One of the hottest places on earth is a step closer to hosting year-round snow and skiing after Penrith Council last night [May 24, 2021] endorsed the planning proposal to build a winter sporting facility. Winter Sports World site owner and developer Peter Magnisalis said he was excited to work collaboratively with the council and… Read More »
Updated 23rd May, 2021 The Narrow Neck trail is a great cycling and walking track that follows the Narrow Neck peninsula, Katoomba. It offers incredible views, birdwatching and wildflowers. While the full return walk/ride is about 20km one of the great this about Narrow Neck is that you can do it for as long as… Read More »
Updated 18th May 2021 The Hydro Majestic Hotel is located in Medlow Bath, Blue Mountains. The hotel is located on a clifftop overlooking the Megalong Valley on the western side of the Great Western Highway. The Hydro Majestic stretches 1.1 km along the escarpment at Medlow Bath, commanding one of the prime positions in the… Read More »
Updated 14th May, 2021 Mitchells Ridge Lookout is a seldom visited lookout at Mount Victoria. Access is just before the huge speed cameras on Victoria Pass. Here: https://w3w.co/spouses.manages.hillside It offers wonderful views over the Kanimbla Valley. There are limited picnic areas. This is a great spot to stop for a cuppa and enjoy some amazing… Read More »
Lawson is one of the first settlements on the eastern slopes of the Blue Mountains, and was identified on early maps as 24 Mile Hollow, a name which was changed to Christmas Swamp for a few years. When the Blue Mountain Inn was opened in 1848, the locals adopted the name Blue Mountain for the… Read More »
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Updated 20th April 2020 Wilson Park is the home to Lawson Pool and the historic Map of Australia. It also offers a wonderful picnic area and an adjoining playground. Wilson Park is bounded by St Bernards Drive, Evans Street and Park Road, North Lawson. Here: https://w3w.co/bumpy.names.figs It was named after Percy Wilson (1867-1937), Councillor of… Read More »
Updated: 21st April 2021 In an Australian tourism industry first, Ask Roz Blue Mountains has launched an exclusive service, Ask Roz Concierge (ARC) to help people find great things to see and do in the greater Blue Mountains. Ask Roz’s Concierge (ARC) service allows visitors to or residents of the greater Blue Mountains region to… Read More »
The trip to McMahons Point about 40km return and is suitable to 2wds in dry conditions. After rain 4wd is recommended by NPWS. When you get to McMahons Point there is a small parking area, toilet and some picnic tables. The walk to the lookout is an easy 800m one way. The area was savaged… Read More »