A visit to the Bowtells Suspension Bridge is a must-do. 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗧-𝗗𝗢 𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: 𝟭𝟬/𝟭𝟬 SCARY 😱: The bridge is not for anyone who has a fear of heights or for little ones. It can be pretty scary out on the bridge when it starts to move 😱 NB: Only 1 person on the bridge at a time. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/p1wqYWkKIx4 ACCESS:… 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 »
In the bush, near the industrial estate of Lawson, NSW is a rock ledge that has a cage on top. The cage goes over a large hole that has an unknown history. There still seems to be no conclusive answers, what are your thought’s on what this hole was used for? HERE>> https://w3w.co/walking.quibble.pity More info:… Read More »
Rhondda Valley, Wentworth Falls, 106 Railway Parade, Wentworth Falls, was developed as a country retreat set in very extensive bushland over a decade after 1888 by a Welsh builder called Lewis Thomas. Thomas ran a building practice in the Glebe area of Sydney in the late nineteenth century and presumably had affinities with the Rhondda,… 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 »
If you’re looking for a great “out of the way” walk to do this weekend check out this wonderful walk. Walk to Therabulat and Norths Lookouts and return, Katoomba. It’s an easy walk that the whole family could enjoy. Allow 90 mins for the 3.5km return walk. Park at the corner of Stuart’s and Farnell’s… Read More »
Celebrate Australia’s National Wattle Day on 1 September National Wattle Day has been officially celebrated since 1992 across Australia on 1 September. Before then, Australians in different States and territories celebrated their own wattle day on different days in July, August and September whenever the wattles were at their blooming best locally. Wattles have long… Read More »
The walk is about 5km and will take you between 2 and 3 hours. It offers wonderful views. Pack a picnic because there are a number of great spots to enjoy it. This walk can be started from a few spots. For this article was are starting from the Falls Carpark and not including the… Read More »
Updated 20th October 2021 Yerranderie Regional Park is popular with history buffs and 4WD adventurers for its mining heritage, forgotten ghost town, bushwalking tracks and old silver mine relics. At this early mining settlement, you can explore the Yerranderie ghost town that’s been lovingly preserved, with many relics remaining. It’s also a great area to… Read More »
In 1881 a new timber platform and station were built in Katoomba, to the west of the level-crossing. The goods yard between the station and Bathurst Road, then the Great Western Highway, was developed in 1883-4, with a goods shed, dock, siding and crane (which is still on the site, although not in its original position).… Read More »