The Lithgow Blast Furnace and Blast Furnace Park are wonderful places to visit. The Lithgow Blast Furnace is a heritage-listed former blast furnace and now park and visitor attraction at Inch Street, Lithgow. It was built from 1906 to 1907 by William Sandford Limited. It is also known as Eskbank Ironworks Blast Furnace site; Industrial Archaeological Site. The property is owned by… Read More »
This on-line interactive digital eMag has been produced by Ask Ros Blue Mountains as a pictorial of what was perhaps the most challenging year the Blue Mountains community has ever faced. We thank Mayor Mark Greenhill for writing the foreword. We have shared our photos from each week of the year. Through these photos, we… Read More »
360° Virtual Tours of all the waterfalls 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… Read More »
After good rainfalls over the greater Blue Mountains region, some beautiful Waterfalls spring into life and that can create some wonderful photo opportunities. Remember to stay out of moving water. Click here to view eMag via direct link
This is a wonderful spot a MUST VISIT. It is not for everyone as the entry to the canyon is not for the faint-hearted. While this is not a difficult walk, we would suggest it is suitable for those who bushwalk regularly. If you’ve ever wanted to get out into a canyon, but didn’t have… Read More »
Yerranderie Private (Ghost) Town is now owned by the NPWS and it’s a MUST VISIT visit. Here: https://w3w.co/bather.ogres.sang It’s a 2hrs 30mins (100km) drive from Oberon so it’s really best suited for a weekend trip OR a DAY VISIT from Oberon or Jenolan Caves. You can stay overnight in the campground and soon again in… Read More »
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After almost 12 months of construction, the spectacular new development at Echo Point has been completed and is open to the community. The project has significantly enhanced the viewing experience at the site and includes: • a gathering place (community amphitheatre) • a new Prince of Wales Lookout providing a closer view of The Three… Read More »
If there is one thing the Blue Mountains is well known for, it is the stunning nature surrounding the area. From national parks and waterfalls to lookouts and picnic spots, there are plenty of places to turn when you need to escape the city for a little while. Lorraine Allanson, owner of Mountain Whispers, has… Read More »
If you’re looking for something to do these school holidays, why not go camping in the Blue Mountains. Our tourist parks are the perfect base for exploring the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains. Cabins, camping and caravan parks at Katoomba and Blackheath. Our two locations are immersed in bushland – the perfect base for exploring our… Read More »