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Blue Mountains Cottages Accommodation
Blue Mountains Cottages Accommodation - a fairytale visit to this extraordinary region of New South Wales in Australia.
The Blue Mountains - a large area of the Great Dividing Range - sits 50 km or 30 miles west of Sydney. The highest point is 1,215 meters or 3,986 feet - this is high country but not exactly mountainous. There are ancient sandstone valleys, vast eucalypt forests, untouched rivers, waterfalls, fern-filled caverns and rocky outcrops. Thousands of miles of wilderness and mountain villages dotted across the old railway line, which is now shadowed by the Great Western Highway.
Blue Mountains Cottages Accommodation
Top Tips - Blue Hues on
the Hills
The hues are indeed blue. This remarkable feature of this spectacular gorge country is explained as oil droplets in the air from the forests of eucalyptus - gum trees - in the ravines and along the rocky hillsides.
There are plenty of reasons to visit the Blue Mountains and my favourites are below.
- Checking out the cutest historic cottages
- Gazing down the valleys to spot the blue haze
- Bird watching and hiking
- Bush walking along the cliff walk to the Three Sisters and keep going all the way along the path to Leura
- Coffees and cafes, restaurants and art in Leura
- Walk all the way down Leura Mall and keep walking till you get to Olympian Rock and marvel at the views
- Having a massage or visiting a naturopath in Leura
- Checking out the art galleries in Katoomba
- Coffee or tea and cakes at the historic Paragon Cafe in Katoomba which opened in 1916
- Walking around the loop track in the Grand Canyon
- Discovering cute little cottages and cafes in Blackheath
- Visiting the art deco 'Hydro Majestic' hotel in Medlow Bath and imagining its hey day
- Taking Darwin's Walk from Wentworth Falls town to Wentworth Falls
- Admiring the autumn colours as the leaves turn to auburn, gold and firecracker red, walking in the brisk mountain air, then finding a snug fireplace to settle down with a good coffee and a good book
- A romantic weekend away with my beloved with private hours in front of the fire or relaxing in the spa bath of a historic coach house
Hiking in the Blue Mountains National Park
A huge area of 2,960 square metres, the park ranges from the Jamison Valley to Grand Canyon, including four rivers, sandstone ravines, ferny gullies and rocky outcrops like the iconic 'Three Sisters' and is part of the Greater Blue Mountains Heritage Area, protected by the UN. With over 110 hiking tracks, you have your choice of bush walks short and long, mild and challenging. This is steep ravine county. Be safe. Never leave the track.
Discover Cafes, Art, Crafts and Timeless Views in Leura
Leura Mall is a must! Browse quirky local crafts, find treasures, discover cafes, meet friends, then stroll to the edge of the valley to look at one of those breathtaking views. Stylish, historic and simply stunning. The shops along Leura Mall date from the 1900's-1920's, and it has been fashionable to visit Leura since the station opened here in 1891. Keep walking down the mall towards the Jamison Valley to see historic cottages, autumn trees and English gardens. Cafes change, restaurants change, but the view from Olympian Rock is timeless.
Bush Walking & Coffee - the Conservation Hut at Wentworth Falls
This is the place to start your journey in the Blue Mountains at the National Park Visitors Centre. A meeting place for conservationists became a cafe in 1993, and it sits within the national park with expansive views over the Jamison Valley to Mount Solitary. Enjoy a bush walk to Empress Falls. Take care in high places and never leave the track. Fresh air, the earthy smell of the Australian bush, wide open spaces and good coffee, one of my favourite combinations.
Blue Mountains Cottages Accommodation - Where to Stay
Blue Mountains Cottages Accommodation - mining began in the 1870's, the railway opened things up in 1868. As Sydney grew, the mountain hamlets became havens for artists, and settlements grew from the 1900's. In 1912, Norman Lindsey, an artist, cartoonist and writer established somewhat of a trend with his wife Rose at 'Springwood' in Faulconbridge. A healthy art scene has been a vibrant part of mountain life ever since. Small cottages were part of this, being built initially for miners' accommodation then later as second homes. Victorian era cottages have gabled roofs, verandahs, dormer windows, fireplaces and English style gardens. Keep a look out for authentic cottages and for their ideal location close to hiking trails.
