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Fifth Ave Katoomba Retreat


A slice of Italian culture in Katoomba
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Bread Making Class - learn from a master
Want to eat freshly baked bread made using traditional skills? Don't miss out on this small class.
posted: 2:16pm 12 Jun 2025
Events
Fifth Ave Katoomba Retreat are winners of the Australian Rural Hospitality Excellence Award 2023. Why not do something different for your next special event and come see why?
We’ve run classes and events for milestone birthdays - from 40th, 50th, 60th, 70th and 80th.
Choose whether to do a hands-on class or a fully catered event where our dining room becomes your private space for the day. Vegetarian and vegan menu included. Ask us for details.
Consistently rated 5 stars, read our reviews on the website or do a Google search and read what our guests have been saying since 2011.
www.fifthavekatoombaretreat.com
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School Holidays Children's Pasta Class: Wednesday 9th July
Children will love this hands-on pasta making class where they will learn to knead dough, roll out pasta sheets and cut them into fettuccine strands. We will also make a few fun shapes by hand which is always a hit with kids. Parents may wait in our lounge room or sit on the deck if weather permits.
https://www.fifthavekatoombaretreat.com/event-details/school-holidays-childrens-pasta-making-class
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Learn to make Gnocchi: Saturday 28th June
Learn how to make gnocchi from scratch with potatoes and flour. NO EGG. The result is light fluffy gnocchi which are hard to beat! Plus we'll make our delicious traditional Italian tomato based sauce. Small class size.
https://www.fifthavekatoombaretreat.com/product-page/gnocchi-making-class
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Learn to make Bread: Sunday 29th June
Learn how to make fresh bread using a combination of flours. We will share a few tips & tricks passed down by her mother.
Whilst bread bakes, we'll make flatbread to share in class with a selection of antipasto and a glass or two of wine. End the day with an espresso coffee or tea.
Participants take home their own loaf of bread made in class.
https://www.fifthavekatoombaretreat.com/product-page/bread-making-class
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Learn to make Baked Stuffed Vegetables: Sunday 5th July
Learn to make stuffed vegetables baked in the oven. Drizzled with olive oil and some of our homemade tomato sauce, these baked vegetables are a meal on their own!
While they are cooking, we'll snack on appetisers followed by a sit-down meal including a fresh salad and ending with a light dessert. Plus tea or espresso coffee.
Suitable for vegetarian diets. Vegan option available.
https://www.fifthavekatoombaretreat.com/product-page/stuffed-vegetables-class-1
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Italian Night at The Factory Bar: Thursday 17th July
What do you get when you combine delicious food from the south of Italy and Katoomba's newest gin bar? With the warmth of a fire place and a great atmosphere, you don't want to miss out.
https://www.fifthavekatoombaretreat.com/event-details/italian-night-at-the-factory-bar-7
Italian Cooking Classes:
Our classes range from bread making, pizza, filled pasta such as Agnolotti and Ravioli, baked vegetables, arancini and more.
If you can't make our scheduled dates, book your own private date.
These make great family bonding experiences. Book a class with us for your next Blue Mountains short break, whether for a weekend or a week. Book ahead to avoid disappointment.
Loads of fun, everyone takes part. Lunch included plus wine, dessert and a great lookout to the Blue Mtns National Reserve.
More details at www.fifthavekatoombaretreat.com/book-a-class
How To Get Here..
By train, Katoomba train station and town centre is a 5 minute drive away.
Public bus runs through our street, with nearest bus stop at MinneHaHa Road taking you into the town centre.
Stay from $400 per night
The house can accommodate six guests, in three bedrooms.
Queen bed; double bed; two single beds.
Let us know at booking stage if you wish to have the single beds joined together.
Bed and bath linen included. Pantry items included (tea, coffee, cereal etc).
We can provide our homemade Italian meals for your stay—details at Breakfast & Meals on our website, under Amenities.
NB: the Book Now below on this site will take you to our Italian Cooking Classes. For Accommodation, please take a look at our Book Now page on our website, under Accommodation.
https://www.fifthavekatoombaretreat.com/book-a-room
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Accommodation Availability
Availability last updated: Thu 12 Jun 2025 at 2:06pm
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Conditions:
As at 2025, rates are based on two adults. Extra charges apply for additional guests.
$500 security bond taken on all bookings.
Refunded post check out - see House Rules:
https://www.fifthavekatoombaretreat.com/faq
Flexible check in / check out.
Prices include all bed and bath linen.
Price includes use of pantry items. See Amenities on our website for full details.
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