"Check out if they are BLUE" Top 5 Page for this destination Blue Mountains National Park by balhannah

Blue Mountains National Park Travel Guide: 360 reviews and 1,128 photos

Blue Mountains in October - Blue Mountains National Park

THE BLUE MOUNTAINS

The Blue Mountains were once considered an impassable barrier, quite easy to imagine when you see them, and understand that all those years ago, they didn't have the equipment to use like we have today!

Now, the Blue Mountains are a major gateway to Western New South Wales.

Lovely tree lined roads

It is one of Australia's natural wonders, stretching for over one million hectares, and is well known around the World.
Rainforest, canyons, tall forests and heathlands, birds & animals, quaint villages, all types of accommodation levels, great views and walks, plenty to do on the cheap by bush walking, or spend some money and do some of the more adverturesome activities.

Historic buildings

There are eight individual conservation reserves - Yengo, Wollemi, Gardens of Stone, Blue Mountains, Nattai, Kanangra Boyd, Thirlmere Lakes and Jenolan Caves Karst Reserve, making this a nature lover's paradise.
The dramatic sandstone cliffs and rugged canyons are an adventurer's paradise. It has one of Australia's best network of trails providing numerous bushwalking and mountain biking opportunities.

For people like my husband, that have walking difficulties, there are plenty of lookouts that provide some of Australia's best views within easy access and car parking facilities.

A visit in October, like we did on this occassion, was beautiful. The Rhododendrons & Azaleas were in full bloom, and the native flowers in the bush were just beautiful, so many different flowers I had not seen before!

It doesn't matter which time you visit, except maybe Winter (June, July, August) ...it gets cold!.....as the different seasons bring different sights, with Autumn being another very nice time to visit.

A MUST VISIT IF YOU ARE IN SYDNEY.......

Come in your own car, a Tour, or catch the Train, there is a reasonable
Hop/on/off tour bus that takes in all the major sights.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Stunning beauty
Cons:Certain areas can get very crowded with Tourists
In a nutshell:Walk to see the best

Last visit to Blue Mountains National Park: Oct 2009
Intro Updated Apr 2, 2013
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Yaqui May 1, 2013 at 7:00 PM

The Zig Zag train looks fantastic and so does the skyway. The whole adventure looks so much fun! Excellent page Dee!
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  balhannah May 3, 2013 at 10:48 AM
  
  Thanks Dee! It's an area we keep returning to, so much to see and do!
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iandsmith Feb 23, 2012 at 9:51 PM

Thank goodness someone is telling someone about the more popular sites in the Blue Mountains! Just realised how much I've been avoiding them. Cheers, Ian
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JLBG Dec 4, 2011 at 9:36 AM

That looks like a great destination ! The rock garden is stunning and I am amazed by the variety of landscapes.
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Regina1965 Nov 23, 2011 at 12:13 PM

Oh, wow, Dee, what a beautiful place and so many beautiful flowers. I love botanic gardens and seek them out where ever I go, so I especially loved your tips :D And a very good idea to have a photo of your name and info on the memory card, will do that :D
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GentleSpirit Nov 7, 2011 at 3:41 PM

Dee. you took some great pictures. I had never heard of the blue mountains and the scenery (and especially the variety of scenery) looks absolutely stunning. I absolutely love those tourist trains in places like that, just unforgettable. Took a bit, but I was wondering what places look like that in October,,,,then i remembered your seasons are reversed:) wonderful set of pages
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Mikebb May 15, 2010 at 6:30 AM

Brilliant page on the Blue Mountains. The first visit I recall was aged 7 during the May school holidays (1952). It snowed and my fingers froze in the snow. Most recent visit, 2000.
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hopang May 14, 2010 at 12:14 PM

Fascinating Blue Mountains National Park travel page with stunning photographs. Your page certainly brings back fond memories of our trip to the Blue Mountains several months ago. The park is certainly a "must-visit" tourist destination! ~ho & pang
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Maryimelda May 7, 2010 at 9:36 PM

Right, I've finished one page of Must Sees but have to g now, will continue later. As always, your photos are superb and your tips tell it all. A "mine of information".
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scottishvisitor Apr 25, 2010 at 2:20 PM

I do love gardens waterfalls & wildflowers :) seems like the perfect place for me!!
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Moirads Mar 5, 2010 at 2:35 PM

Your Blue Mountains National Park sounds absolutely wonderful. Thanks for sharing that. I did some rating for you. Blessings.