Blue mountain

Blue Mountain

Blue Mountains was actually not the name of a mountain whose color is blue, but the name of the national park which covers an area of about 11400 square kilometers. Why it is called  Blue Mountains? Because here the forest has many gum trees that emit particles when exposed to direct sunlight so bluish. Blue Mountains is still includes the territory of New South Wales, about 100 km from the center of Sydney.

What to Do in Blue Mountains

As we mentioned earlier, the Blue Mountains was very spacious. But there are areas that are really so popular tourist destinations, including:

Katoomba

This Katoomba in the Blue Mountains suburb name very closely with the image of the Blue Mountains. Usually tourists towards the Blue Mountains independently of Sydney will train ride from the city and get off at Katoomba station. In front of the station is the main street of Katoomba directly filled by shops and cafes on the left and right. Do not expect glamor, the street in Katoomba got really old school atmosphere, but that's what makes it interesting. One of our favorite cafe is the Yellow Deli Cafe which serves the most delicious sandwich we ever ate. Not just the food, but the atmosphere is very cozy cafenya and warm. Besides Katoomba, Leura named neighboring suburb were similarly attacked tourists, especially on weekends.

Three Sisters

May have often heard of the Three Sisters, this is so iconic in the Blue Mountains. Three Sisters is actually a giant rock formations that lined three in one valley in the Blue Mountains. It is said that there are several versions of the story behind this Three Sisters. Some say it is the incarnation of three sisters who turn to stone when tribal warfare. True or not, which inevitably Three Sisters is always crowded with tourists. A fun, to enjoy the Three Sisters has provided a broad platform and clean and do not need a ticket to enter.

The name Three Sisters lookout to enjoy this is Echo Point. In addition to the Three Sisters, in fact there are many lookout which can be visited.

How To Go Blue Mountains

There are several alternatives for 1-day trip from Sydney to the Blue Mountains independently, including:

1. Take the train from Sydney Central Station, take the direction of Mount Victoria / Lithgow and down in Katoomba. Journey time of approximately 2 hours. Rail fares vary depending on peak / off peak hour and cards used (Opal / MyTrain). Sort Opal transport card that can be recharged. While MyTrain card is purchased directly from the ticket counter, there is a single use, daily, some days, etc.
2. Down in Katoomba, can explore by foot from the cafe and shop, Echo Point to Scenic World.
3. If you do not want to walk, there is a bus hop on hop off ticket can be purchased in the office of Blue Mountains Explorer Bus in front of the train station. The price is 40 AUD (adult) / 20 AUD (children) for the day and can go up and down in the points that have been determined, plus given a booklet containing maps and other important info about the Blue Mountains. In addition to the Three Sisters and Scenic World, with the hop on hop-on-hop-off also can deliver you to some point short trekking to enjoy the other side of the Blue Mountains. In addition, there are also buses Trolley Tours that offer the same service at the rate of 25 AUD. Honestly I can not love a comparison because I only ever go up the Blue Mountains Explorer Bus and serve very nice. Perhaps there is never a short bus ride Trolley Tours?
4. If you just want to Echo Point and Scenic World, can also ride the public bus (and using Opal card as well). Rising from the front of the station on the left side of the main street. Take bus No. 686. We went home with the same bus ride to Katoomba station.
5. Return back to Sydney by train from the station Katoomba or Leura. Be sure check the schedule so as not to miss the train and have to wait long. Down in Sydney Central Station.

Here one video which is tell about blue mountain :