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National park in Australia
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Thirlmere Lakes National Park is a UNESCO world heritage park in the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales, Australia. Established in 1972, it became a UNESCO heritage site in the year of 2000.
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For those interested in Locomotives, and once Heritage Pump Station delivered water to Couridjah, a town near Picton.
A bushland circuit from the Hume Highway, passing the Thirlmere Lakes, and then goes up to Nattai N.P. another UNESCO world heritage park, and is probably the most scenic drives one can ever do for a day trip from Sydney.
A 6-km grade 4 loop which takes somewhere between 1.5 to 2.5 hours. The track encircles the three large lakes showcasing the park's landscape. It can feel a bit monotonous at times, but the main draw of it is that you'll likely be the only one on the trail.
To start with, unlike some other Blue Mountains National Parks, there is limited public transport and no tour buses here as this park is not well known as the others. This leaves car the only main option left.
Read in the guideGetting around by car is the best for the Blue Mountains Drive, but getting around by walking is better for the walking tracks and the pump station.
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