Mountain Heritage, Katoomba

Advantages: Great scenery, great walking, free! Lots of activities, near to Sydney.
Disadvantages: None!

...run-off from nearby residential areas. If you fancy having a go at abseiling, rock climbing or canyo9ning in this area, there are a number of tour companies operating here that will organise everything for you. For more information call Blue Mountains Adventure Company (02 4782 1271). For horse riding along trails in the Megalong Valley, just north of Katoomba, ring 02 4787 9171. Camping is permitted away from roads and walking tracks. There are 4 campsites with facilities in the park. A permit is required and fees payable for some of these; permits are available from the ranger (02 4588 5247). There are caravan parks at Katoomba, Blackheath, Leura and Emu Plains. ***Contact details and further information*** Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath, NSW. 2785. (02 4787 8877) Blue Mountains National Park (02... Read review

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Advantages: Great scenery, great walking, free! Lots of activities, near to Sydney.
Disadvantages: None!

...run-off from nearby residential areas. If you fancy having a go at abseiling, rock climbing or canyo9ning in this area, there are a number of tour companies operating here that will organise everything for you. For more information call Blue Mountains Adventure Company (02 4782 1271). For horse riding along trails in the Megalong Valley, just north of Katoomba, ring 02 4787 9171. Camping is permitted away from roads and walking tracks. There are 4 campsites with facilities in the park. A permit is required and fees payable for some of these; permits are available from the ranger (02 4588 5247). There are caravan parks at Katoomba, Blackheath, Leura and Emu Plains. ***Contact details and further information*** Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath, NSW. 2785. (02 4787 8877) Blue Mountains National Park (02... Read review

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Advantages: Quiet, Spectacular
Disadvantages: Not enough for a long trip

...If you are staying in Sydney and want a break from the hustle and bustle, take a day trip to the Blue Mountains. Only a short train journey away but it feels like a different world! The spectacular scenery and fresh country air make the Blue Mountains a really nice retreat, I had a very pleasant stay at the Katoomba YHA, where a double room was less than $40. Katoomba as a place isn't anything special, but a short walk away the gondola and three sisters are big attractions. Take a pleasant walk through the countryside and soak in the quiet atmosphere.... Read review

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Advantages: Lots to see & do, easy to get to
Disadvantages: Not for the lazy

...weather is its unpredictability. It can be warm in winter and cold in summer so be prepared. ***Getting There*** As indicated, we went by car and as I wasn't driving and we took a detour I was taking little notice of directions. However, The Blue Mountains are signposted from way back in Sydney and are difficult to miss (if they are shining blue!!). From Sydney, get on Highway 4 (The Great Western Highway) and head West following the signs. You can also get there by train from Sydney (circa $25 return to Katoomba) or alternatively there are many companies that do organised day trips there from the City (AAT Kings being the best known and the cost is circa $100 but depends exactly what you want to see). All the operators will pick you up at your hotel and return you there. The first thing you come to is the local town, Katoomba, which... Read review

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