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 »
There are many wonderful walks in the Blue Mountains that are suitable for family walks. Check out each walk to see if they would be suitable for your family. The eMag is interactive, so it will give you turn by turn directions to each location. You can click each walk for more information and in… Read More »
Updated 29th June 2021 There are wonderful “Dog-friendly bushwalks” in the Blue Mountains. Our interactive eMag highlights many of them. When you open the eMag on your mobile device, you can save it to your desktop. That way each time you open it, it will auto-refresh. On your computer, you can add it to your… Read More »
Updated: 2nd May 2021 The spectacular and FREE Katoomba Falls Night-lit Walk is open to the public. The 1.3km walk gives visitors access to a unique, night-time viewing experience of outstanding natural features such as Orphan Rock, Witches Leap, Katoomba Falls and Katoomba Cascades. At certain vantage points, you can also see the Three Sisters… 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 »
Updated 28th April 2021 Test your Jigsaw Puzzle skills with Vol. 1 of our Blue Mountains Jigsaw Puzzles. Each puzzle allows you to vary the number of pieces taking the puzzle from easy to crazy hard. You can also activate a “ghost” image of the puzzle and make it “full screen”. As we add more… Read More »
Wentworth Falls Lake is a wonderful resource for both locals and visitors alike. It was originally created by the damming of Jamison Creek to supply water for the steam railway. Today, it’s a wonderful resource for locals and visitors alike. The Lake is now home to native and introduced waterfowl, native fish such as Gudgeons,… 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 »
Coxs Cave is a must-visit if you have the ability to climb the ladder into the cave. This article is about the “round walk”. NB: If you intend climbing into Cox’s Cave, be warned it’s not suitable for little ones or anyone with a fear of high places. The ladder is not for the faint-hearted.… Read More »