Blue Mountains region is a winter wonderland
You can get great views and rugged walks in the central New South Wales region
A World Heritage-listed wilderness where ancient rock formations cast their golden glow over vast canyons carpeted in eucalypts.
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A natural wonderland where waterfalls plummet into valleys clad with rainforest, and breathtaking views stretch to the hazy blue horizon.
A region where quaint, historic villages nestle amongst trees painted with the colours of the seasons, and creativity is inspired by the bounty of nature.
Experience wonders at Scenic World, where the glasstopped carriages of the Scenic Railway take you on a heartstopping ride into the depths of the Jamison Valley; take a bushwalk along clifftops to spectacular lookouts; and discover unique cultural experiences, from ancient Aboriginal sites to modern street art.
Relax and take a stroll through the World Heritage listed National Park, or perhaps indulge in a slow lunch with a great glass of wine – there are so many choices, you’ll wish you’d stayed longer!
Now is the time to visit and see what makes this place so special.
Festival planned
Created and managed by Blue Mountains Tourism, the festival highlights and unites all that is great about the Blue Mountains in Autumn.
Blue Mountains Tourism president Jason Cronshaw said: "After an unsettling past two years, it’s time to emerge and immerse yourself in the wonderful bounty of life here in the Blue Mountains – a convergence of fine food and craft beverages, music, art and entertainment and, of course, the fantastic natural environment we are so blessed to call home."
Spanning the entire Blue Mountains region over four weekends between March 18 and April 10, Equinox will feature bespoke free and ticketed food and craft beverages, music, art and entertainment events among one of the most recognised ancient landscapes on Earth.
"Come up for air a few days before or stay on after a weekend adventure to fully immerse yourself in the Blue Mountains,’’ Mr Cronshaw said.
"Expect to discover delightful hidden treasures. Expect sensational flavours and aromas at fantastical feasts. Expect exhilarating activities and mesmerising entertainment. Expect sensory overload.’’
Amazing sights
The 25th Blue Mountains Music Festival is back for a weekend of folk, roots and blues music, songwriters’ and instrumentals circles, conversations, poet’s breakfasts and roving performers.
With vibes oozing from numerous Katoomba venues, the bulging talent bag includes local and international artists from local offering Nic Danta to chart-toppers Kasey Chambers, John Butler and Lior and the renowned Mic Conway, Phil Davidson, The Blues Preachers and local favourite Pat Drummond.
Other gigs will be held throughout the region under the Great Southern Nights banner.