Medlow Bath Community

Medlow Bath Community Medlow Bath is a small, idyllic historic village in the upper Blue Mountains No one is sure where Medlow came from. It runs parallel to the railway line.

Medlow Bath (postcode: 2780) is an Australian small idylic village located near the highest point of the Blue Mountains, between Katoomba and Blackheath. It has an approximate altitude of 1,050 metres (3,440 ft) and is located approximately 115 kilometres (71 mi) west north west of the Sydney central business district and 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) north west of Katoomba. Medlow Bath is set in a semi-r

ural area which includes fire-prone eucalypt forest, and has been subject to bushfire threats many times during its history. The area around Medlow Bath has been occupied by the Gundungurra and Dhurag Aboriginal people for an estimated 40,000 years before Europeans arrived. On 26 May, 1813 Blaxland, Wentworth and Lawson, while crossing the Blue Mountains, became the first Europeans to pass through Medlow Bath. In 1815 William Cox constructed the first road over the mountains and his team passed through the area. The original name of the settlement was Brown's Siding which was given to the railway siding in 1880 because the main business in the area was Brown's Sawmill. In 1883 the name was changed to Medlow because there was another Brown's Siding near Lithgow. It could be a corruption of the Gundungurra word "megalong" or it could be taken from Medlow in England (if there is such a place.) Station St, which runs off the highway at the western end of Medlow Bath, was once part of the main road. About 400 metres from the highway is the No.11 Gatekeepers Cottage, built in 1867. This was originally the residence of the man who controlled a nearby level crossing. It is now privately owned and is one of the best–preserved gatekeepers’ cottages in the Mountains. During the 1880s Edward Hargraves built a house at Medlow Bath where the Hydro Majestic now stands. In 1891 the Belgravia Hotel was opened next to Edward Hargraves' house. The Hydro Majestic Hotel was developed by Sydney businessman, Mark Foy in the early years of the twentieth century and was the main economic activity in the area, until bushfires nearly destroyed the hotel in the summer of 2003. The Hydro Majestic reopened in 2015 following a grand $30 million restoration. The hotel is a combination of three grand properties. The first being a property developed by Edward Hargraves who received a grant from the government following his discovery of gold to the west of the Blue Mountains in 1851. The second was Belgravia Hotel which was built in 1891 next door to the ‘Hargraves House’ and the third was ‘Tuckers House’. In 1904 the Sydney businessman Mark Foy had the railway siding renamed Medlow Bath. Mark Foy had a vision for Medlow Bath and his legacy can been seen throughout this historic village. The Hydro Majestic attracts many visitors, locally and from around the globe, it has stunning, uninterupted $million views overlooking the Megalong Valley. In the 2011 census, Medlow Bath had a population of 517 people. There are many walking tracks beginning at Medlow Bath.

03/06/2026

The Sydney Comedy Festival, presented by Young Henrys, is Sydney’s ...

The Auxiliary Gift Shop at Blue Mountains & District Hospital, Katoomba has some lovely handcrafted childrens knitwear a...
03/06/2026

The Auxiliary Gift Shop at Blue Mountains & District Hospital, Katoomba has some lovely handcrafted childrens knitwear at reasonable prices. Pop by next time you are at the hospital and see the delightful volunteers.

01/06/2026

A home for possums. Attach two lined hanging baskets together with cable ties to form a round ball. Remove a section of wire in the front (80mm) and at the back providing them with an entrance and an exit to escape predators. The drey can be padded on the outside with sun cloth/tarp or paperbark, for weather protection and to prevent birds from pilfering. Secure in leafy trees. Photograph by Annabelle McTaggart.

WildCare diagram:https://riverconnect.com.au/assets/files/documents/education/ERS_-_Ringtail_Possum_Dreys_1.pdf

Wildlife Rescue diagram: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0905/4902/7111/files/WRQ_Possum_Drey_DIY.pdf?v=1751788491

Video from Coast Connect with Ringtail information and how to make a drey: https://youtu.be/WcehSGyBeu4?si=ITjE4MDxhQk67S8V

Video guide for hanging-basket drey, tips & ideas from ABC Gardening: https://www.abc.net.au/gardening/how-to/safe-n-sound/13618666

Video guide with possum information & instructions by Wildlife Disaster Rescue and Recovery Inc. https://fb.watch/DP0UFnKgsp/?fs=e

