New South Wales Toy & Railway Museum

Leuralla Cliff-Top Garden and Amphitheatre

Located across the road from Leuralla, this escarpment garden is accessible to the public. Join statues of Boofhead and Olive Oyl as they gaze out at the breathtaking view. This is the only remaining cliff-top lawn area with valley views in Leura that can be accessed by visitors.
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Spectacular amphitheatre available for hire.
Excellent outdoor venue for weddings, or musical and dramatic entertainment. 

Seating capacity
 Terraces & lawn approximately 1000.
Stage dimensions 
Call.
Aspect
The photo below, taken on a winter afternoon, faces south. Midday sun is behind the photographer.
Electricity
240V, call for details.
Hiring fee
 Information available upon request.
Bookings 
Inquiries... 
Leura Ph. (02) 4784-1169, Fax (02) 4784-2462
Sydney Ph. (02) 9144-1148, Fax (02) 9488-7432
 

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Spectacular view of the Jamison Valley and Mt Solitary. 

 


History

The site has a long history of entertainment use. In the early 1900's, the owner constructed rough bush stone terracing in the form of an amphitheatre to take advantage of the remarkable valley views.

In 1985, this simple stone work was rediscovered by the owners. Inspired by a natural theatre in the Schweiz Saxony region of Eastern Germany the amphitheatre was restored for chamber music, opera and other performances. Restoration work took place in 1986. Since then it has staged Shakespeare in the Park, Greek plays, a yearly dawn Easter morning service and musical performances. Rodger Woodward, one of the most gifted pianists, described this place as "one of the most spectacular external performance venues in the world".

Inquiries for use of the amphitheatre are welcome.

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Leuralla Display Garden 

NSW Toy and Railway Museum
Leuralla
Leura, Blue Mountains, 
Greater Western Sydney, Australia.