Leura Cascades Reopens With Heritage Lighting, But Tracks Remain Closed
Leura Cascades has reopened with heritage lighting and safer track upgrades, but northern access and Lower Fern Bower remain closed.
Location: Blue Mountains
Every item at this Springwood market was made in the Blue Mountains
Every item at the Love Local Makers Market in Springwood on 29 August is handmade in the Blue Mountains, a guarantee that sets it apart from generic craft fairs. Free entry, 8:30am–1pm.
Blue Mountains trains – 12 days of bus replacements
For 12 days from 10 August, buses replace trains on the Blue Mountains Line, with a full weekend closure between Bathurst and Parramatta. Plan ahead with real-time updates.
Thousands Descend on Sydney’s Secret WWII Mustard Gas Tunnel
Thousands of people walked, ran and cycled through the Lapstone Hill Tunnel during sold-out July and August 2026 open days, prompting Blue Mountains City Council to seek $15 million to turn the WWII mustard gas storage site into a permanent walking and cycling link.
Blue Mountains Library Opens Doors for Free Discovery Week
Kids who visit Blue Mountains libraries between 30 July and 2 August can claim free chocolate and a badge in a scavenger hunt as part of the statewide Open Doors, Open Books, Open Minds celebration.
Blue Mountains Groups Share $60k Council Grants
Blue Mountains City Council distributed $60,000 to 60 community groups on 13 July, funding projects from emergency food relief to a suicide prevention open day.
Extra Lapstone Hill Tunnel Open Day Added After Sell-Out
Blue Mountains City Council adds a third open day for Lapstone Hill Tunnel on 2 August after sell-out, but the heritage site will close again until funding secured.
6,000 free coach trips later, Blue Mountains commuters are staying on board
More than 6,000 free trips on NSW TrainLink’s Blue Mountains coach shuttles since March show growing uptake as Victoria Pass repairs stretch into their second year, with a new Zig Zag Railway stop starting in August.
70% of Blaxland residents back mall revamp as construction begins
Construction of Blaxland’s Station St mall is underway, backed by 70% community support, with new paving, public art and a town square set to transform the centre by early 2027.
Upper Blue Mountains villages open for visitors despite Victoria Pass closure
A new tourism campaign urges Sydney residents to visit Blackheath and Mount Victoria by train, as the Great Western Highway at Victoria Pass remains closed until mid-2027.
Great Western Highway Speed Cut to 70km/h
A 70km/h limit on an 8.1km stretch of the Great Western Highway begins 23 July, adding under a minute to journeys but improving safety for cyclists and wet-weather driving.
Free Hub Day Out returns to Springwood with chai and folk music
Springwood’s free Hub Day Out on 8 July brings live folk music, free chai, crafts and a chillout space. No booking, all welcome.
Katoomba Culture Dose for Kids Returns: Free Arts Program, Apply by 22 June
Families have just 10 days to apply for the free, evidence-based Culture Dose for Kids arts and wellbeing program returning to Katoomba from July 25.
Low-Visitation Plan Adopted for Lincolns Rock After K-Pop Surge
Blue Mountains City Council adopted a low-visitation plan for Lincolns Rock, extending its closure until at least November 2026 after an Instagram-fuelled overtourism crisis.
Blue Mountains flies Progress Pride flag for 16th straight IDAHOBIT
Blue Mountains City Council marks 16 years of IDAHOBIT recognition with Progress Pride flag raising and community celebration on 17 May.
Blue Mountains becomes sixth Australian destination with eco certification
The Blue Mountains achieves ECO Destination recertification, becoming one of only six Australian destinations to meet rigorous sustainability standards.