Nov 14, 2018 council has 105 parks across the blue mountains. We opted, however, to use the blue mountains tourist map included in the free magazine available at the entrance of the info center. It is recommended that you obtain accurate information in the form of maps and local advice. Discover australias incredible destinations, unique attractions and top dining spots with this interactive map. The three sisters, near katoomba, is the bestknown tourist sight in the blue mountains.
The population of the blue mountains as at the 2016 census was 76,904. When all else fails, our print blue ridge parkway map, the blue ridge parkway travel planner, and our camping blue ridge parkway brochure are there for you. All mapping products or information contained in this site may not be reproduced or transmitted to others in any way without the written permission of the corporation of the town of the blue mountains. Highly recommend visitor to take this bus tour instead of other tour group, this tour is way. Blue mountains map, nsw sydney australia tourist guide. Explore world heritagelisted blue mountains national park, home of the famous three sisters in katoomba. Named after the blue haze created by the eucalyptus oil in the air above the mountain gum forests, it is an easy sixty minute drive west of the heart of sydney to the foothills of the blue mountains. Blue mountains towns map blue mountains australia mappery. An invaluable tool for your trip, the blue ridge pkwy travel planner app is a free download. Visit blue mountains is the official website of the blue mountains accommodation and tourism association. Be sure to check the status of the motor road on our real time road closures map.
Leura leura is a small picturesque town in the blue mountains region of the australian state of new south wales, located some 100 km from central sydney. The blue mountains has been an inspiration to artists of all genres for generations. Blue mountains national park visitor info nsw national parks. The blue mountains is surrounded by several areas which also provide a vast array of tourist attractions and places of interest. Access detailed information for the parkways four major regions ridge, plateau, highlands and pisgah as well as information for connecting regions including the great smoky mountains national park region located near the parkways southern end and the shenandoah national park region near the parkways northern end.
Eco adventure tours 280 scenic caves rd blue mountains on l9y 0p2. Best trails in blue mountains national park new south wales. A guide book to making the most of your landscape positioning. From simple outline map graphics to detailed map of blue mountains. Our blue mountains map is a fantastic free resource which includes a map of the region, and individual maps of glenbrook, wentworth falls, leura, katoomba, blackheath and mt victoria.
The best travel guide to blue mountains arrival guides. Watch out for future uses of this product that will take full. Click link to download a printable map or save the pdf for offline use. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Downloads travel maps the greater blue mountains drive maps are available in a range of formats.
The town of the blue mountains or any other data provider, makes no warranties or guarantees, either expressed or implied, as to the completeness, accuracy, or correctness of such products, nor accepts any liability arising from any incorrect, incomplete or misleading information contained therein. The jamison valley forms part of the coxs river canyon system in the blue mountains of new south wales, australia. Department of lands title tourist map of the blue mountains and burragorang valley. The map shows lithgow, bell, hartley, mt victoria, blackheath, medlow bath, leura, katoomba, lawson, springwood, penrith and surrounding area. It is important to know if the parkway is open before you visit, especially between november and march. Tourist map of the sydney blue mountains showing towns, national reserves and parks. Your complete blue mountains guide visit blue mountains.
Aug 08, 2009 simple map clearly marking each town in the blue mountain area. Blue mountains is a mountain in washington and has an elevation of 2733 feet. Our free selfguided experience maps include both a map and detailed directions. Major attractions in sydney include the sydney harbour bridge, darling harbour, the opera house and fox studios. Map of the blue mountains region, new south wales, australia. A blue mountains hiking map can be purchased from the echo point information center. Closer to town is lilianfels blue mountains resort and spa, a fivestar hotel housed in a historic country mansion. Top 10 hidden attractions in the blue mountains julie miller for full functionality of this site it is necessary to enable javascript. We took the sydney to katoomba train to blue mountain np and then. Welcome to life in the tourism reliant blue mountains in new south wales the nations.
Maps containing property boundaries are not plan of survey. Download the free blue ridge parkway travel planner for your smart phone. Covering 1200 km of major connecting roads, the drive offers one of australias greatest touring experiences, linking sydney with its own world heritage backyard and beyond to the diverse landscapes and experiences of inland new south wales. Tourist map of the blue mountains and burragorang valley. Discover local talent on show and in action within a plethora of craft and antique shops, galleries and museums including blue mountains cultural centre featuring the world heritage exhibition into the blue. Discover iconic lookouts, waterfalls, and walking tracks, plus mountain biking, aboriginal culture, adventure sports and camping. Download the blue mountains trail map which includes the bruce trail, georgian trail, kolapore trail, delphi park trail as well as pedestrian access to various. We visited the blue mountains and stayed in leura for 4 days.
The blue mountains get their name from the natural blue haze created by vast eucalypt forests in this world heritage area. Create an unforgettable multiday escape with worldclass nature, cultural, historical, lifestyle and adventure activities and experiences including. Set on beautiful, manicured gardens, the property overlooks the spectacular jamison valley and is the perfect base from which to explore the upper blue mountains. The detailed road map represents one of several map types and styles available.
