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Great chocolates at the Paragon Cafe in Katoomba
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Don't get blown off the edge
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Famous natural wonder of Australia
iandsmith Says: This is a good way to get familiar with the area.It begins at the Carrington Hotel, Katoomba Street, Katoomba each hour travelling to 29 Great Local Attractions around the Katoomba and Leura World Heritage area. The tour runs daily and includes full commentary on the history...
Prince Henry Cliff Walk - part one
iandsmith Says: This cliff top walk, if done in its entirety, is probably all you'd want to do in a day. You'd certainly want to allocate 4 hours for the chore.Having said that, most people opt to do just a part of it, as we did, and loop back on another trail.It stretches from Scenic World...
iandsmith Says: This is the most scenic of all the walks in the Blue Mountains and goes from Katoomba to Leura, covering the top of the cliff line and many of the major lookouts. With photogenic vistas and waterfalls all along the way, the views of the Jamison Valley are unsurpassed. Time...
1 Review and 106 Opinions It was the worst spa room EVER!! we were taken right around the back of the motel to a room which i...
Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort And Spa
1 Review and 581 Opinions Lilliansfels is not a place for the budget concious backpacker. For those on a less restrictive...
Mes Amis French Brasserie: French restaurant in Katoomba
Kate-Me Says: Again, as a Francophile I was just curious when I noticed this place... we didn't have the chance to have a meal here, but the prices seemed more reasonable than at Leura - for example, 2 courses for $35, 3 courses for $40. The restaurant is located a former church, with...
The Paragon: Don't forget the chocolate
iandsmith Says: This is an old style cafe/restaurant whose list of celebrities that have visited is substantial. Many of their pictures adorn the picture skirting board above the Greek bas reliefs that adorn the wall.This is a place with atmosphere in the old style. Bench seats of polished...
TAKE A TRAIN RIDE FROM THE CITY TO KATOOMBA
DennyP Says: KATOOMBA You know it's not such a long ride from the City to Katoomba.This depends on the amount of stops usually about 90 minutes or more..There is nothing like the coolness of the mountains on a really hot sydney summers day. Trains leave Central Railways station every...
Winter_Magic Says: As one of the organizers of the Winter Magic Festival in Katoomba, I can happily recommend the Blue Mountains Trolley Service. They play a very strong and positive role in the local community and this service is the perfect way to get around once you get to Katoomba
When hiking in these wonderful National parks BEWARE of the dangers that are here...Hikers that choose to spend a long time in these national parks should be very experieced and well equipped with all the neccesary equipment that is needed. Have good communication, good clothing, good camping equipment,
Besides the normal dangers that are in these parks The biggest Danger to be aware of is FIRE Whenever building camp fires make sure that the area surrounding the campfire is clear of litter and when finished with the fire make sure that it is completely extinguished. The summertime here in australia sees the bushland tinder dry and very combustible...Cigarettes are another worry...PLease make sure that they are completely OUT. These are a constant problems for residents living by National Parks.
Please take advice of bush fire warnings and fire alerts..
Written Nov 14, 2011
iandsmith Says: When you are going walking in the Blue Mountains may I urge you to take a few things - (a) Some liquid (not alcohol); (b) a map of your route; (c) if you're doing some serious walking, an Epirb.Even if you only plan to walk the cliff top routes, you might think they're...
WHEN HIKING BE PREPARED DON'T GET LOST
DennyP Says: BE AWARE These many National Parks here are a very popular place for bushwalkers and hikers but are not without their dangersThese are huge areas of bushland. When doing some serious hiking or even just out bushwalking make sure that you are well prepared . Many people come...
Scenic World Discovery 'Options' no price options!
TaynSam Says: We turned up at 11am on a weekday, to take 4 of our 'children' and two visiting families on the new Scenic Railway; as locals, we have visited and ridden the previous railway at least once a year, taking tourist friends. After waiting in the line for over an hour, at the...
pmstd Says: A family pass for the scenic railway would be for two adults and 2 children under 13 years of age. We got on at the bottom and had to pay at the top. I'm pretty sure there was no mention of ticket pricing or ages on the signage at the bottom. Our two children are over 13, so...
DennyP Says: EVEN IF JUST OUT FOR THE DAY WALKING HERE IN THESE NATIONAL PARKS: CARRY A SMALL BACKPACK WITH SOME ESENTIAL ITEMS:ALWAYS CARRY PLENTY OF FRESH DRINKING WATERA GOOD INSECT AND MOSQUITOREPELLANT GOOD HIKING/WALKING BOOTS: HIGH BOOTS TO AVOID SNAKE STRIKESOME WETWEATHER...
iandsmith Says: At the western end of Mount Victoria, is a turnoff on the left into Grand View Rd. Near its end you'll come to Beaufort Ave, but leave your vehicle at the intersection because there's no parking and it's a dead end, which leads to this fine lookout over Wilsons Gully.As...
iandsmith Says: This is yet another scenic lookout. It's located beyond Pulpit Rock right at the end of a dirt road. There's not a lot of parking here but, then again, there's not a lot of tourists either; though there is a steady trickle.The views are worthy of the effort and the walk is...
iandsmith Says: Having done the walk I can let you know a couple of things. I didn't include the fact that the walk is labelled "easy". Take it from me, it's definitely not! The zig-zag is steep and rocky and then the trail through the pass is almost indiscernable in places, sometimes...
iandsmith Says: There's a site that lists the walks around Mount Victoria - http://www.pnc.com.au/~wells/Mt.Victoria.htm"1. Pulpit Rock, Little Zigzag, Bushranger's Cave, Rienit's Pass, Wilson's Glen, Ross's Cave. Easy.Coming from Sydney go through the traffic lights at Mt. Victoria and...
Pulpit Rock - near Govetts Leap
iandsmith Says: If you want to get the best experience with cliffs up close and personal (other than abseiling) then this is the spot. The drama of the vertical drop is right before your eyes and somehow has a power that is reproduced nowhere else I’ve been. Of course, it’s all so much...
iandsmith Says: I remember a noted writer and T.V. presenter suggesting that you should always look back so as not to miss a photo opportunity. She cited an example in her book and had produced a wonderful shot of the Napalese foothills.I mention this because I deliberately did the Grand...
iandsmith Says: There's a lot of bird life in the Blue Mountains. In different parts you'll find different species. For instance, you're likely to see yellow tailed black cockatoos along the Prince Henry Cliff Walk but not over at Govetts Leap.The yellow tufted honeyeater can be spied on...
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The mountains are blue because when the sun shines on the gum trees the air gets a blue haze when the oils are released from the leaves.........of course you see this in many parts of Australia, but...
KATOOMBA Katoomba is an aboriginal name meaning "falling Water" located 100 km West of Sydney it is easy to reach by train car or bus tour .The area attracts many visitors and has some wonderful...
Katoomba - key to the Blue Mountains
Katoomba is an aboriginal name meaning "falling Water". For me it means walking, for the majority it means looking.. The area attracts visitors by the busload; you only have to go to Echo Point...
Katoomba is the heart of the Blue Mountains. As busy as it is with tourists coming and going it still assumes a quaint charm and character. Katoomba is a great place to visit if you are looking for a...
I would like to share with you some information about my trip to the Blue Mountains in 1996, which included an overnight stay at the lovely town of Katoomba in the heart of the Blue Mountains area.......
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