Blue Mountains, New South Wales

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Entry posted by korver · November 11, 2021

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The Blue Mountains are a rugged region west of Sydney in Australia’s New South Wales. Getting it's name from the distinctive blue haze that blankets the region when viewed from a distance, it's an area that's known for dramatic scenery. It encompasses steep cliffs, eucalyptus forests, waterfalls and villages dotted with guesthouses, galleries and gardens. Katoomba, a major town in the area, borders Blue Mountains National Park and its bushwalking trails - which we'll be taking a look at later on in the update. Nearby Echo Point affords views of the storied Three Sisters sandstone rock formation, one of Australia's most breathtaking and unique natural wonders. The entire mountain range is widely recognized as being one of Australia's most beautiful natural landscapes - let's take a look at this stunning region in today's entry.

We'll begin with a quick stay in Sydney - this iconic global city is home to one of the world's most impressive skylines and it's harbour is truly world-class.

We head out of town and into the increasingly mountainous and rugged landscape. After a day of driving across winding roads through the densely forested landscape, we've finally arrived in the heart of the Blue Mountains.

Located in the heart of the Blue Mountains, the "Three Sisters" rock formation is one of the area's most iconic sights. The Aboriginal dream-time legend has it that three sisters, 'Meehni', 'Wimlah' and 'Gunnedoo' lived in the nearby Jamison Valley as members of the Katoomba tribe - and they remain here today, encapsulated in stone.

An aerial view over the iconic Jamison Valley with the nearby Three Sisters in view towards the middle of the scene. We'll make a quick stop in Katoomba, as seen below - it's the chief city in the region and popular destination for tourists and local hikers.

We catch a plane ride over the famed Blue Mountains National Park for the next leg of the journey - they're quite awe-inspiring when viewed from high above.

We finally venture out of Blue Mountains National Park to explore the surrounding areas a bit more - and further south on the Great Dividing Range lies Australia's highest point - majestic Mount Kosciuszko. We'll be exploring the Great Dividing Range and more of the beautiful surrounding landscapes later on so stay tuned.