Julie Miller is an award-winning travel writer and author who scrapes a living doing the things she loves best – travelling, writing, watching wildlife and riding horses. She has been widely published in both Australian and international publications and is the author of six non-fiction books. Much of her inspiration come from her rural retreat near the Blue Mountains, a garden filled with animals and the colours of the seasons.

Yulefest in the Mountains!

Yulefest in the Mountains!

By Julie Miller

From traditional Christmas fare to innovative takes on festive cuisine, there’s a Yulefest menu in the Blue Mountains to suit every palate and budget.

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New Grand Cliff Top Walk

New Grand Cliff Top Walk

Already a globally recognised landscape, the rugged beauty of the Blue Mountains cliff tops is a step closer to being more accessible to nature lovers through a new iconic walk.

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Hat's Off!

Hat's Off!

PHOTO: Chef Daniel Cabban from Arrana

With five Blue Mountains restaurants awarded ‘hats’ by the 2022 Australian Good Food Guide, the future for Blue Mountains fine dining looks bright.

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Feathered Frenzy

Feathered Frenzy

PHOTO: Mark Ley

From its windswept heath clinging to the escarpment, to misty rainforests or soaring eucalypt woodlands, the Blue Mountains is a haven to more than 180 species of Australia’s most beautiful birds.

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Go wild in comfort in the beautiful Megalong Valley

Go wild in comfort in the beautiful Megalong Valley

Two rustic cabins that once provided basic shelter for pack saddlers in the Blue Mountains have been refurbished to provide a unique holiday experience for adventurers and nature lovers seeking a remote getaway with modern luxuries.

The newly updated Galong Cabins are set in Megalong Valley near the beautiful Dunphys Campground, which is home to wombats, kangaroos and wedge-tailed eagles.

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Fresh is Best

Fresh is Best

They say a meal is only as good as the ingredients it’s made from; and in the Blue Mountains, the use of fresh, locally-sourced produce has become a signature for many of our leading restaurants, as well as a necessity for discerning home cooks.

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