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| 1 - Explorers Trail |
Just as it was for the famous explorers in 1813, when you venture up the hill from Penrith towards the top of the Mountain, theres always a delightful air of anticipation and excitement.
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| 2 - Above the Clouds |
With the air getting thinner and healthier, the Wonderland region of Above the Clouds spans the delightful towns of Wentworth Falls to Katoomba, the Mountains so called capital.
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| 3 - Top of the Range |
As the name suggests, you dont get any higher than between Medlow Bath and Mt Victoria - plus the views and Blue Mountains Experiences to be savoured along the way are indeed some of the best youll find.
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| 4 - Western Foothills |
There was never any need to have built the now bankrupt Old Sydney Town. Almost everything you ever imagined as an authentic old penal colony settlement is right here in the panoramic Western Foothills - as is a great and varied range of Australian bests.
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| 5 - Gold & Wine |
Alluring orchard vineyards, towering sandstone cliffs, priceless colonial heritage, massive majestic canyons and a vast picturesque lake.To these add sweeping vistas, rolling plains, lush rainforests, fertile valleys, historic gold workings and one of the worlds most famous race tracks.
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| 6 - Treasure Trail |
Its like an unforgettable Treasure Trail with farm gates all along the way offering yummy goodies that soon fill your shopping basket and your mouth. If its not apples, plums and peaches then its honey, pickles and cheese - plus a great deal more for the larder.
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| Attractions & Entertainment |
Most of the Mountains Major Attractions are well known throughout Australia and overseas with Scenic World at Katoomba undoubtedly the biggest and most popular.
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| Bushwalks & Cycling |
The Blue Mountains has long been renowned as one of the finest bushwalking areas of the world with the beauty of the Mountains tracks almost defying description.
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| Dining |
Some of the best chefs in Australia have generated to the Mountains to display their culinary skills to countless gourmet enthusiasts who either live here or who are attracted to the Mountains on regular visits of well-deserved indulgence.
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| Nature & Gardens |
The Blue Mountains is one of the world's most beautiful places. Since white man first ventured into her forests and hills, the Mountains have beckoned and beguiled explorers, adventurers, poets, writers, artists and photographers from throughout the world.
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| Yulefest |
When Winter comes to the Blue Mountains theres a special magic and magnetism found nowhere else
in Australia. Its the season for escape, pleasure, relaxation and a little over-indulgence.
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| Health & Healing |
The Blue Mountains has been a historic home to Health and Healing for more than a century, during which time hundreds of thousands of people have bathed in our mountain streams, relaxed in the therapeutic hydro spas and breathed in our pristine air.
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| Arts & Gifts |
With a plethora of artists and artisans living in our hills, it's not surprising that visitors are able to find and purchase gifts and souvenirs of such diverse range, superb quality and innovative design,
From unique hand-blown glass to brilliantly fired pottery pieces and from beautiful landscape paintings to blacksmith-crafted candleholders and mirror frames - it's all out there in numerous fascinating galleries, workshops and retail outlets.
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| Adventure & Sport |
For the thousands of folk who like to live on the edge, the Blue Mountains has more edges, canyons, cliffs, peaks and precipes than most other accessible regions of the world.
There's an abundance of adrenalian activities as well as numerous more passive pastimes that still give a healthy buzz - for adventurers of all ages.
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| Flora, Fauna & Geology |
The Blue Mountains are part of the ancient super continent of Gondwana - dating back some 150 million years.
As a treasure on the World Heritage List, the Mountains are today home to equally ancient flora - including the recently discovered Wollomi Pine, as well as to some of the world's most beautiful birds and wildlife.
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| Weddings & Honeymoons |
For generations the Blue Mountains has epitomised romance, rugged scenery, crystal clear air, charming guesthouses and wonderful old fashioned gardens. Combine all of this with the warm hospitality for which the Mountains are equally famous and you have the perfect foundation stone for a lifetime of happiness together.
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| Heritage |
The Heritage of the Blue Mountains region falls into three categories: Aboriginal, Convict and Colonial. All three are abundantly rich, intensly fascinating and delightfully tangible. Wiith protected Aboriginal sites; amazing convict relics and some of Australia's oldest surviving buildings, the Blue Mountains is a Heritage novel you wont want to put down.
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| Fashion in the Mountains |
The Blue Mountains is renowned for being an inspiring, abundant and diverse shopping experience for all those who have a passion for beautiful and unique creations.
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| Gift Vouchers |
We all struggle sometimes to think of that ideal and original present for a relative or friend, yet we live in a region blessed with some of the nation's finest artisans and galleries as well as holiday accommodation, attractions, adventure and activities.
The Wonderland Magazine and Website encourages all regional residents and visitors to buy a GIFT VOUCHER from any of the participating businesses below.
Not only will it prove a special and novel present for someone you care about, but it will also create greater visitation to our beautiful region as the Gift Vouchers are redeemed, providing yet more support for our local economy.
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| Waterfalls |
Few regions of the world can boast 46 beautiful waterfalls. As millions of visitors plus countless writers, artists and photographers know, the Blue Mountains can.
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| Wonderland Web Video |
Wonderland Clients... attach an online video to your online advertisement and get a priority listing on the Wonderland Website.
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