Big Bend Spur on the Grose River
A seldom-walked spur descends through open forest and sandstone cliffs to an unexpectedly vast pool on the Grose River. Beyond its sandy banks lie secluded swimming holes, a wild river traverse and a demanding climb back to Faulconbridge Ridge. A walk chosen largely for convenience turns out to be something rather special.
A Chelonian Rock
On Kings Tableland, a sandstone formation first noticed in passing became the starting point for a deeper exploration of cliffs, ledges and hidden under-cliff passages.
Maps in Sandstone
A pale rock platform first noticed in aerial photography led to map-like sandstone markings, hidden overhangs and an exploration beneath the main cliff line.
The 1931 Katoomba Landslide — The Collapse of Dog Face Rock
In 1931, a section of the Katoomba escarpment began to fail — a fissure widening for months before the cliff finally gave way. Nearly a century later, the scar is still there.
Katoomba Falls in flood
Dramatic drops, enchanting rainforest. The falls’ position on the edge of suburbia only heightens the sense of wonder.
