Blue Mountains Touring Guide - Blue Mountains, Australia

	Bells Line of Road 145km to 63km from Sydney In recent years, countless thousands of Blue Mountains’ visitors have chosen to travel the Grand Circular Drive, to discover the sheer majesty and beauty that unfolds along the beautiful Bells Line of Road. Mt Tomah Botanic Garden The area is famous for its apples, fruit stalls, vast panoramas, stunning views of the rugged Grose Valley, bushwalks, galleries, craft and antique shops. On your right you’ll see the entrance to the start of Pierce’s Pass. The views of the Grose Gorge from the top here are incredible. Pierce’s Pass leads to the Grose River and eventually to the Blue Gum Forest. Panoramic views near Kurrajong Village Back on the highway and just another kilometre brings the walking track and lookout to the very big and daunting Mt Banks. There’s a picnic area here and you can walk to the top of the Mt Banks if you’re feeling energetic. The Bells Line of Road’s most famous attraction (as well as the Zig Zag Railway) is the amazing Mt Tomah Cold Climate Botanic Garden. You will cherish forever the memory of an hour or two strolling through the lawns, gardens and walkways; plus the enormous vista from the decking. The line of road is named after the man who discovered the route in 1823; 19 year old Archiband Bell. The original road was then built by convicts in 1841.	BLUE MOUNTAINS TOURING GUIDE Blue Mountains Grand Circular Drive Click on village names to see full details All material contained in this touring guide is copyright of Jayarnda Pty Ltd and may not be reproduced for any commercial purpose whatsoever without permission. Ph 02 6355 6292 Some fine examples of convict-built stonework supporting sections of that road can still be seen. At Kurrajong Heights you will see Lochiel House (c1820s) with its sandstone floor and hand-hewn hardwood walls. Heading east you reach Bellbird Hill, named after the Bell-miner bird. When it’s quiet in wattle blossom and yellow gorse season, the Bell-miner’s lovely ting-ting-ting sound can be heard. One of the greatest treasures of the Bells Line of Road is the quaint historic Kurrajong Village. Named in early 1900 Government publications as a ’Forgotten Paradise’ - the village is still a paradise, but it’s well remembered by all visitors. The word ‘Kurrajong’ is the Aboriginal name of the Barchychiton populnous tree, which once grew on the surrounding hills. During the infant days of the NSW colony, the seeds of the Kurrajong tree were roasted as a substitute for coffee. You don’t have to go to so much trouble as the area has many great coffee and tea houses! Back down on the plains, with a ting in your ears (and a song in your heart) you cross the river to reach Richmond. Please select to see what's close by view accommodation view restaurants & dining view other business

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