All Wrapped up in Blue

Posted on 19. Dec, 2010 by in Destinations, Oceania, Photos

The Blue Mountains, just and hour or two outside of Sydney, are on everyones must-do in Australia list. For some reason, maybe because I’m too cynical, I assumed I would find them underwhelming- that they benefited mostly from their proximity to Sydney.

Boy was I wrong:

The Blue Moutains were stunning.  They are one of the many places in Australia that’s much easier to see by car* as you wind around the mountain roads, stopping at a cute town here, a stunning vista there.  Without a car you will never get to visit Bell’s Line of Road, the back road to the Blue Mountains with some of the prettiest scenery:

The most famous piece of the Blue Mountains can be found in Katoomba as Echo Point. Even Oprah took time in her Australia adventure to come check out the Three Sisters:

Seeing the Three Sisters from afar is neat, but you can actually hike down to the base of one for  a dizzyingly spectacular perspective:

A short drive from Katoomba is Wentworth Falls, a truly impressive waterfall. As with the Three Sisters, the coolest views are from close up:

It’s fair to say that the Blue Mountains more than lived up to my expectations. They are more than just a weekend escape from Sydney, they are an attraction all of their own, and one worth taking the time to savor.

*I’m currently traveling around Australia in a Chubby Camper Van with the generous help ofTravellers Auto Barn.

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18 Responses to “All Wrapped up in Blue”

  1. Jill - Jack and Jill Travel The World

    19. Dec, 2010

    Oh, it looks pretty. Almost as if you can see forever…

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  2. Michael

    19. Dec, 2010

    Damn, you had a WAY better view than I did because it rained when I went. Very awesome.

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  3. Amanda

    19. Dec, 2010

    Looks like you’ve finally left the rain behind! It looks gorgeous! Just one of the many things to add to my list of things to do next time in OZ!

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    • Steph

      25. Dec, 2010

      It’s so easy to get there from Sydney so totally worth checking out!

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  4. Andi

    19. Dec, 2010

    One of the places I missed when I was in Oz and I’m still sad about that!

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  5. Kenan Lucas

    19. Dec, 2010

    Those pictures look stunning. I am from Australia and have not been to the Blue Mountains – so thanks for sharing. I will definitely have to go there if I get the chance before I pack up everything and leave overseas.

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  6. mercedes

    19. Dec, 2010

    Absolutely stunning. I’m so glad you got some nice weather after all!

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  7. Gray

    19. Dec, 2010

    You’re not wrong. That is a beautiful place. Glad you got a chance to see it!

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  8. Marsha

    20. Dec, 2010

    I love all things mountainous and that’s some gorgeous scenery right there. Thanks so much for sharing it with us!

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  9. Cailin

    20. Dec, 2010

    I hope you checked out the awesome Jenolan caves while you were there too! :)

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  10. Cailin

    20. Dec, 2010

    I hope you had a chance to go to go to the Jenolan Caves too! :)

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  11. GutsyWriter

    20. Dec, 2010

    I have to visit Australia one day. I’ve lived in Africa, Europe, North and Central America, but not Australia. Love people who seek travel and adventure.

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  12. Theodora

    27. Dec, 2010

    Whoa! Great shots. Thank you for sharing this easily accessed gem…

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  13. Andrew C

    07. Jul, 2011

    Another great place that’s in close proximity to Sydney is the Central Coast. Some of the best beaches in the country and a heap of little communities to explore. Definitely another ‘must do’ in my opinion!

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