My last stop before leaving the incredible Blue Mountains…read more Again the park has great posted maps and well marked trails. From the parking lot to the falls is about a 20 minute steep walk with 200 steps. The falls plunge 328 feet to the valley floor. They are beautiful and so is the hike. There are alternative paths back to enjoy different views. Take the Wentworth Falls trail and Weeping Rock trail, the Undercliff trail, or historic Princes Rock lookout track. You can truly spend days in this area and not see it all.

Awsum views gives you a chance to cool off in the water falls.. lots of people on the tracks…read morethough. Steep walks.. get ready for a workout people and don't wear thongs..

Playground is covered with shade cloth. Ground around play…read moreequipment has sawdust to make it softer. There aren't any public toilets nearby. Opposite a few restaurants and a takeaway/general store. Grass is generally kept mowed.

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.

Everglades is one of Australia's heritage gardens. This stunning garden is from the 1930s sits in…read moretwelve and a half acres of European-style gardens and native Australian bush with breathtaking views over the Jamison Valley. It's a perfect picnic spot and plenty of room for the youngins to run around and burn some energy. Adults are $13 and children $4, there is a small parking lot on site.

Beautiful scenery, so nicely designed and presented. Wonderful flowers and nice getaway from the…read morecity. Really enjoyed and spent almost two hours in there with my mom. Must recommend!!

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.

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!

Nice hidden park away from the busy roads. Most people don't realise it's there on the far side of…read morethe Rowers. If you've got kids, bring some cardboard to slide down the hill towards the river on (don't worry, plenty of room to stop safely - they won't go in). In spring the small Japanese gardens will be in bloom. They're popular with weddings though. Plenty of open parkland, seats & tables. Bring a picnic blanket and soak up the sun while looking out over the Nepean or just relaxing listening ot birdsong near some trees.

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!