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STUNNING ~ Troy Hovenden dropped into Mitchel Ridge Lookout Mount Victoria, and captured these amazing photos just now. ...
31/12/2024

STUNNING ~ Troy Hovenden dropped into Mitchel Ridge Lookout Mount Victoria, and captured these amazing photos just now. Here: w3w.co/printers.zoom.aquariums

Be sure to follow Troy on Instagram: www.instagram.com/troy_kh_photography

A SEAT WITH A VIEW with Philip Johnson at Cahills Lookout Katoomba. It's GREAT to finally see the view in front of the s...
31/12/2024

A SEAT WITH A VIEW with Philip Johnson at Cahills Lookout Katoomba. It's GREAT to finally see the view in front of the seat restored.

Be sure to follow Philip on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pjohs1627

𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗪𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗪𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 - We have beautiful birds that love to pose for photos, even at sunrise. 𝘉𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘣𝘺:𝙑𝙄𝘾...
30/12/2024

𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗪𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗪𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 - We have beautiful birds that love to pose for photos, even at sunrise.

𝘉𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘣𝘺:
𝙑𝙄𝘾𝙏𝙊𝙍𝙄𝘼 & 𝘼𝙇𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏 𝙂𝙐𝙀𝙎𝙏𝙃𝙊𝙐𝙎𝙀 🛌🏻 🍽️
V&A Cafe - Thur - Sun
Thur-Fri 10.30am - 2.30pm
Sat-Sun 8am - 2.30pm
Restaurant - Fri - Sat 6.00pm - 9.00pm
A blend of history and contemporary luxury
Tel: 4787 1348
www.vaguesthouse.com

Victoria and Albert Guesthouse

HISTORIC SNAPSHOT ~ Lawson Village looking west. Check out the "Goodlands" sign and the "Penfolds Wine" sign on that ugl...
30/12/2024

HISTORIC SNAPSHOT ~ Lawson Village looking west.

Check out the "Goodlands" sign and the "Penfolds Wine" sign on that ugly pub facade. Also, check out that amazing HUGE power poles.

𝘏𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘤 𝘚𝘯𝘢𝘱𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘣𝘺:
𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗧
Hayley Clifton, Chapman Real Estate
Appraisals - Sales - Purchases
7 days a week 0406 966 770
www.facebook.com/RealEstateBlueMountains
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𝙈𝙊𝙐𝙉𝙏𝘼𝙄𝙉𝙎 𝙏𝘼𝙇𝙀𝙎 𝙒𝘼𝙇𝙆𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙏𝙊𝙐𝙍𝙎
Katoomba, Leura & Mount Victoria walking tours
Call: 0410 600 224
www.facebook.com/MountainsTalesNSW

OPULENCE with style ~ Elaine Yeoh said: "We love going to the Victoria and Albert Guesthouse cafe for lunch after our hi...
30/12/2024

OPULENCE with style ~ Elaine Yeoh said: "We love going to the Victoria and Albert Guesthouse cafe for lunch after our hikes.

•⁠ ⁠there’s easy parking.
•⁠ ⁠it’s airconditioned in summer
•⁠ ⁠the food is good and generous serves
•⁠ ⁠and the service is quick

The owners Shane & Michael are very hospitable and we were made to feel very welcomed.

We also loved walking around and checking out the exquisite furnishings! The Christmas decorations are coming down soon, but will be up again for Christmas in July! It’s a date! 🎄🥳

Be sure to follow Elaine on Instagram: www.instagram.com/elaine.yeoh_photography
Elaine also has the group "Let’s Hike Sydney" for women who like to bushwalk: Check it out: www.facebook.com/groups/833887558094339
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STUNNING ~ Aliki Jones said: "We finally visited Kings Cave in Linden & wow! We did not expect the cave to be that big b...
30/12/2024

STUNNING ~ Aliki Jones said: "We finally visited Kings Cave in Linden & wow! We did not expect the cave to be that big but it was a great short walk."

Be sure to follow Aliki on Facebook: www.facebook.com/AlikiHikesAndAdventures

INFO: King's Cave is a large and impressive natural sandstone rock shelter that features a pure water spring at the western end. This is a short but very rewarding walk, return the same way.

