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11 Three Sisters - Blue Mountains


Drive for an hour and half - go up a hill, turn left into Katoomba, follow the signs to Echo Point / Three Sisters, look around for a park then gape at the view. It's just incredible that a place like the Three Sisters can exist so close to a city the size of Sydney.

I was tempted not to give a link to, or image of, the Three Sisters as in some ways having no idea what you're going see there adds to the experience. I obviously did but you don't have to look! (just click 'Top 20' on your left then 'Blue Mountains' on your right!)


Blue Mountains Tour and River Cruise

Three Sisters Blue MountainsThe Three Sisters, Blue Mountains, Sydney

If you are in Sydney on a short stay, this tour will suit you.

As well as the essential Blue Mountains tourist destinations - Echo Point and the Three Sisters, Scenic Railway and Skyway, Candy Store at Leura - view breathtaking waterfalls and finish the day on a relaxing rivercruise right up the middle of the river into one of the most beautiful harbours in the world.

We visit an award winning interactive wildlife park, all you can eat from the beautiful buffet lunch, easy bush walk to Wentworth Falls.

Beat the traffic home on our privately chartered cruise catamaran right up the middle of the Parramatta River.

Our specially built five star coaches will take you there in luxury, driven by our experienced senior coach captains whose fully informed and researched commentary will make your discovery tour a delight to remember.

We leave the city in our luxury air-conditioned coach and head west for the Blue Mountains.

At the award winning Featherdale Wildlife Park make friends with cuddly koalas and wombats, hand feed kangaroos and emus in the fantastic people friendly interactive enclosures. See dingos, reptiles and a large variety of birds.

Your buffet lunch is included at a licensed restaurant in the mountains.

See the historic township of Leura and Katoomba, following the scenic cliff drive we take in the Jamison Valley and Australia's Grand Canyon.

Visit the Spectacular Three Sisters, a towering rock formation overlooking the Jamison Valley.

At our next stop ride the worlds steepest Scenic Railway and Sceniscender. (Own Expense ).

Thrill seekers can get a birds eye view of the Blue Mountains from the Skyway cable car.

Onto Wentworth Falls for a short optional bushwalk- enjoy the views of the Kings Tableland - Jamison Valley and the spectacular waterfall.

On the return trip enjoy a relaxing Matilda river cruise along the Parramatta River to Darling Harbour or Circular Quay where our tour concludes.

Book the Blue Mountains Tour and River Cruise or to find out more


More Three Sisters - Blue Mountains Links

How do I get to the Three Sisters in the Blue Mountains?

12 Blue Mountains – After the Three Sisters


Much to see and experience in the Blue Mountains. Wentworth Falls, Train ride down a cliff (the excellent Scenic Railway), Skyway Cable Car, Grand Canyon, Federal Pass and many other excellent walks and a lot of Blue Mountain lookouts to look out from.

Worth it if you can overnight or two or three. Once you've 'done' The Three Sisters visit the Blue Mountains Tourist Information Centre in Katoomba.

Are the Blue Mountains really Blue?

On a hazy day the Blue Mountains may earn their name, perhaps. The official explanation is that fine droplets of aromatic oil released by the eucalypt trees refracts the sunlight making the mountains appear blue from a distance.

Whilst on the subject of weather - if you its cloudy be patient as it may just blow away - if the weather has set in consider a trip out to Jenolan Caves (but be careful as mountain roads can be challenging in poor weather)


Blue Mountains & Australian Wildlife

Blue MountainsThe Three Sisters, Blue Mountains, Sydney

Travel west beyond the suburban sprawl of Sydney into the rugged beauty of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park.

See magnificent steep valleys, canyons and the Three Sisters on the Skyway, Scenic Railway or Cableway (own expense).

Listen to ancient Aboriginal Dreamtime legends before travelling via the townships of Leura and Katoomba. Journey among the scenic Bells Line of Road and enjoy a stop oat Govett's Leap and Cahills Lookout for fabulous views.

Enjoy a walk among the native bush and visit an Australian wildlife park with an opportunity to touch a cuddly koala and see kangaroos, wombats, dingoes and other unique Australian animals in this natural setting.

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Bells Line of Road

The Bells Line of Road to the North is my preferred route in and out of the mountains. Stop at the Botanical Gardens and Birds / Kurrajong Hills for nice views back into town.

You should also take the Kurmond / Freemans Reach Turnoff the main road to avoid Richmond and Windsor and a few traffic lights (potentially cheap petrol at the BP Station just before the turn off but these things change so make you're own judgement)

Hopefully helpful links

Whatever you do please be careful, stick to the paths and don’t go abseiling without a rope.

