Category Archives: Family Walks

Blue Mountains Snowfall 10th June 2021

By | June 22, 2021

On Thursday 10th June 2021, the Blue Mountains in NSW had a great  Snowfall as part of a super chill that went across the state. This is a collection of photos, videos and 360° Virtual Tours produced by Ask Roz Blue Mountains. 360° Virtual Tours of Blackheath Memorial Gardens            … Read More »

Leura Walking Tours

By | March 23, 2022

Updated 20th October 2021 Leura Walking Tours is operated by Sue Collins from Mountains Tales. The tour goes for 2 hours and it was astounding just what we didn’t know about Leura. Sue is extremely knowledgeable and didn’t refer to notes once. We enjoyed the walk with 4 other local mountains people, all of whom… Read More »

Soak up the stars suspended in mid air

By | June 21, 2021

Great new initiative from Scenic World Blue Mountains.     “You asked, we listened! Scenic World is celebrating the dark side this winter with a new experience that illuminates the night sky with a Disco Skyway!   Light Up the Night kicks off when the sun goes down from June 25 – July 11*, celebrating… Read More »

Coachwood Glen Nature Trail Megalong Valley

By | June 6, 2021

Another one for your Bucket List. Coachwood Glenn Reserve Nature Trail in the Megalong Valley. The kids will love it. This walk is soooo green, so because of that, the rocks can be slippery, so take your time. Coachwood Glen is known for wonderful displays of fungi in autumn following good rain. Coachwood Glen is… Read More »

Ask Roz Concierge has arrived

By | June 1, 2021

Updated: 30th May 2021 In an Australian tourism industry first, Ask Roz Blue Mountains has launched its exclusive service, Ask Roz Concierge to help people find great things to see and do in the Greater Blue Mountains.  Ask Roz’s Concierge service will allow visitors to or residents of, the Greater Blue Mountains region to submit… Read More »

Narrow Neck Katoomba is a great place to walk or ride

By | May 23, 2021

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 »

Honour Avenue and Memorial Gardens Lawson

By | May 4, 2021

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 »

Wilson Park, Lawson, once know as Snake Gully

By | April 20, 2021

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 »

Ask Roz Concierge, created just for you

By | July 17, 2021

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 »

McMahons Point, Wentworth Falls

By | June 16, 2022

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 »