We traveled to the Blue Mountains with Australian Wild Escapes a luxury small group operator that offers day trips and extended trips thruout Australia, New Zealand and now Fiji. Our guide Craig offered a wonderful commentary along the way and adapted our experience to fit our interests and abilities.
The Blue Mountains considered the "Grand Canyon" of Australia is one of those not to be missed scenic encounters. It is best experienced with an overnight stay as the mountains are best viewed at either sunrise or sunset.
Although our day did include some rain showers we managed to enjoy several of the best vistas in this vast national park. The area is rich with Aboriginal history as well. There are several hiking/walking trails ranging from scenic short walks to hikes that would challenge the most experienced walker!
Our overnight stay was enjoyed at Lilianfels, definitely the premier property in the area, located in the town of Katoomba. Wonderful ambiance, warm friendly staff and a not to be beat location definitely set this property apart.
The Blue Mountains offer something for everyone....fantastic scenery, wonderful accommodations, great hiking/walking, loads of wildlife, small friendly towns with lots of opportunities for some retail therapy, gourmet dining and some small boutique vineyards as well.
Gourmet dining indeed!...did you get to enjoy dinner at Darley's? LOVE IT, always ranked as a must-do while in the Blue Mountains. Fun, fun Rhonda - you & Paul look so cute against the backdrop of the Three Sisters!
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