Blue Mountains Blog

There’s a quiet magic that settles over the Blue Mountains during winter and spring. The air turns crisp and the bush blooms with wildflowers and stirs with new life as sunshine begins to grace the landscape once again. For travellers looking to escape the city and sink into something more grounded, restorative, and slow, these are some of the best times to visit this stunning region.

When the temperature drops and the air takes on that crisp, woodsmoke scent, something magical stirs in the Blue Mountains. Welcome to Yulefest – our region’s beloved winter celebration that lights up the season with old-world charm and down-to-earth joy.

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?

This year, the annual Eucalypt of the Year vote is travel themed – with the Blue Mountains one of 10 iconic Australian destinations in contention.

Image: David Hill, Deep Hill MediaGrowing up, Stefanie Habal never felt she belonged.

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.