel #stainedglass #1920s #goblue #stayanightortwo Ask Roz Blue Mountains Visit Blue Mountains Visit NSW Destination NSW See more

06.01.2022 Mono Monday memory, August 2019 . . . #mono #memory #snow #winter #winterwinderland #dreamnowvisitlater #katoomba #bluemountains #lovensw #followthechimney... Ask Roz Blue Mountains Visit Blue Mountains Visit NSW See more

06.01.2022 Here we go.... As of today, check in via the Service NSW QR code is mandatory. If you do not have a smartphone please see our Reception team on entry for assistance. Please remember that if you feel unwell or are unable to comply with the conditions of the current public health orders, we will kindly ask you not to enter the premises as we are committed to providing a COVID safe environment for our patrons, team members and community.... As we head into 2021, maybe not quite the fresh start we were hoping for, we thank you for your compliance and patience with our COVID procedures. . . . #thankyou #covidsafe #historichotel #katoomba #bluemountains #weareallinthistogether Old City Bank Brasserie Champagne Charlies Cocktail Bar The Old City Bank Ask Roz Blue Mountains Blue Mountains Gazette

06.01.2022 Not just cocktails...not that theres anything wrong with that!

06.01.2022 "There is a hidden message in every waterfall. It says, if you are flexible, falling will not hurt you." Mehmet Murat ildan Flexibility is definitely desirable in these challenging times, but we dont recommend "falling"! Todays walk is from #ScenicWorld_aus along Prince Henry Cliff Walk to the top of the Furber Stairs, its then an easy walk to Vanimans Lookout with its great views to the waterfall and across to the Three Sisters. You may wish to stop here or descend down... several steel ladders to Juliets Balcony and the Rainforest Lookout. Continue to take a left turn onto the Underfalls Track to the first landing of Katoomba Falls. This part of the walk has steep stairs and steel ladders, so please assess your fitness level and allow sufficient time to descend and ascend especially if you attempt all 951 stairs of the "Furbers". Dont forget if you go all the way down you have to climb back up again (if you are not continuing through to the valley below and ascending the Giant Stairway or through Leura Forest and up the Leura stairs. Both of these options require a much greater commitment of time and a good level of fitness.) Coming back up on the Scenic Railway from the bottom of the Furber Stairs is an option when Scenic World is open, Thursdays to Sundays. Double check train times before you set out as you dont want to miss the last train www.scenicworld.com.au Dont forget when visiting Blue Mountains National Park, stay on the track and "take only pictures..leave only footprints". . . . #WildWednesday #bushwalk #katoomba #carringtonhotelkatoomba #bluemountains #bluemountainsnationalpark #worldheritage #historichotel #GoBlue #stayanightortwo #LoveNSW Ask Roz Blue Mountains NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Explore Blue Mountains Blue Mountains Visitor Information Centres Visit Blue Mountains Visit NSW

05.01.2022 "And if it is your business to make people comfortable by big or small acts of attention, false pride or snobbishness should not prevent your performing them." Sir James Joynton Smith At todays Carrington we are still in the business of making our guests comfortable "without false pride or snobbishness." and would like to think that Sir James would approve of the level of comfort and attention to detail in the suite that nears his name.... This welcoming two room suite has access to the First Floors shared balcony enjoying stunning views across Katoomba towards Jamison Valley. This suite has a separate lounge with pullout sofa bed and a bedroom that features a queen sized four poster bed. Last but not least, the hotels most unique bathroom is a definite highlight with Sir Jamess very own bath-shower now preserved here in all its glory, including its heritage pipework and all 5 taps. Sadly you can no longer enjoy the sensation of water coming at you from above and the sides but you can enjoy a lovely modern separate, bath and shower. Popular for romantic getaways and wedding nights you will need to book the Joynton Smith Suite well in advance. Rather nice to have something special to look forward to?! Book direct www.thecarrington.com.au . . . #historichotel #thecarringtonhotelkatoomba #bluemountainshistory #katoomba #followthechimney #GoBlue #DreamNowStayLater #BlueMountainsAccommodation Ask Roz Blue Mountains Visit Blue Mountains Visit NSW

