Looking for a great Blue Mountains bushwalk? CHECK OUT Slack Stairs and Wentworth Pass, Wentworth Falls. TIP: Get there early. The whole Wentworth Falls area is extremely popular and parking is at a premium. This is a challenging track that is best started from the Conservation Hut, Wentworth Falls. It offers outstanding lookouts,… Read More »
Blue Mountains City Council (BMCC), in partnership with Blue Mountains Tourism (BMT) and NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS), have developed a destination marketing campaign to kick-start the local economy after bush fires and COVID-19. Aimed at families and couples, the campaign showcases the best the region has on offer: outdoor adventures, cosy hotels,… Read More »
This is an amazing place to visit. It is quite a scramble to climb up to and it’s not for the faint-hearted. Park where you can and walk the short distance to the track. Head down the Little Zig Zag track. Continue down until you see the Bushrangers Cave sign. The track to… Read More »
A visit to the Bowtells Suspension Bridge is a must-do. 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗧-𝗗𝗢 𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚: 𝟭𝟬/𝟭𝟬 SCARY 😱: The bridge is not for anyone who has a fear of heights or for little ones. It can be pretty scary out on the bridge when it starts to move 😱 NB: Only 1 person on the bridge at a time. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/p1wqYWkKIx4 ACCESS:… Read More »
Another one for your BUCKET LIST ~ the “GRAND CLIFF TOP WALK” that goes from Katoomba Cascades, Maple Grove Park, here: https://w3w.co/applauding.tossed.inhalation to Sublime Point Lookout, Leura, here: https://w3w.co/poppy.fearing.glassware“. This is a great walk and it should be on every bushwalkers bucket list. It’s a safe walk suitable for all ages who can manage a… Read More »
In the bush, near the industrial estate of Lawson, NSW is a rock ledge that has a cage on top. The cage goes over a large hole that has an unknown history. There still seems to be no conclusive answers, what are your thought’s on what this hole was used for? HERE>> https://w3w.co/walking.quibble.pity More info:… Read More »
NSW national parks offer hundreds of walking tracks across the state for all levels and experiences. To help you find walks best suited to your needs, tracks are graded using the Australian Walking Track Grading System (AWTGS). AWTGS classifies tracks into 5 grades, based on the Australian Standard for walking track construction (AS 2156). It… Read More »
The walk is about 5km and will take you between 2 and 3 hours. It offers wonderful views. Pack a picnic because there are a number of great spots to enjoy it. This walk can be started from a few spots. For this article was are starting from the Falls Carpark and not including the… Read More »
Updated 20th October 2021 Yerranderie Regional Park is popular with history buffs and 4WD adventurers for its mining heritage, forgotten ghost town, bushwalking tracks and old silver mine relics. At this early mining settlement, you can explore the Yerranderie ghost town that’s been lovingly preserved, with many relics remaining. It’s also a great area to… Read More »
In 1881 a new timber platform and station were built in Katoomba, to the west of the level-crossing. The goods yard between the station and Bathurst Road, then the Great Western Highway, was developed in 1883-4, with a goods shed, dock, siding and crane (which is still on the site, although not in its original position).… Read More »