The Blue Mountains: A weekend of nature, culture and history.

Are you visiting Sydney and looking to venture out of the hustle and bustle for a total change of scenery just an hour and half away, on a low budget? Do you want to avoid tour operators and experience one of the most visited places in Australia independently and at the local chilled out pace? Or are you a Sydney-sider in need of a getaway, who has never really seen what The Blue Mountains has to offer? If you are any of these, then this is the itinerary for you.  The foothills up to the Blue Mountains begin just 50km West of Sydney city centre. As a holiday destination it suits everyone. From the lone wanderers and spiritual seekers to the adrenaline junkies and vacationing families, there is something to please everyone. The Blue Mountains guards its cultural heritage with pride, preserves its collective respect for nature, and resists the hustle and bustle of hurried commercial hotspots. Today, it manages to exist harmoniously as both a popular tourist destination with a thriving f