The Blue Mountains | Australia's Heritage Listed Natural Wonder

Welcome to the Blue Mountains
A world heritage listed, natural wonder.

The Three Sisters, Blue Mountains The Blue Mountains is one of the best places to visit in Australia and because it’s so close to Sydney, it’s very easy to get to.

It consists of an extensive mountainous region, escarpments, canyons, and plateaus in New South Wales.

The area has many attractions including breathtaking mountain peaks, museums, national parks, cliffs, and the Katoomba Scenic Railway among others.

Visitors can enjoy nature trails, mountain hikes, mountain biking, and guided tours among other fun activities. The Blue Mountains were added to the World Heritage list in 2000 and to the National Heritage List seven years later.

Visit the Blue Mountains

The Mountains are divided into two parts that include the upper and lower mountains. The upper region consists of Leura, Blackheath, and Katoomba while the lower mountains consist of Glenbrook and Springwood.

Katoomba
Katoomba is especially known for its landmarks and stone structures such as the Three Sisters lookout.»

Leura
Leura is known for its moderate climate, magical multi-tiered waterfalls and wide expanses of lush green areas. »

Blackheath
Blackheath, surrounded by some spectacular lookouts and fantastic walking tracks, has so much to offer visitors. »

Experience the Blue Mountains

What to do in the Blue Mountains? Where to go, what to see? The Blue Mountains in Sydney’s west, attracts millions of travelers every year because of its breathtaking scenery and unforgettable experiences, but there’s so much more to experience while you’re there.

Art Galleries
The Blue Mountains has a world of art galleries to enjoy such as the world famous Norman Lindsay Gallery. »

Day Spas
Book a session at a Blue Mountains day spa that will provide a delightful sensation of calm and well-being. »

Where To Eat?
Visitors are able to choose from an extensive variety of dining options in Blue Mountains. Find out where to dine. »

Where to shop?
In the quaint town of Leura, high street shopping and bushwalking convene like a dream. »

Waterfalls
Discover a series of accessible waterfalls that make a visit to the Blue Mountains even more worth it. »

Caves
Experience the wonder of the crystal formations, underground rivers, and caves of the Blue Mountains. »

Map of the Blue Mountains

Towns

Points of Interest

Where to stay?

Blue Mountains Hotels

There are many different kinds of accommodation available in the Blue Mountains, ranging from backpacker hostels, quaint bed and breakfast to luxury hotels. Blue Mountains Hotels.

Blue Mountains Facts + Weather

Blue Mountains Facts

How big are the Blue Mountains? What is the tallest mountain? Where are the Blue Mountains? Why are the Blue Mountains blue? This special iconic place invokes so many questions – see our Blue Mountains Facts page to get all the answers.

Weather
The Blue Mountains climate is cooler than the climate in most parts of Sydney. »

How to get there?
The Blue Mountains (Katoomba) is about 2 hours drive from the Sydney CBD. »

History
Learn more about the cultural history of the Blue Mountains region. »

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About 'bluemountains-australia.com'

bluemountains-australia.com is a 'Web Magazine' website that is dedicated to all things related to Australia's iconic Blue Mountains. We are passionate about Australia's great natural wonder, its vast mountains and waterfalls, its incredible vistas, its natural beauty and the unforgettable experiences that are waiting for all who visit. Our aim is to discuss the Blue Mountains, its history, its environment, its wildlife and its spectacular destinations. We hope that this website will inspire all who visit, just as much as the Blue Mountains have inspired us.

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Welcome to the Blue Mountains A world heritage listed, natural wonder.