Category Archives: Visit Leura

The origin of Blue Mountains village names

By | July 15, 2021

Updated: 5th July 2021 The City of Blue Mountains is a confederation of more than 20 townships and localities, formed in 1947. The city is located within the boundaries of the national park. The principal centres are Katoomba, Leura, Mount Victoria, Blackheath, Springwood, Wentworth Falls, and Lawson, all of which lie on both the rail… Read More »

Bridal Veil View Lookout Leura, the prettiest lookout in the Blue Mountains

By | January 18, 2022

Updated: 22nd June 2021 Bridal Veil View Lookout, Leura should not be confused with Bridal Veil Lookout, which is across the valley. Bridal Veil View Lookout offers the best view of the Bridal Veil Falls. The viewing platform is accessed down a metal ladder, which could be challenging for some people. NPWS have done an… Read More »

Origin of Blue Mountains Town Names

By | June 15, 2021

The Blue Mountains west of Sydney is steeped in History and each of its villages has a wonderful link to the exploring past. This list was compiled by John Low for the Blue Mountains Library. Lapstone (106m) The name “Lapstone Hill” was in use from at least the 1820s and derives from the shape of… Read More »

Leura Cascades Picnic area

By | June 22, 2021

The Leura Cascades Picnic area has reopened after being closed for over 12 months following torrential rain in early 2020 that caused flooding and land slippages. Here: https://w3w.co/example.varnish.footprint The walk down along Leura Falls Creek to the main cascade area and after about 150m at the junction of the Prince Henry Cliff Walk track. We… Read More »

Blue Mountains Snowfall 10th June 2021

By | June 22, 2021

On Thursday 10th June 2021, the Blue Mountains in NSW had a great  Snowfall as part of a super chill that went across the state. This is a collection of photos, videos and 360° Virtual Tours produced by Ask Roz Blue Mountains. 360° Virtual Tours of Blackheath Memorial Gardens            … Read More »

Leura Walking Tours

By | March 23, 2022

Updated 20th October 2021 Leura Walking Tours is operated by Sue Collins from Mountains Tales. The tour goes for 2 hours and it was astounding just what we didn’t know about Leura. Sue is extremely knowledgeable and didn’t refer to notes once. We enjoyed the walk with 4 other local mountains people, all of whom… Read More »

Ask Roz Concierge has arrived

By | June 1, 2021

Updated: 30th May 2021 In an Australian tourism industry first, Ask Roz Blue Mountains has launched its exclusive service, Ask Roz Concierge to help people find great things to see and do in the Greater Blue Mountains.  Ask Roz’s Concierge service will allow visitors to or residents of, the Greater Blue Mountains region to submit… Read More »

Ask Roz Concierge, created just for you

By | July 17, 2021

Updated: 21st April 2021 In an Australian tourism industry first, Ask Roz Blue Mountains has launched an exclusive service, Ask Roz Concierge (ARC) to help people find great things to see and do in the greater Blue Mountains.  Ask Roz’s Concierge (ARC) service allows visitors to or residents of the greater Blue Mountains region to… Read More »

Ask Roz Blue Mountains eMags

By | March 24, 2021

AU-Range Duty Free, Katoomba

By | December 13, 2021

AU-Range is the largest gift & souvenir shop in the Blue Mountains SHOP ON-LINE Organic Cosmetics Pet products Kitchenware & tableware Toys baby & kids • Nursery Home Fragrances • Health food Living care • Gift & souvenir • UGG Australian honey • Australia Wool OPEN 7 DAYS 10am – 5pm AU-Range is also a… Read More »