The Beginning
Blue Mountains Explore began as a group of out-door-loving-locals who began posting their canyoning, climbing, bushwalking & trail-running adventures on Instagram @bluemtns_explore in 2016. This quickly amassed a large and passionate following. Keen to expand their knowledge through exploration and share what this adventure-packed landscape has to offer, they began tagging their discoveries with #lostmtns. Taking on a life of its own the group became known as the #lostmtns team.
Our Mission
MENTAL HEALTH
We aim to support individuals—especially youth—who are experiencing declining mental health by encouraging time spent in nature as a powerful tool for coping and healing. By promoting the outdoors as a space for reflection, connection, and physical activity, we hope to foster resilience, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being in a natural and accessible way.
LOCAL BUSINESS
We are committed to supporting and invigorating local businesses in the Blue Mountains region by encouraging tourism and community engagement.
BUSH AWARENESS
We continue to take much pride in nature education, emphasising the importance of taking all rubbish out, staying on designated tracks, bush safety, and respecting native flora and fauna. By promoting bush safety, the Leave No Trace principles, and a deep respect for the landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural stories that shape our national parks, we aim to cultivate a strong sense of responsibility and care for the natural environment.
This AIN'T THE CITY
After the devastating Blue Mountains bushfires, we launched our first guidebook in 2020 to help people reconnect with nature and support the local community.
The first edition of This Ain't the City sold out in just 3 weeks, and since then, we've sold over 10,000 copies to eager explorers across Australia.
EPIC & WILD
In 2022, the team expanded their collection with the launch of the Epic and Wild Guidebooks, both featuring an innovative QR code system that connects to live maps for easy navigation. These guides quickly became favourites for adventurers looking for a smarter, more convenient way to explore the Blue Mountains.
Coming Soon...
Due to popular demand, two brand new guidebooks will be launching in late 2025, expanding the Lostmtns collection even further.
With the same easy-to-use QR code navigation and practical advice that readers love, these new books are set to take your outdoor exploring to the next level.
