SAVE THE DATE! LET’S GET TOGETHER TO CLEAN UP THE BLUE MOUNTAINS! March 7 is Clean Up Australia Day. Wherever you live in the Blue Mountains, you can get involved to Clean Up the Blue Mountains by choosing your favourite bushwalk or local park to make it sparkle! All you need is a biodegradable bag,…
It’s back to school this week and time to consider enrolling in Term 1 kids’ activities. We have a bunch of fantastic creative and active opportunities right here in the Blue Mountains to help our children develop skills for life. Our local kids’ Term 1 activity providers are COVID-safe, many offer free trial classes and…
We have sought out a collection of the best parks and playgrounds with bike paths in the Blue Mountains. These spots allow children to ride and scoot safely without traffic. The Blue Mountains is a beautiful place to raise a family. Children have an incredible natural playground to venture out on foot and on bikes!…
Fill your home with the fresh smell of a real Christmas tree this year and at the same time support your local Blue Mountains Rural Fire Station, fruit shop or Lions Club! We have a bunch of local places to purchase your real Christmas tree in the Blue Mountains and some spots that are not…
School Holiday Activities Blue Mountains The Summer school holidays are almost upon us! We have plenty of excellent Summer school holiday activities in the Blue Mountains that will keep your children active, boost their confidence and engage them in memorable experiences. We are very excited to tell you all about these fantastic opportunities that are…
Unfortunately, all RFS Santa Runs planned for this weekend have now been cancelled. This is sad news but understandable considering the current circumstances. We are thankful to the Rural Fire Service for all that they do for our community and look forward with hope and optimism to next year’s Santa Runs! We would like to…
Christmas in the Blue Mountains looks a little different this year but the joy of Christmas is still alive and well! There are COVID safe community carol and jazz events planned in the lead up to Christmas and Christmas Day community lunch events for those who would like to gather on the day. These upcoming…
Kids across the Blue Mountains have had their say on the location and designs of 11 children’s street libraries, which will soon be installed throughout the Blue Mountains from Blaxland to Blackheath. We asked kids (aged five to 12 years) to participate in the program using Kids Say – a new, dedicated space on Council’s…
Pick Your Own Fruit Blue Mountains & Beyond Guide Please note that all information is correct at the time of writing and we aim to update this guide regularly. Please check with the orchard directly though to confirm opening times and available fruit. Many of our Blue Mountains Orchards have endured adversity from fire, pests,…
We are famous for our wonderful community Blue Mountains markets. They bring great fun and atmosphere to our weekends, whilst supporting local businesses and communities. This Summer, many markets are open, whilst some remain closed until further notice. Please check each market’s Facebook Page and website for updates. For the markets that are on, each…
The Spring School Holidays are almost upon us! We have plenty of excellent Spring school holiday activities that will keep your children active, boost their confidence and engage them in amazing outdoor experiences. We are very excited to tell you all about these fantastic opportunities that are happening in the Blue Mountains these school holidays!…
Four Local Mums have been busy creating bespoke handmade cloth face masks for our community. These masks are excellent quality, affordable and look so stylish! If you still need to buy your family face masks, have a look at these locally made ones. They are fun, practical and most importantly, comfortable to wear. Masks may…
There are so many talented local Mums in the Blue Mountains making and selling cloth face masks so we thought it might be helpful to have one central guide that compiles the details of everyone who is making and selling masks for us to purchase. Please add your details below if you would like people…
In Sweden, there is a famous saying that encourages folk to spend time outdoors, regardless of the weather: There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothes. In recent years, we have been inspired by the Scandinavian style of education and the value that they place on outdoor learning from a very young…
Choosing a Blue Mountains School Whether you are new to the Blue Mountains and considering where you may like to live or looking to choose between a private or public school, it can feel a little overwhelming knowing where to start when choosing a Blue Mountains school for your child. Booking a school tour and…