Overview
The Blue Mountains is a rugged region west of Sydney in Australia’s New South Wales. Known for dramatic scenery, it encompasses steep cliffs, eucalyptus forests, waterfalls and villages dotted with guesthouses, galleries, and gardens.
Description
With stunning natural beauty, the World Heritage region of the Blue Mountains is an Australian highlight. The slate-colored haze that gives the mountains their name comes from a fine mist of oil exuded by the huge eucalypts that form a dense canopy across the landscape of deep, often inaccessible valleys and chisele sandstone outcrops. Katoomba, a major town in the area, borders Blue Mountains National Park and its bushwalking trails. Echo Point affords views of the storied Three Sisters sandstone rock formation.
Sydney, New South Wales
Australia
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http://www.lonelyplanet.com/australia/new-south-wales/blue-mountains