BLUE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK

BLUE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK

Explore World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park, home of the famous Three Sisters in Katoomba. Discover iconic lookouts and waterfalls, historic walking tracks, mountain biking, Aboriginal culture, adventure sports, and camping – right on Sydney’s doorstep.

THINGS TO DO IN BLUE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK

• Blue Mountains Heritage Centre is a good introduction to this popular park, and the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. Pack a picnic and enjoy a day trip to marvel at the Three Sisters rock formation from Echo Point, in Katoomba. Take in sweeping views of sheer sandstone cliffs and hazy blue Grose Valley declared wilderness area from Govetts Leap, in Blackheath. At Wentworth Falls you’re spoilt for choice with world-class lookouts, walks and waterfalls. This certified Ecotourism Destination is a walker’s paradise, boasting over 140km of tracks and trails. Why not walk a section of historic Prince Henry Cliff walk, between Katoomba and Leura. Climb Mount Banks’ summit or descend into the Grand Canyon. Combine a short walk with Aboriginal rock art or a swim in a natural pool, near Glenbrook. Mountain bike riders can tackle the famed Woodford-Oaks trail, scenic Narrow Neck, or Faulconbridge Ridge trail. There are also great opportunities for adventure sports tours, including abseiling, rock climbing and canyoning. Within 2 hours’ drive from Sydney, you can be camping by majestic eucalypts at Euroka, or watching a spectacular sunset at Perrys Lookdown. Seek solitude at remote Acacia Flat, or 4WD to Mount Werong or Burralow Creek, for a night of stargazing and wildlife spotting.

HOW TO GET THERE IN BLUE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK

FROM SYDNEY:

Take the M4 and the Great Western Highway for Glenbrook, the southern side of the Lower Grose Valley, Katoomba and Blackheath areas.
The Southern Blue Mountains area is accessed via Oberon or Jenolan Caves.

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FROM RICHMOND VIA BELLS LINE OF ROAD:

Take the Bells Line of Road for the northern side of the Lower Grose Valley, and the Mount Wilson area.
You can also take Bells Line of Road to Bell, then connect with the Great Western Highway via Darling Causeway.

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FROM LITHGOW:

Follow the Great Western Highway east toward Sydney.
You can also follow Chifley Road from Lithgow, which becomes Bells Line of Road.
Darling Causeway connects the highway and Bells Line of Road between Mount Victoria and Bell.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

Summer (December to February) Although warmer in summer the Blue Mountains is normally a bit cooler than Sydney. At this time of the year you are more likely to get rain but don’t let this put you off, the trees come alive, the clouds blanket the mountains and the waterfalls are at their peak. If you are planning on walking in the Blue Mountains then consider the end of summer. Autumn (March to May) This is the true walking season at the Blue Mountains, the days are cooler and the rain is easing. Winter (June to August) This is the peak tourist season, expect cool days and cold nights and lots of activities and events. There is less chance of rain, although be prepared if out walking. Spring This is the season when nature blooms. the forests greets the warmer days with a profusion of flowers and the gardens spring back to life.

BLUE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA

WEATHER AVERAGES

Month	High / Low(°C)	Rain
January	27° / 15°	9 days
February	25° / 15°	9 days
March	23° / 13°	8 days
April	20° / 10°	5 days
May	17° / 7°	4 days
June	14° / 6°	5 days
July	14° / 4°	3 days
August	16° / 5°	3 days
September	19° / 7°	4 days
October	22° / 9°	6 days
November	23° / 12°	8 days
December	25° / 13°	7 days