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Looking for a travel destination that has it all ? The stunning Blue Mountains offer amazing food and wine , spectacular scenery , a wide range of accommodation options to suit all tastes , needs and budgets , and an impressive list of things to see and do .
A unique city within a World Heritage Area , the Blue Mountains is a popular selfdrive destination on the doorstep of Sydney .
Love Food and Wine ? The Blue Mountains has a growing reputation as a quality food and wine destination . Enjoy fresh , regional produce prepared by some of Australia ’ s leading chefs . Visit our renowned cafés and restaurants , indulge in a tipple from one of our regional wineries , and spoil yourself with some artisan ‘ bean to bar ’ chocolate . Choose from our bustling calendar of events reflecting the diversity and quality of local food in the region .
Love Art and Culture ? Immerse yourself in our vibrant creative community and enjoy the many contemporary cultural experiences on offer at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre . Visit the Norman Lindsay Gallery , the home of the Magic Pudding , or enjoy an urban art experience at the Katoomba Street Art Walk . Learn about Australia ’ s living Aboriginal culture - join a tour with Aboriginal guides or experience traditional art and dance in a contemporary gallery . we ’ re ready and waiting . Just say when .
Love the great outdoors ? Be inspired by the magnificent natural landscape of Australia ’ s most accessible wilderness . Whether you ’ re up for a challenge or prefer a more relaxed stroll , we have endless walking tracks to suit all fitness levels and abilities . Visit the iconic Three Sisters at Echo Point , take an easy clifftop walk along the scenic escarpment , descend into an ancient canyon , abseil the golden sandstone cliffs , and be awe-inspired by the world ’ s oldest caves at Jenolan .
You can explore the wilderness in comfort at Katoomba ’ s Scenic World . Enjoy breath taking panoramas of our majestic wilderness , waterfalls , valleys and sandstone escarpments by skyway , walkway , cable car and the world ’ s steepest passenger railway . Add boutique shopping , galleries , festivals , golf , and indulgent spa treatments , and there really is something for everyone . Stay at the popular Blue Mountains Tourist Parks in Katoomba or Blackheath , with the most iconic sights of the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area at your fingertips .
Visit bluemountainscitytourism . com . au or call the accredited Blue Mountains Visitor Information Centres on 1300 653 408 .
84 touring australia magazine • summer 2017