Latest Rock Wallaby News
30th November 2023The latest update from Friends Of The Brush Tailed Rock Wallaby
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Latest news, events and happenings for adventure lovers in the Blue Mountains, NSW
Learn About Brush Tailed Rock Wallabies
1st October 2023A short video about the Rock Wallabies we’re supporting with your help
Rock Wallaby Update
7th May 2021An update on the endangered rock wallabies that we are supporting with your help
A life-changing experience
15th July 2020An inspiring first-hand experience of a first-time abseiler challenging her fears – and winning!
Supporting Endangered Brush Tailed Wallabies
1st May 2020Your adventure can help protect endangered Brush Tailed Rock Wallabies – find out about the efforts to protect these cute native animals and our donations to their cause.
Adventure Aid for the Blue Mountains
14th February 2020We’ve joined up with other local adventure companies in Adventure Aid, an initiative to raise funds for projects aimed at restoring bushfire-damaged areas and ensuring safety for visitors to the Blue Mountains National Park.
High and Wild Mountain Adventures (Katoomba)- Weekend Notes
29th September 2019It’s a popular tourist destination attracting thousands from across the country and the world – known for its breathtaking scenery and fresh air.
Blue Mountains Abseiling: High and Wild - The Accidental Australian
12th June 2019Blue Mountains Abseiling- what it’s like to abseil with High and Wild through the spectacular Blue Mountains, west of Sydney
Australia's top winter escapes | Jetstar
9th June 2019So spectacular is the landscape, teeming with eucalyptus trees, majestic rock formations and waterfalls, that it’s hard to believe you’re only 100 kilometres west of Sydney.
Come to the Mayfield Autumn Festival this 13 to 28 April 2019 and enjoy the beautiful Autumn colours.
8th April 2019Come to the Mayfield Autumn Festival this 13 to 28 April 2019 and enjoy the beautiful Autumn colours.
Six foot track
20th March 2019Guided walk with bags transported from Katoomba to Jenolan Caves
A 3 day walking experience along the historic Bridle trail of the Six Foot Track discovering the panoramic scenery from Katoomba to Jenolan Caves. Regular scheduled monthly departures
Eucalyptus
29th January 2019Eucalyptus and many other plants have new red growth in Spring
blue mountains
flora
plants
A particularly beautiful Blue Mountains orchid.
22nd January 2019The duck-beak-shaped labellum can retract and momentarily capture insects. This gives the insect a good coating of pollen before it hopefully departs to the next duck orchid, thus increasing its chance of cross-pollination.
Xanthorrhoea
22nd January 2019The Xanthorrhoea or grass tree is a genus of 30 species endemic to Australia.
50 million years ...
... and still going strong
26th November 2018
The Blue Mountains and Great Dividing Range were formed about 50 million years ago when the area was uplifted. More recently, volcanic flows covered large areas of the mountains in basalt. These have largely worn away, leaving only occasional outcrops on the high peaks.
Geography
Geology
History