Category Archives: Ask Roz Blue Mountains

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CLASSICAL DRAWING EXHIBITION

By | March 16, 2023

Updated: 12th March 2023 Kedumba Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of classical drawing by renowned artist Phil Went. Phil Went studied classical drawing and painting techniques in Florence. He is an Instructor at the Julian Ashton Art School, and was a 2022 finalist in the Darling Portrait Prize at the National Portrait Gallery.… Read More »

The art and practice of silverpoint

By | March 16, 2023

Updated: 12th March 2023 Join us for a hands-on opportunity to learn the technique of silverpoint at the Kedumba Gallery, Wentworth Falls. Your instructor is Phil Went. Phil studied classical drawing and painting techniques in Florence. He is an Instructor at the Julian Ashton Art School, and was a 2022 finalist in the Darling Portrait… Read More »

Where’s Roz

By | March 3, 2023

In each of the 5 March issues of VISITOR eMag, there will be 5 hidden Ask Roz characters, just like the one above (excluding this page). Somewhere on 5 pages, Roz is hiding, waiting to be discovered. There will be different locations in each issue. Simply, complete the form below and we’ll be in touch.… Read More »

Harmony, warmth, connection for Blue Mountains autumn Equinox festival

By | March 1, 2023

Fine food and craft beverages, culture, activities and entertainment tied together with the threads of local stories and the nostalgic flavours and tones of autumn. The second annual Equinox – Autumn celebration of the senses festival returns to the Blue Mountains over four weekends between March 10 and April 2. Created and managed by Blue Mountains Tourism,… Read More »

An Iconic Piece of Australia’s Rail History to Welcome Back Passengers

By | February 17, 2023

The historic Zig Zag Railway in the NSW town of Lithgow is on the cusp of reopening to passengers, after undergoing extensive restoration works and the granting of vital accreditation imminent. Zig Zag Railway CEO Lee Wiggins said the rebirth of the Railway wouldn’t have been possible without the team of hard working volunteers –… Read More »

An ode to Blue Mountains’ villages using AI

By | February 20, 2023

AI GENERATED ~ With all the talk of Artificial Intelligence (AI) we thought for the next few weeks we’d share an AI-generated ode about each of our beautiful villages done in different styles. #AIodetoBMvillages 20th February 2023 𝘼𝙣 𝙤𝙙𝙚 𝘽𝙡𝙖𝙭𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙮𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙢 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙒𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝 Oh Blaxland! Dear village of the Blue Mountains,… Read More »

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 »

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 »