The Australian boobook (Ninox boobook), which is known in some regions as the mopoke, is a species of owl native to mainland Australia. Its name is derived from its two-tone boo-book call. The smallest owl on the Australian mainland and it’s commonly found throughout the Blue Mountains, this owl has tufts of feathers on its… Read More »
The Green and Golden Bell frog of the Blue Mountains (Litoria piperata) inhabits rocky streams and ponds in its local region. The frog can be identified by its emerald green back with golden streaks, blending with its dark brown to black side stripes and underside, and bluish skin around the eyes. Measuring from 45 to… Read More »
The gang-gang cockatoo (Callocephalon fimbriatum) is a parrot found in the cooler and wetter forests and woodlands, like the upper Blue Mountains. Mostly mild grey in colour with some lighter scalloping , the male has a red head and crest, while the female has a small fluffy grey crest. The gang-gang cockatoo can be easily… Read More »
Your invitation to imagine the future of the former Katoomba Golf Course precinct With Traditional Custodians, our community, educators and researchers from a number of universities, Blue Mountains City Council is exploring opportunities related to planetary health initiatives at the former Katoomba Golf Course precinct (clubhouse and adjoining 30 hectares of public land). … Read More »
In another great initiative, Scenic World Blue Mountains are launching “Light up the night” from April 5th – 25th. Over 50,000 lights will be installed across the site. Dance on the Disco Skyway and silent nightclub with music programmed by Hermitude. There will also be CARNIVAL RIDES. Kids light maze. Insta-worthy light installations. Bite… Read More »
Quolls are carnivorous marsupials native to Australia and New Guinea. They are primarily nocturnal and spend most of the day in a den. Of the six species of quoll, four are found in Australia and they are common throughout the Blue Mountains. Quolls can survive in many different types of habitats, including alpine woodlands, rainforests,… Read More »
Eastern Blue-Tongue Skink (Tiliqua scincoides) By Troy Hovenden, The Reptile Bloke The Eastern Blue-Tongue Skink is a common lizard species in the Blue Mountains. We actually have two species of Blue-Tongue here in the Mountains. In the upper mountains, we find the Blotched Blue-Tongue Skink (Tiliqua nigrolutea). Often times when I’m searching for snakes in… Read More »
It all starts once Scenic World closes to the public for the day. After being fitted with full-body harnesses, we take just four guests at a time out on the iconic Skyway cable car to the middle of the Jamison Valley, 270m above the rainforest canopy below. BEYOND SKYWAY at Scenic World Blue Mountains Scenic… Read More »
The Satin Bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus) is the most common species of bowerbird in the Blue Mountains, inhabiting an area from Penrith to Jenolan Caves. If you’re lucky enough to spot one, here are some interesting facts about the fascinating Satin Bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus). How do they build their bowers? The bowers of satin bowerbirds are… Read More »
Just 80 kilometres west of Sydney, the heart of the Blue Mountains is one of Australia’s most visited tourist destinations, popular with both domestic and international visitors. Tens of thousands of visitors visit each year to experience wonderful views of the ancient landscape from lookouts, bushwalking and seasonal events like spring and autumn garden festivals.… Read More »