Category Archives: Blue Mountains News

Why Spikes Bistro deserves a place in your Blue Mountains plans

By | December 20, 2025

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 »

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 »

Exploring Katoomba’s best locations by bus for less

By | March 8, 2025

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 »

Discover the Blue Mountains: EV Traveler’s Charge Up and Explore

By | December 4, 2024

Electric vehicle (EV) owners can now explore the stunning Blue Mountains without the worry of ‘range anxiety,’ thanks to over 50 chargers available at more than 25 locations from Glenbrook to Mount Victoria. Charging Options Abound The region offers a variety of charging options: Hotel and Guesthouse Chargers: Many accommodations provide exclusive charging for their… Read More »

Katoomba EAT Street

By | June 19, 2025

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 »

Discover 45 Forgotten Newspapers: Blue Mountains’ Surprising Press History

By | November 12, 2024

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED how many local Newspapers there have been in the Blue Mountains? The list of 45 titles will surprise you.   The history of newspapers in the Blue Mountains is a amazing as it reflects the region’s growth and development over time. We find the evolution of local press in this area… Read More »

The Grand Cliff Top Walk

By | July 18, 2025

Grand Cliff Top Walk Blue Mountains The Grand Cliff Top Walk spans the northern edge of the Jamison Valley, offering a continuous 19-kilometre trail that links Wentworth Falls, Leura, and Katoomba. As a multi-day journey or a series of shorter excursions, this walk distils much of what makes the Blue Mountains exceptional: sheer sandstone cliffs,… Read More »

Blue Mountains Puzzles

By | October 18, 2024

Blue Mountains Puzzles are a great way to have fun and learn about the region. CROSSWORD PUZZLES Blue Mountains Lookouts No.1 Blue Mountains Fauna and Flora No.2 JIGSAW PUZZLES 100’s of Blue Mountains digital Jigsaw Puzzles   

EV Bike Hire in Katoomba

By | February 26, 2024

Electric Bike Hire is coming to Katoomba, with a twist. This service is NOTHING like the hire bike businesses in Sydney. Back on 21st March 2023, we shared information on a proposal where BMCC councilors agreed to enter a license agreement with BYKKO a successful family-owned EV Bike Hire company based in Newcastle. 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗜𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘:… Read More »

Leura Gardens Accommodation re-opens

By | June 27, 2023

Nestled in the heart of the stunning Blue Mountains, Leura Gardens Accommodation is the ideal retreat for both travelers and locals seeking a peaceful and rejuvenating escape. After a year of external improvements, the property has reopened its doors to guests, offering an oasis of tranquility spread across 4.5 acres of beautifully manicured grounds. Managed… Read More »