Only a short drive from Sydney experience the wonders of The Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains region is beautiful area with a unique set of attractions. The park is just two hours from Sydney but it feels like a world away. Excellent infrastructure means that the park is accessible to everyone but also has large areas of wilderness for the more adventurous. There is also a lot of Blue Mountains accommodation providing a variety of holiday experiences.

The area is popular with people who appreciate nature in all its forms. The variety of landscapes in just one park is incredible. There are areas of rainforest, tall forest and woodland areas with the largest variety of Eucalypts in Australia. There are also huge, ancient rocky outcrops which give the landscapes a dramatic edge. The park is cut through with rivers, canyons and many waterfalls. Many areas have well marked trails covering miles of land. If you want to go bushwalking there are lots of opportunities to hire local expert guides. A recently completed driving trail has opened up the wilderness to those who do not hike. There are many different sections taking in the range of natural habitats the area has to offer. All the roads have good surfaces and viewing areas and some even have detours into more remote places.

There is something to cater for all tastes in the area. For sightseers there are many picturesque small towns and villages with tea shops and interesting features. There is also a cable car which swoops over one of the best known valleys giving wonderful views through the glass bottomed carriages. The famous zig zag railway is a very popular attraction. If you like music there is a cave in which concerts are held. For historians there are lots of local museums, caves with aboriginal art and a special cinema which shows a film about the area. Throughout the area the arts scene is flourishing and there are a variety of galleries with crafts and art for sale.

For the adventurous the area is something of a playground. The list of possible activities includes; horse riding, climbing, canyoning, abseiling, mountain biking and adventure caving. There are a number of tour companies specializing in adventure pursuits who can cater to the beginner and the adrenalin junkie.

There are so many beautiful areas and attractions in this vast national park that choosing a place to stay is no easy task. Of course you can move around and stay in several places to cut down on daily travelling and widen your experience. There are a number of travel agencies operating in the area so you could book an all inclusive tour and have the benefit of a guide. They run adventure tours in 4×4s and bespoke tours with private transport. The park also has some bus services. They run all over the area and you can get on and off them anywhere.

If you like to dine out then the area has some top restaurants. There is plenty of different self catering accommodation in cabins, cottages and caravans. There are also a number of well appointed resorts with top class facilities. If you want a really peaceful place to stay but with modern conveniences there are country clubs and spa retreats. There is accommodation in all price ranges from five stars to budget.

All these types of accommodation can be reserved on the internet. There are several websites dedicated to the area with photographs, videos, maps and information.

Blue Mountains accommodation gives the traveler a great opportunity to spend time in a unique place. There are holidays to suit all tastes.