Blue Mountains Visitor Information Centres

07/08/2024

Congratulations Scenic World Blue Mountains on this fantastic achievement.

For information about sustainable travel in the eco-certified Blue Mountains, head to: https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/visitor-information/sustainable-travel

We are excited to announce the 2024 inductees into Ecotourism Australia’s Hall of Fame and our newly recognised Green Travel Leaders!

🏆 Hall of Fame Inductees 🏆 A huge congratulations Scenic World Blue Mountains and Paronella Park for their outstanding dedication and commitment to global best practice sustainability. Achieving 20 years of ECO Certification, these trailblazers set the standard for excellence in ecotourism.

🌿 Green Travel Leaders 🌿 We also celebrate 12 other exceptional tourism businesses for their 10 years of ECO Certification, showcasing a strong commitment to positive environmental, social, and cultural impacts.

Big Mama Sailing Townsville & Magnetic Island
Catninga
Charter 1
Kingfisher Tours
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Mt. Nancar Wilderness Retreat
Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat
Ningaloo Discovery
North Marine
Pindan Tours and 4WD Training
Tree Top Challenge
Tweed Eco Cruises

Read more about these exceptional businesses in our latest Media Release: https://ecotourism.org.au/2024-hall-of-fame-green-travel-leaders-announced/

06/08/2024

Don’t limit puddle jumping to rainy days, make a splash in the Blue Mountains all year around!

Visit either the Glenbrook or Echo Point Visitor Information Centres for more details on the best spots to view our spectacular waterfalls, or recommendations on child friendly walks.

📷- Pool of Siloam, Leura.

12/07/2024

Fingers crossed 🤞

WE'RE OFFICIALLY ON SNOW WATCH! ❄️

Our spies tell us snow is predicted for Sunday through to Wednesday!

Will this be thrilling....or chilling 😜

11/07/2024

Our Blue Mountains Visitor Information Centres are committed to selling ethically sourced and sustainable products, that directly support local First Nations communities including local First Nations artists and creatives living and working in the Blue Mountains 🖤 💛 ❤

Come and visit Glenbrook or Echo Point Visitor Information Centres to see our range. Locals also get 10% off in store.

Find more information at https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/visitor-information/visitor-information-centres

11/06/2024

23/05/2024

Find out What’s On in the Blue Mountains this Winter with our Calendar of Events.

Includes:
* What’s On in June, July and August
* Special Yulefest events
* Markets
* Live music venues

https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/blue-mountains-calendar-of-events

Get our guides for events being held this season.

10/05/2024

Due to predicted heavy rainfall this weekend, track closures are now in place. For details please visit: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/blue-mountains-national-park/local-alerts

If you are looking for excellent suggestions on how to spend a rainy day in the Blue Mountains (galleries, attractions, cinemas & more), check out our free Wet Weather Activities information sheet - download here:
https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/visitor-information

or contact our visitor information centres:
• Echo Point - open 7 days a week, 9am - 4pm
• Glenbrook - open 7 days a week: Mon - Sat 8.30am - 3.30pm and Sun 8.30am - 3pm
• Telephone: 1300 653 408
• Email: [email protected]

09/05/2024

Send love to Mum with one or more of our many gifts that you will find in our Visitor Information Centres at Glenbrook and Katoomba. We have locally made products as well as a wider product range to meet your needs. Visit in store to see the rest of our product range.

10% discount for locals!

• Echo Point - open 7 days a week, 9am - 4pm (closed Christmas Day)
• Glenbrook - open 7 days a week: Mon - Sat 8.30am - 3.30pm and Sun 8.30am - 3pm (closed Christmas Day)
• Telephone: 1300 653 408

30/04/2024

The Blue Mountains may be famous for it's blue haze, but at this time of the year we are all about shades of red, orange, and a magnitude of yellow hues.
Come visit one of the autumn gardens to experience the vibrant colours yourself!

For more information on gardens to visit go to:
🔗- https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/our-blue-mountains-autumn-guides

📷- Autumn in Blackheath by (via Instagram)

03/04/2024

Due to predicted heavy rain over the next couple of days, there are numerous closures in the Blue Mountains National Park.

Stay safe and plan ahead. Please check both the NPWS website and Blue Mountains City Council websites for up to date information regarding affected walking tracks and sites.

For further assistance, contact our visitor information centres:
Phone - 1300 653 408
Email - [email protected]

https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/blue-mountains-national-park/local-alerts

https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/walking/walking-track-closures

Get information on current walking track closures..

25/03/2024

We are so proud to be partnering with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service on this amazing project.

