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Horseshoe Falls, one of the Mountains hidden spots

By | October 26, 2024

This is another example of a wonderful mid-mountains walk that’s suitable for the whole family. The three main waterfalls are Horseshoe Falls, Oaklands Falls and Burgess Falls. NB: Like all waterfalls, they look best after a good rainfall. DOWNLOAD our eMag, “After Rain” https://www.askroz.com.au/blog/after-rain š—žš—˜š—¬ š—£š—¢š—œš—”š—§š—¦ • Distance: 2.7km for the whole walk • Time:… Read More »

FEATURED LOOKOUT – Spooners Lookout, Katoomba

By | August 27, 2017

To the immediate east ofĀ Echo Point is Spooners Lookout and it’s about a 200m walk from the Visitor’s Information CentreĀ and is wheelchair friendly. Pass through the archway, next to the Echo Point Visitor Centre, and you’ll soon be surrounded by soaring eucalypt forest, bird calls and fresh mountain air. Keep an eye out for the… Read More »

The Sydney Funnel Web Spider ~ Nasty

By | January 3, 2017

The Sydney Funnel Web Spider are commonly found throughout the greater Blue Mountains region, especially in the warmer months. Ask Roz link The Sydney funnel-web spider (Atrax robustus) is a species of venomous mygalomorph spider native to eastern Australia, usually found within a 100Ā km (62Ā mi) radius of Sydney. It is a member of a group… Read More »

Grand Canyon bush walk, one of the states best nature walks

By | January 17, 2023

  NPWS list the Grand Canyon walk at Blackheath as one of the state’s best one day walks. Arresting sandstone walls, ever-present waterfalls and abundant native plants line the awesome Grand Canyon track near Blackheath in the Blue Mountains. The historic loop track takes you into the heart of this World Heritage-listed landscape. It’s an… Read More »

Kanangra Boyd National Park makes a great day trip

By | January 3, 2017

Have you been to Kanangra Boyd National Park? The Kanangra Boyd National Park is part of Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, Kanangra-Boyd National Park is just 180km from Sydney. Enjoy superb scenery, abundant wildlife, cycling and walking. TheseĀ happy snaps taken by Ask Roz Blue Mountains are just part of the beauty of the part.… Read More »

There’s Nothing Like Australia: Blue Mountains, NSW

By | January 3, 2017

Is it any wonder why we live in the Blue Mountains! Ā In case you need a reminder, watch this great video. šŸ™‚ Experience The Blue Mountains, a nature lover’s paradise. Take in blue-hazed views of Three Sisters and the limestone Jenolan Caves. See Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa and other accommodation options. https://youtu.be/vMRVtwt3yWw >> To… Read More »

1940’s Land of Fair Dinkum ~ A short travelogue.

By | December 31, 2016

This is a great look back at Australia and how some saw it. It’s a Fair Dinkum travelogue. “Made in 1948, “Land of Fair Dinkum” is a travelogue about Australia. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA.Ā http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com… Read More »

Fantastic Blue Mountains Drone Footage

By | December 24, 2016

Enjoy the amazing footage over various locations in the Blue Mountains by:Ā Lewis Blackburn Media To FIND other great things to see and do in the Blue Mountains, Lithgow and Oberon Regions with your FREE Ask Roz Blue Mountains Apple or Android app. Apple: http://goo.gl/hUx393 ~ Android: http://goo.gl/N6obC2 #VisitBlueMountains #VisitLithgow #VisitOberon #VisitPenrith #AskRozAU

Bills Horse Troughs in the Blue Mountains

By | February 13, 2021

This is an amazing story. The following information is from the Blue Mountains Local Studies site. The story begins in 1859 when George Bills was born in Brighton England. He came to Australia as a young man, and with his brother established a wire mattress manufacturing business in Kent St Sydney, which operated successfully over… Read More »