Category Archives: Fauna & Flora

Discovering Native Wildlife in the Blue Mountains

By | December 18, 2024

As I stepped off the train in Katoomba, the crisp mountain air filled my lungs, and I knew I was in for an unforgettable wildlife adventure. The Blue Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is not just about stunning vistas and sandstone cliffs; it’s a sanctuary for diverse Australian fauna. Let me take you on… Read More »

Web Apps

By | October 3, 2024

TIP: Add this page to your phone’s home screen or bookmark it to get the latest updates GRAND CLIFF TOP WALK – the only complete interactive guide View it here Listen to a Grand Cliff Top Walk podcast Leura Garden Festival 2024 DIRECT link to the web app Mount Victoria interactive map DIRECT link: askroz.news/Mount-Victoria-Interactive-Map… Read More »

Rediscovering Nature’s Wonders: Wolgan Valley Eco Tours Reopens After Landslip Closure

By | February 15, 2024

In the heart of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, Wolgan Valley Eco Tours has been a beacon for eco-conscious travellers seeking an immersive experience. Located in the spectacular Wolgan Valley, surrounded by dramatic sandstone escarpments, this ecotourism gem has recently emerged from a 12-month hiatus caused by a major landslip at Wolgan Gap, which… Read More »

Into the Wild Night: Unveiling Wollemi’s Nocturnal Secrets

By | February 15, 2024

Spotlight on Nocturnal Wonders: Equipped with specially designed spotlights for native wildlife, our guests are in for a treat. Spot the elusive Red-necked Wallaby and the enchanting Southern Boobook Owl, or participate in citizen science projects surveying Wollemi’s truly unique and diverse wildlife, including the iconic Bare-nosed Wombat. The Wollemi Twilight Wildlife Walk Experience: This… Read More »

A Guided Exploration of the Wollemi and Gardens of Stone Region

By | February 15, 2024

If you’ve ever yearned for an escape into the heart of nature, far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Wolgan Valley Eco Tours offers an enchanting journey through the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area and the Seven Valleys region. What sets this experience apart? The answer is simple – embark on foot!… Read More »

Blue Mountains EXPERIENCES eMag, out now

By | October 24, 2022

We have now released our new interactive “EXPERIENCES eMag” which will be launched each Friday Each issue will contain a range of activities relevant to what’s on, track closures and the weather. It will be a great asset for Blue Mountains residents and visitors alike looking for relevant and topical information. ACCESS: You can view… Read More »

Tropical Terrarium Building Workshop

By | October 11, 2022

Bring The jungle & Plant with Cass are proud to introduce you to the magical world of tropical ​terrarium building. ​Build & Take Home Your Beautiful Tropical Terrarium!  Terrariums are a small indoor garden in a sealed container. They are a great addition to any home or room, as they are low maintenance and will almost… Read More »

Ask Roz Blue Mountains range of eMags

By | September 12, 2022

Ask Roz Blue Mountains produces a wide range of environmentally friendly and sustainable visitor information eMags. Our eMags are viewed by more people than any other visitor information service in the greater Blue Mountains. 


The Startling Beauty of the Forked Sundew

By | September 12, 2022

Drosera Binata, commonly known as the forked sundew or fork-leaved sundew, is an especially beautiful plant native to Australia and New Zealand, with stunning red flower-like structures called inflorescences that bloom during the summer months. These spectacular flowers grow out of the plant’s sticky leaves, which lure in insects to be trapped and eaten by… Read More »

The Enchanting Crimson Rosella

By | September 12, 2022

The crimson rosella, or crimson parakeet, (Platycercus elegans) was first described by John Gould in 1838 from specimens collected at Cooktown in Queensland, Australia (although he incorrectly identified them as yellow-fronted). The species has since been introduced to New Zealand and Norfolk Island, where they have established feral populations. The crimson rosella is a parrot… Read More »