Blue Mountains

24/03/2024

Did you hear the amazing news, Blue Mountains City Council opened Stage One of Darwins walk (also known as the Charles Darwin walk) 🎉

22/03/2024

🟥 Party Time - Sunday 24th March 2024 🟥
Lot Party will turn the recently upgraded Springwood commuter car park precinct into a riot of art, music, and family-friendly fun on Sunday 24 March.

This free family event will showcase the new large-scale murals by Blue Mountains street artists MAN.de, Scott Nagy and Krimsone, and celebrate local street art culture.

Lot Party’s line-up has been programmed with local young people in mind and features local bands Acid Amora, Trash Baby and Blue Cocoon, zine and badge making, food trucks, a sensory chill-out area and more.

Lot Party kicks off at 4pm on Sunday 24 March in the Transport for NSW car park at Station Street, Springwood, alongside the Springwood commuter car park. The site can be accessed via Springwood Train Station or the Springwood commuter car park. The event is supported by Transport for NSW.

Partiers can join in the creative activities for all ages and abilities and enjoy delicious Caribbean cuisine from the Kokomo Island food truck, tuck into an old school sausage sanga from Rotary, or satisfy their sweet tooth with treats from Le Waffle Bean.

To get your FREE tickets to Lot Party go to: www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/lot-party-springwood

For more information on the Springwood murals visit: www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/media-centre/murals-light-up-springwood-commuter-carpark

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Image 1: Mural by Damien Milan
Image 2: Band Acid Amora

Ask Roz Blue Mountains

20/03/2024

Congratulations to Blue Mountains Adventure Company for becoming the 6th Blue Mountains business to achieve Eco Certification 🎉

To find out which other Blue Mountains business have achieved Eco Certification go to: https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/visitor-information/sustainable

Otherwise, to find out how to get certified go to: https://www.ecotourism.org.au/

18/03/2024

Last Thursday a couple of our friendly staff from the Blue Mountains Visitor Information Centres got to feel ‘on top of the world’ by experiencing Scenic World Blue Mountains Beyond Skyway.

In the world’s first rooftop cable car experience, Liz and Glennys were immersed in 360 views of World Heritage Blue Mountains, 207m above the canopy.

To find out more on how you can have an experience like this go to: www.beyondskyway.com.au/

📷- Scenic World Blue Mountains
Visit NSW Visit Blue Mountains NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Ask Roz Blue Mountains

01/03/2024

Get creative in the Blue Mountains by participating in one of our many 'hands on' experiences or come and explore the wares from our mountains-based creative industries.

Visit the Echo Point Visitor Information Centre where we recently unveiled our new MTNS MADE feature wall. MTNS MADE products represent unique craftsmanship from a community of creative artisans/professionals that live and work within the Blue Mountains.

You can find a great array of MTNS MADE products by visiting either the Glenbrook or Echo Point Visitor Information Centres. Otherwise, to find out more about MTNS MADE or get involved visit: https://www.mtnsmade.com.au/

📷- Blue Mountains City Council

MTNS MADE Ask Roz Blue Mountains

28/02/2024

Community is about doing something together that makes belonging matter (Brian Solis).

If you are looking to celebrant Mardi Gra in style or show your support to the LGBTQIA+ community, then why not pop in to the Terrace at Scenic World Blue Mountains on Saturday 2nd March for live performances by Fifi Bouffant and Alphonse the Magnifique.

For more details go to:

26/02/2024

🟥 CLOSED FOR STOCKTAKE 🟥
The Echo Point Visitor Information Centre will be closed on Tuesday the 27th February for stocktaking and will reopen on Wednesday.

Please call 1300 653 408 for all visit information enquiries or visit our Glenbrook Visitor Information Centre and the gateway to the Blue Mountains.


Roz Blue Mountains

21/02/2024

There is something on offer for everyone in the Blue Mountains, no matter what your age or ability is. When visiting the region grab yourself a FREE copy of the Accessible Blue Mountains flyer from one of our Visitor Information Centres, or head to our website and download (link below).

If you would prefer to speak to a staff member then call 1300 653 408 between 8:00am - 3:30pm Monday to Saturdays and 8:00am - 3:00pm Sundays (we are always up for a chat!)

If you are a local business and would like to be included in our flyer, please email [email protected]

📷- Liam Foster for Blue Mountains City Council
🔗- https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/visitor-information

19/02/2024

With an abundance of walking tracks to discover within the Blue Mountains, the sky is the limit...or is it?

Why not come and experience it for yourself, from self-guided tours, adventure or culinary tours, through to stargazing and beyond!

Speak to one of our friendly team members at either the Glenbrook or Echo Point Visitor Information Centres to find out more.

