Is it any wonder why we live in the Blue Mountains!  In case you need a reminder, watch this great video. 🙂 Experience The Blue Mountains, a nature lover’s paradise. Take in blue-hazed views of Three Sisters and the limestone Jenolan Caves. See Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa and other accommodation options. https://youtu.be/vMRVtwt3yWw >> To… Read More »
This is a great look back at Australia and how some saw it. It’s a Fair Dinkum travelogue. “Made in 1948, “Land of Fair Dinkum” is a travelogue about Australia. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com… Read More »
BULL ANTS The Scary Truth about Bull Ants Bull Ants are large, alert ants that can grow up to 40 mm They have characteristic large eyes and long, slender mandibles and a potent venom-loaded sting. They have superior vision, able to track and even follow intruders. A bite for a Bull Ant or Jumper Ant… Read More »
Enjoy the amazing footage over various locations in the Blue Mountains by:Â Lewis Blackburn Media To FIND other great things to see and do in the Blue Mountains, Lithgow and Oberon Regions with your FREE Ask Roz Blue Mountains Apple or Android app. Apple: http://goo.gl/hUx393 ~ Android: http://goo.gl/N6obC2 #VisitBlueMountains #VisitLithgow #VisitOberon #VisitPenrith #AskRozAU
This is an amazing story. The following information is from the Blue Mountains Local Studies site. The story begins in 1859 when George Bills was born in Brighton England. He came to Australia as a young man, and with his brother established a wire mattress manufacturing business in Kent St Sydney, which operated successfully over… Read More »
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 early… Read More »
This tree is West of Elysian Lookout and while it is bare, in the right light it’s a beautiful tree. http://www.askroz.com.au/event_detail/index/elysian-rock-lookout
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 previously… Read More »
Al and Bruce visit the Blues Mountains for a long-distance hike, get caught in a deluge and visit a bunch of awesome waterfalls instead. 🙂 Video by Alistair Paton. Click here to see more of Alistair Paton work.
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-friendly… Read More »