The Sydney Funnel Web Spider are commonly found throughout the greater Blue Mountains region, especially in the warmer months. Ask Roz link The Sydney funnel-web spider (Atrax robustus) is a species of venomous mygalomorph spider native to eastern Australia, usually found within a 100 km (62 mi) radius of Sydney. It is a member of a group… Read More »
NPWS list the Grand Canyon walk at Blackheath as one of the state’s best one day walks. Arresting sandstone walls, ever-present waterfalls and abundant native plants line the awesome Grand Canyon track near Blackheath in the Blue Mountains. The historic loop track takes you into the heart of this World Heritage-listed landscape. It’s an… Read More »
Have you been to Kanangra Boyd National Park? The Kanangra Boyd National Park is part of Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, Kanangra-Boyd National Park is just 180km from Sydney. Enjoy superb scenery, abundant wildlife, cycling and walking. These happy snaps taken by Ask Roz Blue Mountains are just part of the beauty of the part.… Read More »
Is it any wonder why we live in the Blue Mountains! In case you need a reminder, watch this great video. 🙂 Experience The Blue Mountains, a nature lover’s paradise. Take in blue-hazed views of Three Sisters and the limestone Jenolan Caves. See Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa and other accommodation options. https://youtu.be/vMRVtwt3yWw >> To… Read More »
This is a great look back at Australia and how some saw it. It’s a Fair Dinkum travelogue. “Made in 1948, “Land of Fair Dinkum” is a travelogue about Australia. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com… Read More »
BULL ANTS The Scary Truth about Bull Ants Bull Ants are large, alert ants that can grow up to 40 mm They have characteristic large eyes and long, slender mandibles and a potent venom-loaded sting. They have superior vision, able to track and even follow intruders. A bite for a Bull Ant or Jumper Ant… Read More »
Enjoy the amazing footage over various locations in the Blue Mountains by: Lewis Blackburn Media To FIND other great things to see and do in the Blue Mountains, Lithgow and Oberon Regions with your FREE Ask Roz Blue Mountains Apple or Android app. Apple: http://goo.gl/hUx393 ~ Android: http://goo.gl/N6obC2 #VisitBlueMountains #VisitLithgow #VisitOberon #VisitPenrith #AskRozAU
This is an amazing story. The following information is from the Blue Mountains Local Studies site. The story begins in 1859 when George Bills was born in Brighton England. He came to Australia as a young man, and with his brother established a wire mattress manufacturing business in Kent St Sydney, which operated successfully over… Read More »
It’s said there are nearly 100 Klms of tunnels in the cliffs near The 3 Sisters, Katoomba. Coal mining began in that area in 1878 and there were about 40 mines at various times. The mining history in the Jamison Valley, Katoomba around the Scenic Railway and Narrow Neck is incredible. One of the early… Read More »
This tree is West of Elysian Lookout and while it is bare, in the right light it’s a beautiful tree. http://www.askroz.com.au/event_detail/index/elysian-rock-lookout