Travel guide

Blue Mountains

Eucalyptus cliffs near Sydney

🗓️ Best time: September–May💰 Mid-Range · ~$140/day📍 Australia

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About Blue Mountains

A misty UNESCO wilderness of sandstone cliffs and blue-hazed eucalyptus valleys just west of Sydney — the Three Sisters rock formation, waterfalls, bushwalks, and a scenic railway.

⭐ Things to do in Blue Mountains

Three Sisters at Echo PointScenic World railwayWentworth Falls walkJenolan CavesKatoomba art & cafésGrand Canyon walk (Blackheath)Lincoln's Rock ledgeLeura village

🍽️ What to eat in Blue Mountains

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Mountain-town cafésDevonshire teaPub fareLocal pies

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Train from Sydney to Katoomba; a car for outlying sights.

💡 Local tip

Take the train up from Sydney for a car-free day hiking to the Three Sisters and waterfalls.