The Blue Mountains covers more than 1,000,000 hectares of some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world and has walking trails to suit everyone. Bushwalks can be found to suit every fitness level and time period, from 1 hour rambles to challenging hikes lasting several days.
Escape from the main tourist areas and discover the heart of the Blue Mountain’s on a range of fantastic hikes and treks.
There are various walking trails in the Blue Mountains throughout the many beautiful national parks. The Kanangra-Boyd National Park also offers great scenery, bushwalking trails and rocky caves. Further north Wollemi National Park reaches right upto the Hunter Valley in the Lower North Coast of New South Wales. The trees are very dense and has limited access.
The most popular walking areas include Grose Valley and Jamison Valley, which offer walking trails taking a couple of hours upto a couple of days. You must be prepared for quick weather changes and you must carry sterilised water as a lot of the water in the Blue Mountains is polluted.
Featured Blue Mountains Activities
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Horse Riding in the Blue Mountains with Private Picnic(EX994) (Horse Riding) Winding your way slowly higher and higher, you will enjoy some of the most magnificent views in Australia - the awesome Blue Mountains. Bathed in its beautiful misty blue haze, its a vast Wilderness r...
Special Detox Package In The Blue Mountains For Two(EX1601) (Relax & Unwind) Come and escape from the stresses of daily life with a special detox getaway that will relieve you from tension and stress. Our Special Detox package includes two nights accommodation in the Blue Moun...
Scenic Blue Mountains Joy Flight in a Light Aircraft(EX1926) (Light Aircraft) Enjoy an amazing scenic joy flight to the spectacular Blue Mountains in a light aircraft, travelling over picturesque Australian bushland. This flight gives you the opportunity to view some of Austral...
Purchase this DVD that captures the sweeping contrasts of New South Wales. Includes footage of the Great Dividing Range to Bathurst, Goulburn and Albury, through the rich grazing lands.
Marvel at Dubbo's Western Plain Zoo and discover the rare opal at Lightning Ridge. Explore the Ghost Towns and outback city of Broken Hill and admire the splendour of the Menindee Lakes in the Kinchega National Park.
Investigate the Minnamurra Rainforest and enjoy the waterfalls of the Illawarra Plateau. Explore the snowfields of the Snowy Mountains, Mt Kosciusko and traverse the Murray River from the Alpine headwaters to Lake Hume. Moving on to the Southern Coast of New South Wales and the panoramic vistas's of Jervis Bay, the famous Blow Hole at Kiama and north to Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and Byron Bay.
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