The Blue Mountains are around an hour and a half drive from Sydney, but are also accessible via a spectacular train journey. The Blue Mountains get their name due to the gasses that the gum trees release to make themselves more flammable. It is the only way gum trees are able to reproduce. The gasses cause a clue haze in the air, giving a truly uniquely cast to the Great Dividing Range. Linked by a main highway and the region contain several small towns offering nice food, amazing art and local specialties.
The Tree Sisters peaks are the main attraction along with the Katoomba railway and although it is rather pricey, it is also a wonderful experience on the world´s steepest railway. Originally built to haul valuable coal from the coalmines in the valley below. It now offers access for tourist to the valley, old coalmines and a boardwalk amid the trees, ferns and wildlife.
The town of Katoomba is home to a hostel and is probably the best place to set up base, when exploring the region. You will find an endless amount of lookouts and walking trails close by Katoomba, where there are spectacular waterfalls and amazing rainforest and wildlife. You can easily spend a full day or two wandering around and relax, in this truly spectacular and instantly recognisable part of Australia.
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