Only a onehour drive north of sydney, the bells line of road is a great family day trip. Official website for the greater blue mountains drive. We saw all the highlights of blue mountains and more by using this service. It is situated approximately 100 kilometres west of sydney, capital of new south wales, and a few kilometres south of katoomba, the main town in the blue mountains. Download it below, or visit one of our visitor information centres to get a hard copy. Depending on which area youre visiting, blue mountains national park is accessible from a number of stations including glenbrook, woodford, faulconbridge, leura, wentworth falls, katoomba and blackheath. Planning a perfect blue mountains day trip from sydney. Simple map clearly marking each town in the blue mountain area. Katoomba travel guides 2020 katoomba attractions map. Greater blue mountains drives greater blue mountains drive. The blue mountains are full of incredible vistas, but the three sisters combine the best with a terrific visitor center, gift shop, restrooms and lovely walk to a truly striking promontorythe three sisters.
The bus dropped us off at points and we walked from one point to another and the bus picked us up. Blue mountains tourism reels from coronavirus cancellations. Maps and guidebooks are available from tourist information centres, rocksports, sassafras and other outlets. Marvel at this wilderness region from cliff top lookouts. Blue mountains and burragorang valley tourist map compiled, drawn and printed at the department of lands, sydney n. Blue mountains tourist map, central mapping authority of nsw. Geographic information system gis provides users the ability to capture, analyze and present. You can also purchase maps for walking trails, scenic drives and much more at one of our visitor. Visit this page to view and download the sydney to blue mountains road trip itinerary thats perfect for you. Alltrails has 116 great hiking trails, running trails, mountain biking trails and more, with handcurated trail maps and driving directions as.
Blue mountains national park visitor info nsw national. The greater blue mountains drive maps are available in a range of formats. All the best tourist attractions and experiences not to be missed on your visit to the blue mountains. Choose from a wide range of region map types and styles. When i wrote this post, i hadnt done a tour of the blue mountains. Downloads greater blue mountains drives travel maps.
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. Katoomba leura tourist directory, issued by the publicity department, blue mountains city council. Tiny droplets of oil released from the trees mix with water vapour and sunlight to produce the distinctive colour. Only 90 minutes by car or two hours by train from sydney, youll find towns with breathtaking walks, rich heritage, great restaurants and pubs with wraparound views. Contents section 1 3 introduction 4 greater blue mountains map 5 section 2 7 what makes the greater blue mountains. The 10 best blue mountains lookouts with photos tripadvisor. The latest blue mountains visitor statistics with snapshots providing detailed domestic and international tourism data. Leura map blue mountains, new south wales mapcarta. A system of railway tunnels, cuttings and stone viaducts built between 1866 and 1869 to overcome the descent from the blue mountains. From ways to get here, to things to do while youre here, in one easy location.
The hop on hop off bus was really great as we wanted to do some walking. Greater blue mountains drives interactive travel map. A guide book to making the most of your landscape positioning australias national landscapes program. Rising more than 900 meters above the mistshrouded jamison valley, these striking sandstone pillars afford magnificent photo opportunities. The blue mountains is a special place of ancient landscapes, towering golden hued stone escarpments, crashing waterfalls and magnificent eucalypts all set among inspiring panoramas that will take your breath away. Eco adventure tours 280 scenic caves rd blue mountains, on. The majestic blue mountains have lured travellers for decades.
A great way to initially explore the region is by booking a hire car and picking up a map for a scenic selfdrive exploration. The blue mountains covers an area of around 1436 square kilometres. Blue mountains online maps tourist information from info. There are 11 alerts for blue mountains national park. Supplied if youve ever been to the blue mountains in new south wales, youd know why theyre one of the states biggest tourist destinations. View our blue mountain resort parking map, shuttle map, trail map and recreation guide before you arrive on resort. Edit this map blue mountains towns map near blue mountains, australia. Leura leura is a small picturesque town in the blue mountains region of the australian state of new south wales, located some 100 km from central sydney and situated at an altitude of 985 m above sea level. Get directions, maps, and traffic for blue mountains, nsw. I regularly get questions from you asking if its possible to self guide a trip to the blue mountains or whether you need to book onto a tour to see them. The blue mountains accommodation and tourism association is a tourism focused, industry led and membership based organisation comprising individuals and businesses that have an active interest in the promotion of a sustainable tourism industry in the blue mountains. The estimates of the value of tourism by industry sector for the blue mountains are based on abs estimates of national tourism product output by industry, and the degree to which tourism industry related jobs are located in the blue mountains.
The 20 best blue mountains attractions, attractions in blue. Search an address by typing it in the location search, or. Blue mountains national park map nsw national parks. This page provides a complete overview of blue mountains, new south wales, australia region maps. Whether you are going shopping, waterfall hunting, hiking, biking, fishing, dining or just looking for a nice picnic spot, get your onthe go guides to great adventures right here. Surrounding areas include penrith, richmond, lithgow and oberon. It ceased to operate in 1910 but tourist trains now run on weekend. To download official maps in pdf, illustrator, or photoshop file formats, visit the national park service cartography site, or pick up a copy at any of our. Hamilton lunddestination nsw for the blue mountains. At night they are floodlit, creating a hauntingly beautiful effect against the night sky. After careful thought and deliberation of our duty in the face of the covid19 coronavirus outbreak, and in what we believe is in the best interest of our guests, employees and local communities, we are suspending operations starting the morning of sunday, march 15, until further notice. It was, perhaps, not the best blue mountains walking map and shouldnt be used for more difficult katoomba bush walks. We own and maintain 5 aquatic centres, 34kms of bike paths, 15km of the great blue mountains trail, 7 cliff sport precincts, 6 skate parks, 6 natural campgrounds and 2 tourist parks.
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