You might be familiar with the shades of green and blue of our Mountains... but have you experienced the gold, red and copper tones of our heritage gardens and wild places?Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah
This year, the annual Eucalypt of the Year vote is travel themed – with the Blue Mountains one of 10 iconic Australian destinations in contention.Did you know that the Greater Blue Mountains has the highest diversity of eucalypt species in the world, with more than 100 species calling the region home? It is the reason why the Greater Blue Mountains is a UNESCO World Heritage listed area.
Image: David Hill, Deep Hill MediaGrowing up, Stefanie Habal never felt she belonged.Too dark skinned to be accepted into European society and two fair skinned to fit in with Indigenous communities, “I always struggled to feel connected to a Country, to the place I was living”.
Located upstairs above the Old City Bank Bar the Old City Bank Brasserie serves modern Australian food with an Asian twist, thanks to the creative influences of its head chef. Think great pub food with a selection of vegetarian options.Images: David Hill, Deep Hill MediaHow did a bureaucrat with a business degree from the Philippines find his way to Katoomba?
A visit to the Blue Mountains earns a tick on any bucket list but these bucket list activities will push the experience to the top!Storytelling with the stars with Blue Mountains Stargazing, an outdoor hot bath under the stars at Kyah Hotel or a dark history tour with Blue Mountains Mystery Tours will make your visit stand out.
When the sun sets on the Blue Mountains escarpment, our towns and villages light up with live music vibes, late night bevs in intimate bars and ambles through the bush along artfully lit tracks.Image David Hill, Deep Hill MediaRefined, yet quirky, the Two Doctors Whiskey Tavern is where you can sink into leather chesterfields or a plush velvet chair when 'the doctor’s in session' and explore vintage books and curios while sipping on a craft spirit or cocktail as a local muso plays.