The superb lyrebird has a spectacular tail of fanned feathers, when spread out in display, looks like a lyre, which is a musical instrument of ancient Greece. The male superb lyrebird is 80-100 cm long, including his 55-cm-long tail. He is dark brown on the upper part of his body and lighter brown below, with… Read More »
Once abandoned and now a natural wonder, Glow Worm Tunnel is home to millions of little critters that simulate the night sky. The Glowworm Tunnel is a disused railway tunnel between Lithgow, New South Wales and Newnes, New South Wales, Australia. It is notable for its resident glow-worms, the bioluminescent larvae of Arachnocampa richardsae, a… Read More »
This track has most likely been used by the Darug people for thousands of years, and you too can walk in their footsteps. Red Hands Cave walking track, in the Glenbrook region of the Blue Mountains National Park, winds through remote bushland to one of the best Aboriginal stencil galleries in the Sydney Basin. From… Read More »
The Katoomba Falls is a segmented waterfall# that is located close to Echo Point near Katoomba on the Kedumba River, descending into the Jamison Valley, located within the Blue Mountains National Park in the Blue Mountains. At the top are the Katoomba Cascades. These are easily accessible via stairs from Katoomba Falls Reserve or from the walk… Read More »
As Drones become more affordable, more people are getting out and about using them. With their use goes a legal responsibility. Shortly, thanks to NPWS and BMCC we’ll have a definitive guide to their use in the Blue Mountains region. In the meantime, enjoy these 4 great views of the Blue Mountains region. David Noble, drone… Read More »
Elysian Rock lookout is one of the BEST lookouts in the Blue Mountains. It is actually 2 lookouts joined by the Buttenshaw Bridge. It offers outstanding views all day, especially at sunrise. Ask Roz web link ELYSIAN ROCK MEANING The adjective “elysian” describes a blissful state, like the one most people hope to enjoy. The word Elysian comes from… Read More »
NPWS list the Grand Canyon walk at Blackheath as one of the state’s best one day walks. Arresting sandstone walls, ever-present waterfalls and abundant native plants line the awesome Grand Canyon track near Blackheath in the Blue Mountains. The historic loop track takes you into the heart of this World Heritage-listed landscape. It’s an… Read More »
Part of the UNESCO World Heritage protected area, the Blue Mountains National Park it’s an incredible plateau 80km west of Sydney. It features breathtaking cliffs and waterfall, more than 140km of tracks and endless photographic opportunities. This video was produced for IUCN World Parks Congress Sydney 2014 (worldparkscongress.org/). This 4K version also shows some previously… Read More »
Al and Bruce visit the Blues Mountains for a long-distance hike, get caught in a deluge and visit a bunch of awesome waterfalls instead. 🙂 Video by Alistair Paton. Click here to see more of Alistair Paton work.
South Lawson Park has historical significance at the local level as an example of a recreation reserve developed by local trustees over a period of about 30 years with walking tracks to allow access to its scenic attractions. The full loop is about 3.5km and it’ll take you about 90 minutes to complete. It’s family-friendly… Read More »