Orphan Rock

Orphan Rock

For those who love the Blue Mountains, a website of people and stories.

Andy Collins - pastor and hiker

Andy Collins - pastor and hiker

Andy Collins and his son Ben decided to locate and follow the legendary Engineer’s Track all the way down the Grose Valley. He explains what happened next.   Q: Why... READ MORE

Natasha Daniloff: painter

Natasha Daniloff: painter

Natasha Daniloff is a Mountains painter well known for her powerful local landscapes. She talked to us about art and living in the Blue Mountains.   Q: How long have... READ MORE

Caring for Country

Caring for Country

Will Batson is Area Manager for the Upper Blue Mountains with the National Parks and Wildlife Service. We asked about some of the challenges and rewards of his hugely important... READ MORE

New history of the Blue Mountains!

New history of the Blue Mountains!

A surprising number of readers suggested I publish a collection of these (non-existent) columns!  READ MORE

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We acknowledge the traditional owners of the country where this website is set, the Darug and Gundungurra peoples.