Category Archives: Visit Katoomba

Peckmans Plateau Lookout, Katoomba

By | April 13, 2021

Updated: 13th April 2021 If you’re looking for a lookout and picnic area that’s easily accessed and private, Peckmans Plateau Lookout Katoomba is ideal. It’s located on the northern end of Peckmans Plateau off Cliff Drive. This lookout overlooks Nellies Glen, Megalong Valley. It’s named after Henry (Harry) Peckman (1846-1934), who in the 1860s drove wagons and… Read More »

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AU-Range Duty Free, Katoomba

By | December 13, 2021

AU-Range is the largest gift & souvenir shop in the Blue Mountains SHOP ON-LINE Organic Cosmetics Pet products Kitchenware & tableware Toys baby & kids • Nursery Home Fragrances • Health food Living care • Gift & souvenir • UGG Australian honey • Australia Wool OPEN 7 DAYS 10am – 5pm AU-Range is also a… Read More »

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Silver Mist Reserve, Katoomba

By | February 24, 2021

Silver Mist Reserve is a wonderful secluded semi landscaped picnic spot right in the Echo Point tourist area.  It was named after a house that was on the site back in the 1940’s. The Blue Mountains City Council acquired the land in 1975. The remains of the old landscaped gardens can still be seen.   Within the… Read More »

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Ask Roz Blue Mountains – Interactive eGuides

By | June 22, 2021

Download an “interactive” eGuides for the things that interest you. Simply click on the Guide’s and then save them to your desktop or phone/tablet. You can then access them whenever you like. TURN BY TURN: All links are interactive, including the “Turn By Turn voice” guides to get you there and lots more information. LOCATION… Read More »

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Pink Flannel Flowers

By | February 14, 2023

Pink Flannel Flowers are truly amazing, every one of them looks like a delicate jewel brooch. While there are many places to see them, this spot is handy and accessible. Each flower is a bit smaller than a 20c piece. This 360° Virtual Tour was photographed on 11th February 2021. DIRECT link: https://momento360.com/e/u/e35f759f23684c13a88ff4c4ba92917f?utm_campaign=embed&utm_source=other&heading=-358.06&pitch=-18.56&field-of-view=75&size=large LOCATION: You’ll… Read More »

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Narrow Neck, Katoomba “off track” walk and photo opportunities

By | January 17, 2021

The is a great “off track” walk following minor tails used by climbers to access their descent points. This area was really whacked by the 2020 fires and thankfully, green is starting to come back.   ACCESS: Drive to the Locked Gate on Narrow Neck and park. W3W: https://w3w.co/cork.bailouts.concussion There are 2 ways to access… Read More »

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2020 a year we won’t forget

By | May 5, 2022

This on-line interactive digital eMag has been produced by Ask Ros Blue Mountains as a pictorial of what was perhaps the most challenging year the Blue Mountains community has ever faced. We thank Mayor Mark Greenhill for writing the foreword. We have shared our photos from each week of the year. Through these photos, we… Read More »

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Katoomba Falls, Mid Level – One of the best

By | March 24, 2021

Katoomba Falls, Mid Level (Under Falls)  This is a wonderful short adventure walk. It’s a great chance to get UP CLOSE and PERSONAL with a powerful waterfall, especially after rain.   𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 • Distance: 3.4km return • Time: 90 mins return • Best time of the day: Any time • Kid-safe: Older children only… Read More »

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Waterfalls ~ Find the best waterfalls in the blue mountains

By | May 5, 2022

After good rainfalls over the greater Blue Mountains region, some beautiful Waterfalls spring into life and that can create some wonderful photo opportunities. Remember to stay out of moving water.  Click here to view eMag via direct link

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Subscribe to Ask Roz Blue Mountains

By | February 15, 2024

STAY INFORMED ~ Subscribe to Ask Roz Blue Mountains’ email updates Ask Roz Blue Mountains is a Digital Information Service that provides information on multiple digital platforms. We are locally owned and operated, unlike other information services who pretend to be. Aside from regional news and information, we have regular “subscriber-only” special offers. NB: If… Read More »

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