blue mountains traverse
home of the three sisters
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INN-to-INN walking holiday
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Self
guided or guided departures
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5 or 7
day itineraries (includes 3 or 5 days of
walking)
highlights
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World Heritage
Area renowned for the recent discovery of the prehistoric Wollemi
Pine
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Retrace the route
of early explorers as they forged a way through the rugged mountains
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Hike the "Mid
Cliff Track" as it wends its way through magnificent Waterfall
Valley
See a folio of
photographs taken by Auswalk customers on
this trip.
Auswalk's Blue Mountains Traverse
is an INN-to-INN accommodated walking holiday. You walk through the
National Park from one delightful accommodation to the next.
We move your luggage for you while you are out walking.
This holiday can be done Self-Guided.
Guided trips are also available every week, subject to demand,
for a minimum of 2 people booking together.
Located just two hours from Sydney, the Blue Mountains is a
walker's paradise. The area is well known around the world for
the fascinating 3 Sisters rock formation but there is much more to
explore. The hiking is through remote canyons and colourful
heathlands, along dramatic cliff top tracks and past numerous
cascading waterfalls. The mountains are also renowned for
quality historic B&Bs and guesthouses that feature gourmet dining.
Some of the tracks are cut into cliff faces
The sheer beauty and botanical
significance of the Blue Mountains has recently been recognised
with a prestigious World Heritage listing. Towering cliffs,
dramatic lookouts and numerous cascading waterfalls await those
travelling on foot. Retrace the journey taken by early European
explorers in search of fertile pastures. Explore remote
rainforests, descend into the depths of pretty canyons and walk
along trails that hug the sheer cliff faces. Emerge from the
National Park at the end of each day’s walking to be pampered
in style in our hand-selected accommodations.
location
The Blue
Mountains is about 2 hours west of Sydney, easily accessible by local train or car. We
can also arrange private transfers from Sydney airport or city
hotels.
grading
30% easy, 35% moderate, 35%
harder. Longest day has 6.5 hours walking (can be reduced).
Good public transport allows you to shorten walks if required.
accommodation
Boutique inn, guesthouses and B&Bs - private rooms with ensuite bathrooms.
A typical B&B in the Blue Mountains
regional
wine & food
The Blue Mountains is noted
for its international cuisine with restaurants attracting some
of the best chefs in the country. Accompany with award winning
wines from the nearby Hunter Valley winery district.
what's
included
7 day itinerary: 6 nights
accommodation, 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners, luggage
transfers, National Park fees, Scenicworld pass including Scenic
Railway ride & Sceniscender gondola ride, information booklets,
insulated lunch bag, map case, walking notes, maps, guiding (on
guided itineraries).
5 day itinerary: 4 nights accommodation, 4 breakfasts, 3
lunches, 3 dinners, luggage transfers, National Park fees,
Scenicworld pass including Scenic Railway ride & Sceniscender
gondola ride, information booklets, insulated lunch bag, map
case, walking notes, maps, guiding (on guided itineraries).
Not included: Local train travel (allow
$10pp), alcohol, additional meals.
the best
time to go
Available all year except July.
October-November is usually mild to warm. Temperatures warm up
from December-February. March-April is usually cool to mild.
Temperatures drop from May onwards and the days are cool to
cold. July brings occasional snowfalls. Warmer, spring weather
returns around September.
Stunning waratah flowers add a
splash of colour to the bush
departure dates
Self guided INN-to-INN - any day of the year
except July, with a minimum of 2 people booking together.
Guided INN-to-INN 5 days -
operates on demand for a minimum of 2 people booking together
Guided INN-to-INN 7 days - operates on demand for a minimum of 2
people booking together
Look closely and you'll see hikers at
the middle level of Wentworth Falls!
itinerary
guide - 7 days
(includes 6
nights accommodation & 5 days walking)
Day 1: Starts at Mt Victoria any time after 2pm. There is no walking
scheduled for today. Accommodation: Mt Victoria
Day 2: The walk begins with an easy climb to the highest point in the
mountains, Mt Piddington, followed by a descent through remote
forest into the heart of Cox’s Cave. Marvel at the tenacity of
the early explorers who forged a route through this rugged
terrain! There’s more remote walking this afternoon as you
explore the first pretty canyon, emerging into a huge natural
rock amphitheatre. Finish the day with a stroll through
magnificent rhododendron gardens nearby. Accommodation:
Blackheath
Day 3: Skirt around sheer cliff tops to see Bridal Veil Falls plummet
180 metres in a single drop! Enjoy breathtaking views from Govetts Leap, at the same time discovering why the Blue
Mountains appear "blue". Then descend into the
depths of the Grand Canyon where surreal forest giants tower
overhead and the path allows glimpses into the deep, dark
clefts of the canyon itself. Accommodation: Blackheath
Riding the Scenic Railway
Day 4: Take an exhilarating ride down the Scenic Railway into the
depths of the rainforest then retrace the route used by coal
miners over 100 years ago. Mining relics, tunnels and adits
can be seen along the way and observant walkers are often
rewarded with a glimpse of an elusive lyrebird. Lunch today
will be shared with flocks of cheeky currawongs at an
impressive rocky outcrop called Ruined Castle. Will you rise
to the Furber Challenge? An alternative to riding up the
Scenic Railway, this track climbs steeply through dense
rainforest past delightful waterfalls and pretty grottoes.
Accommodation: Katoomba
Day 5: Learn the Aboriginal legend of how the famous 3 Sisters were
formed as you descend the 862 steps of the Giant Stairway.
Then it’s away from the throng of tourists and into the
depths of Leura Forest. Delicate ferns and mosses hug the
rainforest trees as filtered sunlight creates a magical scene.
Accommodation: Leura
The famous 3 Sisters rock formation
Day 6: The setting for the grand finale is Waterfall Valley. The
route winds its way past waterfalls, beneath overhanging
cliffs and through magnificent grottoes. A real highlight
today is the "mid-cliff" walk along a wide path that
has been carved into the sheer cliff face! Handrails, ladders
and airy lookouts provide a birds-eye view over hundreds of
miles of forests. The spray from spectacular Wentworth Falls
refreshes weary walkers before climbing to the cliff top.
Accommodation: Leura
Day 7: Trip finishes after breakfast
Pretty Katoomba Falls
itinerary
guide - 5 days
(includes 4
nights accommodation & 3 days walking)
Day 1: Starts in
Blackheath any time after 2pm. There is an optional
afternoon walk available.
Days 2-4: As for days
3-5 above
Day 5: As for day 7
above
Another of the magnificent
waterfalls on this walking holiday
fact sheets
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