The Blue Mountains, an area rich in natural beauty, is within easy reach from Sydney. The M4 is the most direct route, however, it bypasses the historical town of Penrith. The gateway to the Mountains starts at the Neapean River where water enthusiasts can indulge in water ski-ing, rowing, canoeing and rafting at the new Olympic White Water centre. Tucked away is Glenbrook National Park, where Kangaroos roam freely, and the sounds of birds echo. The park closes at 6pm in winter and 7pm and is tailored for campers as designated sites are allocated in the clearings. Katoomba is the areas' largest town, and the most popular destination owing to its famous landmark The Three Sisters. This rock formation can be viewed from Echo Point Lookout or from one of the small luxury hotels and for the energetic the Thousand Steps stairway will carry you into the foot of the valley. Smaller towns of Leura & Wentworth offer a pretty quaintness with bistro's, cosy hotels and craft shops. The Grand Canyon in Blackheath is a popular walking circuit with visible tracks and mapped out routes. Jenolan Caves completes the magic and the Zig Zag railway offers an alternative return route.

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