Blue Mountains at a Glance

With a calendar full of Blue Mountains annual events and festivals there are fantastic opportunities to interact with the Blue Mountains local people and experience the wonderful events that are offered every year. Here are some fascinating facts about the Blue Mountains that make the Blue Mountains the spectacular place it is with over 2 million visitors a year. You will experience one of the most captivating travel destinations in Australia. You’re sure to experience many of them on your Blue Mountains holiday or weekend break!

The Blue Mountains covers more than 10,000sq. kms. The parks and reserves that protect the Greater Blue Mountains grew out of a concerted push by bushwalking conservationists from the early 30s.

The magic of the Blue Mountains is that the city hardly makes a dent in the wilderness of the Blue Mountains. Found here is the world's highest density of eucalypt species and 400 different kinds of animals. There are places humans have never visited. Katoomba is the biggest town in the Blue Mountains and the region's capital. From here there are 26 townships and villages strung along a 60km urban strip.

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