Hidden History of the Blue Mountains

Who were the Three Sisters? Is the world more scenic at Katoomba? Why did Lovett Leap? Does a ghost haunt Woodford?

Whether you live in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales or are just visiting, you'll be amazed by the hidden stories here. This newly revised book uncovers the history behind well-known landmarks and buildings, many tucked away out of sight. Gorgeous colour photos and captivating stories bring the secrets of the villages of Australia’s World Heritage–listed Blue Mountains to life.

Open the book, pause for a moment, and experience the Blue Mountains in a whole new way.

Magda Cawthorne is a writer and photographer who has lived in the Blue Mountains for two decades. A founding partner of a former community magazine, she also ran a bookshop for several years and during that time had many requests for a “behind-the-scenes” history of the villages of the Blue Mountains.

ISBN: 978 0 6459489 0 5
Published: 16 June 2025
Publisher: Jimmy Dingo Publishing
Country: Australia
Edition: 2nd
Extent: 240 pages
Dimensions (mm): 210 x 240
Weight (kg): 1.3 kg