If you've ever wanted to feel just how tiny and blip-like we are as humans, Evans Lookout is…read moreprobably a good space to begin your dive into admiring natural wonders of the world. Down a winding road that turns off just before the main street of Blackheath you'll find the lookout parking bays. From here the lookout is maybe 300m walking. You can continue on a greater hike but that'll take you 3-4 hours. The view across the valley is sobering, majestic, and, although it seems to simplistic, breathtaking. If you're in the area and doing all the Blue Mountain sight-seeing it's worth adding to your list.

Another stunning lookout point in the Blue Mountains, there is parking & toilets available but…read moreenter at your own risk as it is one of those non-flush loo's where everything is collected at the bottom... Ewww! The lookout area has an elevated area where you can sit, pour yourself a tea from your thermos & take in the majestic view. If you walk about 200m down the path on the left it'll open up to another viewing area that is completely unbarricaded where you can sit cautiously on the side of the cliff. Complete bliss!

The hikes, panoramic lookout points, and sandstone cliffs, and other scenery at the Blue Mountains…read moreNational Park are breathtaking. Especially on a crispy, but sunny day with floaty clouds. Felt like I was in another world. Probably one of the most gorgeous and peaceful places we visited on the trip. Be aware, some of the trails have some steep steps and a lot of walking, but it's so worth it.

Blue Mountains--While not visually spectacular like the snow-capped peaks of the Rockies and…read moreCascades, the hiking here is fantastic and can be equally strenuous. The vegetation is wildly diverse. You walk from dry climate to rain forest in 50 meters. The smell of eucalyptus dominates the air. Parrots, black and white cockatoos and lots of other birds are everywhere. It's a bit like a green Grand Canyon. The town of Katoomba is charming. It's an $11, two-hour train ride from Sydney. If you are the outdoorsy, adventurous type, don't miss this place. Check out Leura Cascades, Leura Forest. Don't miss Wentworth Falls and National Pass. Give yourself 6-8 hours and take plenty of water. Different treasures around every corner. Go to the Three Sisters/Echo Point lookout early in the morning or late in the day. Ridiculous crowds of clamoring tourists there to take the obligatory picture and get back on the bus otherwise. I can't believe I went to Australia and almost didn't go here.

Though they can get quite crowded, the Blue Mountains is undoubtedly worth a visit. The view from…read moreEcho Point is stunning, especially with the vast expanse of the Blue Mountains stretching forever in the distance. Named for the blue haze created by the eucalyptus trees, the Blue Mountains are renowned for their dramatic cliffs, waterfalls, and lush valleys. If you're a nature and scenery lover, this is for you.

The Blue Mountains are a gorgeous natural area just a short drive away from Sydney - you should…read moreabsolutely work this into your itinerary! This mountain range's name doesn't lie - the mountains are absolutely blue, whether that's from their geological nature or the mist and sunlight tricking the eye (or a little bit of both), it's all beautiful and vast. There are so many natural wonders to see within the Blue Mountains, including the Three Sisters rock formation, countless amazing waterfalls, and tons of flora and fauna to see. The main vegetation in the Blue Mountains is eucalyptus, but you'll see a few other cool trees and vines/growth. The fauna is even better, with dingoes, skinks, kangaroos, wallabies, and koalas. We saw lots of skinks scurrying around the entrance to the Jenolan Caves, and also spotted a wombat there! The Jenolan Caves are absolutely beautiful, and the hike through them is pretty easy (just a little tight at times), while offering an adventure-filled day. There is also the Blue Lake, right outside the caves, which was an impossibly turquoise lake that dazzled the yes. When we were driving through other areas of the Blue Mountains, we happened upon a small wallaby. We kept our distance and she didn't approach us too closely either. When we did zoom in a bit with our cameras, we notice she had a baby Joey in her pouch! Such a cool thing to see (from afar). So when you're planning your Sydney activities, definitely don't leave off The Blue Mountains, either via a tour or self-drive, especially if you're a fan of nature, wildlife, and hiking!

