{"id":364,"date":"2022-07-06T08:35:48","date_gmt":"2022-07-06T08:35:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sydneyconnection.com.au\/?p=364"},"modified":"2022-10-31T09:33:34","modified_gmt":"2022-10-31T09:33:34","slug":"blue-mountains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sydneyconnection.com.au\/?p=364","title":{"rendered":"Blue mountains"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"364\" class=\"elementor elementor-364\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-23fe579 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"23fe579\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-019f82a\" data-id=\"019f82a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdb78c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cdb78c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.14.0 - 26-06-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the beautiful Blue Mountains of NSW and experience a range of remarkable attractions. Explore the rugged terrain, enjoy sweeping views, see some of Australia\u2019s most dramatic waterfalls and admire the exquisite colours of the bush. A\u00a0 journey that is made unforgettable by the region\u2019s unique combination of natural beauty, culture and history.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a walk along the Blue Mountains Escarpment and discover the wonders of Katoomba, Echo Point, Leura and Wentworth Falls. Paved walking paths lead to spectacular lookouts, world heritage listed waterfalls and sandstone walls. Marvel at vibrant shades of flora at Lilydale bushland parkland.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f9c4a82 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f9c4a82\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8b7886a\" data-id=\"8b7886a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e33d267 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e33d267\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.14.0 - 26-06-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Waterfalls in the Blue Mountains<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c756bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8c756bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Waterfalls<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: wraped upon the grandeur of the Blue Mountains are a series of waterfalls that make visits to the park worth while. A trail through the pristine rainforest gorge leads to a valley of waterfalls that epitomize natural beauty. The waterfalls cascade from deep, narrow valleys and gush through the mystic blue lakes underneath. At the base of the waterfalls are swimming holes and picnic areas that are perfect for leisure afternoons. An awe-inspiring view equally awaits guests upon standing across the falls and witnessing the water plunge with great fervor into the serene rivers and lakes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wentworth Falls<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the majestic waterfalls situated at the heart of the Blue Mountains National Park, in proximity to the town of Wentworth Falls in the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales. This three-tiered waterfall ascends at a height of 187 meters (614 ft.). The torrents of water run from the adjacent Jamison Creek. Also within the lush confines of the Blue Mountains National Park is the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leura Cascades<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is a small, striking waterfall set amidst towering ferns and gum trees. Located in the Leura area, the Leura Cascades comprises of some of the most scenic panoramas in the Blue Mountains. An easy stroll leads to Leura Cascades and its family-friendly picnic area. From Leura Cascades, a bushwalking trail leads to another entrancing waterfall, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gordon Falls<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> . Going from Leura Park to Gordon Falls Park takes an approximate 1 hour and 15 minute-stroll with delightful views of the Jamison Valley and a couple of side trips to smaller waterfalls along the way.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you desire a more leisurely visit then The Blue Mountains have a number of <\/span><b>art galleries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to enjoy. A great fraction of what the Blue Mountains is today is the reflection of its venerable cultural heritage. The lush rainforests, gorges, and deep valleys inspired artisans to craft works of art that express uniqueness and diversity. Various local art galleries featuring original paintings and sculptures can be found in the Blue Mountains, making it The City of The Arts. To this day, the Blue Mountains\u2019 deeply rooted Aboriginal culture remains it\u2019s beating heart. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Falls Gallery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lost Bear Gallery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hat Hill Gallery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are open for you to peruse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Visit the beautiful Blue Mountains of NSW and experience a range of remarkable attractions. Explore the rugged terrain, enjoy sweeping views, see some of Australia\u2019s most dramatic waterfalls and admire the exquisite colours of the bush. 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