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Ask Roz Blue Mountains Named a Finalist in the 2026 NSW Tourism Awards

By | October 7, 2026

Ask Roz Blue Mountains is a finalist in the 2026 NSW Tourism Awards, joining 108 finalists selected from 210 nominations across the state. For us, this recognition celebrates 13 years of sharing local stories, supporting businesses and helping people discover the greater Blue Mountains. It also celebrates the people who make Ask Roz possible: our… Read More: Ask Roz Blue Mountains Named a Finalist in the 2026… »

Visit The Blue Mountains By Train

By | May 29, 2026

A Smarter Way to See the Mountains Let’s be honest, parking at major lookouts can be an absolute nightmare, and spending your weekend staring at the taillights of a tourist bus isn’t anyone’s idea of a relaxing getaway. That is exactly why Visit the Blue Mountains by Train is such a game-changer, even if you… Read More: Visit The Blue Mountains By Train »

Victoria Pass: A History of Mount Victoria’s Great Colonial Road

By | May 14, 2026

Victoria Pass Facebook Group Ask Roz Blue Mountains Facebook The Land Before the Road Long before a European wheel ever turned on the rocky escarpment at Mount Victoria, the Blue Mountains were home to the Dharug and Gundungurra peoples — the traditional custodians of Country whose deep and unbroken connection to this landscape stretches back… Read More: Victoria Pass: A History of Mount Victoria’s Great Colonial Road »

From breakfast to Sri Lankan bistro nights at Gia Cafe & Bistro, Leura

By | December 20, 2025

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: From breakfast to Sri Lankan bistro nights at Gia Cafe… »

Why Spikes Bistro deserves a place in your Blue Mountains plans

By | October 7, 2026

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: Why Spikes Bistro deserves a place in your Blue Mountains… »

Diving into the Decadence of Blue Mountains Chocolate Company

By | February 4, 2026

Tucked just a few minutes’ stroll from Echo Point, Blue Mountains Chocolate Company is the kind of place that lures you in first with the smell, then finishes you off with molten chocolate and unapologetic decadence. Housed on Lurline Street, it feels part cottage, part cocoa laboratory, and entirely designed to sabotage any plans you… Read More: Diving into the Decadence of Blue Mountains Chocolate Company »

Gyro – The Blue Mountains In Your Pocket

By | November 30, 2025

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: Gyro – The Blue Mountains In Your Pocket »

Who makes the best Fish & Chips in the greater Blue Mountains in 2025

By | September 9, 2025

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: Who makes the best Fish & Chips in the greater… »

BUSINESS PROFILE – Gia Café & Bistro

By | August 19, 2025

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: BUSINESS PROFILE – Gia Café & Bistro »