If you appreciate nature The Blue Mountains is for you

The Blue Mountains region is beautiful area with a unique set of attractions. The park is just two hours from Sydney but it feels like a world away. Excellent infrastructure means that the park is accessible to everyone but also has large areas of wilderness for the more adventurous. There is also a lot of Blue Mountains accommodation providing a variety of holiday experiences.

The area has been designated a World Heritage Park and draws lovers of the natural world from far and wide. They travel there to appreciate the ancient and dramatic rock escarpments, different types of forest, heath lands, canyons, waterfalls and the wealth of wildlife. There are experienced guides available for hire or it is easy to get out and enjoy the wilderness unaided on the many trails which are clear and well signposted. For those who enjoy the countryside but cannot or do not hike there is a new driving tour. It has been well designed to take in the best known attractions and take you through some remote scenery. The roads are all well surfaced and feature many places to pull in and admire the scenery. There are also a number of detours which the more intrepid can take to see some of the wilder places.

The list of attractions in the area seems endless. There are beautiful towns and villages, museums, tea shops, a zig zag railway, a skyway with glass bottom cars, play centers for children, spas, a cinema with a special film about the area and much more. There is a cave where concerts are held so that visitors can appreciate the amazing acoustics. The region also has a thriving arts scene and there are galleries dotted throughout, selling and displaying a large range or arts and crafts. For history buffs there are caves with aboriginal paintings and museums of local history.

The opportunities for adventure pursuits are everywhere. Due to the amazing topography with canyons, waterfalls, mountains and rivers a range of sports are possible. Some of the activities on offer are; abseiling, horse riding, mountain biking, climbing, canyoning and adventure caving. There are several companies offering activities at different levels of difficulty so even beginners can have a go.

The possible locations for lodging are endless so you may want to stay in several places and tour around. However you prefer to explore there are facilities to get around. The park has an excellent bus service which visits all the main attractions but will pick up and drop off anywhere on the route. There are also buses which run through the park to the major towns on the outskirts. Tour operators run a variety of organized tours in 4x4s, private cars, minibuses or buses. They also have tours with themed activities such as a galleries tour or a tour of the villages.

If you like to dine out then the area has some top restaurants. There is plenty of different self catering accommodation in cabins, cottages and caravans. There are also a number of well appointed resorts with top class facilities. If you want a really peaceful place to stay but with modern conveniences there are country clubs and spa retreats. There is accommodation in all price ranges from five stars to budget.

There is plenty of information on the internet so that you can plan exactly where you want to go and fit in the things you want to see. You can also reserve your preferred accommodation.

There are many small town offering accommodation in the Blue Mountains, Katoomba is the largest and most central. You will find a good range of Katoomba accommodation available for all budgets and tastes. The area is easy to access once you are there and even before, via the internet.