Here: https://w3w.co/floppy.apologetic.keyed
Park around here: https://w3w.co/dorm.sparklers.rhymes

MORE info, photos, 360° Virtual Tour, and a Time Lapse: https://www.askroz.com.au/blog/kings-cave-linden-blue-mountains

KEY POINTS
• Distance: 200m
• Time: 20 mins return PLUS browsing time
• Best time of the day: Any time
• Kid-safe: Yes with supervision
• Dogs on-leash: Yes
• Steps: Many few
• Accessible: No
• Heights: Nothing really
• Must do rating out of 10: 9

Check out the stone wall when you visit.

ACCESS: Park your car in the clearing beside the historic grave and walk down the road a short distance until you see the track to the cave on the left. Take the track and walk the 100m to the cave.

BACKSTORY: It was most likely named after "His Majesty's 4th Regiment of Foot", known as the "King's Own Regiment" which was stationed in the area during the 1830s.

King's Cave is associated with the early history of the Linden locality. Inscriptions present within the cave date from the 1820s and a rough access track and walling built across the front of the cave also appear likely to be of early date. The cave was close to the original Coxs Road (1814) and would also have been available for use during the later eras of road building in the 1820s and 1830s.

MORE info: https://www.askroz.com.au/event_detail/index/kings-cave
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𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗛𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 🥾
Find your next bushwalking adventure
www.facebook.com/groups/bluemountainsbestbushwalks

This has to be one of the best family walks in the Blue Mountains and it has lots of options. One of the great things ab...
30/12/2024

This has to be one of the best family walks in the Blue Mountains and it has lots of options. One of the great things about the walk is that you can do it "stand-alone" or you can combine it with the "Overcliff" walk, as well as Wentworth Falls and Weeping Rock.

If you plan on doing this walk on a weekend, get there early as the carpark fills quickly.

𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦
• Distance: 2.7km
• Time: 60-90min
• Best time of the day: Any time
• Kid-safe: Yes with supervision
• Dogs on-leash: No
• Steps: Lots
• Accessible: No
• Heights: Only at lookouts
• Must do rating out of 10: 10

ACCESS: Park at the Wentworth Falls picnic area and walk toward the lookout. Park here: https://w3w.co/destinations.deploy.poses Turn right just before you get there and take the "Den Fenella Lookout" path. When you get to the bottom turn right for the Undercliff or straight ahead for the Overcliff walk.

𝘉𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘣𝘺:
𝗕𝗘𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦 🧭
⭐ FINALISTS - NSW Tourism Awards 2024
The Blue Mountains leading family-friendly adventure company
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NEW YEARS EVE ~ Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable Seafood Feast atThe Hatters Cafe, Katoomba! ✨This New Year’s ...
29/12/2024

NEW YEARS EVE ~ Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable Seafood Feast atThe Hatters Cafe, Katoomba! ✨

This New Year’s Eve, join us at Hatters Café & Restaurant for a night of indulgence and celebration. Bid farewell to 2024 surrounded by an exquisite array of seafood delights, where each dish is crafted to perfection and every bite celebrates the promise of the year ahead.

ON THE MENU: 🐟🐙🦑🦐🦞🦀🍤

Indulge in:
• Succulent lobsters and mouthwatering oysters
• Fresh prawns and a variety of seafood surprises

Our dishes are not only for seafood aficionados; we offer a range of delectable options that everyone will enjoy. Each plate is bursting with flavour, complemented by our selection of fine liqueurs to elevate your dining experience.

Savour fresh, high-quality seafood served in generous portions, all made with love to create lasting memories. Join us for a magical evening at The Hatters Café - your perfect destination for celebrating the New Year!

🗓WHEN - 31st December, New Year’s Eve
⏰TIME - 5 PM - 8:30 PM
📍WHERE - Hatter's Cafe & Restaurant - 1/197 Katoomba St, Katoomba

👉Message us or visit our website to book your table today www.thehatterscafe.com.au ~ www.thehatterscafe.com.au/restaurant

Celebrate the final moments of 2024 with seafood that speaks for itself. We can't wait to share this special evening with you! See you at Hatter's!

All seafood is sourced from our sister business, Fish and Fowl, Katoomba, ensuring top quality and unbeatable freshness."

𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗪𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗪𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 - We have exhilarating experiences for those seeking more than just scenic views. This is the ...
29/12/2024

𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗪𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗪𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 - We have exhilarating experiences for those seeking more than just scenic views. This is the ladder into Cox's Cave, Mount Victoria.

