Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains lie directly to the west of Sydney and comprise a range of mountains that extend off of Australia’s Great Dividing Range. A large portion of the ranges exist within the Greater Blue Mountains Area World Heritage Site. The region extends westward to the communities of Lithgow in the northwest and Oberon in the southwest.

The region is an outdoor lovers playground and nature lovers dream boasting spectacular scenery, amazing walking and hiking trails and camping opportunities. Panoramic views of deep valleys, high cascading waterfalls and vast lush tablelands can been found throughout the Blue Mountains region and there are numerous scenic drives that take you to the best observation points.

Throughout the Blue Mountains there are numerous picturesque small towns and communities which provide ample accommodation, dining and entertainment facilities. Amongst these, the major tourist communities of Katoomba, Blackheath, Wentworth Falls, Lithgow and Oberon are great towns for setting up base to explore the region.

The Blue Mountains are also home to the Jenolan Caves, a limestone cave system that bates back 340 million years and Scenic World in Katoomba which provides unprecedented access and views of Jamison Valley and the Three Sisters rock formations.