If you want a summer holiday in the mountains, I recommend spending time in the Blue Mountains this winter. There’s plenty to keep you active and outdoors from bushwalking, mountain bike riding, wine tasting and sampling the local country fare, to hanging by the hotel pool. So let's get cracking on your Blue Mountains getaway.
Happy travelling, Lisa x
Hop-on-hop-off the Blue Mountains Explorer bus. Photo: Destination NSW
Book a tour, take the Explore bus, find your own way around. Let's just say, all options are great options.
Don't miss out on seeing the Three Sisters at Echo Point in Katoomba which are both stunning and iconic to the Blue Mountains. You can either go it alone or book a tour.
A few free self-guided hike options are:
You can book a guided bushwalking tour – and there’s plenty of great options.
Considering Jenolan Caves are over 340 million years old, they look stunning for their age. If you want to see some of Mother Nature’s best art, head to Jenolan and take a tour of the stunning limestone caves.
Getting there is a 2 hour drive from Katoomba but well worth the visit. You can also book accommodation at the historic Cave House, which is an experience in itself.
Entry and a guided cave tour start at $60 for adults.
Visit Jenolan Caves. Photo: Destination NSW
It’s a known fact that a lot of artists and musicians run away to the Blue Mountains where they can be their most creative selves.
Do the free Street Art Walk around Katoomba. Photo: Destination NSW
Make today a garden and picnic day. You’re still enjoying the beautiful outdoors but taking it at a slower pace.
Hike through the rainforests. Photo: Destination NSW
The Blue Mountains has an evolving winery, brewery and distillery hub. The climate and soil lends itself to a great Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, and Shiraz.
You can either book a tour or choose your own cellar doors to visit. A few popular cellar doors to try are Dryridge Estate, Megalong Creek, De Beaurepaire, and the Mountain Culture Beer Company. Drive a little further inland to Mudgee (1.45 minute drive), where another 35 mouth-watering cellar doors to try.
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