In 2024 and 2025 Ask Roz Blue Mountains asked its followers to first nominate their favourite cafes. That list of 93 nominations was then put out for followers to vote for their favourite. In 2025 there was over 7,000 votes recorded with the Megalong Valley Tearooms voted the most popular for the 2nd year in… Read More »
COMING SOON OPEN the Web App We’re excited to introduce “Katoomba (EAT) Street,” a new web app and Facebook page dedicated to enhancing Katoomba’s lively café scene! It will be live soon. Discover Every Café Every café on Katoomba Street will be listed and will shine! Our goal is to make sure all the hidden… Read More »
The greater Blue Mountains region is home to some truly wonderful businesses. On this page, we’ll introduce you to just a few of them, showcasing the unique offerings and local charm that make this area so special. | EATS | STAYS | ATTRACTIONS | ACTIVITIES | STAYS – Great accommodation options MOUNT VICTORIA Victoria and… Read More »
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Gia Cafe & Bistro brings Sri Lankan flavours into the centre of Leura in a way that fits the Blue Mountains rhythm of breakfast crowds, slow lunches and early dinners. Location and setting You find Gia at the lower end of Leura Mall, on the corner of Megalong Street, a short walk from the… Read More »
Spikes Bistro sits inside Blackheath Golf and Community Club on Brightlands Avenue, with views across one of the more attractive courses in the upper Blue Mountains. You look out over fairways, pines, and rhododendrons rather than a main street or highway. The setting suits visitors who want a relaxed meal close to town, with a… Read More »
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Meet ‘Gyro – the Blue Mountains In Your Pocket’ Gyro is here to change the way people experience the Blue Mountains, and it’s doing it with local heart and world‑class technology. Created by Ask Roz Blue Mountains, Australia’s most awarded visitor information service, and supercharged through a partnership with Google, Gyro delivers faster, smarter and… Read More »
WE HAVE A WINNER for “Who has the best fish and chips” in the greater Blue Mountains in 2025. There were 2,321 votes, and the clear winner was:- 1. Cattlefish Katoomba 2. Blue Mountains Seafood 3. Wentworth Falls Takeaway CONGRATULATIONS CATTLEFISH👏👏👏 A big thank you to everyone who voted. Now we all have an excuse… Read More »
Gia Café & Bistro in Leura offers a distinctive dining experience that fuses European classics with the bold flavours of Sri Lanka. Chef Chathun Perera, drawing on his extensive international background – including roles in luxury hotels and kitchens worldwide – crafts a menu that balances familiar comfort with exotic influences. During breakfast and lunch,… Read More »
By Michael Connolly Tucked away in a side valley of the magnificent Capertee Valley (reported to be the 2nd widest valley in the world) North of the Blue Mountains is the upper Nile and located there is “The Nile Off Grid family farm“, which as the name implies is an oasis to escape modern life… Read More »
If you’re looking for a great way to move around some key spots in Katoomba, the 686 and 686G buses are a great alternative and are far cheaper than some visitor paid bus options. The 686 and 686G bus services make it easier than ever for visitors and locals alike to experience it all. Operated… Read More »
ANNOUNCING THE BEST CAFES IN THE BLUE MOUNTAINS FOR 2025! Ask Roz Blue Mountains is excited to announce the winners of our “Best Cafes in the Blue Mountains awards for 2025“. With 93 nominations and over 7,000 votes cast, the competition was fierce, and we saw some changes from last year’s results. Thank you to… Read More »