Blue Mountains Region

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The Blue Mountains are a 90 minute drive west of Sydney and are famous for their one million hectares of World Heritage-listed landscapes with endless stretches of sandstone cliffs, dramatic waterfalls and hidden canyons. The distinctive blue haze which has earned the Blue Mountains its name is evident wherever you look, created by the rays of sunlight merging with the droplets of eucalyptus oil, dispersed from the millions of trees. One of the icons of the mountains is the Three Sisters rock formation at Katoomba’s Echo Point. You should also take a ride on the Scenic Skywalk, a glass-bottomed carriage that glides 270m above the valley.

Apart from relaxing and marvelling at the views there is plenty to do and see in the region, from bushwalking and abseiling to horse riding and visits to the Mount Tomah Botanic gardens. The mountains are home to a string of townships with a vibrant cultural community where artists, musicians and writers flourish. Enjoy great coffee at one of the cosy cafés in Katoomba or Leura.

For details of Blue Mountains accommodation or any Blue Mountains tours click on the links on the right. Our experienced consultants can easily build any of these experiences into a tailor-made Australia holiday quote for you.

Featured itineraries and short tours

14 Day The Long Hot Aussie Summer

Islands & Beaches | Family Adventures | Self Drive & Motorhome | Scenery

Here’s our guide to two perfect weeks of beach living, Oz style. Drive from Noosa to Sydney including the Sunshine Coast, Southern Queensland Outback, Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour, Port Stephens and Sydney.

15 Day Riding the Rails: The Indian Pacific and The Ghan

Rail Journeys | Scenery

A rail journey around Australia including travelling on the Indian Pacific from Perth to Adelaide following by the Ghan to Alice Springs, ending in Sydney.

21 Day Reds and Blues : the Centre and the Coast

Rail Journeys | Scenery

A rail journey around Australia including travelling on the Ghan from Alice to Darwin, as well as riding the rails down the coast of Queensland.

A July and August Three Weeker – Family Holiday

Islands & Beaches | Family Adventures | Wildlife & Nature | Scenery

A perfect family itinerary in our summer when the north of Australia is at its weather best including time in Sydney, Ayers Rock, Kakadu National Park and Port Douglas in tropical Queensland.

A Two Week Winter Warmer – Family holiday

Islands & Beaches | Family Adventures

A perfect combination of activities in Sydney, Time in Noosa with its stunning surf beaches and close to Australia Zoo and finally a stay on Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays all with apartment style accommodation ideal for families.

7 Day Sydney, the Blue Mountains & the Hunter Valley

Luxury & Indulgence | Honeymoon Ideas | Food & Wine | Scenery

A perfect blend of striking landscapes of The Blue Mountains, the famous vineyards if the Hunter Valley and a luxury stay in Sydney, arguably the world’s most alluring city.

14 Day APT Australia by Plane Bungles, Cape York and Beyond

Admire incredible outback sunsets, discover the sights with local and explore uncharted territory on this exclusive tour by private plane.

9 Day Sydney, Blue Mountains and Jervis Bay self drive

Islands & Beaches | Family Adventures | Self Drive & Motorhome | Honeymoon Ideas | Scenery

A perfect combination of Australia’s most spectacular harbour city, the stunning scenery of the Blue Mountains and the magnificent beaches of southern New South Wales at Jervis Bay.

Motorhomes In Australia

Self Drive & Motorhome

Explore the country at your own pace, with unbeatable freedom to travel where you want without having to find a hotel at the end of the day. Australia has a network of well-appointed campsites, mostly equipped with barbecues and often in secluded locations, including national parks.

7 Day Blue Mountains Inn to Inn Walk

Walking & Adventure | Scenery

The Blue Mountains are a walkers’ paradise, with trails leading along the depths of remote canyons tightly hugged by sheer cliff faces, through wild heathlands and rainforests, and along tracks dramatically sited on the edge of the escarpments. Our independent, self-guided, inn-to-inn walking holidays allow you to travel between overnight accommodation carrying just a light day pack.