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Yulefest 2021, Winter Christmas in the Blue Mountains

By | June 19, 2021

Updated 17th June 2021 In July, a number of Blue Mountains foodie place are offering a wonderful Yulefest experience, it’s a great opportunity to enjoy a northern hemisphere Christmas in July. MOUNTAIN HERITAGE You’re invited to the ultimate Christmas in July experience at the Home of Yulefest, Hotel Mountain Heritage Blue Mountains. Hotel Mountain Heritage… Read More »

Blue Mountains Adventure Experiences

By | December 2, 2021

| Weather | | Blog | Concierge | eMags | Facebook | Made in 60 Seconds | Podcast | Subscribe | | Attractions | Adventure | Cafes | Cellar Doors | Dining Out | Farm Gate | Galleries | Markets | Shopping | Stays | Tours | What’s On | The Blue Mountains offers some amazing adventure… Read More »

Origin of Blue Mountains Town Names

By | June 15, 2021

The Blue Mountains west of Sydney is steeped in History and each of its villages has a wonderful link to the exploring past. This list was compiled by John Low for the Blue Mountains Library. Lapstone (106m) The name “Lapstone Hill” was in use from at least the 1820s and derives from the shape of… Read More »

Blue Mountains Cellar Doors and Farm Gates

By | September 16, 2022

| Weather | | Blog | Concierge | eMags | Facebook | Made in 60 Seconds | Podcast | Subscribe | | Attractions | Adventure | Cafes | Cellar Doors | Dining Out | Farm Gate |  Galleries | Markets | Shopping | Stays | Tours | What’s On | The Blue Mountains has a number of… Read More »

Leura Cascades Picnic area

By | June 22, 2021

The Leura Cascades Picnic area has reopened after being closed for over 12 months following torrential rain in early 2020 that caused flooding and land slippages. Here: https://w3w.co/example.varnish.footprint The walk down along Leura Falls Creek to the main cascade area and after about 150m at the junction of the Prince Henry Cliff Walk track. We… Read More »

Blue Mountains Snowfall 10th June 2021

By | June 22, 2021

On Thursday 10th June 2021, the Blue Mountains in NSW had a great  Snowfall as part of a super chill that went across the state. This is a collection of photos, videos and 360° Virtual Tours produced by Ask Roz Blue Mountains. 360° Virtual Tours of Blackheath Memorial Gardens            … Read More »

Upgrading Govetts Leap Lookout

By | June 9, 2021

NPWS information June 2021 Govetts Leap In June last year, the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) asked the community for feedback on plans to upgrade Govetts Leap. We received lots of submissions and your feedback has been incorporated into a revised plan and lookout design. For more details and to receive further updates… Read More »

Leura Walking Tours

By | March 23, 2022

Updated 20th October 2021 Leura Walking Tours is operated by Sue Collins from Mountains Tales. The tour goes for 2 hours and it was astounding just what we didn’t know about Leura. Sue is extremely knowledgeable and didn’t refer to notes once. We enjoyed the walk with 4 other local mountains people, all of whom… Read More »

Soak up the stars suspended in mid air

By | June 21, 2021

Great new initiative from Scenic World Blue Mountains.     “You asked, we listened! Scenic World is celebrating the dark side this winter with a new experience that illuminates the night sky with a Disco Skyway!   Light Up the Night kicks off when the sun goes down from June 25 – July 11*, celebrating… Read More »

Blue Mountains Holiday Accommodation and stays

By | December 2, 2021

| Weather | | Blog | Concierge | eMags | Facebook | Made in 60 Seconds | Podcast | Subscribe | | Attractions | Adventure | Cafes | Cellar Doors | Dining Out | Farm Gate |  Galleries | Markets | Shopping | Stays | Tours | What’s On | The greater Blue Mountains region of New… Read More »