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The future of the former Katoomba Golf Course precinct

By | March 14, 2022

Your invitation to imagine the future of the former Katoomba Golf Course precinct   With Traditional Custodians, our community, educators and researchers from a number of universities, Blue Mountains City Council is exploring opportunities related to planetary health initiatives at the former Katoomba Golf Course precinct (clubhouse and adjoining 30 hectares of public land).  … Read More »

Light Up The Night

By | March 15, 2022

In another great initiative, Scenic World Blue Mountains are launching “Light up the night” from April 5th – 25th. Over 50,000 lights will be installed across the site. Dance on the Disco Skyway and silent nightclub with music programmed by Hermitude.   There will also be CARNIVAL RIDES. Kids light maze. Insta-worthy light installations. Bite… Read More »

The Australian Quoll is a Carnivorous Marsupial

By | March 10, 2022

Quolls are carnivorous marsupials native to Australia and New Guinea. They are primarily nocturnal and spend most of the day in a den. Of the six species of quoll, four are found in Australia and they are common throughout the Blue Mountains. Quolls can survive in many different types of habitats, including alpine woodlands, rainforests,… Read More »

Eastern Blue-Tongue Skink

By | March 1, 2022

Eastern Blue-Tongue Skink (Tiliqua scincoides) By Troy Hovenden, The Reptile Bloke The Eastern Blue-Tongue Skink is a common lizard species in the Blue Mountains. We actually have two species of Blue-Tongue here in the Mountains. In the upper mountains, we find the Blotched Blue-Tongue Skink (Tiliqua nigrolutea). Often times when I’m searching for snakes in… Read More »

Beyond Skyway – Go beyond anything you’ve ever experienced before

By | February 28, 2022

It all starts once Scenic World closes to the public for the day. After being fitted with full-body harnesses, we take just four guests at a time out on the iconic Skyway cable car to the middle of the Jamison Valley, 270m above the rainforest canopy below. BEYOND SKYWAY at Scenic World Blue Mountains Scenic… Read More »

Fascinating Satin Bowerbird Facts

By | February 28, 2022

The Satin Bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus) is the most common species of bowerbird in the Blue Mountains, inhabiting an area from Penrith to Jenolan Caves. If you’re lucky enough to spot one, here are some interesting facts about the fascinating Satin Bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus). How do they build their bowers? The bowers of satin bowerbirds are… Read More »

Did you know? Interesting things about the Blue Mountains

By | December 29, 2023

Just 80 kilometres west of Sydney, the heart of the Blue Mountains is one of Australia’s most visited tourist destinations, popular with both domestic and international visitors. Tens of thousands of visitors visit each year to experience wonderful views of the ancient landscape from lookouts, bushwalking and seasonal events like spring and autumn garden festivals.… Read More »

Autumn Open Gardens in the Blue Mountains in 2022

By | February 10, 2022

In Autumn the Blue Mountains of New South Wales are ablaze with colour. During Autumn there are many amazing open gardens you can visit to enjoy the colours. MT WILSON GARDENS  Windyridge Garden 25 Queens Ave, Mt Wilson – Here: https://w3w.co/random.fellow.stumbled Open every day 9am to 4.30pm. Please ring to check opening days any time… Read More »

Ask Roz Blue Mountains Podcast

By | November 8, 2024

Find great things to see and do in the greater Blue Mountains region using the Ask Roz Blue Mountains Podcast. The Blue Mountains most listened to visitor information podcast. The Ask Roz podcast is streamed through iTunes, Spotify, Podtail, PodChaser, Rephonic, TuneIn, and most podcast aggregators.

All year Ice Skating at the Fairmont Resort, Leura

By | February 13, 2022

The Fairmont Resort advise: “Fairmont Resort & Spa Ice Rink is scheduled to open during the NSW Winter School Holidays in July. The Ice Rink is currently in construction and will operate throughout the year. It will be the only facility of its kind in the Blue Mountains and Greater Sydney area. We are excited… Read More »