Blue Mountains National Park Travel Guide
World Heritage National Park
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The Blue Mountains National Park, a scenically dramatic region of forested ravines and pristine bushland, is part of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. It is listed for its extensive eucalypt forests and natural biodiversity. Enjoy visiting a wealth of art and craft galleries, fine dining, stylish shopping and romantic escapes.
Gardens in these parts are a delight. One of the most noteworthy is Everglades Gardens, laid out in the 1930s by Danish-born landscape designer Paul Sorensen. Don’t miss the tearooms!
The Wollemi Pine, world’s oldest species of tree found in Wollemi National Park, is unique to the Blue Mountains. The region is so densely forested the 40-metre-high trees escaped detection until 1994, flourishing undisturbed in a remote valley less than 200 km from Sydney.
Attractions in Blue Mountains National Park
The region’s best-known rock formation is The Three Sisters, a trio of pinnacles best viewed from Katoomba, the largest of 26 mountain towns and villages. These include Wentworth Falls (near a beautiful waterfall of the same name), Faulconbridge and Katoomba. The town of Blackheath, full of colonial history, is famed for its Rhododendron Festival held each November each year.
Activities in Blue Mountains National Park
Well-marked walking trails criss-cross Blue Mountains National Park, passing streams and waterfalls, descending into cool gorges and snaking around sheer cliffs where views are endless and dimensions enormous. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service conducts walks, as do specialist eco-tour operators.
Watch kangaroos grazing in their natural environment at Euroka Clearing near Glenbrook; breathing in the mountain air on an exhilarating bushwalk, try rock-climbing, canyoning or horse riding in the nearby Megalong Valley past cool streams and thick native forests.
Relaxing
Grand Edwardian country hotels predominated in the early 20th-century. Now you can stay in a range of luxury guesthouses, spas and eco-retreats.
Getting Around
Board the Scenic World railway and flyway for excellent views of the park.
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