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The Blue Mountains are a series of ridges separated by gorges up to 2,490 feet deep. Their characteristic blue haze is created when sunlight mixes with drops of oil released by the eucalypts. Frequently Blue Mountain tours being visitors to a variety of natural attractions such as Wentworth Falls, Govetts Leap and the Three Sisters rock formation, while also paying great respect to the local Aboriginal culture and natural landscape. Blue Mountains National Park offers a wide range of outdoor activities including horse riding, mountain biking, caving, abseiling, rock climbing and canoeing, all of which can be experienced on an extended Australia tour or a day trip from Sydney to the Blue Mountains. And for those who enjoy the outdoors with a few modern facilities, head to Scenic World or the Maxvision Edge Cinema in Katoomba.
The mesmerizing blue haze hanging over the Blue Mountains is formed as sunlight streams through water vapor, dust particles and droplets of eucalyptus oil that float high up in the air. This magical place draws visitors from far and wide and can be explored for days without seeing all the treasures it holds. No wonder so many people as they leave Blue Mountains, vow to return for more!
Many Australia tour packages gladly and conveniently include a trip into the natural splendor of the Blue Mountains. These specially designed Blue Mountains tours take you to the best and most visited locations in the Blue Mountains region, plus they ensure you feel personally in touch with the heritage and history of the area.
The packages give you the benefit of low fees that often include not just accommodation but also meals, transportation, admission to attractions and the company of expert local guides.
Among the day trips to the Blue Mountains Australia tours that show respective to the Aboriginal culture and natural landscape are the most experienced and trusted trips to take. There will be many opportunities to take keepsake photos of the unforgettable landscapes, whether high on a mountaintop, at the base off a booming waterfall or deep in a limestone cave.
The foot of the Blue Mountains lies just to the west of Sydney and there are a variety of day trips from Sydney to the Blue Mountains for you to choose from. Enjoy the scenic one and a half hour trip as your guide fills you in on the area’s folklore and points out the many interesting landmarks along the way.
On your Blue Mountains day trip from Sydney you can
• Hand-feed kangaroos and visit Featherdale Wildlife Park. At the park, there are also emus (large flightless Australian birds) for you to view and koalas you might get the chance to cuddle.
• Immerse yourself in the culture of the Australian Aboriginal people. Blue Mountains tours regularly stop by the Koomurri Aboriginal Centre where indigenous art and dance are on display.
• Journey to Katoomba where you can visit Echo Point Lookout to see the Three Sister rock formation looming over the Jamison Valley. According to one story, the rocks are actually sisters forever transformed into stone, as way to protect them from the war raging between their tribe and the tribe of the three brothers who were in love with them.
• Join a 4WD tour from Katoomba and head deeper into the valley. Enjoy off-roading with seasoned guides who know where to find the most breathtaking locations in the Blue Mountains. See magnificent Lost City rock formations and explore the Capertree Valley – the world’s widest valley!
• Sign up for a two day 4WD Blue Mountains tour instead of just one. That’s twice as much time to find all the treasures Blue Mountains holds. You also get to experience the awesome sunset AND sunrise on the blue horizon! If you wish, take along your own camping gear and spend the night gazing up at the star-filled sky.
• Go hiking through the mountains to see stunningly beautiful waterfalls. Along the way, marvel at the untamed landscapes of the Blue Mountains which hold wildlife such as kangaroos. Your guide can fill you in on Aboriginal dreamtime tales as you look out for interesting rock carvings made by these ancient tribes.
• Join a Jenolan Caves tour – These are among the oldest and most exceptional systems of caves in the world. These limestone caves, in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, contain pristine underground rivers and amazing limestone rock formations that are sure to take your breath away!
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