Original Miner's Cottage - Wentworth Falls - Blue Mountains - NSW - Australia
This fully renovated historic home offers 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with accommodation for 2, with a full kitchen, air-conditioning and a BBQ. Located just 3.2 km or 2 miles from Wentworth Falls Village.
White Cottage - Wentworth Falls - Blue Mountains - NSW - Australia
This gorgeous light-filled cottage offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and welcomes 6 guests. Enjoy your full kitchen, large balconies and a fireplace. 1.3 km or 0.8 miles to Wentworth Falls Village with cafes, restaurants and train station.
Poet's Cottage - Wentworth Falls - Blue Mountains - NSW - Australia
With 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms this historic, charming cottage sleeps 7 guests. Relax in stunning style ideal for the Blue Mountains in your living room in front of the fire. Cook in your cosy well equipped kitchen, or relax in the hot tub. Delightful gardens add to the perfect experience, surely a place of poetry. Just 1.6 km or 1.2 miles from Wentworth Falls Village.
Craigend Cottage - Leura - Blue Mountains - NSW - Australia
This stunning country home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, welcoming 6 to enjoy the Blue Mountains lifestyle. With a fireplace, full kitchen and balcony, this cosy cottage is a perfect base from which to explore and hike. Just a three minute walk Leura's enticing shopping mall and cafes. 500 metres from Leura train station.
Berdea Cottage - Leura - Blue Mountains - NSW - Australia
8 guests can relax here in 4 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms, ideally located less than 1 km from the train station at Leura and close to hikes and cafes. Enjoy the historic home with full kitchen, air-conditioning and fireplace. Relax in the pretty garden. Enjoy spacious rooms, antique furniture and a gem of restoration.
Blue Country Lodge - Katoomba - Blue Mountains - NSW - Australia
In Katoomba, 8 guests can gather in 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms central to everything. Cook yourself in the full kitchen or stroll to restaurants. Relax by the fireplace in winter or use the air-conditioning in summer. Chill out on the balcony or have a BBQ. Walk to the 'Three Sisters' at Echo Point. Just 1.3 km or .8 miles from Katoomba Station.
Avondale Mountain Cottage - Katoomba - Blue Mountains - NSW - Australia
A short walk to Echo Point, this cosy historic cottage hosts 6 guests in 3 bedrooms with 1 bathroom, full kitchen, a fireplace and a beautiful garden. Just 2.1 km or 1.3 from Katoomba Station.
Holly Lodge - Medlow Bath - Blue Mountains - NSW - Australia
This spacious chalet style cottage offers 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, ideal for 7 guests and your family gathering or reunion. Cook in the full kitchen and eat out on the extensive porch. A quiet woodland location just 1.3 km or 0.8 miles from Medlow Bath station.
Chalets at Blackheath - Blue Mountains - NSW - Australia
Set in gum forest at the top of the majestic, ancient Grand Canyon,
affording magical views of the deep forested sandstone gorge and direct
access to walking trails, these chalets sit right into the forest.
Each chalet is a sanctuary of calm and tranquility, inviting you to
escape the ordinary and immerse yourself in the serenity of nature.
Built sustainably with attention to every detail.
Norwood Arthouse - Blackheath - Blue Mountains - NSW - Australia
This enchanting 1888 heritage-listed historic lodge offers 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms and is perfect for 14 guests for a friends reunion, family gathering or event accommodation. Stylishly renovated and presented, a true artwork in itself, this home is a delight. Enjoy the original timber floors, gabled roofs, ornate chimneys and rooftop balcony. Full of character and charm, just 450 metres or 0.3 miles from Blackheath Station.
Tricklebeck Spa Cottage - Blackheath - Blue Mountains - NSW - Australia
Romance, romance, romance. This secluded 1-bedroom 1-bathroom home is perfect for couples. Set just 5 km or 3 miles away from the village of Blackheath in tranquil Australian bushland, this private retreat offers a double bath and wood fire, kitchenette and BBQ. Feel the serenity. 4.8 km or 3 miles from Blackheath Station.
