Secrets of the Platypus: Australia’s Most Mysterious Mammal

By | June 15, 2022

The platypus, or duck-billed platypus, is one of the most intriguing creatures in the animal kingdom. Native to the waterways and wetlands of eastern Australia, including the Blue Mountains, this aquatic mammal got its name from its strange, duck-like bill and tail and from the Greek word platypous, meaning flat-footed. It was hunted for its… Read More »

Stanley Bignell

By | June 11, 2022

The “Stanley Bignell Walkway” at Wentworth Falls Lake was named after Stanley Bignell who was a tireless community pioneer working with Blue Mountains City Council to introduce a number of sporting opportunities for youth of the Mountains. He served in the RAAF in World War 2 with the rank of Flying Officer and was taken… Read More »

Superb Lyrebirds in the Blue Mountains

By | June 8, 2022

The Blue Mountains are home to many beautiful, unique species of bird, the most common being the Superb Lyrebird. This species of songbird has been found throughout the Blue Mountains since the first European settlers moved into the area, and can be seen in almost any park or nature reserve in that area. The Superb… Read More »

The Spotted Black Snake

By | June 7, 2022

The Spotted Black Snake otherwise known as the Blue-Bellied Black Snake is a close relative of the more well known Red-Bellied Black Snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus). Spotted Black Snakes are a highly venomous elapid species that grow to around 1.5m in length. Spotted Black Snakes can be variable in colour with some individuals being completely black… Read More »

Dargan Arch, a great place to visit

By | June 5, 2022

Dargan Arch is the remains of a long collapsed cave. Dargan Arch is a natural sandstone arch about 14m long, 8m wide and about 9m high. It’s a great adventure walk that you’ll love. Ask Roz Blue Mountains provides full information and access details below. ACCESS: Once you leave Sandham Road you’ll come to a… Read More »

Home of the original Yulefest Christmas in July

By | June 1, 2022

Hotel Mountain Heritage (formerly The California) is proud to be the original home of Yulefest! Originally known as Christmas In July, this most unusual “out-of-season” festive season was created by the previous owner of the Hotel Mountain Heritage, Garry Crockett who wanted to bring the wonder and magic of a European white Christmas to a… Read More »

Council releases 2022 report card

By | June 1, 2022

Blue Mountains City Council is pleased to share the results of the latest Community Satisfaction Survey. 88% of residents surveyed were at least somewhat satisfied with the performance of Council. Of these 59% were very satisfied or satisfied. Council conducts a survey every two years, as a way to check in with our community to find out… Read More »

Wentworth Falls Lake Park upgrade plans

By | June 1, 2022

Community consultation on the current Wentworth Falls Lake Park upgrade has provided a wealth of valuable feedback that will help shape the delivery of this exciting project, as well as future stages. Extended consultation with the community was held earlier this year on the design of the accessible bridge that will connect to a walkway… Read More »