Pizza Subline in Leura makes authentic artisan pizza slice in Roman style. “Pizza in pala Romana” is in the artisan Roman style. Don’t let the unusual square format throw you. This slick Italian model is light and highly digestible with extra crunch. Channelling the slow food movement philosophy, the Pizzaiolo takes his time. Lovingly, he… Read More: Where can I get a great Pizza in the Blue… »
There are 100’s of bushwalks in the Blue Mountains and at times some are closed for maintenance or upgrading. The bush tracks in the Blue Mountains are controlled by both the Blue Mountains City Council and by National Parks and Wildlife. Check here for BMCC track closures Check here for NPWS track closures PHOTO: Minni… Read More: Which Blue Mountains walks are open »
Originally known as Fish River Caves, and sometimes the Binda Caves, the name was confusing, as the caves were not actually on the Fish River, and in 1884 the name was changed to Jenolan Caves. In the 1880s, Jenolan Caves began to emerge as a genuine tourist destination.
Lady Game is located at the top of the Giant Stairway between the stone archway and the first of The Three Sisters, Katoomba. Named after Gwendolen Margaret Game (1882 1972), wife of Sir Philip Woolcott Game, Governor of NSW 1930-1935. The lookout has also been called Three Sisters Lookout and Jamieson Valley Lookout.
The lookout was named after Eric Sydney Spooner (2 March 1891 – 3 June 1952) who was an Australian politician. Eric Spooner played a significant part in Katoomba and Leura history. On 20 Oct 1934, he officially opened the Prince Henry Cliff Walk, Katoomba, whilst he as M.L.A., Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Local Government.… Read More: Who Spooners Lookout at Echo Point, Katoomba named after? »
The Carrington Hotel has a long and rich history since her establishment by Sydney hotelier Harry Rowell more than one hundred and thirty years ago. Opened in 1883 as The Great Western, this Grand Old Lady soon became a popular mountain retreat for international visitors, the elite of Sydney, and those eager to see the… Read More: Where is the Carrington Hotel »
Lapstone Tunnel / Glenbrook Tunnel – The Glenbrook Tunnel is a heritage-listed single-track former railway tunnel and mustard gas storage facility and previously a mushroom farm located on the former Main Western Line (since deviated) at the Great Western Highway, Glenbrook, in the City of Blue Mountains local government area of New South Wales, Australia.… Read More: Can you walk through Lapstone tunnel »
The Lapstone Zig Zag was a zig zag railway built between Emu Plains and Blaxland stations on the Main Western line of New South Wales in Australia. Constructed between 1863 and 1865 to overcome an otherwise insurmountable climb up the eastern side of the Blue Mountains, the zig zag and associated Knapsack Viaduct, a sandstone… Read More: What is the history of the Zig Zag Railway in… »
The Explorers Tree has been removed following safety fears. The remnants of the tree – much of which had concrete poured into it over the years in a failed effort to protect it – have been taken to a TfNSW (Transport for NSW) depot in Lawson. More here: https://www.bluemountainsgazette.com.au/story/7133208/explorers-tree-removed-at-katoomba-following-safety-fears/ Go here for the original site:… Read More: Where is the Explorers Tree »
The mysterious weather phenomenon colloquially known as Phantom Falls occurs predominantly in Autumn and Spring. For the Falls to appear, the weather conditions must be exact with high humidity. This natural event is caused by air in the Jamison Valley being warmed by the sun’s rays and rising to meet the colder air in the… Read More: What causes the Phantom Falls in Katoomba »