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Sphinx Rock Katoomba Overlooking the Jamison Valley

By | July 9, 2021

  This is a weathered sandstone and ironstone outcrop that resembles an Egyptian Sphinx. The “Pictorial Guide to the Blue Mountains” in 1882 refers to “The Sphinx”. Here: https://w3w.co/birthrate.dependents.sisters     π—žπ—˜π—¬ π—£π—’π—œπ—‘π—§π—¦ β€’ Distance: 50m off the Prince Henry Cliff Walk β€’ Time: 30 mins return β€’ Kid-safe: Older children only with supervision ‒… Read More »

Jamison Valley, Katoomba, Sunrise 360Β° Virtual Reality

By | July 17, 2020

Enjoy this 360Β° VR tour of Sunrise over the Jamison Valley, Katoomba – 360Β° Virtual Reality. Taken 12th July 2020. This spot is an unofficial lookout in Katoomba, NSW. It has no handrails so take care. MORE info: https://www.askroz.com.au/event_detail/index/unofficial-jamison-view-lookout  

Table Rock Lookout, Mulgoa, a wonderful place to visit

By | February 19, 2022

If you are after breathtaking views of the Nepean Gorge in the Blue Mountains National Park then “The Rock Lookout” will give you that. It’s a wonderful spot for a picnic. NOT suitable on a windy day. HERE: https://w3w.co/hunch.willingly.stowing KEY POINTS β€’ Distance: 150m β€’ Time: 20 mins return β€’ Kid-safe: Older children only with… Read More »

Edith and Mabel Falls, Woodford, a wonderful mid mountains walk

By | January 20, 2025

Another one for your BUCKET LIST and or the SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ~ Edith and Mabel Falls, Woodford. Β  π—žπ—˜π—¬ π—£π—’π—œπ—‘π—§π—¦ β€’ Distance: 3.5km β€’ Grade: Easy β€’ Kid-safe: Yes β€’ Dogs on-leash: No β€’ Steps: Not many β€’ Accessible: No β€’ Heights: Only Edith Falls might be an issue. Β  π——π—œπ—₯π—˜π—–π—§π—œπ—’π—‘π—¦ This is an easy… Read More »

Lunch at Fortress Ridge Lookout, Leura

By | July 10, 2020

We ducked out of the office today and enjoyed an AMAZING LUNCH at Fortress Ridge Lookout, Leura. This is an unbelievable offering 180Β° views over the Grose Valley. Can you think of a better place to enjoy a treat while you take in the solitude and fantastic vista. We really enjoy our fancy lunches in… Read More »

Fortress Ridge Lookout, Leura

By | August 12, 2021

Another one for your BUCKET LIST – Fortress Ridge Lookout, Leura …… it has STUNNING VIEWS. π—žπ—²π˜† π—½π—Όπ—Άπ—»π˜π˜€ Time: Up to 90 mins return Kid-friendly: Yes, with supervision Dog on-leash: No Accessible: No Heights: The lookout is not for anyone who has an issue with heights. NB: This area was impacted heavily by the fires,… Read More »

Undercliff Track, Wentworth Falls, one of the best walks in the Blue Mountains

By | January 10, 2023

The “Undercliff Track”, Wentworth Falls. This is one of the best walks in the Mountains YOU WILL LOVE IT. Β  This has to be one of the best family walks in the Blue Mountains. One of the great things about the walk is that you can do it “stand-alone” or you can combine it with… Read More »

Minnehaha Falls, Katoomba

By | May 17, 2025

Minnehaha Falls is a great walk for the family and your “Bucket List”. It’s one of the best walks in the Blue Mountains. The walk isn’t difficult, although there are many steps and a few ladders. Simply follow the signs from the carpark. The track does get a little muddy in patches and take care… Read More »

Castle Head Katoomba

By | December 26, 2024

Updated 13th Oct 2022 Castle Head, Katoomba is a wonderful walk, another one for your BUCKET LIST.Β  It is a MUST DO WALK. “Castle Head’ is a point of cliff-bound land on the eastern side of Narrow Neck Plateau, overlooking the Ruined Castle, Katoomba. A descriptive name as this point looks directly down onto the… Read More »

Dantes Glen Walking Track

By | July 2, 2020

Another one for your BUCKET LIST ~ North Lawson Waterfull Loop along the Dantes Glen Walking Track. Visitors have been coming to Dante’s Glen since about 1879.     DON’T confuse this with the South Lawson waterfall walk: http://lnnk.in/@South-Lawson-Waterfall-Loop   This is a great walk, that takes about 60mins. Just take it easy on the… Read More »