Category Archives: Visit Blue Mountains

Horseshoe Falls, one of the Mountains hidden spots

By | October 26, 2024
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This is another example of a wonderful mid-mountains walk that’s suitable for the whole family. The three main waterfalls are Horseshoe Falls, Oaklands Falls and Burgess Falls. NB: Like all waterfalls, they look best after a good rainfall. DOWNLOAD our eMag, “After Rain” https://www.askroz.com.au/blog/after-rain š—žš—˜š—¬ š—£š—¢š—œš—”š—§š—¦ ā€¢ Distance: 2.7km for the whole walk ā€¢ Time:ā€¦ Read More: Horseshoe Falls, one of the Mountains hidden spots »

FEATURED LOOKOUT – Spooners Lookout, Katoomba

By | August 27, 2017
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To the immediate east ofĀ Echo Point is Spooners Lookout and it’s about a 200m walk from the Visitor’s Information CentreĀ and is wheelchair friendly. Pass through the archway, next to the Echo Point Visitor Centre, and you’ll soon be surrounded by soaring eucalypt forest, bird calls and fresh mountain air. Keep an eye out for theā€¦ Read More: FEATURED LOOKOUT – Spooners Lookout, Katoomba »

Grand Canyon bush walk, one of the states best nature walks

By | January 17, 2023
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  NPWS list the Grand Canyon walk at Blackheath as one of the stateā€™s best one day walks. Arresting sandstone walls, ever-present waterfalls and abundant native plants line the awesome Grand Canyon track near Blackheath in the Blue Mountains. The historic loop track takes you into the heart of this World Heritage-listed landscape. It’s anā€¦ Read More: Grand Canyon bush walk, one of the states best natureā€¦ »

Kanangra Boyd National Park makes a great day trip

By | January 3, 2017
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Have you been to Kanangra Boyd National Park? The Kanangra Boyd National Park is part of Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, Kanangra-Boyd National Park is just 180km from Sydney. Enjoy superb scenery, abundant wildlife, cycling and walking. TheseĀ happy snaps taken by Ask Roz Blue Mountains are just part of the beauty of the part.ā€¦ Read More: Kanangra Boyd National Park makes a great day trip »

HISTORIC SNAPSHOT ~ Mt Rennies Tunnel, Katoomba

By | December 21, 2016
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It’s said there are nearly 100 Klms of tunnels in the cliffs near The 3 Sisters, Katoomba. Coal mining began in that area in 1878 and there were about 40 mines at various times. The mining history in the Jamison Valley, Katoomba around the Scenic Railway and Narrow Neck is incredible. One of the earlyā€¦ Read More: HISTORIC SNAPSHOT ~ Mt Rennies Tunnel, Katoomba »

Blue Mountains National Park in 4K

By | December 21, 2016
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Part of the UNESCO World Heritage protected area, the Blue Mountains National Park it’s an incredible plateau 80km west of Sydney. It features breathtaking cliffs and waterfall, more than 140km of tracks and endless photographic opportunities. This video was produced for IUCN World Parks Congress Sydney 2014 (worldparkscongress.org/). This 4K version also shows some previouslyā€¦ Read More: Blue Mountains National Park in 4K »

South Lawson Park, walks and waterfalls

By | May 4, 2025
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South Lawson Park has historical significance at the local level as an example of a recreation reserve developed by local trustees over a period of about 30 years with walking tracks to allow access to its scenic attractions. The full loop is about 3.5km and it’ll take you about 90 minutes to complete. It’s family-friendlyā€¦ Read More: South Lawson Park, walks and waterfalls »