Auswalk’s Blue Mountains Traverse is a self guided 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.
There’s an Aboriginal legend about three gorgeous sisters who belonged to the Katoomba tribe. Word of their incredible beauty spread and soon a coastal tribe wanted to claim the maidens. Tribal laws prohibited the sisters from marrying outside their own tribe so a terrible battle raged across the mountains. Blood flowed and stained the rocks red. The Katoomba tribe were losing the battle and the frightened maidens ran to the cliff edge where their father turned them into stone. He had planned to change them back after the battle but alas he died before he could. So now we have the famous 3 Sisters rock formation, and to this day no one has discovered the magic spell that will set the gorgeous sisters free!
On this hiking vacation, you’ll descend the Giant Stairway and get close enough to touch the sisters. And there’s a whole lot more waiting to be discovered on foot in this prestigious World Heritage Area. In Waterfall Valley (7 day trip only), expect to see cascading waterfalls with hanging swamps growing out of the cliffs. Hike into the depths of stunning canyons where forest giants tower overhead and the only sounds are flowing water, bird song and the wind in the trees. Walk along the cliff top track to see Bridal Veil Falls plummet 180 metres in a single drop. Hike through eucalyptus forests and learn how the evocative blue haze is produced, giving the mountains their name. A real highlight is the Mid Cliff Walk (7 day trip only) where a wide path has been carved into the sheer cliff face. Handrails, ladders and airy lookouts provide a birds-eye view over the vast forests of the remote Jamison Valley. This is our longest running trip and always a favourite.
We also offer this itinerary as a guided trip. And, if you only have a short amount of time or would like to try out a shorter inn-to-inn walk, have a look at our guided Blue Mountains Weekender trip.
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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. For more detailed information including daily walk distances and times please see our Fact Sheet.Accommodation
B&Bs and historic guesthouse - private rooms with ensuite bathrooms.
Regional Food & Wine
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, vehicle transfers required for the itinerary, Scenicworld pass including Scenic Railway ride & Sceniscender gondola ride, National Park fees, insulated lunch bag, maps, map case & info pack.
5 day itinerary: 4 nights accommodation, 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners, luggage transfers, vehicle transfers required for the itinerary, Scenicworld pass including Scenic Railway ride & Sceniscender gondola ride, National Park fees, insulated lunch bag, maps, map case & info pack.
