Australia-NSW-Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains are a mountainous region west of Sydney, Australia, known for their stunning eucalyptus forests, dramatic cliffs, waterfalls, and charming villages.

It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for the blue haze caused by eucalyptus oil and features iconic landmarks like the Three Sisters rock formation.

Visitors can easily travel from Sydney by car or train for a day trip or weekend escape, with popular activities including hiking, visiting lookouts like Echo Point, exploring national parks, and discovering local culture in towns such as Katoomba.

Katoomba

Katoomba is the main town and council seat of the City of Blue Mountains in New South Wales, Australia, and is the administrative centre of Blue Mountains City Council

Situated on the Great Western Highway and the Great Western Railway, Katoomba is home to the Three Sisters, 102 km (63 mi) by road west of Sydney Central Business District. Katoomba railway station serves the town.

Echo Point

Echo Point lookout is managed by Blue Mountains City Council and is located on the boundary of Blue Mountains National Park.

The name comes from the fine mist of eucalyptus oil released from the abundant trees, which creates a distinctive blue haze.

Three Sisters

This iconic sandstone rock formation is a must-see, with Echo Point Lookout offering spectacular views.

The Three Sisters is essentially an unusual rock formation representing three sisters who according to Aboriginal legend were turned to stone.

The character of the Three Sisters changes throughout the day and throughout the seasons as the sunlight brings out the magnificent colours. The Three Sisters is also floodlit until around 11pm each evening looking simply spectacular set against the black background of the night sky.