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Blue Mountains National Park

AWAT8879 LR 1 Bell Trig Station
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Bell Trig Station

Bell Trig is a well-preserved trig station offering some great views. It’s on top of Watertrough Hill, just above the Bells Line of Road.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsFebruary 11, 2023 ago
AWAT7086 LR Charles Trig on the Bells Line of Road
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Charles Trig on the Bells Line of Road

Charles Trig is fairly easily reached from the Bells Line of Road in the Blue Mountains. There are panoramic views from the trig station.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsDecember 17, 2022 ago
AWAT7069 LR Emu Cave or Convicts Cave emu prints
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Emu Cave or Convicts Cave emu prints

Emu Cave (also known as Shearwoods Cave) has hundred of emu prints carved into the western wall, and axe grinding grooves above the shelter.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsDecember 3, 2022 ago
Bulcamatta Falls
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Bulcamatta Falls

Bulcamatta Falls is a small waterfall in a narrow grotto, near Kurrajong Heights. Reached via a short walk, you’ll also see glow worms at night.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsSeptember 28, 2021 ago
MG 4672 Katoomba Cascades
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Katoomba Cascades

The Katoomba Cascades is a small and very easy-to-reach waterfall, between Scenic World and Echo Point. Best visited after decent rain.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsSeptember 17, 2021 ago
P1010525 Katoomba Falls - a spectacular Blue Mountains waterfall
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Katoomba Falls – a spectacular Blue Mountains waterfall

The spectacular Katoomba Falls can be seen from many vantage points, including above and below the waterfall.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsSeptember 17, 2021 ago
Vera's Grotto
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Vera’s Grotto Falls

Vera’s Grotto Falls is a small but picturesque waterfall nested in a small gully, and reached via a steep walk down the Furber Steps.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsSeptember 17, 2021 ago
AWAT0022 LR Fortress Creek Falls - spectacular cliff-top rock pools with a view
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Fortress Creek Falls – spectacular cliff-top rock pools with a view

Fortress Creek Falls is a spectacular but hard-to-reach waterfall, where Fortress Creek plunges over a cliff into the Grose Valley. At the top of the falls are some spectacular, cliff-top rock pools.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsSeptember 17, 2021 ago
img 0770 lr Weeping Rock - a Wentworth Falls cascade near Darwins Walk
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Weeping Rock – a Wentworth Falls cascade near Darwins Walk

Weeping Rock in Wentworth Falls is small waterfall formed by Jamison Creek cascading over a rock overhang.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsSeptember 12, 2021 ago
Leura Cascades
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Leura Cascades – a short walk to a mossy glen

A long series of cascades along Leura Falls Creek, surrounded by rainforest. The
popular and photogenic Leura Cascades is easily reached.

By oliverd :-), 5 yearsSeptember 6, 2021 ago

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Aboriginal Rock Art around Sydney
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