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Beyond Skyway – Go beyond anything you’ve ever experienced before

By | February 28, 2022

It all starts once Scenic World closes to the public for the day. After being fitted with full-body harnesses, we take just four guests at a time out on the iconic Skyway cable car to the middle of the Jamison Valley, 270m above the rainforest canopy below. BEYOND SKYWAY at Scenic World Blue Mountains Scenic… Read More »

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 »

LOVE LOCAL: Blue Mountains businesses need your support now more than ever

By | July 3, 2021

  The BMCC is re-igniting its popular Love Local campaign to boost support of local businesses following the latest COVID-19 restrictions.   The campaign, first launched in January 2020 amid that summer’s bushfires, encourages the community to spend more with local businesses during difficult times. It evolved last year during the onset of the pandemic.… Read More »

Bridal Veil View Lookout Leura, the prettiest lookout in the Blue Mountains

By | January 18, 2022

Updated: 22nd June 2021 Bridal Veil View Lookout, Leura should not be confused with Bridal Veil Lookout, which is across the valley. Bridal Veil View Lookout offers the best view of the Bridal Veil Falls. The viewing platform is accessed down a metal ladder, which could be challenging for some people. NPWS have done an… Read More »

Origin of Blue Mountains Town Names

By | June 15, 2021

The Blue Mountains west of Sydney is steeped in History and each of its villages has a wonderful link to the exploring past. This list was compiled by John Low for the Blue Mountains Library. Lapstone (106m) The name “Lapstone Hill” was in use from at least the 1820s and derives from the shape of… Read More »

Waterfalls ~ Find the best waterfalls in the blue mountains

By | May 5, 2022

After good rainfalls over the greater Blue Mountains region, some beautiful Waterfalls spring into life and that can create some wonderful photo opportunities. Remember to stay out of moving water.  Click here to view eMag via direct link