Category Archives: Blue Mountains Australia

Equinox Autumn Celebration ~ March 18 to April 10, 2022

By | February 24, 2022

Equinox – Autumn Celebration of the Senses Expect to discover hidden treasures. Expect sensational flavours and aromas. Expect exhilarating activities and mesmerising entertainment. Expect sensory overload! Equinox – Autumn Celebration of the Senses highlights and unites all that is great about the Blue Mountains this season. Spanning the entire Blue Mountains region over four weekends,… Read More »

Tribute to explorers hewn out of Blackheath cliff face

By | April 1, 2023

FROM: Sunday Telegraph, 17th May, 1959 – Full transcript Blue Mountains City Council is supporting a Sydney man’s scheme for a huge rock tableau to be sculptured on a cliff face at Govett’s Leap, Blackheath. The cliff face, opposite Govett’s Leap lookout, is 200ft long and 100ft deep. Sculptors would hew from the rock face… Read More »

Walk to Butterbox Point, Mount Hay, Leura

By | August 19, 2022

The walk to Butterbox Point is a great walk family that offers outstanding views all the way along the walk. Butterbox Point is a large, high rocky outcrop on the edge of the Grose Gorge, 800m northwest of the northern end of Mount Hay Road, Leura. WHERE: https://w3w.co/leaper.tabs.brainstorm Carpark: https://w3w.co/deviations.immorality.risky KEY POINTS • Distance: 2.2km… Read More »

Joe’s Cave Katoomba

By | January 12, 2022

In 2020 after the fires we stumbled on “Joe’s Cave ~ April 05” (1905 or 2005). The cave re-appeared after the recent fires. This is a small cave, you can’t stand up, but 2 people could have a comfortable sleep, in a pinch. Here: https://w3w.co/wolfs.reddest.eloquently The rock formation around the cave were amazing. As the… Read More »

Grand Cliff Top Walk to be completed in 2023

By | December 19, 2021

The rugged beauty of the Blue Mountains cliff tops is on track to being more easily enjoyed by visitors with the halfway mark reached on the creation of the new Grand Cliff Top Walk, which will offer spectacular views and a new overnight bushwalk. The mammoth 4-year $10 million project is renewing and connecting existing walking… Read More »

Hargraves Lookout, Blackheath

By | January 11, 2023

Hargraves Lookout offers accessible and offers outstanding views over the Megalong Valley. There are now 2 accessible safe lookouts and very flash toilets. The only wonder is that there are no picnic tables other than the two in the stone “old school” historic picnic shelter and there is only one bench. This is a great… Read More »

Out and about in Blackheath Part 1

By | January 15, 2022

Updated 15th January 2022 In this “Out & About in Blackheath” were looking at 5 very different and unique places for you to enjoy and all are available close to each other. All are family-friendly and within the National Park, so no dogs. HEADS UP: There are no shops, no toilets and no water supply… Read More »

Blue Mountains Visitor eMag

By | November 1, 2023

Unlocking the Blue Mountains: Your Ultimate Guide with Blue Mountains Visitor eMag! Are you ready to embark on a journey through the stunning Blue Mountains region, one of Australia’s most captivating destinations? Look no further than the Blue Mountains Visitor eMag, your go-to source for all things extraordinary in this picturesque locale. Unveiling the Best:… Read More »

Walls Lookout – A great short walk

By | July 29, 2023

Walls Lookout, Mount Tomah. This is a true BUCKET LIST WALK, it offers outstanding views, it’s suitable for the whole family and it offers a sense of adventure. Here: https://w3w.co/noun.homely.bruiser The views from Walls Lookout of the Grose Valley and its surrounding cliffs are absolutely stunning, a great place for morning tea or lunch. If… Read More »