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Mountains Tales Welcome to Mountains Tales, where the Blue Mountains come alive through stories. Step-On Coach Commentary Tours, Village Walking Tours & Speaker Engagements.

Experience the Blue Mountains, with those who call it home! My name is Sue Collins, I am a Leura Local who is proud to bring my love of the Blue Mountains to visitors. During the COVID lockdowns I took the opportunity to invest in my passion for Australian history with my two foundation tours, The Leura Story Walking Tour, and the Katoomba Story Walking Tour. This process has taught me to appreciate my village and how fortunate I am to call Leura home. Mountains Tales has grown to offer coach commentary tours for a variety of groups coming to the Blue Mountains; whether conference and events, social groups, or educational tours, I draw on my previous work experience to deliver the best experience for my groups. Having worked in Sydney in the corporate arena in Sales and HR, I understand what goes into a successful corporate getaway; time to chill, form connections, learn and have fun and laughter along the way. My private Social Group Day Trips are always full of laughter, no matter how many times you have visited the Blue Mountains, there are many stories to learn and enjoy, making for a memorable daytrip. My Educational Tours take me back to my childhood, as I learned the colonial stories of Sydney, and my family connection to our not-so distant past. Learning is achieved through storytelling and role play with the spectacular Blue Mountains as our classroom. During my tours I share the stories of the Blue Mountains, and a little of myself. My love for community; as a SES volunteer I enjoy giving back to my community in times of need, I am the coordinator of ANZAC Day services in Leura and involved in both Leura and Blue Mountains heritage committees. As a qualified adult educator, I know my guests will gain a better knowledge and understanding of the Blue Mountains. Join me on tour, and I’m sure you will fall in love with the Blue Mountains too.

What a huge night at the Annual Local Business Awards, with so many wonderful businesses being acknowledged for their bl...
09/11/2026

What a huge night at the Annual Local Business Awards, with so many wonderful businesses being acknowledged for their bloody hard work......

We are excited to announce the the MOST OUTSTANDING TOURISM SERVICE award goes to......drumroll please....... Us!

We are so grateful for our wonderful supportive team and the continual support of you......our community.

We were excited to share this honour with another Leura business, Jen from Zoe Clare Boutiques.

See you on tour soon, to continue telling the stories of the Blue Mountains!

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📌 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 – 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞.
💻 𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦.𝐚𝐮
🚌 Escorted Coach Group Commentary tours across the Blue Mountains
👣 Village Walking tours of Leura, Katoomba and Mt Victoria
⌛️ Explore the Blue Mountains, with those who call it home!

It’s an exciting night for Blue Mountains business, with the Local Business Awards tonight at the Fairmont Resort Blue M...
09/11/2026

It’s an exciting night for Blue Mountains business, with the Local Business Awards tonight at the Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains by MGallery.

Congratulations to all finalists, it’s going to be a great night.

03/11/2026

The State Coal Mine in Wonthaggi, VIC is a fantastic site for those interested in coal mines, I learned a lot about our Blue Mountains coal mining history whilst there.

I also learned that it was the reason for my being….. my great grandfather came to Australia to work there, and so too my grandfather…… without those men, I would not be here.

History is really everywhere!!

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📌 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 – 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞.
💻 𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚l𝐞𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦
🚌 Escorted Coach Group Commentary tours across the Blue Mountains
👣 Village Walking tours of Leura, Katoomba and Mt Victoria
⌛️ Your local guides

Weeping Rock, Wentworth Falls c 1923 - Photo by Kerry and Co photo Before Echo Point and the Three Sisters were the "Pla...
02/11/2026

Weeping Rock, Wentworth Falls c 1923 - Photo by Kerry and Co photo

Before Echo Point and the Three Sisters were the "Place to go", visitors in the late Victorian period would visit the end of the Jamison Creek, where a small waterfall became known as Weeping Rock.

Today we can visit and see the stairs that have been carved into the sandstone, and imagine those early visitors, in the knee high boots, lace dresses and many many petticoats.

When did you last visit Weeping Rock?

IMAGE National Library of Australia

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📌 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 – 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞.
💻 𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦.𝐚𝐮
🚌 Escorted Coach Group Commentary tours across the Blue Mountains
👣 Village Walking tours of Leura, Katoomba and Mt Victoria
⌛️ Explore the Blue Mountains, with those who call it home!

This Sunday we are looking forward to hosting our Leura Village Walking tour at 10.30amWill you be joining us? Book now ...
02/11/2026

This Sunday we are looking forward to hosting our Leura Village Walking tour at 10.30am

Will you be joining us? Book now to secure your ticket.

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📌 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 – 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞.
💻 𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦.𝐚𝐮
🚌 Escorted Coach Group Commentary tours across the Blue Mountains
👣 Village Walking tours of Leura, Katoomba and Mt Victoria
⌛️ Explore the Blue Mountains, with those who call it home!

This Frank Hurley photo is titled, "Two Youths on a fallen tree, Blue Gum Forest, Grose Valley, Blue Mountains"In 1931, ...
01/11/2026

This Frank Hurley photo is titled, "Two Youths on a fallen tree, Blue Gum Forest, Grose Valley, Blue Mountains"

In 1931, bushwalkers from Sydney discovered that leaseholder Clarrie Hungerford intended to clear the stand of ancient eucalyptus trees to build a walnut farm. These walkers and early conservationists begun fundraising to buy out the leaseholder's rights, they had success after raising £130.

The Blue Gum Forest in the Grose Valley was officially proclaimed as a public recreation reserve on 2 September 1932.

Could you imagine the view of this valley today, had these early conservationists not acted, we owe them a huge debt of gratitude.

IMAGE National Library of Australia

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📌 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 – 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞.
💻 𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦.𝐚𝐮
🚌 Escorted Coach Group Commentary tours across the Blue Mountains
👣 Village Walking tours of Leura, Katoomba and Mt Victoria
⌛️ Explore the Blue Mountains, with those who call it home!

Wattle Day at Wentworth Falls Public School, 1929The first Wattle Day was held on 1 September 1910 in Sydney, Melbourne ...
31/10/2026

Wattle Day at Wentworth Falls Public School, 1929

The first Wattle Day was held on 1 September 1910 in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Over the next few years there was a push to extend celebrations across the country. In 1913 wattle was represented on the Commonwealth coat of arms and the first wattle blossom stamp was issued in December of the same year.

During the First World War sprigs of wattle were sent in letters from family to soldiers on the front lines, and wattle was sold on street corners to raise funds for the war effort.

Do you think we should bring back Wattle Day?

IMAGE State Library of NSW

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📌 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 – 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞.
💻 𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦.𝐚𝐮
🚌 Escorted Coach Group Commentary tours across the Blue Mountains
👣 Village Walking tours of Leura, Katoomba and Mt Victoria
⌛️ Explore the Blue Mountains, with those who call it home!

31/10/2026

We have discovered the Mt Wilson of Melbourne, Mt Macedon.

Like Mt Wilson, if was formed due to volcanic activity, established as a cool garden community in the 1870’s for the wealthy, and has been hugely impacted by bushfires.

And so I found out whilst visiting, it was Dad’s home in the early 60’s in his first job out of school.

Funny how I’m seeing so much of the Blue Mountains mirrored in Victoria.

Have you visited Mt Macedon?

31/10/2026

Day 2, of our Victorian travels includes Glenrowan and Seymour, there is so much to see and do gown here.

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Blue Mountains National Park, NSW
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