Blue Mountains
A world of wonder
The Blue Mountains are justifiably world famous. And it’s not just those World Heritage-listed landscapes that draw people back. Grand gardens, fabulous food (much of it with equally fabulous views), crisp mountain air, heritage hotels, galleries and artisans, and a string of townships each with their own charm… there are few better places to disconnect from the world and reconnect with yourself.
What to see, eat & do on a Blue Mountains day trip
Day trip
What to see, eat & do on a Blue Mountains day trip
Enjoy an exciting day trip in the Blue Mountains from Sydney. Hike beautiful trails, enjoy delicious food and treats at some of the area's fantastic eateries, and marvel at the incredible views in this beautiful World Heritage site.
The ultimate long weekend in the Blue Mountains
Itinerary
The ultimate long weekend in the Blue Mountains
For the active traveller, few pockets of NSW offer the rewards of the Blue Mountains. The whole region is virtually one oversized, World Heritage-listed national park where the landscapes vary from rugged escarpments and sheer sandstone cliffs to picturesque waterfalls and well-worn walking tracks dotted with ancient flora. Follow our guide for an action-packed weekend away.
![Mountain biking, Blue Mountains Friends enjoying mountain biking in Blue Mountains](/sites/visitnsw/files/styles/gallery_default/public/2021-05/BLue%20Mountain%20biking%20.jpg?itok=R93NEIxm)
Greater Blue Mountains Drive
Road trip
Greater Blue Mountains Drive
Unveiling a spectacular wilderness in all its rugged glory, the Greater Blue Mountains Drive is an epic journey through the alluring sandstone plateaus west of Sydney, an elixir of fresh air, adventure, country hospitality and a tantalising gourmet scene.
![Capertee Valley - Gardens of Stone National Park Capertee Valley - Gardens of Stone National Park](/sites/visitnsw/files/styles/gallery_default/public/2017-06/151823-Capertee_Valley_Blue_Mountains-DNSW.jpg?itok=0hBEHbbb)
![Scenic Skyway in Scenic World over Jamison Valley in the Blue Mountains Scenic Skyway in Scenic World over Jamison Valley in the Blue Mountains](/sites/visitnsw/files/styles/gallery_default/public/2019-10/157435-%20Scenic%20Skyway%20in%20Scenic%20World%20over%20Jamison%20Valley%20in%20the%20Blue%20Mountains.jpg?itok=I2vmPak0)
![Capertee Valley, Blue Mountains Sun rising over Pantoneys Crown tableland, Capertee Valley in the picturesque Gardens of Stone National Park.](/sites/visitnsw/files/styles/gallery_default/public/2019-06/151833-2.jpg?itok=9b9xnxbx)
![Capertee Valley, near Kandos Sweeping scenic view of the Capertee Valley, near Kandos, NSW](/sites/visitnsw/files/styles/gallery_default/public/2017-07/Original__9851277_TNSW_dnsw1181871398c_jqgv2yi.jpg?itok=3iRnRozg)
![Mount Portal Lookout, Blue Mountains Scenic views overlooking the Nepean River, Penrith and Mulgoa from Mount Portal Lookout, Blue Mountains](/sites/visitnsw/files/styles/gallery_default/public/2019-06/165847-3.jpg?h=2389c977&itok=PS4M9OkA)
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