Australia • Highlight
Blue Mountains
New South Wales
UNESCO World Heritage area with dramatic cliffs, eucalyptus forests, and charming mountain towns.
Just 90 minutes from Sydney, the Blue Mountains offer stunning vistas, the famous Three Sisters rock formation, and scenic railway rides. Visit Leura and Katoomba, take bushwalks, and enjoy cooler mountain air. The area gets its blue haze from eucalyptus oil in the air.
- Recommended Duration
- Full day or weekend
- Best Time
- September to November, March to May
- Tags
- natureUNESCOhikingscenic views