Introduction

Lilianfels' distinctly seasoned climate means the best of a wide variety of local produce is offered.

Lilianfels features two restaurants, the elegant Darley’s fine dining restaurant boasting modern Australian cuisine and a more casual dining option, Tre Sorelle (Three Sisters) restaurant.Heritage listed Darley’s restaurant is steeped in early Australian history as the original homestead of Sir Frederick Darley, the sixth Chief Justice of New South Wales. 

Over 114 years old Darley’s and the surrounding gardens that make up Lilianfels was the mountain retreat for the Darley family.   The crisp mountain air was believed to be curative for Sir Frederick's daughter, Lilian who was ill with tuberculosis.  Sadly, she passed away at the young age of twenty-two, but the name Lilianfels lives on in her memory, ‘fels’ meaning high rocky ground.

In addition to the twenty-four hour room service, the lounge at Lilianfels offers all day dining.  Sip a cocktail at the stylish mahogany bar, sink into the plush Victorian armchairs and curl up by the fire with a book, or take