"One of the highlights of this walk is the ladder leading into the cave. While sturdy and securely bolted into the cliff face, climbers should be prepared for a bit of a thrill as they ascend. Upon reaching the top, visitors will find themselves on a ledge, from which they must navigate a steep and slippery path to enter the cave itself."

Check out Elaine Yeoh's great adventure there last week. https://www.facebook.com/AskRozBlueMountains/posts/pfbid02dPyD4yTfsiHb2k38xJPmbKuwU6EMuD1PvBiQNaNXxbAGstziRPq1m9jeUSanr1Q9l

𝘉𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘣𝘺:
𝙑𝙄𝘾𝙏𝙊𝙍𝙄𝘼 & 𝘼𝙇𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏 𝙂𝙐𝙀𝙎𝙏𝙃𝙊𝙐𝙎𝙀 🛌🏻 🍽️
V&A Cafe - Thur - Sun
Thur-Fri 10.30am - 2.30pm
Sat-Sun 8am - 2.30pm
Restaurant - Fri - Sat 6.00pm - 9.00pm
A blend of history and contemporary luxury
Tel: 4787 1348
www.vaguesthouse.com


Photo: ©Bronwyn Markey


HEADS UP ~ Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a taste of Sri Lanka!!! 🥂🥂🥂Ring in 2025 with an unforgettable dining experience...
29/12/2024

HEADS UP ~ Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a taste of Sri Lanka!!! 🥂🥂🥂

Ring in 2025 with an unforgettable dining experience at Gia Cafe & Bistro in Leura. "Join us for a special Sri Lankan New Year's Eve Dinner, featuring authentic flavours and festive dishes that will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Sri Lanka."

LIMITED places available" For booking call - 0409 603 874

201 Leura Mall, Leura
Corner of the Mall & Megalong Street

HISTORIC SNAPSHOT ~ Katoomba Brickworks. On the 19th February 1938, it announced that building work was well underway fo...
29/12/2024

HISTORIC SNAPSHOT ~ Katoomba Brickworks. On the 19th February 1938, it announced that building work was well underway for the construction by B.M.Bricks Pty Ltd of the new Katoomba Brickworks was well underway. Here: w3w.co/unlicensed.handles.moody

The Katoomba Brickworks was established to meet the growing demand for building materials in the expanding Blue Mountains area. Its location in Katoomba, already a thriving tourist destination and residential area, was strategic for supplying bricks to local construction projects.

After closing earlier, in 1954/55 it announced that it was being re-established. It later closed with no assets. The buildings have since been demolished.

If you wander the site you can see the remains of buildings and old equipment. There is also a small man-made dam. It is sadly neglected with long grass and the original road is all but gone. Watch out for snakes.

If you're driving west from Katoomba, just before the Explorers Tree site you can see the old large gateway to the site. It's part of Bonnie Doon Reserve.

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/2a98rvWKtSA

𝘏𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘤 𝘚𝘯𝘢𝘱𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘣𝘺:
𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗧
Hayley Clifton, Chapman Real Estate
Appraisals - Sales - Purchases
7 days a week 0406 966 770
www.facebook.com/RealEstateBlueMountains
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𝙈𝙊𝙐𝙉𝙏𝘼𝙄𝙉𝙎 𝙏𝘼𝙇𝙀𝙎 𝙒𝘼𝙇𝙆𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙏𝙊𝙐𝙍𝙎
Katoomba, Leura & Mount Victoria walking tours
Call: 0410 600 224
www.facebook.com/MountainsTalesNSW
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𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗠𝗕𝗜𝗔 - 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗧𝗦
Male & Female ~ Full range
Australian Delivery through Amazon
www.askroz.news/ARBM-Amazon-Columbia-Boots

DELISH ~ On Saturday a couple of our contributors enjoyed brunch at Bang Bowls Katoomba. They enjoyed Coffee, Green Tea,...
29/12/2024

DELISH ~ On Saturday a couple of our contributors enjoyed brunch at Bang Bowls Katoomba. They enjoyed Coffee, Green Tea, a Granola Bowl and the incredible Açaí Bowl 😋. The meals are always as "pretty as a picture".

