Eastern Blue-Tongue Skink (Tiliqua scincoides) By Troy Hovenden, The Reptile Bloke The Eastern Blue-Tongue Skink is a common lizard species in the Blue Mountains. We actually have two species of Blue-Tongue here in the Mountains. In the upper mountains, we find the Blotched Blue-Tongue Skink (Tiliqua nigrolutea). Often times when I’m searching for snakes in… Read More »
It all starts once Scenic World closes to the public for the day. After being fitted with full-body harnesses, we take just four guests at a time out on the iconic Skyway cable car to the middle of the Jamison Valley, 270m above the rainforest canopy below. BEYOND SKYWAY at Scenic World Blue Mountains Scenic… Read More »
The Satin Bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus) is the most common species of bowerbird in the Blue Mountains, inhabiting an area from Penrith to Jenolan Caves. If you’re lucky enough to spot one, here are some interesting facts about the fascinating Satin Bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus). How do they build their bowers? The bowers of satin bowerbirds are… Read More »
Get a 10% discount when you order your Pizza Sublime Pizza online. Use the code: ASKROZ when you order. Click here to order. Enjoy the best pizza in the Blue Mountains Pizza Sublime Leura. Pizza Sublime offers authentic artisan style pizza slices in Roman style. Pizza in pala Romana is light with a crispy base… Read More »
Just 80 kilometres west of Sydney, the heart of the Blue Mountains is one of Australia’s most visited tourist destinations, popular with both domestic and international visitors. Tens of thousands of visitors visit each year to experience wonderful views of the ancient landscape from lookouts, bushwalking and seasonal events like spring and autumn garden festivals.… Read More »
In Autumn the Blue Mountains of New South Wales are ablaze with colour. During Autumn there are many amazing open gardens you can visit to enjoy the colours. MT WILSON GARDENS Windyridge Garden 25 Queens Ave, Mt Wilson – Here: https://w3w.co/random.fellow.stumbled Open every day 9am to 4.30pm. Please ring to check opening days any time… Read More »
Find great things to see and do in the greater Blue Mountains region using the Ask Roz Blue Mountains Podcast. The Blue Mountains most listened to visitor information podcast. The Ask Roz podcast is streamed through iTunes, Spotify, Podtail, PodChaser, Rephonic, TuneIn, and most podcast aggregators.
The Fairmont Resort advise: “Fairmont Resort & Spa Ice Rink is scheduled to open during the NSW Winter School Holidays in July. The Ice Rink is currently in construction and will operate throughout the year. It will be the only facility of its kind in the Blue Mountains and Greater Sydney area. We are excited… Read More »
Equinox – Autumn Celebration of the Senses Expect to discover hidden treasures. Expect sensational flavours and aromas. Expect exhilarating activities and mesmerising entertainment. Expect sensory overload! Equinox – Autumn Celebration of the Senses highlights and unites all that is great about the Blue Mountains this season. Spanning the entire Blue Mountains region over four weekends,… Read More »
FROM: Sunday Telegraph, 17th May, 1959 – Full transcript Blue Mountains City Council is supporting a Sydney man’s scheme for a huge rock tableau to be sculptured on a cliff face at Govett’s Leap, Blackheath. The cliff face, opposite Govett’s Leap lookout, is 200ft long and 100ft deep. Sculptors would hew from the rock face… Read More »