As the title suggests, I was in Leura the other day and saw a very cool sedan, completely covered in Elvis stickers (literally the entire thing). With an Elvis decal on the back.

Does anyone know the lore of this vehicle? I swore it had a phone number but can’t remember and was too stunned to take a picture before it zoomed off.

Hi everyone. It's about time I learn how to do my own clothing repairs and reinforcements with a sewing machine. Is anyone here quite experienced and a decent communicator and willing to give me a refresher? In return I can take you out climbing or canyoning (experienced with a guiding qual), or give you a bridge lesson or two (ex-champ and experienced teacher).

I had never heard of these guys but apparently they are Australia’s largest native land slug species. This was a beauty at about 10cm and with very strong colouring.

Hey guys

What ever happened with the Bunker, i noticed it's some Italian joint.

Is it still the same owner?

I’ve just found out I’m not in catchment to give birth at Penrith Hospital so would love to hear any recent experiences with Katoomba Hospital. Previous posts on this topic have had anecdotal evidence of not being able to receive things like an epidural because they don’t have clinicians on site 24/7. This is a bit concerning to me, as otherwise it seems like a good option!
I’ve also seen that the birthing suites are a little outdated, but understand that they are currently upgrading the hospital.
This is our first baby so naturally a little cautious.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

I've seen this bathhouse online and it looks beautiful. Wanted to know if it's as good as it looks online?
Would love some honest reviews and any tips. I've never been to a bathhouse like this and am planning an impromptu wellness day next week.

Is it possible to walk from Warragamba to the Wentwoth? I already asked GPT, and it said there is no such bushwalk route, recommending the K2K route instead.

Thanks guys

We’ve recently moved to the mid-Mountains and this summer is the first “proper” bushfire season we’re having at our home. We’ve got two young kids so have no intention of staying and defending, and I was interested in hearing from other’s bushfire plans.

What is your signal to leave?
Info online says things like “When it gets smoky” or “when there is a bushfire in your area” but I’m assuming in a bad fire year they are pretty broad descriptors.

How long do you plan to be away?
Appreciate this varies under the circumstances, but in addition to important documents and the like, how much clothing do you assume is the minimum to take with you/have packed in a go bag?

Thanks in advance for answering my questions!

I'm the only person I know in the Blue Mountains who is going on the Hellbound cruise in October. I plan on catching the train down to Circular Quay and figured I'd see if anyone else is looking to do the same and wants a travel buddy. Send me a DM if you're interested 🤘😃

Do you want to see a person madly passionate about an interest that shouldn't be niche but becomes more so each year?

Do you want to see a person desperate to escape insolvency while choosing to ignore all the advice smarter people have given them?

Then have I got something for you!

I'm starting a second hand bookshop in Springwood.

Is it smart? Unclear

Is it a lifelong dream? Definitely

Chuck the instagram a follow if you root for the underdog and want to see hubris in real time. @questingbeastbooks

Expect: books (duh,) events, board game nights, signings, movie nights, study sessions, kids story time, adults story time, life drawing, a bunch of other stuff.. and hopefully a another third space for springwood.

Hoping to open November 7.... let's see if we can manage it.

I'd forgotten how spectacular this one is tbh, it's been so long.

I'd read the lower section was in doubt, not so, as you can see.

Terrible news. Hope the driver hands themselves in to police. Be careful out there on the roads!!

Member marooncity1 just posted the first images I've seen of the newly opened Pulpit Rock Lookout: https://www.reddit.com/r/bluemountains/comments/1wim8u0/pulpit_rock_lo_is_open_again/ - and it's great to see the lookout has finally reopened. Sadly, the lower viewing platform has been abandoned:

I thought it might be worth looking back on the Lookout - with some photographs above showing a sequence of "pullback" images shot with a long lens (for the long shots) and my iPhone (for the wide shots) - taken from Govett's Leap Lookout back in Feb 2025.

This was what Pulpit Rock Lookout looked like prior to the 2020 Bushfires that closed the Lookout for almost 5 years: https://www.reddit.com/r/bluemountains/comments/1uiyz7u/pulpit_rock_before_the_safety_upgrade/

Geotechnical reviews found that the lowest cliffside lookout platform could not be safely rebuilt and was permanently retired. You can see the lower viewing platforms in this post - and in the earlier link above.

THE UPDATE:
The cost for the restoration project was AUD $3.7 Million Dollars. Because the previous timber infrastructure near the top (where the carparking region is located) was completely destroyed in the bushfires, Blue Mountains City Council rebuilt the site using fire-resistant sandstone and steel to withstand future natural disasters.

The dirt carpark has been formalized and expanded. A brand-new, fully accessible day-use area has been built. It features flat, compliant pathways, dedicated accessible parking spaces, and a modern accessible toilet block.

Smart parking infrastructure is active at the site. Visitors who are not Blue Mountains residents are subject to a $12 per hour parking fee. In addition, Pulpit Rock Road underwent major sealing and drainage improvements. The reserve now features newly installed picnic tables, seating, and open-air sheltered areas overlooking the Grose Valley.

Its almost like those 30+ affordable rentals planned for narrow neck would be helpful… or maybe council can stop dragging their feet on doing something about the amount of short term rentals.

I’ve been wanting to do the Canoe creek trail for ages, looks unreal! I’ve been told the firetrail into the trail head is pretty rough. Would a Subaru outback make it? Or do you need a proper 4wd to minimise the walk? Thanks all!

Due to a medical emergency at Lapstone

Hello I’m hoping to do some lead climbing in the blue mountains, and am hoping to find a belay partner to do it with. Please DM me if you’re willing to do some climbing together 😁

Good evening,

I'm planning on doing the Mt Solitary loop solo at some point in the next 3 weeks. I've done a fair bit of hiking, including multi-day hikes, but never a solo overnighter. Looking at doing the loop anticlockwise over 3 days, staying on Mt Solitary on the first night, and somewhere near the Kedumba river on the 2nd night.

Has anyone done it recently and can comment on the situation with water? I'm fine to purify if needed, but was hoping to avoid carrying 2 or 3 days worth of water at once if possible.

Any other random tips or advice that people have would be awesome.

Would there be interest in an axe throwing venue up in the mountains? Something similar to Maniax.