Blue Mountains Touring Guide - Blue Mountains, Australia

	Medlow Bath 115km from Sydney Medlow Bath is home to the imposing eccentricity called ‘The Hydro Majestic Hotel’ which is one of the best-known Blue Mountains’ buildings. The hotel is built on the site of the home of the discoverer of the western goldfields, Edward Hargraves, who developed the property with the $20,000 reward from the Government. In 1891, the Belgravia Hotel was built next door to Hargraves’ house; then in the early 1900s both homes - plus a third called the ‘Tuckers House’ - were bought by Sydney businessman Mark Foy. The properties were combined and promoted as a ‘Hydropathic Establishment’ called the ‘Hydro Majestic Hotel’. The township of Medlow had the word ‘Bath’ added to it because of the Hydro’s natural therapeutic spa bath, the remains of which can still be found some way into the bushland behind the Hydro. It is now completely silted up. Foy also bought a farm in the Megalong Valley below the Hydro - then hauled fresh vegetables up via a Flying Fox, relics of which are also in the bush in the valley and on top of the escarpment. A disastrous fire in 1922 destroyed the hotel, which was then rebuilt. During world War Two, the Hydro was used by the American Army as a base hospital for servicemen wounded in Pacific island battles. While much of the Hydro has been renovated and refurbished, its old Road Bar right beside the highway is in a dilapidated state and is an eyesore. Please select to see what's close by view accommodation view restaurants & dining view other business	BLUE MOUNTAINS TOURING GUIDE Blue Mountains Grand Circular Drive Click on village names to see full details All material contained in this touring guide is copyright of Jayarnda Pty Ltd and may not be reproduced for any commercial purpose whatsoever without permission. Ph 02 6355 6292 Medlow Bath's historic Post Office Medlow Bath also boasts one of the best preserved Railway Gatekeeper’s cottages (1867); Medlow Bath Old Post Office, built by Foy; and Foy’s original home at 46 Portland Rd, now the charming Chalet Guesthouse & Restaurant. Katoomba Airfield is actually at Medlow Bath at the end of Rutland Road. Walking tracks from this area lead to the beautiful Point Pilcher with views into Govetts Gorge.

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