The Cottage - Blackheath - Blue Mountains - NSW - Australia
Relax in comfort of 3 bedrooms with 1 bathroom for 6 guests. With a fully-equipped kitchen, air-conditioning, and a cosy fireplace, your hiking holiday could not be more comfortable here in the heart of the bush. Close to cafes and restaurants. Just 500 metres or 0.3 miles to Blackheath Station.
The Coach House - Mount Victoria - Blue Mountains - NSW - Australia
This historic home has been beautifully restored and presented for a truly exceptional and character-filled holiday experience. 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom for 4 guests. Relax with your fully equipped kitchen, air-conditioning, and a cosy fireplac. 500 metres or 0.3 miles from the train station at Mt Victoria.
Blue Mountains Cottages Accommodation - Experiences
Blue Mountains Cottages Accommodation - get around the villages on the top of the mountains on the hop-on and hop-off bus. This enables you to hike around various walking tracks and see different viewpoints of the beautiful gorges in your own time. Take a short hiking tour of The Cascades, one of the most beautiful hikes on the edge of Katoomba. Or if you need to visit from Sydney for the day, here is your ticket.
Katoomba: Blue Mountains Full-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Discover the Blue Mountains at your own pace with a hop-on hop-off bus pass. Immerse yourself in cascades, waterfalls, cliff tops, valleys, and scenic views. See main attractions, galleries, gardens, bush walks, and cafes at in your own time. Visit sights in Katoomba like the Three Sisters and Katoomba Scenic World. Explore with the help of an included guidebook with maps and walking routes. 1 day ticket.
4.5 / 5 (234 reviews)
Blue Mountains: Katoomba Cascades & Falls Guided Hike
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Blue Mountains on a guided hike. Walk a relatively short yet incredibly scenic circuit. See the famous Katoomba Cascades form into Katoomba Falls. See dramatic views of the valley, framed by towering sandstone cliffs. Keep an eye out for native birds such as rosellas, kookaburras, and lyrebirds. 2 hours.
4.8 / 5 provider rating
Sydney: Blue Mountains Tour with Wildlife Park & Bush Walks
Walk in rainforest and to waterfalls with a certified eco-guide. Visit an award-winning wildlife park and interact with iconic Australian animals, such as koalas. Enjoy time to explore a mountain village with lots of lunch options. Visit special, unique locations for those wonderful photos. Travel 100% Carbon Neutral. 10 hours.
4.7 / 5 (240 reviews)
Blue Mountains Cottages Accommodation - Critters, Flitters & Flowers
Blue Mountains Cottages Accommodation - getting out into the forest here brings all sorts of pleasures, from diverse ferns, contoured gums, tall canopies and koalas. Spot wombats and wallabies amongst the wattle. One of my favourite Australian birds, the Crimson Rosella, will grace your hikes with a flash of colour. Or listen out for the melodious call of the Currawong at sunset.
Fauna
Koala - Phascolarctos cinereus
Wombat - Vombatus Ursinus
Swamp Wallaby - Wallabia bicolor
Birds
Crimson Rosella - Platycercus elegans
Pied Currawong - Strepera graculina
Magpie - Gymnorhina tibicen
Flora
Golden Wattle - Acacia longifolia
Mountain Grey Gum - Eucalyptus cypellocarpa
Rough Tree Fern - Cyathea australis
Safety in the Blue Mountains
Be safe when bushwalking in this area. Refer to NSW National Parks Bushwalking Safety guide.
Be sure to Think Before You Trek.
Blue Mountains Cottages Accommodation - Plan Your Path
Blue Mountains Cottages Accommodation - travel tips to get you started on your magical journey to this extraordinary part of Australia.
To get to Katoomba in the centre of the Blue Mountains
- Fly into Sydney Airport SYD
- Drive 105 km or 65 miles
- Take the train to Central Station and change to the Blue Mountains Train BMT line, take the train to Katoomba, with a total journey time of 2.5 hours
Arrange your hire car for your journey, choose from petrol, electric or hybrid vehicles.
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