Category Archives: Best Bushwalks

Mount York, Mount Victoria

By | May 15, 2022

Mount York, Mount Victoria ~ The Mount York was hit pretty hard in the 2020 fires, but it’s coming back and it a great place to visit. It offers a multitude of activities like picnics, walks, abseiling, rock climbing, and limited camping (booking required). It has picnic tables, shelter, and toilets, but no BBQs. There… Read More »

Narrow Neck, Katoomba “off track” walk and photo opportunities

By | January 17, 2021

The is a great “off track” walk following minor tails used by climbers to access their descent points. This area was really whacked by the 2020 fires and thankfully, green is starting to come back.   ACCESS: Drive to the Locked Gate on Narrow Neck and park. W3W: https://w3w.co/cork.bailouts.concussion There are 2 ways to access… Read More »

Kanangra Boyd

By | January 8, 2021

The Kanangra Boyd National Park is part of Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, Kanangra-Boyd National Park is just 180km from Sydney. Superb scenery, abundant wildlife, cycling and walking even after the fires. W3W: https://w3w.co/evens.blackberry.gobbling All photos were taken post the January 2020 fires. Kanangra-Boyd National Park offers visitors a rare insight into Australia’s unspoiled… Read More »

2020 a year we won’t forget

By | May 5, 2022

This on-line interactive digital eMag has been produced by Ask Ros Blue Mountains as a pictorial of what was perhaps the most challenging year the Blue Mountains community has ever faced. We thank Mayor Mark Greenhill for writing the foreword. We have shared our photos from each week of the year. Through these photos, we… Read More »

South Lawson Waterfall Loop Walk – Virtual Tours

By | July 5, 2021

360° Virtual Tours of all the waterfalls South Lawson Park has historical significance at the local level as an example of a recreation reserve developed by local trustees over a period of about 30 years with walking tracks to allow access to its scenic attractions. The full loop is about 3.5km and it’ll take you… Read More »

Katoomba Falls, Mid Level – One of the best

By | March 24, 2021

Katoomba Falls, Mid Level (Under Falls)  This is a wonderful short adventure walk. It’s a great chance to get UP CLOSE and PERSONAL with a powerful waterfall, especially after rain.   𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 • Distance: 3.4km return • Time: 90 mins return • Best time of the day: Any time • Kid-safe: Older children only… Read More »

Waterfalls ~ Find the best waterfalls in the blue mountains

By | May 5, 2022

After good rainfalls over the greater Blue Mountains region, some beautiful Waterfalls spring into life and that can create some wonderful photo opportunities. Remember to stay out of moving water.  Click here to view eMag via direct link

Dry River Canyon, Newnes Plateau

By | October 30, 2024

This is a wonderful spot a MUST VISIT. It is not for everyone as the entry to the canyon is not for the faint-hearted. While this is not a difficult walk, we would suggest it is suitable for those who bushwalk regularly. If you’ve ever wanted to get out into a canyon, but didn’t have… Read More »

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By | February 15, 2024

STAY INFORMED ~ Subscribe to Ask Roz Blue Mountains’ email updates Ask Roz Blue Mountains is a Digital Information Service that provides information on multiple digital platforms. We are locally owned and operated, unlike other information services who pretend to be. Aside from regional news and information, we have regular “subscriber-only” special offers. NB: If… Read More »

A brand new viewing experience at Echo Point

By | January 6, 2021

After almost 12 months of construction, the spectacular new development at Echo Point has been completed and is open to the community. The project has significantly enhanced the viewing experience at the site and includes: • a gathering place (community amphitheatre) • a new Prince of Wales Lookout providing a closer view of The Three… Read More »