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Blue Mountains National Park, Australia - Sydney
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Blue Mountains: Away from the city
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  • By globetrotter06 on March 28, 2006
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  • The Three Sisters - Sydney
    The Three Sisters
    by globetrotter06
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    The Blue Mountains is a National Park located about 1 1/2 h away from Sydney (by car). It is very quiet up here, and good for escaping the noise of the city. In winters it snows sometimes, and even at night in summer it can get quite cold. The Three Sisters are the three famous rocks at the tip of the cliff. You can watch them from a platform at the tourist centre or take the walk down (rather narrow at the end). You do get a stunning view from the platform. There are valleys and plateaus as far as you can see. The area is also good for hiking, daytrips or longer trips.

  • Directions: By Katoomba

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    Blue Mountains: Sight seeing and walking tour
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  • By paulolive22 on September 15, 2005
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  • The Three Sisters - Sydney
    The Three Sisters
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    The 3 Sisters is a must see when you visit the Blue Mountains. This is a very good place to take a picture. You can go and trek for a few minutes to get to the neck of the first rock. You might have to catch your breath on your return walk but it is worth it. If you love walking, you can take a leisurely walk from the 3 Sisters to the visitors' centre. From the Visitors' Centre try taking the vertical train to get to the lower part of the mountain. You have to pay a minimal fee for the vertical train and for the tram. The line sometimes might take a while specially during weekends specially if there is a tour group ahead of you.

  • Address: The Blue Mountains, NSW Australia
  • Directions: You can take a train from Sydney to Blue Mountains. The trip will take about 2.5-3 hrs. If you have plenty of time, try to have a stop over at Leura (town before Katoomba). Have your breakfast/afternoon tea here.

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    Blue Mountains: Go to the Blue Mountains with...
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  • Updated By Brit_girl on December 24, 2002
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  • Go to the Blue Mountains with WONDERBUS. They have fantastic guides who know just about everything about everything and are laid back so you can relax and have a fabulous and fun trip. There are great photo oppotunities. On your way to the Blue Mountains you get told about the things of interest along the way and if you get Pete the guide that I got you'll definatly find out about a lot stuff (all put in an interesting way). You stop at the olympic stadium to have a look on the way. You also go to Featherdale Animal Park which is so cool some of the Kangaroos, Wallabies, Birds etc just wander about and you can touch some of them. It's small but not too small, it's great to get to touch the animals and have you photo (with your camera) taken with a koala, kangaroo etc for free. Definatly do this bit it's worth it. The Blue Mountains are absolutly beautiful, even if you are scared of heights (like me) it's well worth the work down, the scenery is gorgeous and to be within a forest or rainforest is just amazing. There is a beautiful waterfall and the story behind the three sisters (3 mountains) is definatly worth a listen. With WONDERBUS you go to a local pub for your lunch, the food is included and is delicious. You get to experience a proper aussie pub not a touristy one. Definatly go with these guys because I went on a trip with another company and got the most boring guide ever and it was just a stuffy tour. This was THE BEST tour I've been on!

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  • Directions: The WONDERBUS picks you up from different locations within Sydney and takes you there. I don't know how long it takes because I was enjoying it too much to look at my watch.
  • Website: www.wonderbus.co.au

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    Blue Mountains: Scenic Skyway in Blue Mountain
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  • By mypriority on December 26, 2003
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  • Blue Mountains - Sydney
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    Another ride in Blue Mountain is the skyway. A bit short, but can test your arcophobia. A$10 a ride.

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    Blue Mountains: Steep Rail Ride in Blue Mountain
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  • By mypriority on December 26, 2003
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  • Blue Mountains - Sydney
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    In Blue Mountain, you can get on a few rides. One of them is this steep rail plunging from top of the mountain with Superman theme song. Quite fun. A$12 a pop.

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    Blue Mountains: The Blue Mountains
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  • By Del. on November 4, 2003
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  • 3 Sisters - Sydney
    3 Sisters
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    Located about 1 hour out of Sydney. Take a train ride from Sydney which travels through lots of towns along the way. When you get there, you have the option of several tours to take you around. I would recommend the hop on hop off but. With this you can walk around for as long as you like. There is lots to see. Walk through the wooded areas and try not to get lost like I did. The three Sisters are the highlight of the area. Lovely view, make sure you get a few pictures in.

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    Blue Mountains: Blue Mountain beauty.
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  • By linnyloo on July 20, 2003
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  • Blue mountains from Wentworth falls lookout - Sydney
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    The foot of the Blue Mountains is less than an hour from Sydney either by train or car. The Blue Mountains offer spectacular scenery, plantlife and wildlife. The mountains reach a height of 1100m, and have been given their name due to the blue haze that hovered above the mountains produced by the oil from the plentiful Eucalyptus trees. The Blue Mountains offer activities such as walking trails, abseiling, rock climbing and canoeing, as well as accommodation. There are some fabulous lookout points and points of interest on the way to the Blue Mountains. The Blue Mountains is surrounded by several areas which also provide a vast array of tourist attractions and places of interest. Surrounding areas include Penrith, Richmond, Lithgow and Oberon. Several days are required to experience the whole region! There is a train service from Sydney to Katoomba approximately every hour, stopping at various other places in the Blue Mountains along the way. There are also a couple of bus services which run around the Blue Mountains. There is a Blue Mountains Explorer bus which stops at 18 attractions around the Blue Mountains.

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  • Directions: The two main routes into the Blue Mountains are along the Great Western Highway or along the much prettier Bells Line of Road.
  • Website: http://www.bluemts.com.au/

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    Blue Mountains: The Blue Mountains
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  • Updated By cutestmidget on September 12, 2002
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  • Blue Mountains - Sydney
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    The Blue Mountains Whether you explore this beautiful part of New South Wales on foot or by car, you can't miss the Blue Mountains. They are an integral part of the 'personality' of Sydney, embracing it with it's beauty and heritage. There is nothing more relaxing than waking up in a little bed and breakfast, to kookaburras talking to each other in the sky, and the sun filtering through the trees. Go camping, bushwalking, or simply drive slowly around the many winding roads... it's a beautiful place...

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  • Address: You can't miss it... :)

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    Blue Mountains: Day trip to the Blue Mountains...
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  • Updated By richiecdisc on August 25, 2002
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  • Blue Mountains - Sydney
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    Day trip to the Blue Mountains National Park. Eucalyptus trees give off an oil into the air which combined with the light gives the lush green mountains a blue hue.

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  • Address: An hour and a half due west of Sydney.
  • Other Contact: www.info.mountains.net.au/green/

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    Blue Mountains: Blue Mountains
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  • Updated By Gnome on August 24, 2002
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  • Blue Mountains - Sydney
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    Incredible sandstone cliffs, excellent walking trails, wildlife and quaint villages. If you are into hiking, abseiling, picnicking, or just chilling out to the sound of the winds whistling through the trees as you read a good book, this is a MUST DO. The scenery is quite unique, as most of the settlement is on the top of the mountain and you look down into big valleys, as opposed to most mountain ranges where towns are built in the valleys.

  • Directions: Katoomba - About 90 minutes from Sydney on an express train, or hire a car to take full advantage of the less accessible areas.

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