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Any recommendations for traveling from Sydney to Blue Mts? Any small or private tour group recommendations?

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The Federal Pass is the bushwalking track below the cliff line at Katoomba. It has been closed west of Scenic World for some time due to rockfall (ie from Scenic World towards Ruined Castle). However, in the last couple of days there has been another rockfall to the east of Scenic World. This means the track from the bottom of the Giant Staircase (near the 3 Sisters) to Furber Stairs (near Scenic World) is closed. The rockfall looks substantial so it is likely the track will be closed for quite some time.

Always check the NPWS for updates on track closures before planning a hike.

https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/katoomba-area/local-alerts

I’m stopping off in Sydney for 5 nights on the way to my 3 month working holiday adventure in New Zealand. I wanted to hike and camp in the Blue Mountains while I’m there and looking for advice on routes/camping/scenic spots. I’m planning to allocate 2 days and nights in a couple weeks time to do this. I was gonna get a train to somewhere there to start my hike. Where should I start from and where should I go and where should I camp? TIA

Looking for some local advice.

Looking to move to the mountains in the new year. Looking at Blackheath as option 1 and Wentworth Falls as option 2. We have two kids at primary school (between 6 and 10) and work in the City but will have flexibility to WFH at least 3 days a week. We will be renting and looking to buy in the next 2-3 years. We are outdoors people - climbing, hiking, camping, etc and have spent a fair amount of time in the mountains already, so know we would love the outdoor lifestyle up there.

Wondering if anyone has moved recently and can share experiences and what you wished you had known before moving etc.

Would also be great to hear from anyone with primary school aged kids - how is the school experience and are there any schools to avoid or go for?

Thanks in advance for any input.

Is there still a discounted family pass on offer for residents of the blue mountains?

Anyone know if this is still available. I think I it used to be $99 for a year.

My buddies and I want to do the mt solitary loop end of this week… can anyone tell me if they have been down the furber steps recently and whether it’s possible? I know officially it might closed but we don’t mind a scramble. Cheers

We live 100m from the Great Western Highway in Wentworth Falls, with another house, our backyard and their backyard between us and the highway.

We mostly just deal with the truck brake noise which can be annoying. I'd always thought once I build the garden up in the backyard I'd hear it less as right now our yard is empty.

Does anyone have any suggestions for hedging or any plants/trees that might reduce road/truck noise?

Would it make much of a difference having a full garden vs the empty yard we have now? Maybe a water feature instead?

From what I read I'd need a solid brick wall to block noises but I'm interested in hearing from locals in the same situation please. Thank you!

Hey guys, I'm planning on taking some mates on a bushwalk down into the Grose Valley this weekend. I was planning to do Rodriguez pass and come up Govetts which I did a few years ago, but these are both closed still? Does anyone know the extent to which they are closed? Last time we did them with all the rockfalls and collapsed trails etc. but wondering if its gotten bad enough over the years to not attempt at all?

If they are completely rooted does this sound like a feasible replacement hike: Evans > Horse Walking > Junction Rock > Blue Gum > Perrys?

Thanks in advance,

Just wondering if BMCC has a policy for limiting cars parked on the curb outside your house, do they prefer cars are parked off the street eg. driveway/garage?

I’ve seen videos of people camping on like hanging rock and just random spots on the headland in the blueys, but I’ve lived here my whole life and thought you had to go to the actual national park camping spots and pay the small fee. Is that true? I know you could prolly just go off path and get caught but I don’t really wanna fuck up the nature.

Hi everyone! Not sure if this is a good place to post, but I'm not on Facebook and couldn't think of anywhere else to ask. I recently decided to try and learn to play tennis, and have had about 6 lessons so far. I'm making progress, but still an absolute beginner. My reason for taking lessons is hopefully to one day reach a level where I can play "social tennis" at the local club, but meanwhile, I have no-one to practice/play with as my husband isn't really keen and most of my friends live too far away and/or are similarly uninterested. I was wondering if there's anyone in the Katoomba area or nearby who is either a beginner like myself, or wouldn't mind hitting some balls with an enthusiastic novice? I would be willing to travel as far as Lawson or Blackheath. Thanks! Oh btw I'm a woman in my mid 40's if that matters. Would love to find another woman to play with but any friendly person would be great 🙂🙂

Hi, I am making a last minute trip to the blue mountains. And I am looking for suggestions of how to best spend my 2 days.

Firstly, I don’t drive. So, any suggestions for trails that are reachable by public transport is preferred. Secondly, I will also be staying near katoomba station. Lastly, hoping to find a place that I can reach by foot to watch the sunrise in the katoomba area. Thank you.

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Hey guys, I’m planning to hike to the top of Fortress Creek Falls. I’ve done some research, and it seems like there’s no cell service in the area, so Google Maps won’t be much help. Does anyone have any advice or insights about this hike? For example, what should I bring? Are there any maps available, as the route seems to split along the way? I’ve done a few 3- to 4-hour hikes before, but this one involves going through unmarked bushland. I want to be cautious and well-prepared.

Update : I did ittt.

future readers message me if you have any questions.

Hi Everyone this is such a helpful group, I appreciate all the advice!

I have a Isuzu dmax 4x4 (stock) and im looking to come to the blue mountains for the first time from the 30th of november to 2nd of December. I want camp in a spot and then do day hikes each day.

I read a lot of recommendations for Euroka campground, but its booked out on the 30th

Then I saw online Mount Werong campground.

Our plan is to do maybe 2-3 big day hikes,

Do people recomend Mount Werong, and also what hikes would you recommend, we want to see some of the famous places aswell as have an amazing long full day 8hour hike. I am an experienced hiker but just looking to do day hikes without packs as my friends from overseas will not have the packs and light tents.

I read online, of course the 3 sisters is amazing, and also The Grand Canyon Walking Track, Im not sure the time and logistics but could a plan be.

From sydney to do the grand canyon walking track and 3 sisters then camp and mount werong and do a hike there? Also if anyone can give recomendations of an amazing water hole with a lookout or any waterhole it would be amazing

The Great Western Highway is closed both directions at Blackheath following a crash between truck and motor bike earlier.

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Will be visiting this weekend with my partner and we’ll have some time to visit markets. We usually like to look at craft goods like pottery/art or vintage/antique stuff. Anything you could recommend?

hey! do you guys know any specific places/trails in the blue mountains where theres not too many people and animals that are palm sized or above?

for context, im a starter, getting into photographing, what inspired me was seeing a possum on a telephone pole in the night