This is a rather nice park located right next to the railway station. Okay, it really isn't all…read morethat big, and a part of me is actually wondering why I am even bothering writing something about it, considering that it does happen to be a park. Still, I liked it, and found that it does add some charm to the location. Yeah, it was nice.

Everglades is one of Australia's heritage gardens. This stunning garden is from the 1930s sits in…read moretwelve and a half acres of European-style gardens and native Australian bush with breathtaking views over the Jamison Valley. It's a perfect picnic spot and plenty of room for the youngins to run around and burn some energy. Adults are $13 and children $4, there is a small parking lot on site.

Beautiful scenery, so nicely designed and presented. Wonderful flowers and nice getaway from the…read morecity. Really enjoyed and spent almost two hours in there with my mom. Must recommend!!

I had no idea about the Blue Mountains in Australia until I started researching prior to my trip…read more One of the stars of the Blue Mountains are the Three Sisters, Wimalah, Meeni, and Gunedoo. Named from an Aboriginal legend. About 200 million years ago, volcanoes erupted through layers of sandstone and shale. Then eroded over time by wind, rain and rivers, causing the cliffs surrounding the Jamison Valley to be slowly broken up. Aboriginal legend says the three sisters - Meehni, Wimlah and Gunnedoo belong to a Nepean tribe in the Jamison valley. All three sisters were in love with three brothers, but they couldn't marry because the tribes were rivals. (Romeo and Juliette times three). Ignoring the tribal laws, the brothers decided to kidnap Meehni, Wimlah and Gunnedoo. Creating a major tribal battle. To protect the three sisters, the tribe took them to a witch doctor who would temporarily turn them into stone and hide them near the rocky wall until the war was over. Unfortunately, the witch doctor was killed before the spell was reversed. Leaving the three sisters in stone forever. Echo Point gives the greatest view of The Sisters. The extension view from here is breathtaking, as you can see for miles across the valley tree tops. From this point is the spot that Queen Elizabeth II first saw The Sisters. Incredibly stunning.

The Blue Mountains are 26 small townships that offer antiquing to bushwalking. The mountains are a…read morevast sandstone table land with eroded scenery. We went through Katooba to Echo Point to see the three sisters & national park from various lookouts. The Three Sisters are a famous rock formation. Like the rest of the Blue Mountains, the Sisters are made of porous sandstone formed by erosion over time from wind, rain & rivers. The cliffs surrounding the Jamison Valley are all being slowly broken up, and eventually, as nature dictates, they will be completely eroded away.

You can drive to this lookout and park very close to the viewing platform. There are a couple of…read moreinformation boards that describe Lithgow's history as you are looking over the town and across to the next set of hills. There are no picnic tables here and the parking area is small but there are not many visitors to this area so you could easily just set up your own. Best of all, it is free!

Birdwood Gully Park has one of the nicest little bushwalks ever. I kid you not. We used to live…read morejust near here and did this loop trail walk a few times a month except in winter. Birdwood Gully Track, inside the park, is a classic easy bush walk of 2.5 km where you see lots of colourful birds, and rainforest trees and ferns. There's a waterfall in the Madoline Glen section and some bridges to cross over the stream. The main entry points are located on Boomerang Road or via Bednal Road. Takes about 30 minutes and is a better bushwalk than most further up the mountain. Check out the pictures on Flickr. http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandy_123/sets/72157628379478729/

I used to walk home through here all the time, the quiet avenue of trees and small plaques always…read moremaking me think of the people they represented and the others who chose to remember them. Established in 1918-1919 to reflect how this little town was affected by the loss of so many in WWI, this seems to be the best kind of war memorial. One that gently honours the individuals, and provides a place to think and remember. I don't know how many people really notice the plaques at the bottom of the beautiful trees, and several are missing, but when you think of how just about every little town in Australia has a war memorial of some sort or another, it's sobering. Besides this, it's a beautiful little walk, when the rain's been and the mist's hanging low, toadstool rings pop up under the pines, and it's like walking through a cloud.

If you've ever wanted to feel just how tiny and blip-like we are as humans, Evans Lookout is…read moreprobably a good space to begin your dive into admiring natural wonders of the world. Down a winding road that turns off just before the main street of Blackheath you'll find the lookout parking bays. From here the lookout is maybe 300m walking. You can continue on a greater hike but that'll take you 3-4 hours. The view across the valley is sobering, majestic, and, although it seems to simplistic, breathtaking. If you're in the area and doing all the Blue Mountain sight-seeing it's worth adding to your list.

Another stunning lookout point in the Blue Mountains, there is parking & toilets available but…read moreenter at your own risk as it is one of those non-flush loo's where everything is collected at the bottom... Ewww! The lookout area has an elevated area where you can sit, pour yourself a tea from your thermos & take in the majestic view. If you walk about 200m down the path on the left it'll open up to another viewing area that is completely unbarricaded where you can sit cautiously on the side of the cliff. Complete bliss!

The Blue Mountains were absolutely worth it. Not the easiest place to get to if you are relying on…read morepublic transport, so we hired a car and made a little road trip out of it. I am so glad we did. Once we arrived, we got the hop on hop off bus which was super easy to use. It's a round trip starting from Kombucha Station and made getting around really convenient without having to stress about directions or parking. The views along the way were already beautiful, but nothing compared to when we actually got there. The landscape is stunning with lush forests, dramatic cliffs and waterfalls. It feels like you have stepped into a postcard. One of the highlights was Scenic World. We did the steepest railway in the world. It is as wild as it sounds. Super steep, feels like a rollercoaster going down through the forest, and somehow still family friendly and so much fun. It was one of those experiences that really sticks with you. If you are into hikes, epic views or just need a break from the city, this place is a must. Just be prepared for a bit of a drive and bring your camera.

The views are spectacular. The air is so fresh as well. Free to enter but it's a bit of a distance…read moreaway from the city. Public transport is highly encouraged via the train. Signage can be a bit confusing. I got lost on the trail and had to hitchhike back into town. Luckily the locals in the area are very kind and helpful. Beautiful city though! Makes you feel good knowing that clean is STILL out there in the world.