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Take A Walk in the Blue Mountains

Take A Walk in the Blue Mountains lets you discover amazing landforms of towering sandstone cliffs; plummeting waterfalls; vegetation communities from open eucalypt forests to fragile hanging gardens suspended on rugged escarpments; art  from the world’s oldest living civilisation, and history from Australia’s colonial days. All this on the doorstep of our largest urban development.

The Blue Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed region in New South Wales, Australia, lie about 50 kilometers west of Sydney. Spanning over one million hectares, this rugged plateau is renowned for its dramatic sandstone cliffs, deep valleys, and eucalyptus forests, which create a blue haze from oil vapor. The region’s iconic Three Sisters rock formation at Echo Point, Katoomba, draws visitors for its striking beauty and Aboriginal Dreamtime stories tied to the Gundungurra and Darug peoples.

Blue Mountains National Park, part of the Greater Blue Mountains Area, offers over 140 kilometers of walking tracks, from easy lookouts to challenging multi-day hikes. Highlights include Wentworth Falls, Govetts Leap, and the Grand Canyon trail. The area is a haven for adventure, with rock climbing, abseiling, and canyoning, while Scenic World’s cableways and skyways provide breathtaking views. Leura and Blackheath villages charm with boutique shops and cafes. The region’s cool climate supports lush gardens, like the Everglades Historic House. Home to diverse wildlife, including lyrebirds and wallabies, the Blue Mountains blend natural splendor with cultural richness, making it a must-visit for nature lovers and cultural explorers.