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Hargraves Lookout, Blackheath

By | January 11, 2023

Hargraves Lookout offers accessible and offers outstanding views over the Megalong Valley. There are now 2 accessible safe lookouts and very flash toilets. The only wonder is that there are no picnic tables other than the two in the stone “old school” historic picnic shelter and there is only one bench. This is a great… Read More »

Out and about in Blackheath Part 1

By | January 15, 2022

Updated 15th January 2022 In this “Out & About in Blackheath” were looking at 5 very different and unique places for you to enjoy and all are available close to each other. All are family-friendly and within the National Park, so no dogs. HEADS UP: There are no shops, no toilets and no water supply… Read More »

Kings Cave Linden Blue Mountains

By | October 22, 2021

King’s Cave is a large and impressive natural sandstone rock shelter that features a pure water spring at the western end. This is a short but very rewarding walk, return the same way. KEY POINTS • Distance: 200m • Time: 20 mins return PLUS browsing time • Best time of the day: Any time •… Read More »

Blue Mountains Visitor eMag

By | November 1, 2023

Unlocking the Blue Mountains: Your Ultimate Guide with Blue Mountains Visitor eMag! Are you ready to embark on a journey through the stunning Blue Mountains region, one of Australia’s most captivating destinations? Look no further than the Blue Mountains Visitor eMag, your go-to source for all things extraordinary in this picturesque locale. Unveiling the Best:… Read More »

Walls Lookout – A great short walk

By | July 29, 2023

Walls Lookout, Mount Tomah. This is a true BUCKET LIST WALK, it offers outstanding views, it’s suitable for the whole family and it offers a sense of adventure. Here: https://w3w.co/noun.homely.bruiser The views from Walls Lookout of the Grose Valley and its surrounding cliffs are absolutely stunning, a great place for morning tea or lunch. If… Read More »

Blue Mountains Professional Landscape Photographers

By | October 6, 2021

Updated 6th October, 2021 The Blue Mountains have some extraordinary landscape photographers, some of whom are available for custom work, and others who have wonderful images in their portfolios for sale. Check the info below. If you’re a Blue Mountains-based professional photographer, and you’d like to be listed here email us at: bluemountains@askroz.com.au  Philip Johnson… Read More »

Medlow Bath Dam, Medlow Bath

By | August 29, 2024

Updated 29-9-21 It is believed to be one of the thinnest dam walls in the world being only 106 cm wide at the top. It was the first of the dams built as part of the development of the upper Blue Mountains. Here: https://w3w.co/python.editors.replicates Today, it still supplies water to the middle and upper Blue… Read More »

Enjoy a walk in the Ngula Bulgarabang Regional Park

By | September 25, 2021

A walk in the Ngula Bulgarabang Regional Park, Katoomba, previously known as the “Radiata Plateau”, is a great experience. It has 756 acres of pristine natural bushland, which is bordered by the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage area and the Megalong Valley. The park is also dog “on-leash” and bike friendly. It’s a great family… Read More »

Duplicating the Great Western Highway between Lithgow and Katoomba

By | September 21, 2021

Media Release: 21 September 2021 Medlow Bath residents have been ambushed during COVID with TfNSW’s plans for a 4-5 lane highway widening through their village, home of the Hydro Majestic Hotel resulting in the heritage and tourism appeal of this historic village being destroyed. The NSW Government is committed to duplicating the Great Western Highway… Read More »