Blue Mountains
About 2 hr by train from Sydney
Sandstone cliffs, eucalyptus valleys and the Three Sisters, reachable by train.
Why locals go
Bushwalks and cool air on the train from Central.
Visiting Sydney?
At 2 hr by train, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Sydney for your flight home.
What to book
- Three Sisters and Echo Point
- Scenic World railway and skyway
- Jenolan Caves
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Cliff-top lodge stay
- Sunset at Govetts Leap
With friends
- Bushwalk the Grand Cliff Top Walk
- Abseiling or canyoning
When to go
Year-round.