Author: magnoliashortstay
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Christmas in July (and August!) in the Blue Mountains: Your Yulefest Guide for 2026
July fully booked? August in the Blue Mountains is just as magical — Yulefest still runs, the crowds ease off, and the first hints of spring start to appear. Here’s everything you need to plan your winter escape to Magnolia Cottage, Leura.
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A really good documentary on Blue Mountains!
One of the really good documentaries on Blue Mountains! Visiting Blue Mountains? Stay with us at Magnolia Cottage, Leura!
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Ikigai – Probably the best Ramen in Canberra
TLDR: Canberra’s cold weather lends itself to being the perfect place to enjoy hearty soul foods like Ramen! Ikigai’s Ramen is great, it has both traditional Ramen(simple and Tonkotsu) and modern twist(protein Ramen and spicy Edamame). Its decor is inviting, modern chic and yet warm; its open till midnight which is great for night owls…
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Mayfield Gardens
When it snows in Mayfield Gardens! Visiting Blue Mountains? Stay with us at Magnolia Cottage, Leura!
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