Things to See and Do in the Blue Mountains
The Blue Mountains is a mountainous region and a mountain range located in New South Wales, Australia.
The region borders on Sydney's metropolitan area, its foothills starting about 50 kilometres (31 mi) west of the state capital. The public's understanding of the extent of the Blue Mountains is varied, as it forms only part of an extensive mountainous area associated with the Great Dividing Range. Officially the Blue Mountains region is bounded by the Nepean and Hawkesbury rivers in the east, the Coxs River and Lake Burragorang to the west and south, and the Wolgan and Colo rivers to the north.[5] Geologically, it is situated in the central parts of the Sydney Basin.
The Blue Mountains Range comprises a range of mountains, plateaux and escarpments extending off the Great Dividing Range about 4.8 kilometres (3.0 mi) northwest of Wolgan Gap in a generally southeasternly direction for about 96 kilometres (60 mi), terminating at Emu Plains. For about two thirds of its length it is traversed by the Great Western Highway and the Main Western railway line. Several established towns are situated on its heights, including Katoomba, Blackheath, Mount Victoria, and Springwood. The range forms the watershed between Coxs River to the south and the Grose and Wolgan rivers to the north.[3] The range contains the Explorer Range and the Bell Range.
The Blue Mountains are a dissected plateau carved in sandstone bedrock. They are now a series of ridge lines separated by gorges up to 760 metres (2,490 ft) deep. The highest point in the Blue Mountains, as it is now defined, is an unnamed point with an elevation of 1,189 m (3,901 ft) AHD , located 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) north-east of Lithgow. However, the highest point in the broader region that was once considered to be the Blue Mountains is Mount Bindo, with an elevation 1,362 m (4,469 ft) AHD .[8] A large part of the Blue Mountains is incorporated into the Greater Blue Mountains Area World Heritage Site, consisting of seven national park areas and a conservation reserve.
The Blue Mountains area includes the local government areas of the City of Blue Mountains, the City of Hawkesbury, the City of Lithgow and Oberon Shire. (wikipedia)
Window on the Hawkesbury
The Hawkesbury River in New South Wales, Australia was the lifeblood of the first white settlers in Australia. Sydney Cove was initially unsuited to Settlement. When the early explorers found their way 120 km up the Hawkesbury they found fresh water and fertile soil. Small towns like Richmond, Windsor, Wilberforce, Ebenezer, Sackville and Wisemans Ferry were established on the banks of the river. Convict labour was used to build roads and bridges linking Sydney to the Western outposts. The river was always a formidable barrier until Solomon Wiseman built the first ferry service across the river. It is little wonder that he become known as the King of the Hawkesbury. Today it remains an important part of the Sydney region and a beautiful rural escape only an hour away from Sydney.
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Just a short drive from Sydney, you will find the picturesque Hawkesbury Valley. Come and visit our hidden gem, we have some great accomodation from resort style to the cutest B & B's. There are many things to do and see in the Hawkesbury with great cafe's or restaurants or you can just get some fish & chips and sit in 1 of our beautiful parks and enjoy the sounds of nature at her best. Your always welcome in the Hawkesbury so come and visit us soon we look forward to seeing you.
Sydney Travel Guide with magical Sydney Weather and Atmosphere
Sydney Travel Guide with magical Sydney Weather and Atmosphere
Sydney is the state capital of New South Wales and the most populous city in Australia and Oceania. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Port Jackson and extends about 70 km (43.5 mi) on its periphery towards the Blue Mountains to the west, Hawkesbury to the north, and Macarthur to the south. Sydney is made up of 658 suburbs, 40 local government areas and 15 contiguous regions. Sydney is best known for its harbourfront Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Massive Darling Harbour and the smaller Circular Quay port are hubs of waterside life, with the arched Harbour Bridge and esteemed Royal Botanic Garden nearby. Sydney Tower’s outdoor platform, the Skywalk, offers 360-degree views of the city and suburbs.
Brimming with history, nature, culture, art, fashion, cuisine, design, Sydney's set next to miles of ocean coastline and sandy surf beaches. Longterm immigration has led to the cities reputation as one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse cities in Australia and the world. The city is also home to the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, two of the most iconic structures on this planet.
Sydney has a compact city centre surrounded by sprawling suburbs, all coming together to form a vast and diverse metropolitan area.
Central Sydney including:
City Centre
The busy centre of government and finance, but also home to many famous attractions, fine restaurants, and shopping.
The Rocks
Just to the west of Circular Quay, now a cosmopolitan area, The Rocks includes the first colonial village of Sydney and the iconic Harbour Bridge.
Darling Harbour
An extensive leisure and entertainment area immediately to the west of the Central Business District (CBD). See restaurants, boardwalks, aquariums, wildlife, and museums by foot.
