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The Towns of Blue Mountains

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The Towns of Blue Mountains The guide was updated: 2024-07-18

The majestic Blue Mountains have lured travellers for decades. Named a World Heritage site in 2000, the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area contains eight national parks and protected areas, four internationally significant wetlands and a rich cultural tradition of some six Aboriginal groups dating back many thousands of years. More than 1,500 species of plants and a third of Australia’s bird species live in an area ten times older than the Grand Canyon. With luxury retreats, charming villages and towns, and a flourishing artistic community, it's easy to see why the Blue Mountains are a sanctuary for explorers, adventurers and those seeking tranquillity.

Blackheath

Blackheath

This small town is great for enjoying crisp mountain air, brisk walks, good food and cosy accommodation. The village is on an escarpment that has spectacular mountain scenery on both sides. Govetts Leap Lookout, Evans Lookout and Hargraves Lookout are high-elevation viewing platforms from where you can observe the natural wonder of this World Heritage area.

Katoomba

Katoomba

The spectacular scenery of the Blue Mountains surrounds this historic town. Scenic and secluded, Katoomba offers you an opportunity to relax, unwind and recharge, and it's a great base from which to explore the rest of the World Heritage region. You can admire deep valleys, sandstone plateaus, waterfalls and native animals from the many walking trails and lookouts near Katoomba.

Leura

Leura

Known as the 'garden village', this picturesque town has many fine gardens and grand old homes. Don't miss the celebrated National Trust-listed Everglades Gardens, a 1930s treasure featuring European-style gardens. The beautiful natural attractions around Leura are best seen from lookouts at the end of any number of cliff top walking trails. And the village delights shoppers with all manner of boutiques and gourmet food at the many cafés and restaurants.

Mount Victoria

Mount Victoria

Situated near the top of the Blue Mountains, this town is home to the region’s highest peak, One Tree Hill. This charming heritage-listed village is a fascinating step back in time with its many historic buildings. An abundance of lookouts within easy driving distance from here makes Mount Victoria a good base for visitors.

Wentworth Falls

Wentworth Falls

Surrounded by the World Heritage wilderness, this area features a number of excellent bush walks and lookouts. It offers spectacular views over the Jamison Valley and the magnificent waterfall for which it's named. The town also has a good collection of Victorian and other historic buildings.

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