Category Archives: Best Bushwalks

Spring into a Nature Escape in the Blue Mountains

By | October 1, 2020

If there is one thing the Blue Mountains is well known for, it is the stunning nature surrounding the area. From national parks and waterfalls to lookouts and picnic spots, there are plenty of places to turn when you need to escape the city for a little while. Lorraine Allanson, owner of Mountain Whispers, has… Read More »

Katoomba Cascades 360Β° Virtual Reality 27th July 2020

By | July 28, 2020

Katoomba Cascade was in full flow on the 27th July 2020. Use your mouse to navigate around the 360Β° images. HERE>> https://www.askroz.com.au/event_detail/index/katoomba-cascades π—©π—œπ—¦π—œπ—§π—’π—₯: http://lnnk.in/@Visitor-WINTER π—”π—™π—§π—˜π—₯ π—₯π—”π—œπ—‘: http://lnnk.in/@After-Rain 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗦𝗖π—₯π—œπ—•π—˜ to the Ask Roz Blue Mountains’ “General” newsletter: http://lnnk.in/@Subscribe-ARBM-General  

Berghofers Pass Interactive 360Β° Virtual Reality

By | July 18, 2020

Berghofer’s Pass is an excellent walk that’s suitable for the whole family. It’s also dog (on-leash), bike and horse friendly.   Berghofer’s Pass is a historic road that was built as an alternative road because early motor vehicles could not cope with the steep grades on Mitchell’s Victoria Pass.   Work started on Berghofer’s Pass… Read More »

Katoomba Round Walk, one of the best Blue Mountains Walks

By | June 23, 2022

This is a short spectacular walk through a lush rainforest gully leading to lookouts that boast some of the most iconic views in Blue Mountains. π—žπ—˜π—¬ π—£π—’π—œπ—‘π—§π—¦ β€’ Distance: 1.2km round walk β€’ Time: 60 mins β€’ Kid-safe: Yes, with supervision β€’ Dogs on-leash: No β€’ Steps: Lots and lots of them β€’ Grade: NPWS… Read More »

Sphinx Rock Katoomba Overlooking the Jamison Valley

By | July 9, 2021

  This is a weathered sandstone and ironstone outcrop that resembles an Egyptian Sphinx. The “Pictorial Guide to the Blue Mountains” in 1882 refers to “The Sphinx”. Here: https://w3w.co/birthrate.dependents.sisters     π—žπ—˜π—¬ π—£π—’π—œπ—‘π—§π—¦ β€’ Distance: 50m off the Prince Henry Cliff Walk β€’ Time: 30 mins return β€’ Kid-safe: Older children only with supervision ‒… Read More »

Jamison Valley, Katoomba, Sunrise 360Β° Virtual Reality

By | July 17, 2020

Enjoy this 360Β° VR tour of Sunrise over the Jamison Valley, Katoomba – 360Β° Virtual Reality. Taken 12th July 2020. This spot is an unofficial lookout in Katoomba, NSW. It has no handrails so take care. MORE info: https://www.askroz.com.au/event_detail/index/unofficial-jamison-view-lookout  

Table Rock Lookout, Mulgoa, a wonderful place to visit

By | February 19, 2022

If you are after breathtaking views of the Nepean Gorge in the Blue Mountains National Park then “The Rock Lookout” will give you that. It’s a wonderful spot for a picnic. NOT suitable on a windy day. HERE: https://w3w.co/hunch.willingly.stowing KEY POINTS β€’ Distance: 150m β€’ Time: 20 mins return β€’ Kid-safe: Older children only with… Read More »

Edith and Mabel Falls, Woodford, a wonderful mid mountains walk

By | December 30, 2020

Another one for your BUCKET LIST and or the SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ~ Edith and Mabel Falls, Woodford.   π—žπ—˜π—¬ π—£π—’π—œπ—‘π—§π—¦ β€’ Distance: 3.5km β€’ Grade: Easy β€’ Kid-safe: Yes β€’ Dogs on-leash: No β€’ Steps: Not many β€’ Accessible: No β€’ Heights: Only Edith Falls might be an issue.     π——π—œπ—₯π—˜π—–π—§π—œπ—’π—‘π—¦ This is an… Read More »

Lunch at Fortress Ridge Lookout, Leura

By | July 10, 2020

We ducked out of the office today and enjoyed an AMAZING LUNCH at Fortress Ridge Lookout, Leura. This is an unbelievable offering 180Β° views over the Grose Valley. Can you think of a better place to enjoy a treat while you take in the solitude and fantastic vista. We really enjoy our fancy lunches in… Read More »

Fortress Ridge Lookout, Leura

By | August 12, 2021

Another one for your BUCKET LIST – Fortress Ridge Lookout, Leura …… it has STUNNING VIEWS. π—žπ—²π˜† π—½π—Όπ—Άπ—»π˜π˜€ Time: Up to 90 mins return Kid-friendly: Yes, with supervision Dog on-leash: No Accessible: No Heights: The lookout is not for anyone who has an issue with heights. NB: This area was impacted heavily by the fires,… Read More »