GO BEYOND THE FAMILIAR
Everyone knows the postcard moments. The Three Sisters. The sweeping views. The sandstone cliffs.
But there's more to the mountains than the view.
The upper Blue Mountains villages of Mount Victoria and Blackheath are just waiting to surprise you. A heritage cinema where tea is served in fine china. Long lunches overlooking the escarpment. Bookshops and bakeries worth lingering in. Luxury spas after a day on the trails. Historic streets where antique stores, galleries and country pubs sit minutes from misty mountain lookouts.
In the upper Blue Mountains, the familiar is just the beginning.
Easy to reach from Sydney by train, the Great Western Highway or Bells Line of Road.
MOUNT VICTORIA
Historic and unexpected.
At the highest point of the Blue Mountains, Mount Victoria is the kind of place that rewards curiosity. Heritage streets and grand old guesthouses tell stories of the past, while hidden walking tracks lead to waterfalls you can swim under and sandstone caves that tower above you. As evening falls, the pace shifts from walking tracks and lookouts to long dinners and crackling fireplaces.
- Heritage stays & historic pubs
- Hidden walks & waterfalls
- Arts, antiques & old-world charm
BLACKHEATH
Every season, a new experience.
Nowhere wears the seasons quite like Blackheath and Megalong Valley. Spring fills the gardens with colour. Autumn paints the village in shades of gold. Winter is for misty mornings, with cloud drifting across the escarpment and settling in the valleys below. No matter the season, the day ends the same way: good food, local wine and always a reason to linger a little longer.
- Seasonal escapes & scenic views
- Food, wine & long lunches
- Arts, culture & village life
GETTING HERE IS EASY
Mount Victoria, Blackheath and Megalong remain easy to reach from Sydney by train, the Great Western Highway and Bells Line of Road.
- Plan your train journey
- Get driving directions (around two hours from Sydney)
- View live traffic and travel updates
PLAN YOUR ESCAPE
Beyond the familiar, you'll find a different side of the Upper Blue Mountains.
48 Hours in the Upper Blue Mountains
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No Car Required: The Upper Blue Mountains by Train
The perfect car-free escape from Sydney.
Beyond the Familiar: The hidden gems of the Upper Blue Mountains
Discover the waterfalls, heritage villages and local favourites most visitors miss.
THE BLUE MOUNTAINS IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK.
But some of the best experiences are found when you go a little deeper.