Blue Mountains National Park: The pristine wonderland of blue mist on the edge of Sydney

Blue Mountains National Park is an important part of the Greater Blue Mountains region, which includes seven national parks and was listed as a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000.


Location: Located approximately 100 kilometers west of Sydney downtown.

Drive: It takes about 1.5 hours to get there by car.

Traffic: (1) Railway: From Platform 12 or 13 of Sydney Central Station, take the Blue Mountain Line of intercity train, and it takes about two hours to arrive at Katoomba Station. After leaving the station, walk about 50 meters, and you can transfer to a tour bus named “Blue Mountain Sightseeing Cable Car” to the scenic spot.
(2) Self-driving: It can be reached by driving along Parramatta Road and M 4 highway.
(3) Bus: You can take the daily “City Link” bus, which provides a fixed service between Sydney and the Blue Mountains.
(4) Tour group: Join a one-day or two-day tour group organized by a tour company in Sydney.

Tickets: free

Address: New South Wales, AUSTRALIA

Opening hours: 09:00-17:00

Use time reference: It is recommended to arrange a day excursion; If you have plenty of time, you can stay one night at a nearby resort and enjoy a more leisurely itinerary.


There are vast virgin forests and subtropical rainforests in the park, especially for its wide variety of eucalyptus trees (also known as eucalyptus trees). Eucalyptus is Australia’s national tree, with more than 500 varieties, and it is also the only food source for the national treasure koala. The oil volatilized by eucalyptus leaves is refracted by sunlight in the air, forming a unique blue mist, hence the name of Blue Mountain.

When you walk into this picturesque virgin forest national park, the fragrance of eucalyptus in the air will make people feel as if they are in a paradise and experience the pure feeling of returning to nature.
The Blue Mountains are famous for their magnificent natural scenery. In view of the vast range of scenic spots, you usually take the sightseeing circular bus or choose to drive yourself when visiting. Most day-trippers will start with [Katumba Town] As the center, you can transfer to the bus to Echo Valley from here, and enjoy the famous Three Sisters Peak up close. In addition, Desperate World offers a variety of ways to visit: you can change to a steep train, an aerial cable car or a rainforest trail cable car to explore deeply into the tropical rainforest; You can also take the cable car to enjoy panoramic views of Three Sisters Peak, Katumba Falls, Lonely Mountain and Jamison Valley from the air. If you have plenty of time, as many locals do, spend a night at a resort in the Blue Mountains area and continue exploring attractions like Winterwood Falls the next day.


[Three Sisters Peak]

 

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