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National park in Australia
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The Blue Mountains National Park is a large, world Heritage-listed national park occupying much of the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales. The park has many cliffs, plateaus, valleys, waterfalls and something a trip to Sydney is never complete without. Blue Mountains National Park is also New South Wales' most visited national park receiving over 8 million visitors in 2018.
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Echo Point lookout
Unless you have come to this park several times before, a trip to Blue Mountains National Park is never complete without viewing the spectacular views of the Three Sisters rock formation from this lookout. There are a lot of tourists, although the platforms are well structured to give you a great view. There are numerous walking trails from here, include a 30-minute walk to the Three Sisters themselves. Signs can be mixed: either only in English, or sometimes also in Chinese.
Overlooking the sandstone cliffs of Grose Valley, Evans lookout is just one example as to why the views of the Blue Mountains can never get boring. The lookout includes a carpark nearby, along with some toilets. The lookout also has trails to the nearby Govetts Leap lookout as well as the Grand Canyon.
Most people think of the Blue Mountains being confined to the Upper Blue Mountains areas with plateaus, cliffs, valleys and waterfalls. What's not known about the park is that it's also known for its border with the Nepean River. This lookout is just one viewing points of Sydney's longest river.
Learn about what makes the Blue Mountains region so culturally significant to Indigenous Australians. The heritage centre also has information about surrounding walks and trails in the Blackheath area.
Painted around 1600 to 500 years ago, these red, yellow and white coloured cave with full of hands used through a mixture of ochre and water. Getting here is a 1-km walk from the nearest carpark, although you can do a 4-km loop.
A sleepy little town over 769 m above sea level. In its literal meaning "blue sky", Bullaburra was among one of the last Blue Mountains towns to develop during the life of landowner Sir Henry Parkes, who called the area Colridge. The town boasts a selection of crafts, antiques and teahouses.
This hut is a meeting place for the Blue Mountains Conservation Society and a popular rest stop for hikers, and has been since the 1960s.
This campground is a long way from the nearest road and facilities are limited to toilets. Fill out a free trip intention form and rent a personal light beaker at any park office before trekking out.
This area has sites suitable for camper trailers and cars. Facilities include composting toilets and wood barbecues. Booking cost does not include park entry fee. Bookings essential a fortnight in advance. Managed by the Blue Mountains (Glenbrook) centre.
This site is a 9-km walk from road access. Facilities limited to toilets.
This area requires visitors to carry supplies in from their cars to the campground, and may only be accessible by four wheel drive, depending on weather. Facilities are limited to toilets and picnic tables. Wood fires are forbidden.
Excellent views but facilities limited to toilets. Camping is limited to one night only, and wood fires are forbidden.
This campground is a short walk from road access. Facilities include drinking water, toilets, picnic tables and wood barbecues. There is a stone hut that you can use for shelter.
By bus
Some buses run to Katoomba close to Echo Point. See the Katoomba article for information. Other buses also run to Blackheath, although this is not that common.
The Main Western Line has frequent trains that run from Penrith to Lithgow and Bathurst, with stops at various towns in the Blue Mountains.
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