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 »
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 »
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 »
In 2020 when COVID restrictions hit, we started combining our 6:30am weather photos and Dad Jokes to put a bit of fun in everyone’s day. Now, almost 2 years later, is it time to stop doing them? Each day, our Weather/Dad Jokes reach about 4,000 sets of eyes. [forminator_poll id=”15892″]
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 »
An historically important site containing the remains of some of the earliest examples of watermills in NSW has been recognised for its state significance by the NSW Government. Heritage NSW Executive Director Sam Kidman said the Singleton Watermills Archaeological Site in Kurrajong was now listed on the State Heritage Register. “This is a fascinating site,… Read More »
Protecting the spectacular environment and cultural heritage values of the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area (SCA) is at the heart of the park’s newly adopted Plan of Management, the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) said. The Plan of Management also recognises the importance of the ancient landscape to the Wiradjuri People and… Read More »
Expect a buzz of excitement when National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) education rangers showcase the wonderful world of nature during special sessions in Blue Mountains National Park over the summer holidays. Activities are designed to engage children aged 4 to 12 years and will be held in Blackheath. Learning how to make a home… Read More »
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 »
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 »