City South
The Haymarket, Chinatown and Central Station area is home to markets, cafes, Chinese culture and cuisine, and some cheaper accommodation and shopping.
City East
Kings Cross, Darlinghurst, Surry Hills, Woolloomooloo and Moore Park. Busy nightlife, and coffee shops, fashion and entertainment by day.
City West
An early morning trip to the fish markets, exploring the Powerhouse Museum, finding a maritime pub or hitting The Star Casino.
Greater Sydney including Eastern Suburbs, Southern Sydney, Inner West, Lower North Shore, Upper North Shore, Northern Beaches, North West, Parramatta, Sutherland Shire, South West, Outer West.
The city is among the top fifteen most-visited cities in the world, with millions of tourists coming each year to see the city's landmarks. Boasting over 1,000,000 ha (2,500,000 acres) of nature reserves and parks, its notable natural features include Sydney Harbour, the Royal National Park, Royal Botanic Garden and Hyde Park, the oldest parkland in the country. Built attractions such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House are also well known to international visitors. The main passenger airport serving the metropolitan area is Kingsford-Smith Airport, one of the world's oldest continually operating airports. Established in 1906, Central station, the largest and busiest railway station in the state, is the main hub of the city's rail network.
A lot to see in Sydney Australia such as :
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Opera House
Bondi Beach
Darling Harbour
Port Jackson
The Rocks
Circular Quay
Royal Botanic Gardens
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
BridgeClimb Sydney
Royal National Park
Manly Beach
Hyde Park
Featherdale Wildlife Park
Luna Park Sydney
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
Mrs Macquarie's Chair
Sydney Olympic Park
Cockatoo Island
St Mary's Cathedral
Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk
Australian National Maritime Museum
Shelly Beach
Chinese Garden of Friendship
Powerhouse Museum
Sea Cliff Bridge
Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
Sydney Harbour National Park
Sydney Fish Market
Sydney Observatory
Sculpture by the Sea Incorporated
Kings Cross, New South Wales
Koala Park Sanctuary Sydney
Wattamolla
Paddy's Market Haymarket
Wet'n'Wild Sydney
Taronga Zoo Sydney
Barrenjoey Lighthouse
Museum of Sydney
Botany Bay
Hyde Park Barracks Museum
Balmoral
Pylon Lookout
Shark Island
North Bondi
Madame Tussauds Sydney
Bondi Icebergs Club
Wilson Parking Domain Car Park
( Sydney - Australia ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Sydney . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Sydney - Australia
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Blue Mountains Lookouts, NSW
The Blue Mountains is a mountainous region and a mountain range located in New South Wales, Australia. The region borders on Sydney's metropolitan area, its foothills starting about 50 kilometres (31 mi) west of the state capital. The public's understanding of the extent of the Blue Mountains is varied, as it forms only part of an extensive mountainous area associated with the Great Dividing Range. Officially the Blue Mountains region is bounded by the Nepean and Hawkesbury rivers in the east, the Coxs River and Lake Burragorang to the west and south, and the Wolgan and Colo rivers to the north. Geologically, it is situated in the central parts of the Sydney Basin.
The Blue Mountains Range comprises a range of mountains, plateaux and escarpments extending off the Great Dividing Range about 4.8 kilometres (3.0 mi) northwest of Wolgan Gap in a generally southeasternly direction for about 96 kilometres (60 mi), terminating at Emu Plains. For about two thirds of its length it is traversed by the Great Western Highway and the Main Western railway line. Several established towns are situated on its heights, including Katoomba, Blackheath, Mount Victoria, and Springwood. The range forms the watershed between Coxs River to the south and the Grose and Wolgan rivers to the north.[3] The range contains the Explorer Range and the Bell Range.
Georges River Parkland, Picnic Point. NSW Australia
The Georges River, formerly known as Tucoerah River, is an intermediate tide dominated drowned valley estuary, located to the south and west of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
The source of the Georges River is upland swamps of the O'Hares Creek catchment, approximately 80 kilometres (50 mi) to the south-west of Sydney central business district between the town of Appin and the Illawarra Escarpment. The river travels for approximately 96 kilometres (60 mi) in a north and then easterly direction to its mouth at Botany Bay, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from the Tasman Sea. The Georges River is the main tributary of Botany Bay; with the Cooks River being a secondary tributary.
The total catchment area of the river is approximately 930.9 square kilometres (359.4 sq mi) and the area surrounding the river is managed by a large number of local government authorities and NSW Government agencies.
The land adjacent to the Georges River was occupied for many thousands of years by the Tharawal and Eora Aboriginal peoples. They used the river as an important source of food and a place for trade.
Lunch at Sydney's iconic Berowra Waters Inn
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