You can abseil down it, bushwalk through it and even view it on high from a cable car. However you choose to see it, the Blue Mountains National Park is overflowing with natural wonders and spectacular views.

Located less than two hours' drive from Sydney, the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains region is an adventure playground of ridges, sandstone outcrops, waterfalls and bushland.

If you’re a keen bushwalker, the area offers you all the tracks and glorious scenery you could ask for. Some of the most popular areas are the Jamison Valley, south of Katoomba, and the Grose Valley area, northeast of Katoomba and Blackheath. South of Glenbrook is another good spot - here you'll also find Red Hand Cave, an old Aboriginal shelter with red and white ochre stencils on the walls. It's an easy seven-kilometre return walk to the cave.

If it's your first visit to the region, Katoomba is the obvious place to start your trip. Echo Point, about two kilometres south of the town, will give you some of the best views of the Jamison and Megalong Valleys and the famed Three Sisters rock formation. As the sunlight moves along the rocks, watch how the changing colours alter the mood of this magnificent natural structure. At night you'll be treated to an awesome view, when the rocks are floodlit.

If you're feeling energetic, you can walk the 800-step Giant Staircase down to the valley floor, or you might just like to pop into the Katoomba Visitor Information Centre, also at Echo Point.

West of Echo Point you can hop on board the Scenic Railway, the steepest railway incline in the world. Or you can take the Scenic Skyway at the Scenic World complex. Jaws will drop all around you as the glass floor reveals the descent to the Jamison Valley below as well as great views of Katoomba Falls, Mount Solitary and the Three Sisters.

Back in town, have a wander around the shops - there's a pleasant Art Deco feel here - and there are plenty of places to eat. If you happen to visit in the winter, show your Christmas spirit and join the Yulefest celebrations - you'll be able to work off all that rich food with a bushwalk later.

The Blue Mountains region has a growing reputation for excellent food and wine. Some of Australia's best chefs have gravitated to the area and you'll find award-winning fine dining restaurants in Leura, Blackheath, Hartley Vale and Katoomba. These centres also have a wide selection of cafes for budget-conscious travellers who simply wish to enjoy good food in a beautiful setting.

The spectacular cliffs and gorges here have an irresistible appeal for adventure sports fans, and there are plenty of opportunities for abseiling, climbing and canyoning. You'll find many of the adventure companies based in Katoomba.

Make time to stop at the pleasant town of Leura, which also boasts some stunning outlooks as well as beautiful gardens. Pack a picnic and head for Everglades Gardens, where you can wander among sandstone terraces and cool climate trees and shrubs.

You'll find another beautiful picnic spot at Leura Cascades. It's a leisurely walk from here to several waterfalls including Leura, Linda, Lila and Bridal Veil Falls and you can stroll to Copelands Lookout and Flying Fox Lookout for more great views.

If you're looking for adventure or simply a sense of peace, you'll certainly find it among the intriguing geography and natural beauty of the Blue Mountains.

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• Nearest City:Perth
• Distance to Perth:1260kms
• Nearest Airport:Exmouth
• Distance to Exmouth Airport:36kms

Local Attractions in the Area

• Ningaloo Reef Itinerary
• Animal Interaction Itinerary
• Cape Range National Park
• Turquoise Bay
• Shothole Canyon
• Yardie Creek
• Exmouth
• Coral Bay

Helpful Links for the Area

• Ningaloo Marine Life & National Parks
• Snorkelling in the Coral Coast
• Reefs in WA
• Australia's Coral Coast

Seasonal Events

• Whale Sharks Season
• Coral Spawning
• Turtle Nesting and Hatching
• Exmouth Whale Shark season