Blue Mountains

The wonderland of the majestic Blue Mountains can be found about 45km west of Sydney. People from all over the world come to experience this World Heritage Listed area that boasts breathtaking nature, romantic accommodation, fine restaurants and indulgent shopping. From the crisp clean mountain air to the majestic waterfalls cascading over the mountain cliffs, it truly is a place of awe-inspiring beauty.

More than three million people come to Blue Mountains National Park in New South Wales each year. For many, it's enough just to find a lookout and gaze across the park's chiselled sandstone outcrops and hazy blue forests. Others walk or cycle along the cliff-tops and in the valleys, following paths that were created for Victorian-era honeymooners, or discovered by Aboriginal hunters many thousands of years ago. Over 140 km of walking tracks of all grades in diverse settings make the Blue Mountains a bushwalker's paradise. This park, which is part of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, protects an unusually diverse range of vegetation communities. There are rare and ancient plants and isolated animal populations tucked away in its deep gorges. This is a vast and special place.

You can completely relax and unwind, as you travel through and around the mountains, admiring the sandstone escarpments and indulging your tastebuds at one of the many fabulous restaurants. Whether you're seeking an indulgent, romantic escape or a well-deserved short break, the Blue Mountains offers experiences you'll remember for a lifetime.

The Blue Mountains were once thought of as the barrier to freedom, with many early settlers believing China was on the other side. 25 years later Europeans crossed the mountains and soon after a road was built to the other side. Although there are various Aboriginal markings few Aborigines were found in the Blue Mountains, thought to have been wiped out by disease.

The Blue Mountains offer spectacular scenery, plant life and wildlife. The mountains reach a height of 1100m, and have been given their name due to the blue haze that hovered above the mountains produced by the oil from the plentiful Eucalyptus trees. The Blue Mountains National Park offers great walking trails and is still relatively untouched. The Blue Mountains also offers other activities such as abseiling, rock climbing and canoeing, as well as accommodation.

Experience fresh mountain air as you rise above Sydney and enter the spectacular Blue Mountains region. The Blue Mountains is perfect for exploring the best that nature has to offer. Bushwalking, galleries, fine dining, shopping, pampering day spas, golf, and numerous attractions. The Blue Mountains is the ideal destination for that romantic getaway or family escape. You can decide to go exploring by yourself, or book yourself onto an organised tour! From 4WD tours, seeing the mountains by horse back and hiking tours, too many to list, are all possible at the Blue Mountains.

Many of the lakes and streams provide some of the best freshwater fishing in Australia, high up in the Blue Mountains. So come and try your hand at fly fishing or being part of an organised tour which will let you experience fishing at its very best... Guaranteed to be a winner!

Dining in the Blue Mountains, for some, is the number one reason why so many people come to enjoy this spectacular region. Only the very best of local produce from land and water is used, with the end result being a feast for the eyes and taste tingling delight for your tastebuds. And to compliment your exquisite meal you can not only enjoy the views but an assortment of fine Australian wines to compliment your meal.

There are some fabulous lookout points and points of interest on the way to the Blue Mountains. Just south of Glenbrook you will find the Red Hand Cave which features a selection of Aboriginal hand stencils. Leura is a small and pretty town which offers a number of cafes and dainty stores. Just south of this is Sublime Point a great lookout. For great views of the Jamison Valley and of course to see the spectacular Wentworth Falls head to Wentworth Falls. Between Leura and Wentworth Falls is Katoomba which is the main tourist centre and viewing area for the Three Sisters.

Other places that are worth visiting include Anvil Rock, Evan’s Lookout, Govetts Leap, Perry’s Lookdown and Pulpit Rock lookouts, just outside of the small town of Blackheath. There are some wonderful bushland walks including a spectacular 4 hour walk to the Blue Gum Forest at the base of the valley.

Weddings in the Blue Mountains are a very popular event, as many people want to spend their special day in such a magical place. If you are looking for an elegant, beautiful, peaceful and memorable wedding then the Blue Mountains will offer just this and so much more. From heritage buildings, vast mountains ranges, breathtaking scenery, magical backdrops, award winning restaurants and gardens, it will be the perfect setting for your special day. Only in the mountains can you find luxury accommodation, the best cuisine and a special ambience for your special occasion. From warm blue skies of summer, the amazing autumn tree leaves that line the streets, the regeneration of spring time to the tradition of a frost winter wedding, European style. When it is time for you to plan your special day, plan it in the World Heritage Blue Mountains.

The two main routes into the Blue Mountains are along the Great Western Highway or along the much prettier Bells Line of Road. There is also a train service from Sydney to Katoomba approximately every hour, stopping at various other places in the Blue Mountains along the way. There are also a couple of bus services which run around the Blue Mountains. There is also a Blue Mountains Explorer bus which stops at 18 attractions around the Blue Mountains.

A heritage listed region of vast views, adventurous activities and an array of accommodation from budget to complete luxury guest houses and hotels. There are fine restaurants to satisfy any taste, and holidays options to cater for any occasion. Romantics, adventurers, businesses, schools, families and friends have been enjoying the ancient splendour of the Blue Mountains from the comforts of the most modern and diverse hospitality that you will experience anywhere in the world.