Category Archives: Bucket List

Mountains Tales walking tours of Leura and Katoomba

By | May 15, 2022

Mountains Tales is a Blue Mountains owned business offering well researched, quality village walking tours of the upper mountains. Whether you are a mountain local, or a visitor to our backyard, join Sue from Mountains Tales and you will learn so much about our villages. The Leura Story, looks at the history of the village, focusing… 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 »

Tours in the Blue Mountains

By | October 10, 2023

| Weather | | Blog | Concierge | eMags | Facebook | Made in 60 Seconds | Podcast | Subscribe | | Attractions | Adventure | Cafes | Cellar Doors | Dining Out | Farm Gate |  Galleries | Markets | Shopping | Stays | Tours | What’s On | When you’re just visiting a region like… 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 »

Kings Cave Linden Blue Mountains

By | October 22, 2021

King’s Cave is a large and impressive natural sandstone rock shelter that features a pure water spring at the western end. This is a short but very rewarding walk, return the same way. KEY POINTS • Distance: 200m • Time: 20 mins return PLUS browsing time • Best time of the day: Any time •… 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 »

Overcliff Walk Wentworth Falls

By | January 10, 2023

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 »

Enjoy a walk in the Ngula Bulgarabang Regional Park

By | September 25, 2021

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 »