Welcome to the Blue Mountains, a natural wonderland with endless opportunities for outdoor adventure! If you’re a fan of bushwalking, then you’re in luck because this region boasts hundreds of trails that cater to all levels of fitness and experience. Whether you’re looking for a short stroll through a peaceful forest or a heart-pumping, adrenaline-fueled… Read More »
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Updated: 12th March 2023 Kedumba Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of classical drawing by renowned artist Phil Went. Phil Went studied classical drawing and painting techniques in Florence. He is an Instructor at the Julian Ashton Art School, and was a 2022 finalist in the Darling Portrait Prize at the National Portrait Gallery.… Read More »
Updated: 12th March 2023 Join us for a hands-on opportunity to learn the technique of silverpoint at the Kedumba Gallery, Wentworth Falls. Your instructor is Phil Went. Phil studied classical drawing and painting techniques in Florence. He is an Instructor at the Julian Ashton Art School, and was a 2022 finalist in the Darling Portrait… Read More »
In each of the 5 March issues of VISITOR eMag, there will be 5 hidden Ask Roz characters, just like the one above (excluding this page). Somewhere on 5 pages, Roz is hiding, waiting to be discovered. There will be different locations in each issue. Simply, complete the form below and we’ll be in touch.… Read More »
Fine food and craft beverages, culture, activities and entertainment tied together with the threads of local stories and the nostalgic flavours and tones of autumn. The second annual Equinox – Autumn celebration of the senses festival returns to the Blue Mountains over four weekends between March 10 and April 2. Created and managed by Blue Mountains Tourism,… Read More »
The historic Zig Zag Railway in the NSW town of Lithgow is on the cusp of reopening to passengers, after undergoing extensive restoration works and the granting of vital accreditation imminent. Zig Zag Railway CEO Lee Wiggins said the rebirth of the Railway wouldn’t have been possible without the team of hard working volunteers –… Read More »
AI GENERATED ~ With all the talk of Artificial Intelligence (AI) we thought for the next few weeks we’d share an AI-generated ode about each of our beautiful villages done in different styles. #AIodetoBMvillages 20th February 2023 𝘼𝙣 𝙤𝙙𝙚 𝘽𝙡𝙖𝙭𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙮𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙢 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙒𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝 Oh Blaxland! Dear village of the Blue Mountains,… Read More »
This short 1.4km walk from the Katoomba Cascades picnic area to Echo Point is perhaps the best all-weather tourist walk in the Blue Mountains. It offers wonder views from multiple lookouts. Allow 40 minutes to complete the walk each way. See the links below for starting points. TIP: Parking at Echo Point can often be… Read More »
The Campbell Rhododendron Gardens in Blackheath, New South Wales, is a stunning botanical garden that is home to a collection of over 2,000 rhododendrons and azaleas. The gardens were established in the early 20th century by Dr. Alexander Campbell, a local doctor and botanist, and have since become a popular tourist attraction in the Blue… Read More »