A selection of some of the best walking tracks, lookouts, tours, waterfalls and sights in the greater Blue Mountains region.
Wentworth Falls is one of the most popular bushwalking destinations in the Blue Mountains. The name Wentworth Falls refers to the famous 3-tiered, 187m high waterfall, but it is also the name of the town where the waterfall is located.
There are lots of different hikes to choose from in the Wentworth Falls area, some very short and others quite long and challenging. In addition to walks, there are also several lookout points with spectacular views to enjoy in Wentworth Falls.
The Blue Mountains has no shortage of amazing lookout points, but Evans Lookout near Blackheath is certainly one of the most impressive ones.
With unbeatable views of the Grose Valley and its surrounding cliff walls, a day trip to Evans Lookout and next door neighbour Valley View Lookout is very much worth the effort.
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The Federal Pass walking track is one of the most historic and most challenging walks in the Blue Mountains, exploring old bushland trails in the Katoomba and Leura area.
This classic hike follows the base of the cliffs, from Leura to the Golden Stairs and Ruined Castle, passing through dense forests with great picnic spots along the way.
The historic Six Foot Track is a challenging but exciting multi-day hike, starting at the Explorers Tree in Katoomba all the way to the Jenolan Caves, crossing the Megalong Valley and the Coxs River in the Blue Mountains.
This once-in-a-lifetime experience is a true adventure for bushwalkers, taking in a variety of landscapes and habitats, and with great overnight camping options.
The Blue Mountains is by far one of the most popular day trip destinations from Sydney. Suitable to visit during all four seasons, the Greater Blue Mountains region consists of several National Park areas and a conservation reserve.
The area is home to a large number of impressive lookouts, some very popular and easy to get to, others not so well-known and located off the beaten track.
Staying overnight in the Blue Mountains makes the trip to Sydney’s most popular national park even more special.
While most visitors plan day trips to the Blue Mountains, booking accommodation for one or two nights allows you to take your time and to fully enjoy all the highlights.
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Getting to the Blue Mountains from Sydney is much easier than you may think. Sydney’s most popular national park, located around 60 km west of the city, is easily accessible by car, train, as well as by bus (or coach).
By car, it takes about 90 minutes to get to Katoomba from Sydney, and by train it takes less than two hours from Sydney Central to Katoomba train station.
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Millions of people each year head to Sydney’s west to visit the Blue Mountains. Loved by tourists and local Sydney-siders alike, the Blue Mountains region is one of the most popular day and weekend destinations in New South Wales.
Countless walking tracks, beautiful waterfalls, deep valleys and canyons, thriving rainforests and numerous lookout points with breathtaking views, the Blue Mountains truly has something to do for everyone.
Mount Banks, with its distinctive rounded peak, is one of the most recognisable landmarks in the greater Blue Mountains region.
Mostly overlooked by tourists, the hike to the summit of Mt Banks offers beautiful views of the surrounding area, a part of the Blue Mountains that is still a bit undiscovered.
The Govetts Leap Lookout near Blackheath in the Blue Mountains offers spectacular views of the Grose Valley and surroundings.
Around the lookout are several short and long hiking trails, one of them leading to the Barrow Lookout from where you can see the Bridal Veil Falls from close by.
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