Blue Mountains Life Magazine

Headline: 🌲✨ Summer is calling in the Blue Mountains & Central West!

The December-January 2026 issue of Blue Mountains Life has arrived, and it is packed with the perfect mix of festive inspiration, heartwarming community stories, and summer escapes.


Whether you are looking for the perfect holiday recipe or planning a local road trip, here is a sneak peek at what’s inside this month:

🎁 Box of Love: Read the inspiring story of The Good Box, a social enterprise founded by Gali Blacher and Maddy Jones that is changing the way people experiencing homelessness receive help by delivering essential items with dignity.



🦮 Life Unleashed: Meet the "furry heroes" paving the way for active living! We explore how Guide Dogs like Zali and Mercury are providing independence to locals with low vision, and why they should be welcomed in all our favorite cafes and clubs.



🍰 Festive Feasts & Local Eats:


Gluten-Free Goodness: TV presenter Helen Tzouganatos shares fast and fabulous gluten-free recipes, including a 30-minute Sun-Dried Tomato & Ricotta Rigatoni.



Local Legends: We visit the iconic Patisserie Schwarz in Wentworth Falls to celebrate nearly 40 years of artisan baking tradition.



🏡 House & Garden Envy: Step inside Sylvan Mist, a breathtaking circa-1920 Katoomba retreat with picturesque gardens , and explore a private garden sanctuary in Blackheath that offers room to grow.



🚗 Road Trip Ready:


Bathurst: Discover the region beyond the race track, from world-class museums to the T-Rex at the Fossil & Mineral Museum.




Orange: Unplug and indulge in the sophisticated country charm of the Orange wine region.