The platypus, or duck-billed platypus, is one of the most intriguing creatures in the animal kingdom. Native to the waterways and wetlands of eastern Australia, including the Blue Mountains, this aquatic mammal got its name from its strange, duck-like bill and tail and from the Greek word platypous, meaning flat-footed. It was hunted for its… Read More »
A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who engages in our Facebook community. Each week over 80% of all visitor information-based Facebook engagements for the ENTIRE greater Blue Mountains region are through the Ask Roz Blue Mountains’ page. Ask Roz Blue Mountains shares the best Blue Mountains Bush Walks, best Blue Mountains Lookouts, best places to… Read More »
The “Stanley Bignell Walkway” at Wentworth Falls Lake was named after Stanley Bignell who was a tireless community pioneer working with Blue Mountains City Council to introduce a number of sporting opportunities for youth of the Mountains. He served in the RAAF in World War 2 with the rank of Flying Officer and was taken… Read More »
This is one of the best walks in the Blue Mountains. It’s a mix of cliff and valley views along a historic walk. This is one for the bigger kids as it’s a 7km walk, one way. This is a wonderful day walk, that will take you from Leura to Katoomba through a beautiful valley.… Read More »
The Blue Mountains are home to many beautiful, unique species of bird, the most common being the Superb Lyrebird. This species of songbird has been found throughout the Blue Mountains since the first European settlers moved into the area, and can be seen in almost any park or nature reserve in that area. The Superb… Read More »
Dargan Arch is the remains of a long collapsed cave. Dargan Arch is a natural sandstone arch about 14m long, 8m wide and about 9m high. It’s a great adventure walk that you’ll love. Ask Roz Blue Mountains provides full information and access details below. ACCESS: Once you leave Sandham Road you’ll come to a… Read More »
Blue Mountains City Council is pleased to share the results of the latest Community Satisfaction Survey. 88% of residents surveyed were at least somewhat satisfied with the performance of Council. Of these 59% were very satisfied or satisfied. Council conducts a survey every two years, as a way to check in with our community to find out… Read More »
Community consultation on the current Wentworth Falls Lake Park upgrade has provided a wealth of valuable feedback that will help shape the delivery of this exciting project, as well as future stages. Extended consultation with the community was held earlier this year on the design of the accessible bridge that will connect to a walkway… Read More »
The black-faced monarch (Monarcha melanopsis) gets its name from the black band on its face, which is only visible in older adults. Adults have grey bodies with rufous underparts and wings, and this colour scheme changes as the birds age. Juveniles have brown plumage and their wings are tipped with black and white bars, which… Read More »
NPWS describes the walk this way: “For some of the best scenic views in the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, try the steep Mount Banks Summit walk from the picnic area, near Mount Wilson.” The first half of the walk offers great views. We stocked up on essential provisions from Piccolo Deli, Mount Victoria.… Read More »