Ellen Hill is a journalist and writer who has lived, worked and played in the Blue Mountains for 30 years. She has been published in Australian Traveller, NRMA Open Road, Australian Good Food & Travel Guide, Australian Financial Review, New Zealand Herald and more.

Golden hues of the Blue

Golden hues of the Blue

You might be familiar with the shades of green and blue of our Mountains... but have you experienced the gold, red and copper tones of our heritage gardens and wild places?

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Everyone belongs in the Blue

Everyone belongs in the Blue

Image: David Hill, Deep Hill Media

Growing up, Stefanie Habal never felt she belonged.

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Meet the Chef: Marcel Doctor of Old City Bank Brasserie

Meet the Chef: Marcel Doctor of Old City Bank Brasserie

Located upstairs above the Old City Bank Bar the Old City Bank Brasserie serves modern Australian food with an Asian twist, thanks to the creative influences of its head chef. Think great pub food with a selection of vegetarian options.

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Big Blue Bucket List

Big Blue Bucket List

A visit to the Blue Mountains earns a tick on any bucket list but these bucket list activities will push the experience to the top!

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Paint the town blue!

Paint the town blue!

When the sun sets on the Blue Mountains escarpment, our towns and villages light up with live music vibes, late night bevs in intimate bars and ambles through the bush along artfully lit tracks.

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Blue Mountains Craft Beverage Trail

Blue Mountains Craft Beverage Trail

For early travellers, the only place to stop for a drink was along the old highway, where rough drops were served at colonial inns. Now we’ve carved out a different route, featuring everything from roasteries to wineries. Find cider from a century-old orchard, beers brewed down canyons and spirits infused with local botanicals for a true taste of the Mountains.

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