Occupying over 1 million hectares of land, the Blue Mountains stand tall nestled in the wilderness of verdant valleys with endless vistas. At 470 million years old, the Blue Mountains are almost 10 times older than the Grand Canyon. Six aboriginal tribes have connections with these mountains including Darug, Gundungurra, Dharawal, Darkinjung, Wanaruah and Wiradjuri.
Many locals believe the blue haze is caused by the eucalyptus trees. But, really, a parametric process, called the Rayleigh Scattering, causes everything to appear blue from a distance. At 3,986 feet above sea level, Mount Werong represents the peak of the Blue Mountains. The Sydney Blue Mountains generates approximately 250 million dollars per year from domestic day trippers alone!
The best time for a Blue Mountains Sydney tour depends on your interests. Late spring and early fall bring mild climates, suitable for almost any visitor. The air seems cleaner and crisper during these portions of the year. Hiking in the higher regions during late fall and late winter becomes very risky once the rains begin. Summer is quite warm during the day and cools in the evening, making for a pleasant experience during your Blue Mountains tour.
It takes about 90 minutes to get to the Blue Mountains from Sydney. If you are coming by car, take the M4 Motorway. Another option is to take a train from Sydney Central Station to Katoomba Station and then hire a car. This saves both gas and frustration due to traffic. Otherwise, the NSW TrainLink departs from Sydney quite frequently, with the fastest trains reaching Katoomba Station within 100 minutes.
The Blue Mountains are about 50 miles away from the center of Sydney.
The Blue Mountains are named so because of the blue haze that blankets the entire forest area making it appear bluish.
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