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Bad weather for our three day trip - non-stop rain and mist, which pretty much put the kibosh on a lot of things that required being able to see more than three feet in front of your nose! Janolan caves were amazing regardless of the weather and I'm sure it was just bad luck. Definitely...more Bad weather for our three day trip - non-stop rain and mist, which pretty much put the kibosh on a lot of things that required being able to see more than three feet in front of your nose! Janolan caves were amazing regardless of the weather and I'm sure it was just bad luck. Definitely worth visiting. If you want to see kangaroos, head to Euroka - seven bucks to get into the park and the 'roos will let you walk right up to them. Loved the 1930s-era YHA.close

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by sophielarkin6959 – posted on Apr 23, 2007

2

I was suposed to stay at the centrel blue mountains backpackers but after missing a train and arriving late they canseld my resevation...the very friendly stuff from the yha was so nice and let me stay in at there hostel even they didn't had a free bed...the yha is also located really good...more I was suposed to stay at the centrel blue mountains backpackers but after missing a train and arriving late they canseld my resevation...the very friendly stuff from the yha was so nice and let me stay in at there hostel even they didn't had a free bed...the yha is also located really good and the building is really nice too... i got a broken foot so i cuoldn't do the bushwalks but going to the lookouts was the trip there worth it...it is so beautyfulclose

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by finafe – posted on Jan 5, 2007

2

I spent just two days in the Blue Mountains, but it was enough to make me think about coming back for longer. I am a New Englander, and the crisp beautiful winter weather there reminded me of my favorite kind of days in late fall in N.E. The hiking was excellent, with many options which allow...more I spent just two days in the Blue Mountains, but it was enough to make me think about coming back for longer. I am a New Englander, and the crisp beautiful winter weather there reminded me of my favorite kind of days in late fall in N.E. The hiking was excellent, with many options which allow you to customize a route to your ability level and time frame. There are two competing tourbus companies which will take you from one site to the next, but if you are in moderately good shape and feel like walking, you can see most of them by foot. If you get tired, you can always hop on one of the busses along the way. Katoomba is a quaint mountain town that realizes the profit potential this creates. It's a nice place to do some window shopping (especially the antique stores), but it's a bit pricey.close

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by dsprit – posted on Jul 29, 2006

7

Gets cold, cold in June/July. Lovely area with lots of walks through the park and beautiful views. Katoomba is a compact little place, train station gets you easily to other places (about 2hrs to Sidney). Lots of cafes, restaurants, a couple of walking shops and a late-night Coles supermarket....more Gets cold, cold in June/July. Lovely area with lots of walks through the park and beautiful views. Katoomba is a compact little place, train station gets you easily to other places (about 2hrs to Sidney). Lots of cafes, restaurants, a couple of walking shops and a late-night Coles supermarket. Don't expect a wild nightlife though, it's a quiet mountain town.close

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by amycm – posted on Jul 2, 2006

13