Evergladea House & Gardens, Leura

From humble beginnings, Bilpin Cider has become a destination unto itself, and a great day out for families. When cider-maker Sean Prendergast first opened a cellar door in an old apple packing shed on his farm in Bilpin in 2015, he was selling four varieties of cider from a bar fridge to curious passers-by.

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.

Electric vehicle owners are now spoilt for choice in the Blue Mountains with more than 50 chargers now available for use.Electric vehicle drivers no longer have to face 'range anxiety' as they explore the Blue Mountains, with around 60 electric and hybrid chargers now available for use at more than 25 locations between Glenbrook and Mount Victoria.

Want to immerse yourself in the Blue Mountains bushland, with an expert’s insight enhancing the hiking experience? Try a guided walking tour!   Views for days. Fresh, crisp air. Sensurround birdsong. Here in the Blue Mountains, we are blessed with the best of nature’s gifts, and enjoying them is as easy as stepping out onto one of hundreds of trails meandering through one of the national parks within a million hectares of World Heritage-listed bushland. 

 Australian citizens can now take a little piece of the Blue Mountains with them when they travel overseas, with the Three Sisters playing a starring role in the latest Australian passport.The beloved landmark overlooking the Jamison Valley in Katoomba is one of 17 iconic landscapes from around the country featured in the new ‘R Series’ passport, said to be one of the world’s most secure and aesthetically pleasing travel documents.