📷- Destination NSW of Blue Mountains Stargazing

14/02/2024

There are two types of visitors to the Blue Mountains- the first kind of visitor treks high and low to uncover natures treasures, and the other kind of visitor waits patiently until the sun is setting and golden hues cover all in site creating natures treasure chest.

Visit the Blue Mountains and uncover your own treasure seeking style or contact our staff on 1300 653 408 for walking recommendations and maps, or even just a couple of suggestions on where to go to watch the sunset.

📷- Liam Foster (thank you for tagging on instagram)

12/02/2024

In the Blue Mountains we encourage you to come and see what the fuss is about, explore the wilderness first hand and why not do a little shopping while you’re here!

This weekend there are multiple markets on across the Blue Mountains including the Glenbrook Rotary Markets, Magpie Markets at Lawson and the Leura CWA Hall Markets.

For more information go to: https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/blue-mountains-calendar-of-events or call one of our Visitor Information Centre staff members on 1300 653 408.

📷- for Blue Mountains City Council

07/02/2024

Sitting just a ‘stones throw away’ from Sydney is the Gateway to the Blue Mountains. Explore the oldest stone arch bridge located on mainland Australia, or venture further into ancient landscapes and discover rock formations that have stood the test of time.

For ideas on what you can see and do in the Blue Mountains with little ones, visit either the Glenbrook or Echo Point Visitor Information Centres or call us on 1300 653 408.
📷- Nicole Bartolo and features Lennox Bridge located on Mitchells Pass in Glenbrook.

07/11/2023

One of our absolute favourite locations to reflect and recharge is at the Pool of Siloam in Leura, surrounded by all the different bird calls. The change in temperature as you reach the waterfall is always refreshing!

📷- (via instagram)

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The pool of Siloam, Leura
Is a beautiful short walk to do all year round and a great walk to beat the summer heat if you don't mind a few stairs.

06/11/2023

More often than not, we share imagery looking out across the valleys, however todays spectacular image from showcases the sheer size of the escarpment at one of our most visited sites; Wentworth Falls.

There are track closures in place at Wentworth Falls, so make sure you speak to one of the highly trained Visitor Information Officers at either the Glenbrook or Echo Point Visitor Information Centres for more details otherwise head over to the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service website for a comprehensive alerts list -
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/blue-mountains-national-park/local-alerts

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Waterfall, Big Views, Stairs, Steep!

Checking out the spectacular Wentworth falls, from every angle. The red lines are only to the mid falls.

(No drone shots, from lookouts)

30/10/2023

Did you see the great news? The Blue Mountains National Park was the most visited NSW National Park in 2022 (based on the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service 2022 Park Visitor Survey)

If you haven't been, it is definitely worth the adventure!

29/10/2023

The countdown is on to the 2023 Blackheath Rhododendron Festival!
This year's event will feature a spectacular parade, market stalls, and so much more...
For more information visit: https://rhodofestival.org/

📷- Blackheath Rhododendron Festival (the event is proudly supported by Bank)

26/10/2023

In just under a two hour train trip from Central Station to Katoomba you can access all sorts of natural attractions including the Three Sisters, Katoomba Falls, and various bushwalks in between.

Why not make a day out of it and catch a ride at Scenic World Blue Mountains?

There are also local buses that can shorten your travel times between key attractions, not to mention the Blue Mountains Explorer Bus where you can hop on and off all day long!

For more information, speak to one of our friendy staff members at either the Glenbrook or Echo Point Visitor Information Centres.

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1. Destination NSW - Katoomba Railway Station
2. Destination NSW - Jamison Valley from Scenic World, incl Skyway.
3. Time Out - The Three Sisters from Echo Point Lookout
4. NSW - Scenic World

25/10/2023

This image taken on the Grand Canyon track in Blackheath really encapsulates how humbling and peaceful the trails are in the Blue Mountains.

UPDATE: The Grand Canyon walking track is closed until further notice (from Tuesday 23rd September onwards) due to a tree that has broken and become semi-suspended above the trail. The NPWS website will be kept up to date as the situation develops. Link: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/alerts/alerts-list

Don’t forget to visit one of the Blue Mountains Visitor Information Centres, so that one of our friendly team members can direct you on your next adventure.

📷: (tagged via Instagram)

24/10/2023

Spring has sprung in the Blue Mountains and the rhododendrons are in full swing!
These attractive rhododendrons were captured at the Rhododendron Gardens in Blackheath.

Visit one of our Centre to find out more about what's in bloom and where you can best see them otherwise visit their website: https://www.rhodogarden.org.au/spring-welcome-weeks

📷- Kate Phillips