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Blue
Mountains Entertainment Attractons
Just an hour drive west of Sydney is one of the most spectacular and enchanting
national parks in Australia, the Blue Mountains. At a height of more than 1,300
meters, this park is a vast territory filled with clear mountain air and sandstone
valleys.
The
Blue Mountains earned their name from the distinctive and deep blue haze not
found in any other parts of the world. This effect is caused by scattered
rays of light coming in contact with fine dust particles and droplets of oil
dispersed from the eucalyptus trees in the valleys.
The
Three Sisters
The
legend of the Three Sisters is perhaps the most interesting story heard from
around this area. According to an Aboriginal dreamtime story, the three huge
rocks formation were once three beautiful sisters named "Meehni",
"Wimlah" and "Gunnedoo" from the Katoomba tribe. The three
sisters fell in love with three brothers from the Nepean tribe but their tribal
laws forbade their marriage. The three brothers did not accept this law and
tried to capture the three sisters by force. This caused a major tribal battle
and the lives of the three sisters were thus threatened. A witchdoctor decided
to turn the sisters into rocks in order to protect them and thought to reverse
the spell only after the battle. Unfortunately, he was killed in the battle
and the three sisters remained as the enormous and beautiful rock formations
until today. The magnificent formation stands at 922m, 918m, and 906m respectively.
Jenolan
Caves
Discovered
in 1838 by a convict bushranger, Jenolan Caves are Australia's most spectacular
limestone caves. Often, Jenolan Caves are portrayed as part of the Blue Mountains
but they are essentially in the Oberon area. However, the Jenolan Caves are
still within easy reach from the Blue Mountains. The drive to the caves is
also a pleasant and scenic journey.
There
are nine show caves open to the public. The superb lighting, underground rivers,
and cave formations will leave you spellbound. Also available are adventure
tours, picnics and bushwalking tours.
Stay
at the Jenolan Caves House if possible and join in more activities such as
rock climbing, abseiling, and camping.
Wentworth
Falls
Visit
the splendid Wentworth Falls Village at the heart of Blue Mountains and experience
real mountain life. The village provides all the catches including amazing
views of the National Park, recreational quests, comfortable accommodations,
shopping needs, and everything a country town can offer.
The
amazing Wentworth Falls is the main highlight of this area. It is a blend
of cascades and free falling water rupturing the serenity of the bush. During
winter times, sprays of water blow into the valley beyond bringing fresh and
cool air to the atmosphere. This is definitely the perfect place to escape
from the adversity of a cosmopolitan city lifestyle.
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