The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains just a short drive west of Sydney is a rugged region, a popular escape for locals and visitors who come to explore and enjoy this magnificent, protected wilderness area. Known for dramatic scenery, the Blue Mountains are characterised by high cliffs, deep valleys, waterfalls and lush eucalyptus forests that emit a distinctive blue haze, giving the mountains their name. Quaint villages feature guesthouses, galleries, gardens and lovely eateries.
A Blue Mountains tour takes visitors to Echo Point Lookout to capture photos of the famous sandstone structures known as The Three Sisters. Scenic World offers guests an unforgettable experience riding the world’s steepest railway or traversing the kilometres of raised boardwalks through lush rainforests. Visit some of the 26 villages scattered throughout the area or be amazed at Hydro Majestic, an historic hotel stretching 1.1 kilometres along the edge of the escarpment.
The Blue Mountains has many designated Aboriginal Places, an area of land recognised as having special significance to Aboriginal people. The legend surrounding The Three Sisters trio of sandstone peaks that rise dramatically above the Jamison Valley is deeply rooted in Indigenous culture.
With plentiful food and water, the Blue Mountains region was seen as a favourable place by Aboriginal tribes. Hundreds of Aboriginal sites spread over the Blue Mountains date back at least 22,000 years. In an effort to preserve and protect them, not all sites are open to the public.
The Aboriginal sites include rock shelters, axe grinding grooves, rock engravings and cave paintings which can be found throughout the area. Red Hands Cave is a ceremonial cave that was used for the initiation of warriors. It contains one of the best examples of Aboriginal rock art in the area with over forty hand stencils of adults and children.
Katoomba became known as a town in 1879 when J.B. North opened the Katoomba Coal Mine. The coal was mined from the side of the mountain near Orphan Rock and transported by cable car to the top.
Blue Mountains tours from Sydney include a stop at the charming town of Katoomba. Located on the lands of the Dharug and Gundungurra Aboriginal peoples, Katoomba is the administrative centre of Blue Mountains City Council and the most visited town in the Blue Mountains.
With its crisp mountain air, heritage hotels, fine restaurants, fabulous gardens and charming cafes and plenty of opportunities to buy direct from local artisans, Katoomba is a wonderful place to stop and unwind on a Blue Mountain tour. Its biggest attractions of course are the breathtaking views across Jamison Valley and the iconic Three Sisters as well as the pretty Katoomba Falls, a 3.1-kilometre return trip.
The Blue Mountains cover 11,400 square kilometres, with the Blue Mountains National Park area, established in 1959, encompassing around 2,690 square kilometres.
You can cover the Blue Mountains in a day, but to immerse yourself at a more relaxing pace, allow at least two. If it’s just the major sites you want to see, you can visit Three Sisters, Scenic World, Hydro Majestic and pop into Katoomba township on one-day Blue Mountain tours from Sydney.
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