Sitting just west of Sydney but a world away, the Blue Mountains region is home to 11,400 square kilometres of rugged mountain valleys filled with waterfalls, eucalyptus forests and unique wildlife. A popular getaway for city dwellers and tourists alike, the region’s towns are set up perfectly to accommodation for weekends away.
Blue Mountains itineraries to explore
- Western Blue Mountains: Beyond Katoomba and Blackheath, there’s still plenty more to discover in the lesser-visited parts of the western Blue Mountains before descending into Lithgow. The area is home to the Jenolan Caves, Japanese Bathhouse and, of course, many bushwalking trails.
- Bells Line Road:
- Classic Blue Mountains road trip: Where most tourist’ day trips take visitors by the busload, consider the classic journey to Wentworth Falls, Leura and Katoomba.
- Lower Blue Mountains: Much closer to the city and at a lower elevation than the well-beaten track, there’s plenty to do and see in the first few towns up the mountains, like Glenbrook.
Things to do in the Blue Mountains
- Bushwalking: The grounds for the vast majority of our Blue Mountains visits, the bushwalking here is excellent and incredibly varied. From 20-minute, accessible paths to multi-day treks, there’s a walk here for everyone.
- Spas: From the traditional____ to the soothing Japanese spa,
- Waterfalls: Off the steep cliffs of the Blue Mountains’ valley walls and tucked between trees on scenic walking tracks, the area is home to dozens of popular waterfalls, and countless more that are still unnamed!
- Swimming holes: Whether you’re looking for a new wild swimming spot, or somewhere to cool down after a brilliant bushwalk, there’s plenty of freshwater pools in the area. (One of our favourites is Jellybean Pool!)
- Cideries
