Author Archives: Ask Roz AU

WALK – Katoomba Cascades to Echo Point

By | January 4, 2023

This short 1.4km walk from the Katoomba Cascades picnic area to Echo Point is perhaps the best all-weather tourist walk in the Blue Mountains. It offers wonder views from multiple lookouts. Allow 40 minutes to complete the walk each way. See the links below for starting points. TIP: Parking at Echo Point can often be… Read More »

Campbell Rhododendron Gardens, Blackheath

By | December 28, 2022

The Campbell Rhododendron Gardens in Blackheath, New South Wales, is a stunning botanical garden that is home to a collection of over 2,000 rhododendrons and azaleas. The gardens were established in the early 20th century by Dr. Alexander Campbell, a local doctor and botanist, and have since become a popular tourist attraction in the Blue… Read More »

Remains of 19th century watermills in Kurrajong listed on the State Heritage Register

By | December 19, 2022

An historically important site containing the remains of some of the earliest examples of watermills in NSW has been recognised for its state significance by the NSW Government. Heritage NSW Executive Director Sam Kidman said the Singleton Watermills Archaeological Site in Kurrajong was now listed on the State Heritage Register. “This is a fascinating site,… Read More »

Plan in place for Gardens of Stone SCA

By | December 20, 2022

Protecting the spectacular environment and cultural heritage values of the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area (SCA) is at the heart of the park’s newly adopted Plan of Management, the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) said. The Plan of Management also recognises the importance of the ancient landscape to the Wiradjuri People and… Read More »

Exciting Blue Mountains school holiday activities with National Parks

By | December 19, 2022

Expect a buzz of excitement when National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) education rangers showcase the wonderful world of nature during special sessions in Blue Mountains National Park over the summer holidays. Activities are designed to engage children aged 4 to 12 years and will be held in Blackheath. Learning how to make a home… Read More »

Mount Victoria Museum

By | November 20, 2022

The museum is in a heritage listed 1868 Mount Victoria Railway Station which was part of the railway line built across the rough terrain of the Blue Mountains. It’s a glimpse into what life was like back then, with interactive displays and hands-on exhibits for people of all ages. The museum also has an extensive… Read More »

CLINTON BARKER VIBE, 5 to 28 November 2022

By | November 18, 2022

Born out of a personal desire to return to a more abstract expressionistic style. My intention was to create a body of work that I felt conveyed an energetic and vibrant experience – as a way of both expressing a physical sensation and as a means of creating a physical sensation when being viewed. This… Read More »

Rex-Livingston Art + Objects

By | November 18, 2022

Rex-Livingston Art + Objects works with high-quality emerging and mid-career artists, through to Australian investment artists. We sell on consignment works by; Sidney Nolan, Adam Cullen, Martin Sharp, McLean Edwards, Arthur Boyd, Brett Whiteley, Charles Blackman, Garry Shead, Margaret Olley, Fred Williams, John Firth-Smith, Albert Tucker and James Gleeson among others. The Gallery works as… Read More »

Blue Mountains Explorer Bus back fulltime

By | November 28, 2022

The famous Blue Mountains Explorer Bus red double-decker sightseeing fleet will be back on route seven days from Saturday, December 17, after a fitful three years. One of the longest running tourism businesses in Australia’s first tourist destination, the fleet was parked indefinitely in July 2021. Managing director of Fantastic Aussie Tours (FAT) which owns… Read More »