195a Katoomba Street, Katoomba
8am - 3pm except Friday 8am - 2pm
Closed Thursday
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𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗧𝗦 - 100’s to choose from
Male & Female ~ Full range
Australian Delivery through Amazon
www.askroz.news/ARBM-Amazon-Walking-Boots

STUNNING: Elaine Yeoh said: "A group of ladies from Let’s Hike Sydney!🥾🌸 did the Grand Canyon walk today to work off som...
29/12/2024

STUNNING: Elaine Yeoh said: "A group of ladies from Let’s Hike Sydney!🥾🌸 did the Grand Canyon walk today to work off some Christmas cheer!

We did this as part of our North-South-East-West hiking challenge!

For December and January, we are aiming to walk across all parts of our beautiful city! Today, we came up to the Blue Mountains… always a favourite! ❤️"

Be sure to follow Elaine on Instagram: www.instagram.com/elaine.yeoh_photography
Elaine also has the group "Let’s Hike Sydney" for women who like to bushwalk: Check it out: Let’s Hike Sydney!🥾🌸

HEADS UP ~ Philip Hammon reports that there has been a further landslip on Narrow Neck near the currently closed Golden ...
29/12/2024

HEADS UP ~ Philip Hammon reports that there has been a further landslip on Narrow Neck near the currently closed Golden Stairs. Philip said it was about 20' wide and 50' tall.

We are sure the NPWS are already on to it. We are just over 5 months to the running of the ULTRA Trail which uses the Golden Stairs for Jamison Valley access.
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𝗞𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗔 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗦 ❤️ 🏥
Kamimbla Wombats need our help
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𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗙𝗨𝗡 ~ Panorama Point at Hargraves Lookout Blackheath. It's a historic walk along a 300m ridge line. The t...
29/12/2024

𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗙𝗨𝗡 ~ Panorama Point at Hargraves Lookout Blackheath. It's a historic walk along a 300m ridge line. The track out to the lookout is fairly rough in patches, and it does drop away on both sides so take care. Here: https://w3w.co/endless.guarding.despairing



KEY POINTS
• Distance: 600m return
• Time: 30-40 mins return
• Best time of the day: Any time
• Kid-safe: Yes with supervision, but not little ones
• Dogs on-leash: Yes
• Steps: Lots
• Accessible: No
• Heights: Trick most of the way
• Must do rating out of 10: 10

ACCESS: Park at Hargraves lookout, and walk down to the lower west-facing lookout and turn left following a very minor track. Here: https://w3w.co/lightened.folded.famines Hargraves lookout has toilet facilities but no real picnic area.

BACK STORY: In the 1900s the focus of track projects switched to west of the railway line. Shipley too was developing as a tourist destination with Hargraves Lookout being opened on 17 March 1915.

In the 1920s tourist attractions were increased at Shipley with the signposting of Amphitheatre Lookout in 1928, and the opening of Mount Blackheath Lookout in 1929. Panorama Point Lookout was opened later in 1935.

But most tourism development in the 1930s returned to the east side of the railway line. The most famous vantage point, Govetts Leap Lookout, was named in 1934.

𝘉𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘣𝘺:
𝗕𝗘𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦 🧭
⭐ FINALISTS - NSW Tourism Awards 2024
The Blue Mountains leading family-friendly adventure company
Let us 'Share The Adventure!'
Exclusive 6wd Landrover experience
www.beyondtheblacktop.com.au
www.instagram.com/beyondtheblacktoptours
Beyond the Blacktop Adventure Tours

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𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗧𝗦 - 100’s to choose from
Male & Female ~ Full range
Australian Delivery through Amazon
www.askroz.news/ARBM-Amazon-Walking-Boots

28/12/2024

𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗪𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗪𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 - We have the most beautiful birds. This is a Satin Bowerbird preparing his love next.

𝘉𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘣𝘺:
𝙑𝙄𝘾𝙏𝙊𝙍𝙄𝘼 & 𝘼𝙇𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙏 𝙂𝙐𝙀𝙎𝙏𝙃𝙊𝙐𝙎𝙀 🛌🏻 🍽️
V&A Cafe - Thur - Sun
Thur-Fri 10.30am - 2.30pm
Sat-Sun 8am - 2.30pm
Restaurant - Fri - Sat 6.00pm - 9.00pm
A blend of history and contemporary luxury
Tel: 4787 1348
www.vaguesthouse.com



28/12/2024

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