Secret Sydney Tourist Spot - The Six Foot Track is a historic track from Katoomba to Jenolan Caves…read more44km long (27.5 mi). The elevation change is 1,600 m (5,200 ft) approx. Originally built about 6 feet wide, over 100 years ago,this walk takes you on a fantastic journey exploring the natural beauty between Katoomba and Jenolan Caves. I first hiked this track in 1990 when it was overgrown with a handful of markers along the way. There was no bridge over the Cox river and we had to walk through it with out packs on our head. During this inaugural hike, we hiked half way to Alum creek and camped. We were then hit with the largest snow fall in 20 years. Nearly 2 feet of snow fell overnight along Black Range. We ended up hiking all the way to Jenolan Caves through the snow! So a warning in winter the area can get hit with cold and snowy weather. This hike can be done in between 2-5 days depending on your fitness and time. There are 4 camping locations along the track spaced 5 enough apart you can plan your hike around 2,3,4 or 5 days to the next camping location. The suspension bridge which was installed in the mid 1990s has made the river crossing much easier and safer. This is one of the most amazing hikers I've ever done and by far my most favourite in the world! It goes though a Glen and rainforest, down to some plains, rolling hills in the Megalong Valley, Cox river, fairly steep mountain walk, pine forest and down to the amazing Jenolan Caves at the end. There is a lot of wildlife along the hike from Kangaroos, Wallabies, Wombats, Deer to Platypus in the rivers. I suggest this hike to anyone. It will be one of your most memorable experiences in the Blue Mountains.

I had no idea about the Blue Mountains in Australia until I started researching prior to my trip…read more One of the stars of the Blue Mountains are the Three Sisters, Wimalah, Meeni, and Gunedoo. Named from an Aboriginal legend. About 200 million years ago, volcanoes erupted through layers of sandstone and shale. Then eroded over time by wind, rain and rivers, causing the cliffs surrounding the Jamison Valley to be slowly broken up. Aboriginal legend says the three sisters - Meehni, Wimlah and Gunnedoo belong to a Nepean tribe in the Jamison valley. All three sisters were in love with three brothers, but they couldn't marry because the tribes were rivals. (Romeo and Juliette times three). Ignoring the tribal laws, the brothers decided to kidnap Meehni, Wimlah and Gunnedoo. Creating a major tribal battle. To protect the three sisters, the tribe took them to a witch doctor who would temporarily turn them into stone and hide them near the rocky wall until the war was over. Unfortunately, the witch doctor was killed before the spell was reversed. Leaving the three sisters in stone forever. Echo Point gives the greatest view of The Sisters. The extension view from here is breathtaking, as you can see for miles across the valley tree tops. From this point is the spot that Queen Elizabeth II first saw The Sisters. Incredibly stunning.

A really beautiful lookout. Definitely worth a trip for anyone visiting Sydney. Make sure to stop…read morein the local town, too for beautiful shops.

An out of the way lookout 10-15mins from Blackheath. Great views of the Blue Gum Forrest, Gross…read moreValley and if you look into the distance on a clear day you can see the skyline of Sydney 86KM away! The Anvil shows exactly where to look for the skyline. The Anvil is a great unusual addition. Its a 5 min walk from the car park area. The road to the lookout is paved until the end of Hat Hill Road and then about 4KM of dirt road. The road can be used by cars just watch out for random deep potholes.

If you don't make the trip to the Blue Mountains in Australia, you're missing out! It was…read moreincredible and pictures don't do it justice. If you take the scenic cableway, you'll be able to see the three sisters (mountains) and the waterfall. It will take you across, and it's the highest drop in the world. When you're on the other side, you can hike to the waterfall or around the mountain. It's amazing, unforgettable, outdoorsy day!

This place kinda reminded me of the Grand Canyon but with lots of Trees. It has several trails that…read morewind through the Rainforest. This place is rich in Coal Miner's history, you see different artifacts through out the trails. The Scenic Cableway starts at the top of a mountain goes down a deep incline, so if you afraid of heights hold on tight, because it goes pretty fast but enough time where you can take pictures. You can get off and get back on and ride back up if you don't want to take the stairs.They also have the famous rock called Three Sisters and the Blue Mountains. They have several gift shops and places to eat. Bring a Jacket it was a bit cold in the Mountains.

Looks like a nice place to picnic and the trails are super easy and you get to see a lot of little…read morewaterfalls and cascades! If you go a little further on the trail and then start climbing up to the right for a bit, you'll be able to look out on this beautiful big waterfall beneath you. That was definitely worth it.

800m, 40min return? Psh we'll be there and back in no time we said and ambled down the stairs. A…read morefew steps later and we were there - a bubbling stream, two little waterfalls and a bridge. Cute, but not as impressive as I thought. But then we looked to the right and saw more steps going down - I wonder where these go? And so we walked on, following the widening stream and discovered just how wrong we were. The two little falls just below the Leura Cascades carpark is just the teaser for the great walk it is part of. With plenty of steps and rails, the walk to the ACTUAL cascades is perfect for young and old, time poor and the unfit. Walking onwards, I was trying to think of the difference between a waterfall and a cascade. All I could think of was the beer. Which may be what you need after running back up the steps to the carpark but going down is a breeze with plenty of lush greenery and sandstone to admire, and you're rewarded at the end with the cool and calm of the cascades and a grand view over the valley. Afterwards, choose to keep walking along the circuit route or head back up the stairs to that other Cascade waiting for you in town.