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And Possum boxes……

Possum/Mammal nestbox diagrams by the Men’s Shed Association: https://hubs.la/Q03Z9stT0

GeoCatch - Building a Possum Box: https://geocatch.asn.au/building-a-possumbox/

Basic instructions for making your own possum box with Wildlife Rescue South Coast: https://www.wildlife-rescue.org.au/build-a-possum-box.html

Guide to making a possum house —
https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/making-possum-house-nestbox-guide.pdf

01/06/2026

We have a new Kid Librarian for June 2026.
Lydia loves reading Fantasy, Romance, & Murder Mystery. When asked why she loves reading, she replied: "I like reading because to me, reading is an escape from the real world and I can just open a book and forget where I am. Also, I just love the stories and the different things I read about". During her tenure, Lydia has recommended 4 fabulous books to young readers of the Blue Mountains and has requested an additional book for us to add to our collection.
Are you our next Kid Librarian? All you need to do is write a review for 3-4 books. Open to anyone under 18 years. Ask at your local branch for an application form or email: [email protected]

01/06/2026

Issued at 4:11 am EST on Tuesday 2 June 2026

Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS
parts of Mid North Coast, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Snowy Mountains, Northern Tablelands, Hunter and South West Slopes Forecast Districts.

Damaging winds developing over parts of the Great Dividing Range.

Weather Situation: A complex low pressure system will approach Bass Strait today. Strong northwesterly flow will develop over southern parts of the state ahead of a cold front which will cross the state on Tuesday afternoon. Flow will then shift westerly behind the front bringing a renewed burst of gusty winds to the highest parts of the Great Dividing Range on Wednesday.

For SOUTHERN and CENTRAL RANGES below 1900 metres: Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible from early Tuesday morning over southern ranges before extending to the Blue Mountains later in the morning. Conditions will ease for a period by Tuesday afternoon and evening before redeveloping from early Wednesday morning.

For ALPINE AREAS above 1900 metres: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 80 to 90 km/h with peak gusts of around 110 km/h are possible overnight into Tuesday morning. BLIZZARD conditions are forecast over alpine areas above 1900 metres from Tuesday morning. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service recommends that back country travel be postponed until conditions improve. Conditions will ease for a period on Tuesday evening before redeveloping from early Wednesday morning.

For NORTHERN RANGES: Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible from late Tuesday evening and continuing through Wednesday morning.

Winds throughout the Great Dividing Range are forecast to ease from the north by around midday on Wednesday.

Locations which may be affected include Thredbo Top Station, Katoomba, Braidwood, Ebor, Nowendoc, Barrington Tops, Yarrowitch, Lithgow, Jenolan Caves and Bilpin.

133 km/h wind gust recorded at Thredbo Top Station at 1:06 am.
Sustained 80 km/h winds were recorded at Thredbo Top Station at 9:16 pm.

Safety advice
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:

* Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.

Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 am Australian Eastern Standard Time Tuesday.The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEST Tuesday.

01/06/2026

Please note that all Blue Mountains Library branches will be closed for the public holiday on Monday 8 June. Returns chutes will remain open and all branches will reopen at normal times on Tuesday 9 June. https://bit.ly/BMLibInfo

Tickets are selling fast for the annual Heathens Choir Concert accompanied by the talented musicians of Wombats Crossing...
01/06/2026

Tickets are selling fast for the annual Heathens Choir Concert accompanied by the talented musicians of Wombats Crossing.

Great seats still available.

➡️Book now at http://www.tinyurl.com/heathens26

01/06/2026

💙 ADOPT-A-BAG returns! 💙

In the lead-up to Homelessness Week this August, we're inviting our community to help us create practical care packs.

We're collecting good-quality second-hand handbags and backpacks. Community members can "adopt" a bag, take it home, and fill it with useful items that could support someone experiencing homelessness (or bring items in and we will fill bags here).

Ideas include:
🧦 Warm socks
🪥 Toothbrush and toothpaste
🧴 Toiletries and deodorant
🧻 Tissues and wet wipes
🧢 Beanies and gloves
🍫 Non-perishable snacks
🩹 Basic first aid items
🩸 Sanitary products
💄 Lip balm and sunscreen

If you have spare bags to donate, or would like to adopt a bag and fill it, we'd love to hear from you.

📍 Drop bags to Blackheath Area Neighbourhood Centre 41 Gardiner Crescent, Blackheath (Mondays and Wednesdays)

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Great Western Highway
Medlow Bath, NSW
2780

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