This list of short walks along the spectacular Grand Cliff Top Walk, between Wentworth Falls and Katoomba, proves that you don’t need to take on the full 19 km (grade 3) stretch to understand why it is called ‘Grand’!
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There’s a quiet magic that settles over the Blue Mountains during winter and spring. The air turns crisp and the bush blooms with wildflowers and stirs with new life as sunshine begins to grace the landscape once again. For travellers looking to escape the city and sink into something more grounded, restorative, and slow, these are some of the best times to visit this stunning region.
Spending a long weekend here doesn’t need to be about racing from one landmark to the next – it can be enjoyed at a slower pace, allowing the scenery to balance and recentre you from deep within. Here, we explore how to enjoy the dramatic vistas of the Blue Mountains in the cooler seasons.
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When the temperature drops and the air takes on that crisp, woodsmoke scent, something magical stirs in the Blue Mountains. Welcome to Yulefest – our region’s beloved winter celebration that lights up the season with old-world charm and down-to-earth joy.
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You might be familiar with the shades of green and blue of our Mountains... but have you experienced the gold, red and copper tones of our heritage gardens and wild places?
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This year, the annual Eucalypt of the Year vote is travel themed – with the Blue Mountains one of 10 iconic Australian destinations in contention.
Did you know that the Greater Blue Mountains has the highest diversity of eucalypt species in the world, with more than 100 species calling the region home? It is the reason why the Greater Blue Mountains is a UNESCO World Heritage listed area.
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