Updated 20th April 2020 Wilson Park is the home to Lawson Pool and the historic Map of Australia. It also offers a wonderful picnic area and an adjoining playground. Wilson Park is bounded by St Bernards Drive, Evans Street and Park Road, North Lawson. Here: https://w3w.co/bumpy.names.figs It was named after Percy Wilson (1867-1937), Councillor of… Read More »
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 »
The trip to McMahons Point about 40km return and is suitable to 2wds in dry conditions. After rain 4wd is recommended by NPWS. When you get to McMahons Point there is a small parking area, toilet and some picnic tables. The walk to the lookout is an easy 800m one way. The area was savaged… Read More »
Sculpture at Scenic World is now open in the Blue Mountains, providing the perfect excuse to escape the daily grind and reconnect with art and nature these school holidays. Returning after a two-year hiatus due to coronavirus, Sculpture at Scenic World will transform the ancient rainforest into an outdoor art gallery from April 1 –… Read More »
Prior to white settlement, the Portland region was occupied by the Wiradjuri people. The first European in the area was James Blackman who surveyed roads in the area in 1820 and today Blackman’s Flat and Blackman’s Crown bear the family name. The town of Portland is of interest as a historic mining town, and also… Read More »
Breakfast Point Lookout is a small, but wonderful old school lookout with a beautiful stone wall. It offers commanding views over the Kings Tablelands Escarpment and the Jamison Valley. You can access it directly via Murphys Lane track or as part of the Overcliff Walk OR on the Short Cutt track between the main Wentworth… Read More »
Updated: 13th April 2021 If you’re looking for a lookout and picnic area that’s easily accessed and private, Peckmans Plateau Lookout Katoomba is ideal. It’s located on the northern end of Peckmans Plateau off Cliff Drive. This lookout overlooks Nellies Glen, Megalong Valley. It’s named after Henry (Harry) Peckman (1846-1934), who in the 1860s drove wagons and… Read More »
Lithgow’s Bowenfels Gun Emplacement is the only known inland heavy anti-aircraft gun emplacement of its type in NSW. Here: w3w.co/fractured.plantings.strikes The Gun Emplacements were constructed during World War II to protect Lithgow’s important mining, manufacturing and transport industries as well as the Small Arms Factory. Following the entry of Japan into World War II and… Read More »
Silver Mist Reserve is a wonderful secluded semi landscaped picnic spot right in the Echo Point tourist area. It was named after a house that was on the site back in the 1940’s. The Blue Mountains City Council acquired the land in 1975. The remains of the old landscaped gardens can still be seen. Within the… Read More »