 

13 I am Sailing (Sydney Harbour)

Arguable the best way to see and experience Sydney Harbour;

Sailing and Boating On and Around Sydney Harbour
or see below

Sydney Harbour Dinner Bed & Breakfast Tour For Two

Yacht Dinner Bed & Breakfast For TwoClick this image for more information, to confirm details and to book Sydney Harbour Dinner Bed & Breakfast Tour For Two

When it comes to romantic evenings, this is as good as it gets.... lazing on a luxury yacht, enjoying delicious cuisine and fine champagne. Watching the lights of our city reflecting on the waters of Sydney Harbour. Your stay aboard will see you waking up on the beautiful Harbour!

DescriptionYacht B'n'B on the Sea, the ultimate in pleasure. We will indulge you and your partner on an evening never to be forgotten.

Arriving at Darling Harbour at 5.00pm, you will be greeted by one of our experienced skippers who will show you onboard one of our luxury yachts. These yachts are the height of luxury, fully appointed with state of the art equipment. The skipper will then take you to a secluded bay on Sydney Harbour and drop anchor.

Once secure, he will leave you for the evening. For dinner, you will be thoroughly spoiled with a delightful feast consisting of professionally catered gourmet foods, accompanied by a complimentary bottle of fine champagne. After dinner, settle back to an evening of music and romance.

Awake to a breath-taking view of Sydney Harbour whilst enjoying a coffee. The skipper will return at approximately 8.00 am to take you back to Darling Harbour where you will be treated to breakfast at a Harbourside Café.

The menu is as follows. It is based on seafood cuisine. Vegetarian and other cuisine is available on request. Trio of dips with Turkish bread Blue swimmer crab and chive baby scones with creme fraiche Seared king prawns and scallops with fresh lemon Mini smoked salmon bagels with red onion and watercress Lime and chilli marinated octopus Grilled chicken Caesar salad tossed with baby cos, crispy bacon and herb croutons. Roasted lamb lion in bash damper with wild tomato relish New potato salad with pesto dressing Strawberries dipped in chocolate Fresh seasonal fruit Trio of Australian cheese with crisp lavosh and walnut bread.

Sydney Harbour Dinner Bed & Breakfast Tour

Below you'll find a link to the The Bounty Replica moored outside the Hyatt at Circular Quay.

It just scrapes in. Sailing on the harbour is fantastic but I'm sorry I'm not convinced this is the best way to go about it. The boat looks small to me and not that impressive.

The Bounty’s web site, on the other hand, describes it as being 42m in length and an exact replica of the original.

Let me know what you think.

The Bounty Cruises
Sailing and boating On Sydney Harbour

 

14 Taronga Zoo


Everybody loves the zoo - well maybe some of the lions might look a little fed up with it but most humans seem to enjoy it. Taronga Zoo also boasts classic views across Sydney Harbour including the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Catch the ferry from Circular Quay.

Anything less than a dozen pictures with the Sydney Opera House/ Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background and you are just not trying. There is a cable car leading from the ferry wharf to the Zoo or you can bus your way up the hill. Don't walk it unless you are mad.

Specifically for families Taronga Zoo includes a kiddies zoo, an excellent well shaded play-ground and farm animals for brave under fives to pat. These areas are a little away from the major attractions so can be a pleasant escape from the crowds assuming you are used to screaming kids. But maybe it's the screaming kids that keep the crowds away..

The facilities at Taronga Zoo are surprisingly good with a number of food options from traditional fast food to the pleasant Tree Tops cafe with excellent, if partially obscured, views of Sydney Harbour.

Taronga Zoo Do's and Don'ts

Taronga Zoo Do's and Don'ts is particular useful if you plan on going more than once and/or you have kids

Follow this link to Taronga Zoo anyway and ask them if they have a family friendly pass / flexible ticket. If enough people ask maybe Taronga Zoo might reconsider their ticketing options.

 

15 Doyles at Watsons Bay


Something about Doyles at Watson's Bay. Is a little over priced and often crowded but the staff are fun and friendly and the view says - 'stop worrying, relax and have another drink' or maybe that was the waiter but either way its a great spot.

With good friends, nice wine and sound of the waves lapping against the beach it’s harder to think of a more pleasant way to spend a sunny afternoon than at Watson's Bay. Catch the ferry from Circular Quay and be prepared to loosen the belt, empty the wallet (or purse) and seriously chill.

Click for Doyles Web site - As well as Doyles at Watson's Bay restaurant there's a Doyles at Circular Quay

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