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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
We have now released our new interactive “EXPERIENCES eMag” which will be launched each Friday Each issue will contain a range of activities relevant to what’s on, track closures and the weather. It will be a great asset for Blue Mountains residents and visitors alike looking for relevant and topical information. ACCESS: You can view… Read More »
Visitors keen to take in the new Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area near Lithgow during the school holidays are being reminded to play it safe and check on access before heading out. The majority of the 28,000 hectare reserve, which is home to over 80 rare and threatened species and important cultural heritage, is… Read More »
Ask Roz Blue Mountains produces a wide range of environmentally friendly and sustainable visitor information eMags. Our eMags are viewed by more people than any other visitor information service in the greater Blue Mountains.
A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who engages in our Facebook community. Each week over 80% of all visitor information-based Facebook engagements for the ENTIRE greater Blue Mountains region are through the Ask Roz Blue Mountains’ page. Ask Roz Blue Mountains shares the best Blue Mountains Bush Walks, best Blue Mountains Lookouts, best places to… Read More »
This is one of the best walks in the Blue Mountains. It’s a mix of cliff and valley views along a historic walk. This is one for the bigger kids as it’s a 7km walk, one way. This is a wonderful day walk, that will take you from Leura to Katoomba through a beautiful valley.… Read More »