Tag Archives: Blue Mountains
Mar-2019
The last thing Anonymous needs is another blogger telling the world about how good it is, but I’m about to. The café’s photogenic fare served on wooden boards makes it an Instagrammer’s paradise, which probably accounts somewhat for the fact it’s almost always packed; that, and it’s located on the can’t-miss-it corner of the Great Western […]
Mar-2019
It was love at first latte at this cool little café in Lawson. And with the simple, contemporary décor, the quality of the food and friendliness of the staff (and being next door to Bullaburra!) the love was always destined to last. One of the first cafes to kick-start the coffee and dining renaissance in the […]
Leonard the Lyrebird is an award-winning children’s book set in Blue Mountains, Australia, written by Jodie McLeod (me!) – a Blue Mountains local and longtime creative writer, journalist and editor (also editor of this website) – and illustrated by the very talented Katoomba artist Eloise Short. Leonard the Lyrebird at a glance: Winner: 2019 Whitley Award for Best […]
Dec-2018
Ingar Campground in Wentworth Falls is adjacent to a very large waterhole that attracts both the camping crowd and day-trippers. ** UPDATE: INGAR CAMPGROUND IS CURRENTLY CLOSED. Check the NSW National Parks website for updated information. The advantage of this swimming hole is you can drive straight to the pool – no laborious walk in our out – […]
Jan-2016
Recently voted Australia’s No. 1 hotel in TripAdvisor’s 2016 Travellers’ Choice Awards, Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley in the Blue Mountains takes luxury to new extremes. I had the pleasure of staying here a few years ago on a famil for Wellbeing magazine, and it’s is etched in my memory as the most overwhelmingly lavish resort and spa experience I’ve ever had. If […]
There’s nothing worse* than being stuck inside with hyper-energetic children when it’s raining in the Blue Mountains. Here are some local family entertainment ideas that are perfect for those wet weather days. The great thing about visiting or living in the Blue Mountains is having an unending outdoor playground right at your doorstep. But when […]
Dec-2015
Prepare for a steep 400m descent and an even longer (it feels) walk out from this swimming hole at Silver Cascades in Mount Victoria. Keep in mind, though, that the more arduous the walk in, the more private and peaceful your swimming experience will be. Even if it’s not swimming season, a walk to this […]
Dec-2015
Located at the city-side entrance to Blue Mountains National Park, Jellybean Pool in Glenbrook attracts Sydney day trippers and locals alike, making it very popular in the warmer months. Being so close to Sydney makes this pool as busy as an urban water park in summer, but a large sandbank means there’s usually enough dry […]
Nov-2015
What will it take to transform the Blue Mountains into a culinary destination? A group of local and well-known foodies recently pondered the future of food in the Blue Mountains over some top-notch local nosh. Last week local restaurant owners, food producers and food enthusiasts gathered to hear industry experts talk about their culinary passions at FEAST Blue Mountains, […]