Another one for your BUCKET LIST – Fortress Ridge Lookout, Leura …… it has STUNNING VIEWS. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 Time: Up to 90 mins return Kid-friendly: Yes, with supervision Dog on-leash: No Accessible: No Heights: The lookout is not for anyone who has an issue with heights. NB: This area was impacted heavily by the fires,… Read More »
Blue Mountains City Council (BMCC), in partnership with Blue Mountains Tourism (BMT) and NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS), have developed a destination marketing campaign to kick-start the local economy after bush fires and COVID-19. Aimed at families and couples, the campaign showcases the best the region has on offer: outdoor adventures, cosy hotels,… Read More »
Another one for your BUCKET LIST ~ the “GRAND CLIFF TOP WALK” that goes from Katoomba Cascades, Maple Grove Park, here: https://w3w.co/applauding.tossed.inhalation to Sublime Point Lookout, Leura, here: https://w3w.co/poppy.fearing.glassware“. This is a great walk and it should be on every bushwalkers bucket list. It’s a safe walk suitable for all ages who can manage a… Read More »
The picturesque village of Leura, with its Cherry Blossom-lined main street, is one of the most recognisable villages in the Blue Mountains. Boutique stores and unique treasures are the hallmark of Leura, and the village also has a wide array of eating delights and blissful accommodation. Plenty of businesses are still operating online and with… Read More »
AUSTRALIANS are being encouraged to throw their support behind Australia’s tourism industry in the wake of the devastating bushfires by holidaying in their own backyard. Tourism Australia’s Holiday Here This Year campaign launched today taps into the overwhelming goodwill and support for local communities impacted by the recent bushfires, by urging Australians to plan, book… Read More »
NSW national parks offer hundreds of walking tracks across the state for all levels and experiences. To help you find walks best suited to your needs, tracks are graded using the Australian Walking Track Grading System (AWTGS). AWTGS classifies tracks into 5 grades, based on the Australian Standard for walking track construction (AS 2156). It… Read More »
Ask Roz to find great things to see and do in the greater Blue Mountains region. Below are some links you may find useful on a daily basis. Rainy Day – Wheelchair Friendly Swimming Spots – Hot Days CLICK HERE to promote your event on Ask Roz Track Closures NPWS ~ BMCC Weather – 7 day forecast Weather Radar ~ Lightning strike map Sunrise-Sunset… Read More »
The 3 sphinx-like statues were carved from Gosford sandstone by Saul Munro under commission by Elizabeth Evatt in memory of her mother-in-law. It’s a bit like a scene from Indiana Jones. They were carved in 1986-87.
In 1931 following the installation of High-Tension Electricity Line between Lawson Sub-station and Blackheath they formed a “unique tourist walk” (bushwalk) to follow the line. They said “The idea was recently conceived of increasing the popularity of the Blue Mountains as a tourist walk. The walk was named “Bruce’s Walk” after the surveyor who selected… Read More »
Only two hours west of the bustling metropolitan city that is Sydney lies an oasis of nature known as the Blue Mountains. Listening to a kookaburra above you in a sprawling, ancient blue gum tree, taking in views from treacherous cliffs and ravines that could put the Grand Canyon to shame, this World Heritage-listed site… Read More »