Blue Mountains

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Bushfire recovery in the Blue Mountains

A short walk along Narrow Neck Plateau in the Blue Mountains The first weekend of June marked about 5 months since bushfire devastated some parts of the Blue Mountains . Two areas near Katoomba devastated by the fires are the Ruined Castle in the Jamison Valley and parts of the Narrow Neck Plateau. With the … Read more

Katoomba the Blue Mountains

Top Lunch Spots in the Blue Mountains

From Picnic Takeaway to Fine Dining, the Blue Mountains Offer Something for Everyone The thing about daytrips is that sooner or later you start thinking about lunch. The villages of the Blue Mountains offer an abundance of options – some excellent, some a bit ordinary. As tour guides, we’ve spent years looking for good lunch … Read more

Five Great Blue Mountains No-Walk or Limited-Walking Lookouts

The Blue Mountains west of Sydney are, rightly, a very popular tourist destination. And while the mountains are criss-crossed with walking trails, not everyone is up for a long walk, and, of course, some have limited mobility. Fortunately, the Blue Mountains offer several excellent lookouts requiring almost no walking or very limited walking. The driver-guides … Read more