Walking tracks and Lookouts in the Blue Mountains are managed by National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and the Blue Mountains City Council (BMCC). There is no single list that shows who manages what, and neither organisation sends out alerts, so the only way to know what’s open or closed is to check via the… Read More »
NOW ON DISPLAY – Review of Environmental Factors (REF) and concept design for the proposed Katoomba to Blackheath Upgrade JUST ANNOUNCED – Blackheath to Little Hartley preferred option. Together the Australian and NSW Governments are investing $2.5 billion towards upgrading the Great Western Highway between Katoomba and Blackheath, and between Little Hartley and Lithgow, respectively.… Read More »
The Green Tree Frog (Litoria caerulea), also known as simply green tree frog in Australia, White’s tree frog, or dumpy tree frog, is a species of tree frog native to Australia and New Guinea. It is one of the largest frogs found in Australia, growing up to 10cm long. They can come in a variety… Read More »
Select a location from the dropdown menu About Blue Mountains weather: The climate varies with elevation. At Katoomba, (1,010m or 3,314ft) the summer average maximum temperature is around 22 °c with a few days extending into the 30s (80s–90s °F) although it is quite common to see maximum temperatures stay in the teens when… Read More »
The Eastern Spinebill is a common bird in the Blue Mountains, but it’s also one of the most mysterious birds in the world. With only one living species and several subspecies, it can be difficult to identify these birds when you see them on your travels in the mountains. Their physical characteristics are almost identical… Read More »
Osborne Ladies College in Blackheath, ran from 1923 until 1958 and was run like a British Naval Academy. Headmistress, Violet Gibbons, drew upon her own patriotic passion for Britain and the British Navy. Osborne’s best years were the 1920s and 1930s. In 1923 Gibbins moved her school to its final location on 40 acres… Read More »
Mountains Tales is a Blue Mountains owned business offering well researched, quality village walking tours of the upper mountains. Whether you are a mountain local, or a visitor to our backyard, join Sue from Mountains Tales and you will learn so much about our villages. The Leura Story, looks at the history of the village, focusing… Read More »
UNFORTUNATELY, this event has been CANCELLED What to get the Mum who has everything? Why not spoil Mum with an online gift voucher for a spa escape, high tea or a relaxing weekend away. Purchase your gift voucher here. MOTHER’S DAY LUNCHEON – TICKETS AVAILABLE Time: 12.30pm – 3.30pm Location: Misty’s Restaurant Create memorable moments on Mother’s Day with an… Read More »
Tarella has a long and interesting history. It was built in 1890 by John McLaughlin after he married and had four children with Ada Amanda Moore. They lived in Waverley, Sydney. Tarella was their family holiday cottage, a Blue Mountains retreat, but after John’s death in 1918, the family’s large Waverley home was sold and… Read More »
The Australian boobook (Ninox boobook), which is known in some regions as the mopoke, is a species of owl native to mainland Australia. Its name is derived from its two-tone boo-book call. The smallest owl on the Australian mainland and it’s commonly found throughout the Blue Mountains, this owl has tufts of feathers on its… Read More »