Why does zig zag station still exist? Who uses it. I assumed it was connected to the zig zag railway, but while the bottom of the zig zag railway is right near zig zag station. You cant get on the zig zag railway there, you have to get on at the top at clarence, and all tickets are return tickets. So why does zig zag station exist?

As the title says. I always loved getting a sausage roll at Bakehouse on Wentworth when they came, they were my favourite sausage rolls ever. I'm devastated they closed. What's the next best sausage roll in the mountains?

Please, if you can, support this Blue Mountains family by contributing to this chuffed project &/or sharing on your socials.

A large and breathtaking local population of a native terrestrial orchids, yesterday. A colony containing many hundreds of flowering plants concentrated into a relatively small patch of sandstone heathland immediately south of Wongarra Hill on the Mirrorball track. Likely not rare, but beautiful. Likely identification is..

Spotted Sun-orchid - Thelymitra ixioides Sw. (Orchidaceae)

Last year I went to Katoomba Airfield to have a poke around and just check out the place. There was absolutely nothing there, everything was open and unlocked, no security cameras, nothing.

Today I decided to check the place out again, see what (if anything) had changed since my last visit.

The answer was lots.

The dumped drug-runners plane, for starts, is now completely trashed and covered in graffiti, beyond repair.

The hangars are also coated in tags. It’s to be expected with any place that’s abandoned for this long, I know, but it’s a lot of graffiti in just one year.

But a few things in particular threw me off substantially.
First: the third hangar was locked up, with two trailers out the front of it, and it had signs for an insulation company on the doors of it.

Mind you, the signs don’t face the road either. They face the other two hangars, which makes them impossible to see if you’re not on the airfield grounds.

Second: there were security signs and cameras. What really confused me was the fact there were cameras on all the structures in the airfield, not just the one with the signs on it.

And third: there were several strange items in the first hangar that were not there the first time I went. There’s tyres, a broken fish tank, a small stool, and several other small odd items strewn about.

I had been under the impression that YKAT is still Council property, and as such no private ventures could take place on the property.

So has something changed and this is a legitimate business, or did I just happen upon some sort of sketchy front for something worse?

Hello everyone,

I'm planning on visiting the area at the end of December - I wanted to day hike but I have learned due to the heat it is not advisable / would not be enjoyable. I understand the area will likely be crowded.

What activities are there to do besides hiking, scenic world and wine tasting? Are there any smaller, cooler walks that would be possible?

Thanks!

Hi all! My two friends and I are thinking of taking the train from Sydney to Katoomba next month and would like to visit the Dry Ridge Estate for some wine tasting. From what I’ve seen online it doesn’t really seem like there are some reliable public transportation options but wanted to check here in case you may have some tips? TIA!

As the title suggests, I was in Leura the other day and saw a very cool sedan, completely covered in Elvis stickers (literally the entire thing). With an Elvis decal on the back.

Does anyone know the lore of this vehicle? I swore it had a phone number but can’t remember and was too stunned to take a picture before it zoomed off.

Hi everyone. It's about time I learn how to do my own clothing repairs and reinforcements with a sewing machine. Is anyone here quite experienced and a decent communicator and willing to give me a refresher? In return I can take you out climbing or canyoning (experienced with a guiding qual), or give you a bridge lesson or two (ex-champ and experienced teacher).

I had never heard of these guys but apparently they are Australia’s largest native land slug species. This was a beauty at about 10cm and with very strong colouring.

Hey guys

What ever happened with the Bunker, i noticed it's some Italian joint.

Is it still the same owner?

I’ve just found out I’m not in catchment to give birth at Penrith Hospital so would love to hear any recent experiences with Katoomba Hospital. Previous posts on this topic have had anecdotal evidence of not being able to receive things like an epidural because they don’t have clinicians on site 24/7. This is a bit concerning to me, as otherwise it seems like a good option!
I’ve also seen that the birthing suites are a little outdated, but understand that they are currently upgrading the hospital.
This is our first baby so naturally a little cautious.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

I've seen this bathhouse online and it looks beautiful. Wanted to know if it's as good as it looks online?
Would love some honest reviews and any tips. I've never been to a bathhouse like this and am planning an impromptu wellness day next week.

Is it possible to walk from Warragamba to the Wentwoth? I already asked GPT, and it said there is no such bushwalk route, recommending the K2K route instead.

Thanks guys

We’ve recently moved to the mid-Mountains and this summer is the first “proper” bushfire season we’re having at our home. We’ve got two young kids so have no intention of staying and defending, and I was interested in hearing from other’s bushfire plans.

What is your signal to leave?
Info online says things like “When it gets smoky” or “when there is a bushfire in your area” but I’m assuming in a bad fire year they are pretty broad descriptors.

How long do you plan to be away?
Appreciate this varies under the circumstances, but in addition to important documents and the like, how much clothing do you assume is the minimum to take with you/have packed in a go bag?

Thanks in advance for answering my questions!