Blue Haze created by the eucalyptus
UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007
The famous Scenic World, located in Katoomba, is home to four attractions that allow you explore the park’s landscapes through different perspectives: the Scenic Railway, the Scenic Skyway, the Scenic Cableway and the Scenic Walkway.
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A bit of history...
The Blue Mountains National Park is a protected national park that is located in the region of New South Wales, in eastern Australia, currently managed by the NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service. Its genesis was a proposal by the early conservationist Myles Dunphy in 1932, and since 2007 is part of the UNESCO World Heritage list.
If you’re a nature lover and are in Sydney, you have to visit the Blue Mountains National Park, as you will find several hiking trails, scenic lookouts, and waterfalls to explore, not to mention that the area is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including kangaroos, wallabies, and koalas.
Why is it called the “Blue Mountains”? Because the eucalyptus trees that cover the mountains release an oil that evaporates into the air and creates a bluish mist, setting the blue haze that often appears above the mountains. You can learn more curiosities like this one with the funny guide that takes you on a tour with pick-up in Sydney, lunch included and 90 minutes guided hiking through lookouts and waterfalls. You’ll also get to see one of the most popular attractions in the Blue Mountains, which is the Three Sisters, a rock formation that rises over the Jamison Valley.
The Blue Mountains National Park is also home of the famous Scenic World, located in Katoomba, the closest town to the park. Scenic World is home to four attractions that allow you explore the park’s landscapes through different perspectives: the Scenic Railway, the Scenic Skyway, the Scenic Cableway and the Scenic Walkway. When going on this tour, you have included the access to the Scenic World, lunch, guided board walk on the Jamison Valley, and much more!
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