This is a weathered sandstone and ironstone outcrop that resembles an Egyptian Sphinx. The “Pictorial Guide to the Blue Mountains” in 1882 refers to “The Sphinx”. Here: https://w3w.co/birthrate.dependents.sisters ๐๐๐ฌ ๐ฃ๐ข๐๐ก๐ง๐ฆ โข Distance: 50m off the Prince Henry Cliff Walk โข Time: 30 mins return โข Kid-safe: Older children only with supervision โขโฆ Read More »
Enjoy this 360ยฐ VR tour of Sunrise over the Jamison Valley, Katoomba – 360ยฐ Virtual Reality. Taken 12th July 2020. This spot is an unofficial lookout in Katoomba, NSW. It has no handrails so take care. MORE info: https://www.askroz.com.au/event_detail/index/unofficial-jamison-view-lookout
Minni Ha Ha Falls is a great walk for the family and your “Bucket List”. It’s one of the best walks in the Blue Mountains. The walk isn’t difficult, although there are many steps and a few ladders. Simply follow the signs from the carpark. The track does get a little muddy in patches andโฆ Read More »
Updated 13th Oct 2022 Castle Head, Katoomba is a wonderful walk, another one for your BUCKET LIST.ย It is a MUST DO WALK. “Castle Head’ is a point of cliff-bound land on the eastern side of Narrow Neck Plateau, overlooking the Ruined Castle, Katoomba. A descriptive name as this point looks directly down onto theโฆ Read More »
Catalina Park is a disused motor racing venue, located at Katoomba, in the Blue Mountains, and is recognised as an Aboriginal Place due to the long association of the local Gundungarra and Darug clans to the area. Overview The 2.1 km circuit opened on 12 February 1961. Race meetings were staged by the Australian Racingโฆ Read More »
Explore the inside of the “Devils Eye Arch” Katoomba and amazing cave-like formation just a couple of minutes from Cliff Drive. ACCESS: Park here on cliff drive: https://w3w.co/maintenance.lying.coffees It’s only a short walk, but it’s pretty rough in patches. Just keep walking straight ahead and when you get to what you think is the bottom,โฆ Read More »
Blue Mountains City Council (BMCC), in partnership with Blue Mountains Tourism (BMT) and NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS), have developed a destination marketing campaign to kick-start the local economy after bush fires and COVID-19. Aimed at families and couples, the campaign showcases the best the region has on offer: outdoor adventures, cosy hotels,โฆ Read More »
Another one for your BUCKET LIST ~ the “GRAND CLIFF TOP WALK” that goes from Katoomba Cascades, Maple Grove Park, here: https://w3w.co/applauding.tossed.inhalation to Sublime Point Lookout, Leura, here: https://w3w.co/poppy.fearing.glassware“. This is a great walk and it should be on every bushwalkers bucket list. It’s a safe walk suitable for all ages who can manage aโฆ Read More »
NSW national parks offer hundreds of walking tracks across the state for all levels and experiences. To help you find walks best suited to your needs, tracks are graded using the Australian Walking Track Grading System (AWTGS). AWTGS classifies tracks into 5 grades, based on the Australian Standard for walking track construction (AS 2156). Itโฆ Read More »
If you’re looking for a great “out of the way” walk to do this weekend check out this wonderful walk. Walk to Therabulat and Norths Lookouts and return, Katoomba. It’s an easy walk that the whole family could enjoy. Allow 90 mins for the 3.5km return walk. Park at the corner of Stuartโs and Farnellโsโฆ Read More »