r/bluemountains

Thinking about going camping with a few others at Mount Banks and Lockleys pylon in the next couple months. Are there any flat areas on Mount Banks that are suitable for setting up a tent, similar to Lockleys Pylon? We will be leaving no trace. Thanks

Hi all, I am looking for a recommendations for a remedial masseuse. First preference is for someone in the upper mountains, but happy for all recommendations. Thank you :)

I live in sydney and have a experience climbing in indoor gyms, but I've never been outdoors to climb.

I'm going through the process of joining fire nsw, and want to eventually go into the USAR rescue teams.

I want to try canyoning / absailing as an ebtry point, and have had a brief look into doing guided tours.

I work alot and may not have alot of time to join a bush walking group and be able to commit to it, but I'm just wondering what first steps people take to get to a point where they can go canyoning, not as part of a paid group?

Hi everyone! Taking my friend who is visiting to go see the Blue Mountains for a day trip and looking for some recommendations/ways of pacing the day out. I haven't been in over ten years, and will be driving up - but do not have a 4WD, just normal car.

I would definitely take her to see the 3 Sisters, but beyond that asking what is the best and easiest sequence of events in a day trip - as well as the best accessible view points, easy hikes/walks and whether the train/cable car is worth it anymore.

Hi everyone, with the intensifying El Nino over the Pacific and dense undergrowth that has developed in the Blue Mountains, it's my understanding that we're in for a pretty anxious summer. It'll be my first summer alone up here after moving out and I was curious as to how households up here prep for fire season? Down on the flatlands we mostly just hosed out gutters down on particularly hot days but I lived in a very urban environment far from dense bushland. Is there much more to it then that?

So I am the guy being charged with "menace, harass, or offend" over emails and calls to Susan Templeman about Gaza. A recurring theme in commentary from ignorant gossiping idiots on the internet has been that it's not because she doesn't want to hear about Gaza, but because she had a problem with my manner. To clear that up, here is an excerpt from her last email to me, specifically saying it's Palestine she doesn't want to hear about. These are her words:

"Your views on Palestine are well understood. Should you wish to obtain constituent support from my office or wish to provide feedback and concerns on other matters you can contact me..."

Ask her. Get your fact straight or stop talking nonsense about a matter that's before the courts. Or who knows, you might end up in court yourself.

Hello!
My partner and I are coming over end of September for about a week. Google says the weather should be decent around 25°c but just wanted to know what the general consensus is over here. We’ll be doing some walks but nothing too intense, other than that we’ll be going to the movies during the evening. We’ve been over during June before and it was unbelievably cold so I want to be prepared this time!

Thanks!

major accident on the Darling Causeway. Emergency services onsite but car and truck are going to need to get towed. going to be stuck for hours

Hello

I want to take my partner to the mountains this Sunday but it looks like there’s rain forecast. I don’t really mind the rain but I know from experience that the fog is also pretty frequent whenever it rains in the mountains.
Does it ever rain without it being too foggy up there?

Was wondering if I should reschedule or just go anyway even if it might be foggy

Really keen on going there but roads are closed, anyone know any ways to get there without using the closed road?

Hi! I’m 20 F and I live a couple of hours away from blue mountains, I’m thinking of staying a couple of nights in Katoomba to go hiking and checking out the trails and waterfall tracks near by! Is there any tips or tricks that could help me out?

Is this place a legit pernicious cult? I felt like a nice day trip today up to Katoomba from Sydney and stopped for a pesto sandwich at the Yellow Delli (I saw it had over 3,000 Google reviews with a 4.5 something rating). Place was absolutely packed at about 2:45 pm (not exactly lunch time) on a freezing 3 degrees Celsius Monday (freezing for Sydney standards). Food was very nice. After I left I did some more research on the place because I felt the vibes were off — there was about two dozen employees/workers, all very young. Sure the place was packed with customers but the sheer volume of employees was something I’ve never encountered at any other restaurant. Apparently it’s a proper cult with some bad connections, all locals avoid and its customer base is tourists. Now I feel bad. Anyways I guess that was more of a rant than a question.

hi everyone, looking to come to the blue mountains in october time as we’d love to do a full day hike! we are both fit and active walkers, and would ideally be looking for a 8-10 hour hike if possible? we did the grand canyon loop last time we were there, which was incredible, but a lot shorter than what we were after!

would also consider a good two day loop with camping too, so would love to hear any recommendations!!

bonus if any of the walks are good for spotting wildlife, especially birds!!