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Blue Mountains

[b]Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens[/b]

Welcome to the cool-climate garden of the Botanic Gardens Trust. Mount Tomah Botanic Garden, in the world-heritage listed Greater Blue Mountains.It covers 28 hectares on the summit of a basalt-capped peak. The theme of this Garden emphasises cool-climate plants from around the world, especially those from the southern hemisphere. The gardens is [b]1000m above sea level[/b] and displays an amazing array of beautiful plants, trees aand shrubs.


[b]Things to do and see:[/b]
Breathtaking views
Lush rainforest walks
School holiday activities
Restaurant & fine dining
Wollemi Pines and a wonderful rock pool garden
Gift shop

[b]Directions[/b]
By car, follow Bells Line of Road from Richmond or Lithgow through the Blue Mountains. Mount Tomah is 40 km west of Richmond ?look out for the signs.

Everglades Gardens

One of the most spectacular garden settings in NSW, Everglades Gardens was first opened to the public in October 1936 by owner Henri Van de Velde. This became a traditional event in the mountains, and proceeds went to local charity groups. It eventually evolved into an annual festival celebrating the return of spring.

Bushfire had substantially destroyed an established house, orchard and ornamental plantings at Everglades in 1910 but remnants were utilised in the new design. The best of the existing planted and native trees on the site were retained and the garden was designed as a series of semi-formal terraces, each with a separate theme, down the slope.

Spread over 3ha, Everglades is a great venue for garden and heritage enthusiasts to explore the many hidden pleasures of this National Trust listed property.


Things to do and seeSpring Festival
Views of the Jamieson Valley below
Bring the kids to the annual Easter Egg Hunt; Easter Sunday 10.30am
Opening HoursOpen daily:
Spring/Summer 10am to 5pm
Autumn/Winter 10am to 4pm

[b]Admission:[/b]

Adults $7
Concession/Seniors $5
Children 6 years and over $3
GST included. Prices subject to change

Scenic World

At Scenic World Blue Mountains enjoy [b]360 degree views[/b] taking in the famous Three Sisters, the magnificent Katoomba Falls, Mt Solitary and the near endless vista of the Jamison Valley.

Float on air in the recently unveiled Skyway with its [b]world first Electro-Sceni Glass Floor.[/b] Ride the steepest incline railway in the world down to a lush hidden valley.

Quietly glide out of the valley aboard the Flyway, taking in the breathtaking panorama of the stunning World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains National Park. Stroll along the Scenic Walkway through towering [b]jurassic rainforest[/b] - and refresh both your spirit and soul.


[b]Features[/b]
Scenic Skyway - Scenic Flyway - Scenic Railway - Scenic Walkway - Scenic Cinema
Restaurants - Souvenir Shop - Webcam - Accommodation - Kids Section


[b]Location[/b]
Scenic World is located in Katoomba in the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains just 100km west of Sydney (2 hours by road or train).
Scenic World is just 3km from Katoomba's town centre and railway station.

The 3 Sisters

A fascinating rock formation with an associated Aboriginal legend. The view of The Three Sisters is accesed via [b]Echo Point.[/b] Oustanding panoramic views can be enjoyed from this location. Excellent photo opportunites abound from this vantage point. Access to picnic areas and bushwalks which lead to the Jamison Valley make this a popular destination. If bushwalking is not for you, take a ride on the [b]Katoomba Scenic Railway[/b] down the steepest railway incline in the world to the floor of the Jamison Valley.

[b]Aboriginal legend[/b]
Legend has it that there were three beautiful young women who had fallen in love with three men from an Aboriginal tribe in the nearby foothills. Tribal lore prohibited the union, and a battle ensued. A tribal shaman turned the women to stone so they wouldn be harmed, but he was killed and no one could undo his spell. They remain petrified today.

[b]Facilities[/b]
Access With Assistance for the Disabled
Public Toilet
Visitor Information Centre
Viewing Platform

[b]Directions[/b]
Follow signs from Great Western Highway at Katoomba.

Jenolan Caves

Jenolan Caves are world famous limestone caves containing amazing rock formations. [b]Guided tours[/b] of caves take between 1?to 2 hours and contain many steps.

These caverns are vast and there are numerous caves to tour with differing degrees of difficulty involved in the necessary clambering. There are handrails, electric lighting and concrete floors to make your progress as easy as possible.

Jenolan is an Aboriginal word meaning 'high mountain'.

[b]The Caves[/b]: The Grand Arch and Carlotta Arch, Lucas Cave, Imperial Cave, Chifley Cave, Orient Cave, Temple of Baal Cave, River Cave, Jubilee Cave, Cerberus Cave, Ribbon Cave and Cathedral Cave.

[b]Things to do & see[/b]
Fish for trout in the streams, or enjoy swimming and canoeing in the waterholes at Abercrombie River National Park
Take a well earned break and a coffee at the Historic Jenolan Caves Guesthouse
Look at yourself in Blue Lake ?the river that flows beside caves house is also a eerie blue!
Bushwalk and see a rich variety of plant and animal species and excellent views of rugged limestone outcrops, cliffs and arches
Concerts in Cathedral Cave. Monthly cello performances by Georg Mertens, playing both Bach and original songs written especially for this location.

[b]Directions[/b]
The easiest way to reach Jenolan Caves when travelling from Sydney is to get on the M4 and travel west. Continue up through the Blue Mountains, through Katoomba and onwards to Hartley. Several kilometers after Hartley take the clearly marked signpost, on the left, to the Jenolan Caves. Allow about three hours travelling time from Sydney.

Kanangra Walls

Accessible only by a [u]25km-unsealed road[/u] through a beautiful forest this is a place to recommend. The views rival (or beat) those at Katoomba and there are no coaches or tourists!

Just the drive itself makes the journey worthwhile (2 wheel drive is fine but think twice and ask a local if it is wet).

Some of the best scenery in the mountains and great walks.

[b]Things to do & see[/b]

Enjoy the views without the crowds
Camp at the forest camping site halfway to the Walls
Bushwalk the wilderness

Zig Zag Railway

Constructed between 1866 and 1869, the Great Lithgow Zig Zag with its [b]magnificent steam engines[/b], thrills visitors from throughout the world. Your journey takes you through two [b]tunnels[/b] and over three spectacular [b]sandstone viaducts.[/b] It was constructed to enable produce to be taken to Sydney from the prosperous farming areas beyond the Blue Mountains and to develop the coal and iron ore deposits found in the Lithgow Valley.

The prodigious feat of bringing the railway from the top of the mountains to the valley below was accomplished by John Whitton, Chief Engineer of the NSW Government Railways. At the time The Great Zig Zag was regarded as one of the engineering wonders of the Victorian age.

Until 1994 the railway operated on weekends, public holidays and NSW school holidays only using steam. Since then the railway has expanded operations and now runs daily with vintage diesel [b]Railmotors[/b] providing midweek services.

[b]Facilities[/b]
Picnic areas and BBQ facilities
Refreshments & Souvenirs
Toilets (including disabled toilets).
Bush Walks

[b]Location[/b]
The Zig Zag railway lies on the western side of the Blue Mountains about 10 km East of Lithgow along The Bells Line of Road. Clarence Station is the access point for passengers arriving by road because it has no main line railway connection. The Railway is well signposted at Mount Victoria on the Great Western Highway and at Bell on Chifley Road. There is plenty of parking space at Clarence. Travel time from central Sydney is approximately 2.5 hours.

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去年圣诞去了。。。。

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