Just 2 hrs from Sydney, the Blue Mountains is an area of vast wilderness, romantic and peaceful accommodation, fine dining, indulgent shopping, awe-inspiring caves, and magnificent national parks. With numerous lookouts, you can enjoy the elegant scenic views of towering escarpments and plummeting waterfalls. The start of the Blue Mountains includes the beautiful villages of Lapstone, Blaxland, Glenbrook, Springwood, and Lawson.
This area features lovely waterfalls, swimming holes, national park walks, and art & craft galleries. On the far reaches of the Blue Mountains, Lithgow & Oberon provides the gateway to the wonders of New South Wales Explorer Country and hosts the Jenolan Caves and Kanangra Walls. Our wide range of Blue Mountains accommodation lets you explore all the area has to offer: From bushwalking and horse riding to abseiling and rock sports; from vineyards to culinary delights; from art galleries to beautiful scenery and places of Aboriginal cultural significance. We have the Blue Mountains luxurious hotels, bed and breakfasts, retreats, health spas, self-catering apartments, and guesthouses to suit every budget and holiday need.
Whether taking a bushwalk or the Scenic Skyway cable car, our Blue Mountains accommodation is a great base for exploring the area’s breathtaking natural beauty, especially the Jamison Valley, which includes the Three Sisters, Katoomba Falls, and Mount Solitary. The rugged, pristine environment can also be enjoyed and appreciated by taking a paddle-wheeler cruise along the scenic Nepean gorge or an abseiling or adventure tour in The Jenolan Caves. Our Blue Mountains accommodation, cottages, and holiday homes also make a perfect base for appreciating the art and culture of the area: from antique centers to arts and crafts displays; from the Norman Lindsay Gallery and Museum to Casey’s vineyard, which specializes in cool climate wine.
The pioneering spirit of the great land can be appreciated at the Megalong Australian Heritage Centre, a celebration of Australian rural life where you can learn how to crack a whip, muster, milk a cow, and shear a sheep. The Zig Zag Railway is also a stunning monument to the pioneering spirit. Built-in the 1860s to enable travelers to be taken to Sydney from the Blue Mountains, the railway was regarded as one of the engineering wonders of the Victorian age. Our Blue Mountains accommodation acts as a great base for exploring the area’s rich Aboriginal cultural history. The history behind the Three Sisters rock formation is explained.
The Aboriginal Dreamtime myth of three sisters of the Katoomba tribe fell in love with three brothers of the neighboring Nepean tribe. The unions were not permitted under tribal law, and so when a tribal battle broke out, a witch doctor turned the three sisters to stone to protect them. Unfortunately, the spell was unable to be reversed after the witch doctor was killed, and the rock formations of the Three Sisters stand as a reminder of the battle to future generations. Our Blue Mountains accommodation is great for enjoying one of the area’s various festivals: From celebrating the change of seasons in late June.
The Winter Magic Festival; to celebrations of music, the Blue Mountains Music Festival featuring folk, roots, and blues, and the Kowmung Music Festival, which features chamber music and jazz in unusual venues like limestone caves and cattle sheds. BookBlueMountains.com.au offers different styles and varieties of accommodation: Whichever you choose, the style is warm, welcoming, and refreshing – the service friendly and informal. So book your accommodation online through our site to receive the best rates available on the web!
