Joe’s Cave Katoomba

By | January 12, 2022

In 2020 after the fires we stumbled on “Joe’s Cave ~ April 05” (1905 or 2005). The cave re-appeared after the recent fires. This is a small cave, you can’t stand up, but 2 people could have a comfortable sleep, in a pinch. Here: https://w3w.co/wolfs.reddest.eloquently The rock formation around the cave were amazing. As the… Read More »

Autumn Central Tablelands Garden Trail

By | January 10, 2022

The Autumn Central Tablelands Garden Trail is on the 5th and 6th of March, 10am – 4pm both days. Five gorgeous gardens to see – all in the beautiful Hartley Valley. Hartvale Gardens – 49 Sunray Ave, Hartley Highfield Garden – 111 John Grant Rd, Hartley Wild Meadows – 243a Cox’s River Rd, Hartley Harp… Read More »

Blue Mountains Villages

By | January 8, 2022

Blackheath – Medlow Bath – Megalong Valley – Mount Victoria – Katoomba KATOOMBA Katoomba is the most visited town in the Blue Mountains. It wasn’t until 1879 that the town of Katoomba became known when J.B. North opened the Katoomba Coal Mine. Coal was collected from the side of the mountain, close to Orphan Rock… Read More »

The devious cold-blooded killers all around us

By | February 1, 2023

The Blue Mountains is the home to some fascinating animals and plants, including the impressive Antlion. The Antlion is the larval form of an insect known as the Myrmeleontidae. This family of insects consists of around 2,000 species worldwide, with many of them found in the Blue Mountains region. The larvae are often called doodlebugs… Read More »

March flies are ferocious biters

By | January 4, 2022

March flies, are common across in the Blue Mountains during summer and are known for their short, sharp and stinging bite. Many a time have we felt the shock of a bite on your leg and then been surprised when you look down to find the culprit is a fly. There are about 400 species… Read More »

Burrabarroo Lookout, one of the best in the Blue Mountains

By | January 1, 2022

Burrabarroo Lookout has spectacular views of the Blue Mountains in NSW, Australia. The lookout features breathtaking vistas of the Jamison Valley. Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/AskRozBlueMountains/posts/4814942191882496 More info: https://www.askroz.com.au/event_detail/index/burrabarroo-lookout Getting to the lookout Here: https://w3w.co/socialists.lineage.sealed The lookout is an 80m sidetrack off Prince Henry Cliff Walk. The track starts near O’Brien Ave, Katoomba and is well signposted.… Read More »

Things You Never Knew About Flannel Flowers

By | December 28, 2022

Flannel flowers are so named because of the soft woolly feel of the plant. Growing throughout the Blue Mountains, south coast region, extending to Narrabri in the Central West and up to south-east Queensland, its white flowers can bloom all year long, with an extra burst of colour in the spring. Here are some facts… Read More »

The Lace Monitor – Not Your Typical Reptile

By | December 21, 2021

One of Australia’s largest lizards, the carnivorous tree-dwelling Lace Monitor, or tree goanna, can grow to 2m in length and is found in Blue Mountains forests and coastal tablelands across eastern Australia. These Australian animals are typically dark blue in colour with whitish spots or blotches. As their name suggests, lace monitors are also known… Read More »