Author Archives: Ask Roz AU

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 »

Property of the week

By | November 18, 2022

60 Crampton Drive, Springwood – $1,100,000 – $1,150,000 4 bed / 2 bath / 2 garage / 1000m2 Inspections by appointment More info: https://merrickpropertygroup.com.au/for-sale/ STUNNING SINGLE LEVEL HOME ON LOVELY GARDEN BLOCK KEY FEATURES  This fantastic floor plan will appeal to many different family situations. Offering four spacious bedrooms, main with ensuite plus a versatile… Read More »

Being Alive! An Intimate Evening With Brad Cooper

By | October 28, 2022

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear the magnificent Brad Cooper, Tenor, up close and personal in an intimate venue. With a limit of under 40 people per night you will be part of a private audience with Brad Cooper as he performs an inspirational set of his favourite songs (both old and NEW!) that… Read More »

Blue Mountains EXPERIENCES eMag, out now

By | October 24, 2022

We have now released our new interactive “EXPERIENCES eMag” which will be launched each Friday Each issue will contain a range of activities relevant to what’s on, track closures and the weather. It will be a great asset for Blue Mountains residents and visitors alike looking for relevant and topical information. ACCESS: You can view… Read More »

BMCC News

By | October 5, 2022

5th October 2022 Blue Mountains Mayor condemns NSW Government decision to declare dam wall raising Critical State Significant Infrastructure Blue Mountains Mayor, Cr Mark Greenhill has slammed the announcement by the NSW Government today to declare the dam wall raising project state significant. Mayor Greenhill said: “For this announcement to occur the day after World… Read More »

Tropical Terrarium Building Workshop

By | October 11, 2022

Bring The jungle & Plant with Cass are proud to introduce you to the magical world of tropical ​terrarium building. ​Build & Take Home Your Beautiful Tropical Terrarium!  Terrariums are a small indoor garden in a sealed container. They are a great addition to any home or room, as they are low maintenance and will almost… Read More »

Plan ahead before visiting Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area

By | September 27, 2022

Visitors keen to take in the new Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area near Lithgow during the school holidays are being reminded to play it safe and check on access before heading out. The majority of the 28,000 hectare reserve, which is home to over 80 rare and threatened species and important cultural heritage, is… Read More »

Quality Local Blue Mountains Businesses

By | September 27, 2022

The Blue Mountains has a great range of quality businesses offering a wide range of products and services, this is just a few of them. Foodie experiences Monkey Creek Cafe + Pantry 227 Chifley Rd, Dargan A taste of Australia – a one-stop gourmet & gift shop! Here: w3w.co/assignments.wool.drop Mumma Jo’s Dinner Quality affordable fast… Read More »

The Blue Mountains FISH and CHIPS trains

By | September 22, 2022

The Blue Mountains had 2 trains, one called FISH and the other CHIPS. The FISH name continued to be used in timetables until it was removed in the 24th July 2004 timetable, but was reinstated with the 4 September 2005 timetable. Sadly, the name disappeared from timetables again in 2014. Running for around 150 years… Read More »

Blue Mountains Historic Books and Journals

By | July 19, 2024

Ask Roz Blue Mountains is putting together a growing collection of historic books and journals as eMags. Below is the collection so far. Scroll through the collection and click on what interests you. You can’t print the books and journals, but you can bookmark them or add them to your home screen on your phone… Read More »