Subject: Blue Mountains 'WEEKEND EXPERIENCES' - 30th October 2026

IT'S GOING TO BE A BIG WEEKEND - THERE IS SO MUCH ON

Spring has arrived in the Blue Mountains, bringing brighter days, fresh blooms and a renewed sense of adventure across the region. This weekend is a busy one.


It is a wonderful time to get outdoors for a spectacular bushwalk, take in the views from a sweeping lookout, enjoy a long lunch in the sunshine, or settle in for a relaxed weekend escape. From colourful gardens and cool-climate nature to great food, local events and memorable places to stay, spring is the perfect season to experience the very best of the Mountains.


Ask Roz Blue Mountains is here to help you discover the region’s best places to stay, eat, explore and experience this spring. Use GYRO or VISITOR to find great places to see and do.

SORRY, Mount Wilson, Mount Hay Road and Narrow Neck (cars) are closed. 
HARTLEY is open: Hartley Valley trip

eMAILS: We now send 3 main eMails a week. 'BEST EATS' every Monday, 'WHAT'S ON' every Wednesday, and 'WEEKEND EXPERIENCES' every Friday (this email).

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HALLOWEEN 2026: This year, Halloween is going to be a cracker, with events from Penrith to Lithgow. Once again, Lithgow has amazing things planned; well done to the Lithgow visitor team who put it all together.

👉👉 LIST OF EVENTS - Penrith to Lithgow: This is the link to the email that was sent out today: CHECK IT OUT: https://askroz.news/Halloween-2026

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MORE INFORMATION on Lithgow's plans:
Photos from 2025: www.lithgowhalloween.com/gallery
Program: www.lithgowhalloween.com/2026program
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591560195999
www.lithgowhalloween.com

GHOST BUS: Lithgow Tourism has arranged for a FREE decorated 'GHOST BUS' from Katoomba to Lithgow departing from Katoomba on Saturday courtesy of Transport for NSW.

Katoomba Station: 5pm
Blackheath Station: 5:12pm
Mt Victoria Station: 5:25pm
Arrives at Lithgow Station at 6:05 pm.

Ghost bus passengers can catch the hourly train or regular free coach service from Lithgow to return to the Blue Mountains.

The Under a Grand Salon Show is opening this Saturday 24th - reception/drinks 3 to 5 pm at Rex-Livingston Art + Objects in Katoomba, it's going to be wet, so perfect for an afternoon Art 'get-together' at 3. Join us MORE information


UNTIL October 8th November

Rex-Livingston Art + Objects

182-184 Katoomba St Katoomba NSW 2780

www.rex-livingston.com

www.facebook.com/RexLivingstonArtObjects

Thur - Sun 11am – 5pm.

The Blue Mountains Writers Festival is this weekend.

Big names. Bold ideas. A weekend for book lovers! The Blue Mountains Writers Festival is bringing stories, conversation and plenty of food for thought to the Mountains this weekend.

Catch an impressive line-up including Pip Williams, Bruce Pascoe, Melissa Lucashenko, Benjamin Law, Chris Hammer, Jane Caro, Waleed Aly and Bob Brown. From fiction and family stories to nature, politics and the world around us, there’s plenty to get you thinking.

A few highlights:

📖 Author talks and lively panel discussions
✍️ Hands-on writing workshops
🚡 Skyway Cabaret above the Jamison Valley
🌿 An early-morning rainforest conversation at Scenic World
🎃 Kids’ activities and a Halloween-themed costume parade at Katoomba Library.

With sessions on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November, plus single tickets, day passes and weekend passes listed, you can plan a literary outing that suits you. More information here

Scottish Baroque Concert & Presentation


Coming up at the Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum this Sunday evening 1st November


MORE information

Bookings: https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/event/her-music-book/

Wild Kin brings remarkable wildlife photography to Gang Gang Gallery

  • Saturday 30th – Sunday 1st November | 10:30 am – 4:30 pm

  • Gang Gang Gallery

  • Admission: Free.

Hartley-based photographer Teangi Chambers presents Wild Kin — Portraits of the Blue Mountains' Macropods.

HEADS UP: It’s rhodo time!


The rhodos and azaleas in our gardens are about to explode with colour at Campbell Rhododendron Gardens, Blackheath.


Come and visit the gardens during 'Welcome Weeks' - until 8 Nov, when the Tea Room is open for Aussie Cream Teas.


Tea Room open Thursdays to Sundays 10 am to 3.30 pm, from 3 October. MORE info: https://www.facebook.com/rhodogarden.org.au


Gardens open 9am - 6pm

$5 entry, kids and dogs free

Bacchante St Blackheath

Here: w3w.co/nozzle.entity.sock

Playing this week at The Edge! - NEW BIG SCREEN moments to be discovered with our latest releases this week. Book now at www.unitedcinemas.com.au 

School holiday hours Monday 28th September through to Sunday 11th October. Hope to see you in the Little Hartley shop; we are open 7 days again these holidays. 


Zig Zag Railway hours are minimum hours depending on the rail timetable. Book a trip on this iconic railway; it is so much fun. 

THE KRAKEN

Octopus glazed in black squid-ink adobo, with green guacamole, red pickled onions, salsa tatemada and grilled corn.

THE SIREN

Our muddled berry margarita - fruity, smoky and with a kick of chipotle made to drink alongside The Kraken.

Available 28 October – 1 November only

Come for the taco and stay under the Siren’s spell. 

117A Leura Mall, Leura

Here: w3w.co/chilled.scrap.bosses

REMINDER: BUS TO THE ZIG ZAG RAILWAY: Did you know you can now catch a FREE coach to the Zig Zag Railway?

There are now 6 daily Zig Zag Railway coach stops.

# Bathurst to Katoomba: 10:45am, 1:15pm and 3:45pm
# Katoomba to Bathurst: 10:15am, 12:45pm and 3:15pm

The coach drops off and picks up in the actual carpark, right at the entry to the railway.

The coach stops are:

• Katoomba: Goldsmith Place
• Blackheath: Just before the traffic lights
• Mount Victoria: Mount Victoria Railway Station (either side)
• Lithgow: Lithgow Railway Station, Main St, Lithgow
• Bathurst: Bathurst Railway Station, Havannah St, Bathurst

MORE info: https://transportnsw.info/routes/details/nsw-trainlink/8001/76800-1

The Old City Bank Bar & Brasserie


Casual dining with pub-style classics every day of the week. Bar & Beer Garden open for lunch from noon. Brasserie open for dinner from 6:00pm - Dinner bookings recommended. Live music Friday & Saturday nights. https://thecarrington.com.au/dine-drink/old-city-bank/

DID YOU KNOW, The Wayzgoose Diner was voted the 'Best Cafe' in Leura in 2026? There burgers are amazing.

THE BEST HOT CHOCOLATE IN TOWN
174 Lurline St. , Katoomba

DID YOU KNOW the Victoria & Albert Guesthouse, Mount Victoria, is open for breakfast and lunch from 8 am, 7 days a week.

MORE information

Bon Bakery Cafe - 176 Lurline St, Katoomba 

Beyond the Blacktop Adventure Tours specialises in offering a variety of exciting guided tours in the Blue Mountains region. Their services include immersive experiences such as the Army Truck Adventures, which provide a unique way to explore the stunning landscapes and natural beauty of the area. Beyond the Blacktop aims to create memorable experiences by inviting guests to "Share The Adventure!" through their diverse tour options.

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