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NSW Blue Mountains Tours And Holidays

The Blue Mountains are located approximately a one hours drive west from Sydney on either the the more visually appealing Bells Line of Road to the north or on the southern route via the Great Western Highway.

The region is situated amongst a section of the Great Dividing Range. It took early settlers 25 years to discover a way through this mountainous region.

The area is a haven for bushwalkers, and with some of the prettiest villages in Australia, is a popular New South Wales holiday destination providing a relaxed change of pace from Sydney.

Although the region is a holiday destination in its own right, it has become a traditional weekend getaway for the city dwellers of Sydney. There is an excellent choice of hotels, guest houses and bed and breakfast's for visitor's to the region. The region and surrounding areas can be seen in this Blue Mountains highlights locality map.

Visitor's will delight in the variety of activities available, including bushwalking and horse riding. There are plenty of places of interest such as rock cliffs, limestone caves and the scenic railway.

The national parks and botanic gardens provide visual splendour and the area has abundant flora and fauna. For those with a more adventurous spirit, there is abseiling, canyoning and rock climbing. Enjoy your Blue Mountains holiday but remember that with temperatures much colder than the coast, especially in the winter, allow for warmer clothing.

Places To Go & Things To See In The Blue Mountains

Katoomba - the major town of the Blue Mountains region, often experiencing snow in the winter. A bustling commercial centre, Katoomba is home to most of the tour operators, guest houses and tea shops. There are excellent views of the Three Sisters and the Jamieson Valley.

Leura - the starting point for the Cliff Drive around the rim of the Megalong and Jamieson Valleys. It is a quaint village and renowned for its antique and craft stores, art galleries and bookstores. Take a ride on the scenic railway, view the elegant Three Sisters rock formations and dine at the charming restaurants and cafes.

Blackheath - home to the National Parks & Widlife Heritage Centre, it is the highest town in the Blue Mountains providing views over the Grosse Valley wilderness. There are excellent lookouts at Govetts Leap and Evans Lookout. The azalea and rhododendron gardens set in natural bushland are a popular attraction.

Mt Victoria - several New South Wales heritage buildings sites can be found here. Mt Victoria is listed as a National Trust town. View the explorers memorial at Mt York and visit the sandstone heritage buildings open to visitors at nearby Hartley, which declined after being bypassed by the railway and is now a ghost town.

Mount Wilson - known for its formal gardens, a remnant of British colonial life. During the last century, Sydney's wealthy kept summer residences here.

Bilpin - known for its orchards, fresh fruit, produce and juices available from roadside stalls.

Jenolan Caves - only nine of the over 300 underground limestone caves are open to the public. Tour groups are recommended and a tour generally takes 1 to 2 hours. The Jenolan Caves feature staglmites and stalactities. Situated off the main road, south east of Lithgow, the area is a widlife reserve featuring walking trails, waterfalls and lookouts.

Lithgow - perched on the western rim of the Blue Mountains and famous for its zig-zag railway, the town is the gateway to the Wollemi National Park. A popular destination for bushwalking as well as sailing, water-skiiing, fishing and swimming in the adjacent lakes and rivers.

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