The breathtaking Blue Mountains World Heritage
Area consists of one million hectares of towering forests, sheer sandstone
cliffs, tremendous canyons, cascading waterfalls and tranquil bushland. For
more than a century the Blue mountains regions has been a favourite holiday
destination for Australians and overseas tourists alike.
Do you know why the Blue mountains are so blue? The whole area is dense
with Eucalypts, which constantly disperse fine droplets of oil into the
atmosphere. These droplets cause the blue frequency of the Sun’s light rays to
be scattered more effectively, causing distant objects to appear blue. The Blue Mountains
national park which covers an area of 218,100 hectares, dense with Eucalypts is
the fourth largest national park in NSW.
Enjoy the beauty of this spectacular region on
a bushwalk along one of the many walking trails, mountain biking, rock climbing
or by abseiling. The blue mountain region is filled with natural attractions like the
spectacular Wentworth Falls and the Three Sisters, a trio of rocky outcrops;
explore the underground rivers and awe-inspiring network that is Jenolan Caves;
walk the historic Six Foot Track to Katoomba. Amongst all this natural beauty
and breathtaking forest you can enjoy great cafes/restaurants, cosy
accommodation to suite any budget. You could explore the work of well known
artists and appreciate the world’s steepest railway while you are holidaying in
this magnificent region.
You could view the beauty of Three Sisters
from Katoomba. Then visit Wentworth Falls, a picturesque 300 metre waterfall situated
on the edge of the Jamison Valley. In Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens, you can step
back in time with the Wollemi Pine, one of the world’s oldest and rarest
plants. The Blue Mountains is a place to eat, drink and relax. Enjoy lunch in a
cafe or dinner at one of the fine
dining restaurants at the beautiful township
of Leura. You could browse the galleries, boutiques and bric-a-brac stores
during the day, enjoying a coffee or snack while your meander through the
various souvenir shops. If driving is what you enjoy, then take an adventure drive on the Greater Blue Mountains Drive which consists of trails that circle the 10,000 square kilometres of the Blue Mountains World Heritage area. If you want to add a little bit more flavour to your motorised journey, then take the Zig Zag Railway, which is a vintage steam train that follows the original line from Bell to Lithgow.
Not to be missed when in Blue Mountains region:
Three sisters in Katoomba
Wentworth Falls
Jenolan caves
Township of Leura
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