Discovering The Wanders Of The Blue Mountains

October 7, 2019

Will you come to Sydney for something in particular? How about discovering the wanders where the WiFi is weak?

Be swept away by the grandeur of the spectacular Blue Mountains National Park.

Just 50 kilometres west of Sydney begin the stunning Blue Mountains, home to some of the most spectacular alpine scenery in Australia. With a blue horizon of eucalyptus trees that appear to stretch on forever, expect to be enchanted by the natural beauty of the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. Discover why it’s listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and experience its many cascading waterfalls, canyon vistas and sweeping forested panoramas. Dare yourself on a cliff-edge hike or view it all from an abundance of accessible lookouts and gentle scenic strolls.

“Do not follow where the path may lead
Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson

Couple exploring in the woods, Australia

Bottlebrushes — Couple exploring in the woods, Australia

Take the wild trail

Let’s soak up the rivers, waterfalls, forested valleys and cliffs of the Blue Mountains along the many well-marked walking trails. There are several recommended trails depends how you would like to go through the track. You can follow the original 1884 horse track from Katoomba to Jenolan Caves on the three-day Six Foot Track, or take the easy 1.8-kilometre (1.1-mile) Princes Rock Walk to a lookout over Wentworth Falls, Kings Tableland and Mount Solitary.

Walking: the most ancient exercise and still the best modern exercise.
– Carrie Late

Join a guided tour

However you can do many Blue Mountains walks independently, it’s highly recommended to join one of local guided tours if you’re not confident to walk in the unfamiliar region and weather conditions. You can discover one of Australia’s most spectacular limestone Jenolan Caves and the Blue Mountains’ rich Aboriginal heritage on a walking tour with a experienced guide from local tour agent. If your feet need a rest, spend a day on the hop-on hop-off Blue Mountains Explorer Bus or with Blue Mountains Trolley Tours. Both companies visit 29 stops, including the major attractions, around Leura and Katoomba.