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Blue Mountains Flavours Festival 2023

By | March 24, 2023

The Blue Mountains Flavour Festival will be held this Saturday, 25th March, in Katoomba, opposite Scenic World. This is an all-weather event, so come rain, hail or shine, we will be there from 12 pm – 9 pm, ready to showcase the best of the Blue Mountains’ culinary delights. Getting to the festival is easy!… Read More »

How often each month do you do a Bushwalk in the Blue Mountains

By | March 14, 2023

Welcome to the Blue Mountains, a natural wonderland with endless opportunities for outdoor adventure! If you’re a fan of bushwalking, then you’re in luck because this region boasts hundreds of trails that cater to all levels of fitness and experience. Whether you’re looking for a short stroll through a peaceful forest or a heart-pumping, adrenaline-fueled… Read More »

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 »

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 »