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Valley of the Waters loop track via Slack Stairs Wentworth Falls

By | September 19, 2021

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 »

Battleship Tops and Wind Eroded Rocks Wentworth Falls

By | May 21, 2023

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 »

Blue Mountains Essentials

By | December 2, 2021

BLUE MOUNTAINS ESSENTIALS Check back daily for the most up to date regional weather and news. If you have a news item you’d like included simply email us at askrozbluemountains#@gmail.com | Weather | | Blog | Concierge | eMags | Facebook | Made in 60 Seconds | Podcast | Subscribe | | Attractions | Adventure… Read More »

Perrys Lookout a stunning Blackheath Lookout

By | September 10, 2021

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 »

Hazelbrook waterfall walk – Horseshoe – Oaklands – Burgess Falls

By | September 22, 2021

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 »

Honeymoon Bridge Katoomba

By | September 22, 2021

Another great family walk ~ Honeymoon Bridge at the base of the 1st Sister.   When was the last time you walked across Honeymoon Bridge?   KEY POINTS • Distance: 1km • Time: 40 mins return PLUS browsing time • Best time of the day: Any time • Kid-safe: Yes with supervision, but not little… Read More »

Weekend eMag by Ask Roz Blue Mountains

By | September 17, 2021

Our Blue Mountains “Weekend” eMag is back.  EACH week, a new edition will be published with information that will help you enjoy your weekend. You only need one link, as refreshing it will give you the latest edition. Like all our eMags, this eMag is “interactive” and offers “turn by turn” directions to walks and lookouts.… Read More »

Daffodils at the Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens

By | September 3, 2021

There’s nothing like a sea of golden daffodils sprouting from the ground to tell you that winter is coming to an end and spring has sprung!  At the end of Winder and early Spring, daffodils cover the Garden, and it’s a perfect time to discover these little rays of sunshine from the comfort of your… Read More »

Wallace Brothers Traction Steam Engine Blackheath return walk

By | October 12, 2021

This is an easy adventure walk for the family with a bit of history thrown in. The first 900m of the track is easy and without any steps. The last 200m is a bushbash. You can also enjoy the amazing Wallace Lookout. In 1928, two brothers, Tim and Eric Wallace began coal mining exploration in… Read More »

Blue Mountains Railway Tourist Guide

By | August 17, 2021

The Blue Mountains Railway Tourist Guide was published in the last half of the 1800’s. This is a compilation of scanned pages from what would have been a hardcover guide. “THE TOURIST RESORTS of the Colony are yearly attracting greater attention, while the convenient train services and cheap fares arranged by the Railway Commissioners are… Read More »