Michael Fraser_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)

Michael Fraser Apr 22,2025

The cliff faces tower thousands of feet high, while the valley is covered in dense pristine eucalyptus forests and subtropical rainforest, creating layers upon layers of verdant scenery. The eucalyptus trees release oils that create a faint blue haze in the sunlight, making the distant mountains appear blue. There are still village residents living on the mountaintops in the park - be careful when going out at night. Queen Elizabeth II once visited and praised this as the most beautiful place she had ever seen.

Near the park's parking lot, I discovered a group of statues. As Australia was a British penal colony, the statues likely represent this history. Accurately reflecting history is a way of respecting it.

The lakes and mountains create beautiful scenes. The lakeside has now become part of the roadside scenery. While children play by the lake, all we can do is take a lakeside stroll and breathe in deeply.