Two new guides unlock hidden swimming holes and remote campsites across NSW’s most-visited national park
Adventure publisher LostMnts has unveiled two new guidebooks – Swim and Camp – offering fresh ways to experience the Blue Mountains ahead of the summer season. The release follows LostMtns’ recent sweep at the RMA Awards, where they claimed four major honours including Best Book in Tourism, Education, Utilities and Telecommunications; Best Book in Adventure (Camping, Outdoors); Best Book in Creative Design and Execution; and the prestigious Judges Choice Best Book.
As NSW’s most-visited national park*, the Blue Mountains draw millions of visitors each year and provide a natural stage to unlock new adventures. These stories come to life in Swim – a comprehensive exploration of the region’s creeks, canyons, and swimming holes, designed for anyone chasing waterfalls, summer dips, or refreshing escapes – and Camp, a definitive handbook to camping in the Blue Mountains, from caravan-friendly stops to hidden, off-grid sanctuaries, complete with recipes, gear tips, and safety advice for all levels of adventurers.
Both Swim and Camp reflect LostMnts’ distinctive “anti-tourism” approach: rebellious, QR-enabled, and created with a fresh cultural lens. Far from glossy visitor brochures, these books strip back the clichés to reveal more than 500 pages of authentic experiences – from secluded swimming holes and waterfalls to remote bush camps under starry skies. Each guide integrates live QR code mapping – a world-first feature in print travel publishing – allowing explorers to scan, navigate, and experience the Blue Mountains in real-time.
“We’ve always wanted to create guides that feel like they belong to the people who live and breathe the Mountains – not just another tourist flyer,” said George Kaplan from LostMnts. “With Swim and Camp, we’re giving people a way to experience summer that’s authentic, rebellious, and rooted in discovery.”
The result is striking, atmospheric visuals that capture the rugged beauty and mystery of the Blue Mountains – not only as a travel destination but as a cultural and spiritual terrain.
“Photography has always been central to how we tell stories,” said Kaplan. “Every image in Swim and Camp is designed to transport readers into the moment – to feel the spray of a waterfall or the stillness of a night under canvas.”
Since 2016, LostMnts has built a strong cultural presence with its distinctive, anonymous voice and a loyal Instagram following. What started as a collective of locals sharing canyoning, climbing, and bushwalking adventures has since evolved into an independent publishing house and party promoter with a cult following. Previous titles such as This Ain’t the City, Epic, and Wild have sold out print runs and redefined how Australians engage with their backyard. Beyond the books, they have also launched the Lostmtns Journal, apparel, and lifestyle merchandise, creating a full ecosystem for explorers who want more than cookie-cutter tourism.
Swim and Camp are now available via lostmtns.com and select stockists across Australia.
*Source: https://www.nsw.gov.au/media-
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