Drake Sinclair_Blue Mountains_Attractions

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- Blue Mountains

· Part of the Greater Blue Mountains area, which includes 7 national parks and was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage natural site in 2000.
· Home to vast stretches of pristine bushland and subtropical rainforest, with eucalyptus trees being the most prominent feature.
· Features magnificent natural landscapes. Due to the vast area, visitors typically tour via shuttle bus or private vehicle.
· Each season offers different views: spring brings cherry, peach, and crabapple blossoms, while autumn features maple, birch, and dawn redwood foliage.

Scenic World Blue Mountains is located near the Three Sisters in Katoomba, about 2 hours from Sydney. Features include:

Scenic Skyway with world's first electro-plated glass floor
Views of Three Sisters, Mount Solitary, Jamison Valley, and Katoomba Falls
Cableway descending into heritage-listed rainforest
Scenic Railway (world's steepest incline railway) with 52-degree descent through an 80m tunnel

Transportation

Train: Take Blue Mountains Line from Central Station (platforms 12-13) to Katoomba (2 hours), then Blue Mountain Trolley Tours shuttle
Drive: Follow Parramatta Road and M4 motorway
Bus: Regular Citylink bus service between Sydney and Blue Mountains
Organized Tours: 1-2 day tours available from Sydney tour operators

Admission
Free

Opening Hours
24 hours (January 1 - December 31, Monday-Sunday)

Drake Sinclair Apr 14,2025

About 100 kilometers west of Sydney, we arrived at the Blue Mountains National Park, which Queen Elizabeth II called "the world's second wonder." The park is covered with vast areas of pristine eucalyptus forests. The eucalyptus tree is Australia's national tree and is the only food source for Australia's precious koalas. The Blue Mountains got their name from the blue haze created when sunlight refracts through eucalyptus oil droplets in the air.

When entering this picturesque natural forest national park, the whole air is filled with the fresh fragrance of eucalyptus trees, giving you a feeling of returning to an untouched paradise. We saw the Three Sisters and walked the hiking trail. Though I couldn't help thinking that the Queen had never been to China - if she had seen our beautiful Chinese landscapes, she might have thought differently.