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👑 A view fit for a QueenOver 70,000 people gathered at Echo Point to catch a glimpse of Queen Elizabeth II during her 19...
23/07/2026

👑 A view fit for a Queen

Over 70,000 people gathered at Echo Point to catch a glimpse of Queen Elizabeth II during her 1954 Royal Tour.

Today, hundreds of thousands visit each year—but how many know the stories behind the view?

Join a Beyond the Views guided walk or talk and discover the history, geology, culture and landscapes that make Echo Point one of Australia's most remarkable places.

🕚 Thursdays & Fridays at 11am & 1pm
⏱ Easy 30-minute walk
🧑‍🦽‍➡️Wheelchair accessible and family friendly

Book at the Echo Point Visitor Information Centre or online:
https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/beyond-views-echo-point-walks-and-talks

THIS SATURDAY AT 11am This 30 minute cultural talk by Dharug educator Uncle Chris Tobin offers a deeper understanding of...
17/07/2026

THIS SATURDAY AT 11am

This 30 minute cultural talk by Dharug educator Uncle Chris Tobin offers a deeper understanding of Echo Point as a place of meaning, memory and living connection.

Through storytelling and shared insights, you’ll gain:
- A deeper appreciation of Country and cultural perspectives
- Context for the landscape you’re standing in
- Understanding of why Echo Point matters — past, present and future

🕚Every Saturday at 11am
📍 Meet at Echo Point Visitor Information Centre
⌛ Duration 30 minutes
♿ Fully accessible
🎫$25 adult, $10 child 3-16yrs, $60 family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children), under 3yrs free.

👉 Book at Echo Point Visitor Information or online
https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/beyond-views-echo-point-walks-and-talks

📷 Image: Uncle Chris Tobin by David Hill, Deep Hill Media

Want to travel back 250 million years?You don't need a time machine. Just stand at Echo Point.The rocks beneath your fe...
16/07/2026

Want to travel back 250 million years?

You don't need a time machine. Just stand at Echo Point.

The rocks beneath your feet tell a story that began long before dinosaurs walked the Earth.
Join one of our Beyond the Views guided walks & talks to learn more about the landscape, culture and geology of this iconic place.
🕚 Thursdays & Fridays at 11am & 1pm
⏱ Easy 30-minute walk
🧑‍🦽‍➡️Wheelchair accessible and family friendly

Book at the Echo Point Visitor Information Centre or online:
https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/beyond-views-echo-point-walks-and-talks

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TOMORROW AT 11AM and 1PM - SHORT GUIDED WALKSSure, the views are spectacular… but what if you could see Echo Point with ...
16/07/2026

TOMORROW AT 11AM and 1PM - SHORT GUIDED WALKS
Sure, the views are spectacular… but what if you could see Echo Point with a whole new perspective?

Join one of our Beyond the Views guided walks & talks and discover the stories behind the landscape, culture and geology of this iconic place.

🕚 Thursdays & Fridays at 11am & 1pm
⏱ Easy 30-minute walk
🧑‍🦽‍➡️Wheelchair accessible and family friendly

Book at the Echo Point Visitor Information Centre or online:
https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/beyond-views-echo-point-walks-and-talks

This winter, discover a different side of the Blue Mountains in Mount Victoria and Blackheath.https://www.visitbluemount...
10/07/2026

This winter, discover a different side of the Blue Mountains in Mount Victoria and Blackheath.

https://www.visitbluemountains.com.au/villages/beyond-the-familiar

Beyond the Familiar. Look Ahead to New Adventures. 💙

Sometimes all it takes is standing at the edge of something extraordinary to see things a little differently.

Perched high above the spectacular Megalong and Kanimbla Valleys, Hargraves Lookout in Blackheath offers one of the Blue Mountains' most breathtaking panoramas. Endless sandstone cliffs, ancient forests remind us just how vast and timeless this landscape truly is.

Whether you're planning your next bushwalk, chasing sunrise views, or simply pausing to take it all in, the upper Blue Mountains invites you to venture beyond the familiar and discover somewhere that leaves a lasting impression.

