Two hours west of Sydney’s beaches lies a completely different world, and it makes one of the best day trips in Australia with kids. The Blue Mountains are a vast wilderness of dramatic sandstone cliffs and deep, forested valleys, named for the blue haze that the eucalyptus trees cast over everything.
The classic base is the town of Katoomba, and the must see is the Three Sisters, a striking trio of rock pinnacles best viewed from Echo Point, with easy lookouts the whole family can manage. From there, head to Scenic World, a family favorite that packs several thrills into one spot. Ride the steepest passenger railway in the world down a cliff into the rainforest, glide across the valley in a glass floored cable car, and walk a boardwalk through the treetops.
There are gentle bushwalks to waterfalls and lookouts suited to little legs, and the fresh mountain air is a lovely change from the city. Keep an eye out for cockatoos and, if you are lucky, wild kangaroos.
The easiest way to do it is by train from Sydney, a scenic couple of hours that avoids the driving, though a car or tour gives you more flexibility to combine the stops. Bring layers, as it is cooler up in the mountains, and pack a picnic. It is a spectacular, easy escape into the Australian bush.
The full Sydney itinerary is in Sydney With Kids. When you are ready, Work with me.
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