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.