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If you go to Katoomba in the Blue Mountains and see the three sisters, make sure you go right down to see them up close, it's an awesome feeling with all that rock above you. Also, go down the scenic railway (get a seat at the front for the best view - it is on a 52 degree angle) and walk the historical tour at the bottom, it's quite interesting. Also, go on one of the longer boardwalks at the bottom, they are tranquil and fresh to walk through. You can get the scenic cableway as well (stand at the bottom of this for the best view). If you have the guts for it, go on the scenic skyway. The new one has a clear bottom (Electro-Sceni Glass Floor) to look down through as you cross from one cliff to another. PRICES: Skyway costs $16 for adults, $8 for kids return, $10 for adults and $5 for kids one way. Railway and Cableway cost the same for return tickets ($19 for adults, $10 for kids). You should be able to get one in one direction and the other return for the return ticket price rather than paying for two singles. It's $10 for adults and $5 for kids for a one way ticket. Address: Blue Mountains, New South WalesPhone: (02) 4782 2699Directions: 2 hours west of Sydney. Follow the M4 to the end where it turns into the Great Western Highway. Follow this and turn into Katoomba village.Website: http://www.scenicworld.com.au/ Other Contact: Fax (02) 4782 5675
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The 3 sisters is an unusual rock formation at Katoomba in the Blue Mountains. The views from the lookouts are stunning. It's nice to get there early in the morning in the colder months to view the thick fog then later on in the morning it lifts to reveal the most awesome view. There are bush walks and in town, some nice cafes to have lunch. Leave a Comment
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It is a little way out of the Blue Mountains but I visited the Jenolan Caves on our trip there... The drive to the Caves is very nice and you might even see some Aussie wildlife on the way - I saw kangaroos and a wombat... The caves are very interesting inside but don't go in if you are claustrophobic... ;) This photo was taken in the Lucas Cave. Leave a Comment Phone: 02 63593311Website: www.jenolancaves.org.au Other Contact: reception@jenolancaves.org.au
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Just a short drive out of Blackheath is Govett's Leap, one of the most magnificent lookouts in Blue Mountains National Park overlooking the spectacular Grose Valley as it stretches out to the horizon. Two of our friends who live at Medlow Bath took us for a short drive up to Blackheath and then down to the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre just along Govett's Leap road. This is a very informative educational centre on the wildlife, Aboriginal and European history and the geology of the mountains. In the shop, you can buy maps, brochures, books and gifts, as well as booking for the regular walks, talks and tours programmes available. After about half an hour, it will give you a greater appreciation of your surroundings and improve your enjoyment of the region. It is open 9.00 am to 4.30 pm seven days a week. A further short drive takes you to a car park and picnic area next to the lookout itself. The story of Govett and his 'leap' is the stuff of legend. It is claimed that a bushranger named Govett was being chased by police and spurred his horse over the edge rather than surrender, however it is more likely that Govett's Leap was named after William Romaine Govett, a young surveyor who spent many years surveying the Blue Mountains... There are a number of excellent bushwalks ranging from short strolls to longer walks involving strenuous climbs and rugged terrain such as eucalypt forests and fern-filled gullies filled with wildflowers, waterfalls and birdlife. We took a quick one hour walk down the side of the steep gorge to get a good view of the majestic Bridal Veil Falls, with the water taking nearly ten seconds to tumble all the way into the valley below. Unfortunately due to the drought all we saw at the time was a thin and wispy stream stream of water, instead of the usual falls - it was still an impressive sight despite this. Leave a Comment Address: At the end of Govett's Leap RoadPhone: 02 4787 8877Directions: Take the Great Western Highway to Blackheath from Sydney, turn right at the New Ivanhoe Hotel onto Govett's Leap RoadWebsite: http://www.npws.nsw.gov.au/services/retailc.htm
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