05.01.2022 Theres nothing quite like getting away for a weekend at the Carrington... A fond Carro welcome back to Michael and Fiona (and your beauteous Buick) Helen and Craig, Krishna and David!! If youre planning to pop in this weekend, we have plenty of parking on the top deck of our carpark, entry from Parke St for day visitors.... Whatever your plans, enjoy! . . . #timelessstyle #buick #historichotel #weekend #escape #katoomba #bluemountains #followthechimney #carringtonhotelkatoomba

04.01.2022 Being part of a family means smiling for photos! Harry Morgan Thanks for smiling for the photos in 2020 guys! . .... . #family #wesurvived2020 #randompictures #smile #thankyou #historichotel #teamwork See more

03.01.2022 In the moment, crazy but beautiful... Alex Shapland . . .... #snow #snowday #winter #winterwonderland #katoomba #bluemountains #followthechimney Ask Roz Blue Mountains Visit Blue Mountains Visit NSW See more

02.01.2022 Some days it just has to be the hero shot... Open to all from 11am, 7 days www.thecarrington.com.au .... . . #heroshot #itsabeautifulday #historichotel #katoomba #bluemountains #followthechimney #goblue #stayanightortwo #LoveNSW Ask Roz Blue Mountains Visit Blue Mountains Visit NSW See more

02.01.2022 Amazing news!!! Congratulations to a great team at Varuna the Writers House! Looking forward to #bluemountainswritersfestival2021 . . . #australianwriting #katoomba #bluemountains #goblue

02.01.2022 Its been quite a year....dont forget to check in with those around you, not just today but whenever you can, and dont forget its ok to ask for help when you need it. . . #ruokday2020 #lifelineaustralia #blackdoginstitute

02.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day, wherever you are, whatever your style. . . . #fathersday #mensstyle #historichotel... #carringtonhotelkatoomba #followthechimney Champagne Charlies Cocktail Bar Carrington Cellars The Old City Bank See more

02.01.2022 Watch out for dastardly villains, cads and bounders! When booking, contact us direct (website, email or phone) or use a reputable third party booking agency. www.thecarrington.com.au [email protected] (02) 4782 1111... . . . #bookdirectandsave #besafe #scamaware #scamawarenessweek #historichotel #katoomba #bluemountains #lovensw #bluemountainsaccommodation #followthechimney Ask Roz Blue Mountains Visit Blue Mountains Visit NSW See more

01.01.2022 "..there is no task in any business ... that should be beneath him. Dignity resides in the way you do your work....To be above your business is to be beneath contempt." Sir James Joynton Smith This man is too big for one post so consider this an introduction. ... Owner of The Carrington from 1911 until his death in 1943, he added 200 rooms and our glorious Art Nouveau stained glass verandah, literally, and figuratively, electrified Katoomba, created our first bank, started a football team and newspaper, at the same time maintaining extensive interests, both commercial and personal, throughout the mountains and in Sydney. Sir James was beyond colourful, running away to sea as a boy and dying a multimillionaire, his estate the subject of a scandalous court case not settled until 6 years after his death. The stories of his life are fascinating and many, no surprise considering he was, in no particular order; a hotel owner, racecourse and racehorse owner, President of NSW Rugby League, publican, gambler, union organiser, newspaper proprietor, sportsman, politician - Lord Mayor of Sydney, friend of Clyde Packer, champion of the working man, founder of South Sydney Hospital and philanthropist. He dabbled in cars, selling war bonds, cinemas and multiple marriages, played the concertina and billiards, sang, boxed, backed Sydneys first radio station all the while being attracted to the supernatural.....what a life, what an inspiration! We look forward to sharing some of his stories in detail over the coming months. Until then, enjoy this little film of Sir James returning to the humble home of his birth. . . . #historichotel #history #bluemountainshistory #bluemountains #followthechimney #thecarringtonhotelkatoomba Blue Mountains Historical Society Blue Mountains History Tours Ask Roz Blue Mountains https://www.britishpathe.com//from-cabin-boy-to-millionaire

01.01.2022 Happiness consists of living each day as if it were the first day of your honeymoon... Leo Tolstoy Angelo and Irene, happily living their best life on their honeymoon, returning to where the proposal happened....... Romantic, beautiful and joyous...thank you for letting us share. . . . #love #romance #honeymoon #roses #historichotel #katoomba #wherememoriesaremade #bluemountains Ask Roz Blue Mountains Visit Blue Mountains Blue Mountains Love