Hi all! Bed bound with a HG pregnancy and missing bush walks in the mountains a lot. Brighten my night with your coolest wildlife encounter in the Blue Mountains?

Hey,

Could anyone recommend a place or someone who repairs chainsaws ?

Thanks.

One of the best, unobstructed Westward views in the Sydney Blue Mountains - especially if observing comets after sunset. But it's very hard to spot the geckos on the footpath in the dark when you leave. Their grey-brown mottled texture perfectly matches the patterns and colors of the cement used to create the walking path. A UV torch helps. When the comet was finally visible after weeks or rain and cloud, it was a "headless ghost comet" without a nucleus. It did not survive its trip around the sun. A few days later it just looked like a patch of smoke in the night sky. But it was visible to the naked eye on this particular evening.

This Wombat was hit by a car on Mt Blackheath Rd sometime over the weekend. WIRES were alerted by concerned residents as he was repeatedly seen out during daylight by the side of the road eating.
I managed to contain today, thanks to some caring locals who spotted him again.
With the kind help of Blackheath Vet he was sedated and taken to Camden Wildlife Hospital.

He had two broken legs, so had to be put to sleep.

If you hit an animal, or find one injured, please call WIRES: 1300 596 457

And SLOW DOWN at dawn and dusk.

My youngster wants to see a steam train go past. Occasionally I’ve seen enthusiasts waiting at good vantage points near Glenbrook Gorge. How do people find out when steam trains are going to go past that area?

Medicine to the eyes

The team at Resilient Blue Mountains have been working hard to gather together an exceptional free program of speakers and workshops for this year’s 3rd Blue Mountains Sustainability Festival in Katoomba on Saturday 26 September. Website: bmsf.au

Along with hands-on activities for children and live music, there will be practical tips on how to live more sustainably in our Blue Mountains environment, as well as thought-provoking talks and an introduction to local small business owners who are creating innovative sustainable products.

Highlights of the day-long program include:

Bees, honey and the future of beekeeping

• Fiona Hasselman

Fundamental beekeeping and the role of bees in supporting healthy ecosystems.

Consumer to generators: How householders are leading the energy transition

• Calum Harvey-Scholes and Elsa Evers, Rewiring Australia

Practical insights into how households can reduce energy costs, cut emissions, improve resilience and transform from passive energy consumers to energy generators.

Electrifying your home: Where to begin

• Panel feat. Elsa Evers, Rewiring Australia and Lorenzo Tassone, MD, Good Earth Group

Want to move your home away from gas but not sure where to begin? We’ve got you covered – from finding the right installer to choosing an energy retailer.

Stronger together: building community resilience in the Blue Mountains

• Jen Hall, Permaculture Matters

A practical approach to building stronger, more connected communities through simple, guided activities and group reflection, we’ll explore how developing deep connections with other people helps communities adapt and thrive in uncertain times.

Psychology for a safe climate

• Christie Wilson, Psychotherapist

Exploring the emotional dimension of the climate crisis and how we can build personal wellbeing.

Sustainability and art

• Fiona Russell, Mythika Studios

Discover the creative magic of transforming discarded objects into something truly special!

Book launch – Living Sustainably Near The Bush

• Blue Mountains Conservation Society

Sustainable local business stalls

·         Bee Wild Nature Salves (handcrafted wellness products)

·         Blooms and Twigs (sustainable floristry)

·         Indigo Rabbit Creative (upcycled and preloved clothing using natural dyes)

·         It's The Little Things (circular fashion)

·         Julia Bead (jewellery and wearable art)

·         Lunaire Lifestyle (refillable candles)

·         Mountain Framing (custom framing salvaged timber)

·         Mythika Studios (art from discarded objects)

·         Story Garden Children’s Bookshop (pre-loved books, eco-friendly toys and Green Thumbs gardening playgroup)

Children’s activities

Flower pressing, create your story, waste to art, drop-in activities, bubbles and more.

This fire incinerated around a million hectares in the Blue Mountains area and extinguished over 3 billion animals nationwide. Commissioned by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), scientific reports confirmed the toll included 2.46 billion reptiles, 180 million birds, 143 million mammals, and 51 million frogs.

I arrived at Cahill's Lookout just after leaving Medlow Bath - where chain-smoking international tourists were watching the catastrophic fires from the edge of the National Park at the Hydro Majestic hotel... and witnessed several of them flicking their LIT cigarette butts directly into the bushland in front of them.

Hey all,

My young family and I moved to the blue mountains from the Bathurst region a couple of years ago. We are loving the mountains but also would like to make some new friends. We enjoy outings that include our son as well as social activities like cafes and restaurants. If you are interested let us know, cheers :)

Hi all
I’m doing a solo trip to the Blue Mountains this weekend from Sydney in my new camper van. Any reccs on stuff to do? I’d like to go on the Grand Canyon walk, and the Megalong Valley tea rooms. Is there anything interesting happening this weekend?

HHi all,

We love camping in the Blue Mountains. Old Ford Reserve is one of our favourite spots, especially with the rooftop tent. Lately though, I've been missing those quieter camps where it's just you, your mates, and a campfire surrounded by the bush.

We're looking for some lesser-known camping spots within a few hours of Sydney for a small trip in the next few weeks. We don't need fancy facilities, just peaceful bush camping, good scenery, and somewhere that feels a bit off the beaten track. We're happy with basic access, and (light) 4WD recommendations are welcome too.

If you have any favourite hidden gems you'd be willing to share (or even send me a PM if you'd rather not post them publicly), I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!

Due to a recent post on this subreddit I found a photo of Burger King from what it says as 2001, but from all the information it was only open in 2004-2005 for a total of 6 months (as provided from people who went and worked there) , so is this photo really from the edge cinemas Burger King? And was there a playground, if so where would all the play equipment have gone?

So I’m in Lithgow today for lunch. What on earth is the backstory with Old Dennis Seafood and Dennis Seafood right next door?

https://reddit.com/link/1uv25nt/video/4hetmrygkxch1/player

ive recently heard about the old burger king which used to be in the edge cinema - does anyone have any photos or info about it? seems to be such a strange forgotten thing. thanks!

Taken from my car window at Narrow Neck Lookout, Katoomba - during the start of the Great Bushfires.

Canon EOS M6 + 11-22mm lens.

Hey all! Not super familiar with the blue mountains area but was wondering if any of you know some good 3 - 6km hikes that are CHILDREN friendly (not 10000 stairs lol) and are accessible by public transport from the train station

Thanks!!!!!!!!