Wine lovers, mark your calendars! From 15–17 August 2025, experience the flavour and flair of the annual Wines of the West Festival - a spectacular weekend celebrating the finest wines from the Blue Mountains and Central West wine region of NSW, all hosted at the iconic Carrington Hotel in Katoomba.

NAIDOC Week is a time to come together and recognise the histories, cultures, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Here in the Blue Mountains, it’s also a time to listen deeply, learn more and reflect on the legacy of the Gundungurra and Darug peoples, the Traditional Custodians of the region, whose stories, knowledge and care continue to shape this sacred place.

In the heart of Blackheath, Aqua Ignis Bathhouse has opened its doors, welcoming visitors and locals with an opportunity to embrace mindfulness and calm. It’s a space that honours relaxation and rejuvenation, allowing you to sink into the beauty of slow, considered wellness.

At the foothills of Megalong escarpment, Lot 101 is reimagining what it means to eat, grow, and gather—where sustainability, community and culture come together in one remarkable place.

This list of short walks along the spectacular Grand Cliff Top Walk, between Wentworth Falls and Katoomba, proves that you don’t need to take on the full 19 km (grade 3) stretch to understand why it is called ‘Grand’!