Welcome to the Blue Mountains World Heritage Institute

The Blue Mountains World Heritage Institute is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that brings together research, local communities, and government agencies to support the conservation of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area.

Our Mission: To broker and facilitate research and community engagement that supports conservation and management of the irreplaceable values of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area.

We acknowledge the Darug, Gundungurra, Wanaruah, Wiradjuri, Darkinjung and Tharawal Nations as the traditional owners of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area.

Latest News & Events

The Golden Gumtree Postal Run

The Blue Mountains National Park turns 50 this year and we are planning a major community event to coincide with Spring and the first gazettal date of the national park. read more >>