There are so many wonderful walks to do in the Blue Mountains and the Overcliff Walks is one of the best. This is a walk that can be enjoyed by the whole family. The NPWS has now fully upgraded the track and it’s first-class. The walk gives you amazing views, 2 great lookouts Lyrbird and… Read More »
Updated 29-9-21 It is believed to be one of the thinnest dam walls in the world being only 106 cm wide at the top. It was the first of the dams built as part of the development of the upper Blue Mountains. Here: https://w3w.co/python.editors.replicates Today, it still supplies water to the middle and upper Blue… Read More »
A walk in the Ngula Bulgarabang Regional Park, Katoomba, previously known as the “Radiata Plateau”, is a great experience. It has 756 acres of pristine natural bushland, which is bordered by the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage area and the Megalong Valley. The park is also dog “on-leash” and bike friendly. It’s a great family… Read More »
Media Release: 21 September 2021 Medlow Bath residents have been ambushed during COVID with TfNSW’s plans for a 4-5 lane highway widening through their village, home of the Hydro Majestic Hotel resulting in the heritage and tourism appeal of this historic village being destroyed. The NSW Government is committed to duplicating the Great Western Highway… Read More »
Another great walk ~ The Conservation Hut loop walk to Valley of the Waters including Empress and Sylvia Falls, Wentworth Pass, lower drop of Wentworth Falls, Slack Stairs, Wentworth Falls first drop, the grand Stairway and back to the Conservation Hut, Wentworth Falls. This is a great day walk, perhaps the best in the Blue… Read More »
Updated: 15th September 2021 Battleship Tops is a great spot to visit either directly or on your way too for from McMahons Point. Here: https://w3w.co/miserably.thereby.clashes Battleship Tops is a group of high peaks located on the western side of Kings Tableland Road between Harris Hill and Pearces Mountain, Kings Tableland. One particular rock formation near… Read More »
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Another great EXERCISE WALK – Perry’s Lookdown, Blackheath. This is a short walk that offers commanding views. There is a small unofficial lookout just before Perrys Lookdown that’s great for a picnic. From the lookout, you’ll see the imposing sandstone cliffs of Mount Banks, while the towering stand of eucalypts rising from the valley floor… Read More »
If you’re looking for a great place for a safe family walk that’s also dog on-leash friendly Catalina Park, ticks all the boxes. Catalina Park, Katoomba is also known as “The Gully”. KEY POINTS • Distance: 2.1km • Kid-safe: Yes • Dogs on-leash: Yes • Steps: None to speak of • Accessible: Yes, wheelchair and… Read More »
This is a wonderful mid-mountains walk that’s suitable for the whole family. The three main waterfalls are Horseshoe Falls, Oaklands Falls and Burgess Falls. In a few places the track is pretty rough, so take care. KEY POINTS • Distance: 3.5km for the whole walk • Time: 2 hours + return from Burgess Falls. 60… Read More »