This winter, head a little higher. Look further. Find your next adventure.

📍 Hargraves Lookout, Blackheath

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🌏 World Heritage... but why?Most people know the Blue Mountains is a UNESCO World Heritage Area.But do you know why?What...
07/07/2026

🌏 World Heritage... but why?

Most people know the Blue Mountains is a UNESCO World Heritage Area.

But do you know why?

What makes this landscape of more than one million hectares so special that it sits alongside places like the Great Barrier Reef, the Grand Canyon and the Galápagos Islands?

Join a Beyond the Views guided walk and discover the remarkable geology, biodiversity and natural history that earned the Blue Mountains its place on the World Heritage list.

🕚 Thursdays and Fridays at 11am & 1pm
⏱ Short, easy 30-minute tours
👉 Book at Echo Point VIC or online
https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/beyond-views-echo-point-walks-and-talks

Image: Destination NSW

🍰 Did somebody mention cake?Believe it or not, the geology of the Blue Mountains is a bit like a giant layer cake!Each l...
06/07/2026

🍰 Did somebody mention cake?

Believe it or not, the geology of the Blue Mountains is a bit like a giant layer cake!

Each layer tells part of a story that began around 250 million years ago, shaping the spectacular cliffs, valleys and rock formations we see today.

Hungry to know more? Join one of our Beyond the Views guided walks.

Then reward yourself with a slice of cake from one of our wonderful local cafés or bakeries afterwards. We think that's only fair. ☕🍰

🕚 Thursdays and Fridays at 11am & 1pm
⏱ Short, easy 30-minute tours
👉 Book at Echo Point VIC or online
https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/beyond-views-echo-point-walks-and-talks

Visiting the Blue Mountains these holidays?Don’t miss our family friendly Introduction to Aboriginal Culture sessions.Jo...
03/07/2026

Visiting the Blue Mountains these holidays?

Don’t miss our family friendly Introduction to Aboriginal Culture sessions.

Join Dharug educator Uncle Chris Tobin for a powerful 30-minute experience at Australia’s most visited Aboriginal site.

👉 Book at Echo Point Visitor Information or online
https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/beyond-views-echo-point-walks-and-talks

📷 Image: Uncle Chris Tobin by David Hill, Deep Hill Media

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🤯 Did you know? The Blue Mountains aren't actually mountains!That's right. The spectacular landscape stretching out from...
02/07/2026

🤯 Did you know? The Blue Mountains aren't actually mountains!

That's right. The spectacular landscape stretching out from Echo Point is around 250 million years old, but geologists don't classify it as a mountain range at all.

So... what is it? And how did this incredible landscape form?

Join one of our Beyond the Views guided walks and discover the surprising story behind one of Australia's most iconic landscapes.

🕚 Thursdays and Fridays at 11am & 1pm
⏱ Short, easy 30-minute tours
👉 Book at Echo Point VIC or online:
https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/beyond-views-echo-point-walks-and-talks

Great news, just in time for the school holidays!
02/07/2026

Great news, just in time for the school holidays!

Free art for all!

We are incredibly excited to announce that from today onwards, admission prices for the Blue Mountains City Art Gallery have been removed.

Free entry will make it easier for people to visit more often and enjoy exhibitions, programs and the World Heritage Exhibition.

It will also strengthen the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre’s role as a welcoming public space where locals and visitors can come together, be inspired and feel a sense of belonging.

Gallery Director Rilka Oakley said free entry to the art gallery is a proud moment for the Cultural Centre.

“Art has the power to inspire, challenge and spark curiosity.”

Our InSight Member benefits will also be renewed and will include:

- New free InSight Youth tier for 16 - 25 year olds
- Exciting new art programs including priority member bookings
- 10 annual guest passes for InSight Members Lounge (Mon - Fri)
- Priority bookings in selected Blue Mountains Theatre shows
- Sunday members special in the cafe - a regular hot drink and sweet of the day for a special price (starting soon, stay tuned for more details!)

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