Best Day trip in Blue Mountains Scenic Drive

Three Sisters Blue Mountains by Tibor Kovacs

This day trip in the Blue Mountains is of a rugged region west of Sydney. Known for dramatic scenery, it encompasses steep cliffs, eucalyptus forests, waterfalls and villages dotted with guesthouses, galleries and gardens. Katoomba, a major town in the area, borders the Blue Mountains National Park and its bush-walking trails. Echo Point one of the main attractions for the area affords views of the storied Three Sisters sandstone rock formation.

Other towns on this road trip include Leura, known for its gardens and chic vibe, and Faulconbridge, site of the Corridor of Oaks planted by successive Australian Prime Ministers and then there is the natural attractions of the tiered Wentworth Falls. The Blue Mountains, named for the eucalyptus haze over them, also encompasses Wollemi National Park, known for its wild rivers and rare Wollemi pine.