Glowworms are luminous worm-like creatures that emit blue-green light, which can glow continuously for more than 24 hours. The source of this light is called bioluminescence and it comes from an organ near the creatures’ tails that is similar to a human kidney. The bioluminescence is created through a reaction of an enzyme called luciferase… Read More »
THE KIDS WILL LOVE THIS ~ Raising baby moos is a small farm in the glorious valley, a sanctuary for farm animals… the place to be to get up close to cows and take in the peace and serenity of the setting. You can learn about raising calves from bottle feed to the introduction of… Read More »
Our friends at “Fifth Avenue Katoomba” have had a late cancellation and now have available some wonderful school holiday accommodation. Create lasting family memories these school holidays in the Blue Mountains. With early check in / late check out, Fifth Ave Katoomba Retreat is THE holiday house of your dreams. Impeccable presentation, 5 star cleaning,… Read More »
Specific measures to protect the platypus population in the River Lett have been included in plans for the Little Hartley to Lithgow (west section) of the Great Western Highway upgrade, following valuable input from the community. A Review of Environmental Factors and concept design for the west section of the upgrade were put on public… Read More »
Together, the Australian and NSW Governments have committed more than $2.5 billion towards the East and West sections of the Great Western Highway Upgrade, between Katoomba and Blackheath, and between Little Hartley and Lithgow, respectively. Transport for NSW (Transport) will upgrade around 14 kilometres of the Great Western Highway between Little Hartley and Lithgow to… Read More »
The Blue Mountains Cultural Centre will contribute to the 2022 Winter Magic program with a free, mesmerising after dark experience for local audiences and visitors to the region. r e s o n a n t w a v e combines art, music and large-scale projections to take over the gallery and outdoor spaces of… Read More »
The Blue Mountains – Winter Magic Revival Festival Over 100 Artists, Events and Features this August 26 – 27 2022 After minimal tourism for a number of years, The Winter Magic Revival Festival will take place in Katoomba this August and is set to be the new jewel in the Blue Mountains tourism crown. Listen… Read More »
The National Parks and Wildlife Service – NPWS advise many walking tracks, roads and fire trails within Blue Mountains National Park remain closed following sustained wet weather, subsequent geological instability or infrastructure upgrades. ON THIS page we list temporary closures. Please check which areas are closed before travelling. Friday 24 June 2022 TEMPORARY CLOSURE – some Blackheath… Read More »
Those visiting the “Fish River or Binda” caves, now Jenolan Caves, in the 1880s were encouraged to wear tennis shoes to avoid possible death. Not the most positive tourism message. According to “The pictorial guide to the Blue Mountains of New South Wales and to the districts between Parramatta and Bathurst including the Jenolan Caves”… Read More »
Take a look at the Common Bronzewing (Phaps chalcoptera), and you might mistake it for just another run-of-the-mill native bird. Its pale feathers and short wingspan don’t make it stand out among other species in the area. The true nature of this little bird lies in its name, which can be translated to mean shining… Read More »