Blue Mountains

100Km west of Sydney in New South Wales exist the Blue Mountains, a heritage listed area of outstanding vast views and natural beauty. The mountains stretch to hieghts of 1190 metres above sea level while 760 metre deep gorges, much of the area filled with eucalyptus, wollemi pine, button grass reeds, a few swamps. The name Blue Mountains comes from the blue hue that is created from the release of oils from the eucalyptus. A few of us had a day out, driving across from Sydney, taking in a walk or two and having a ride on the Skyway and the world's steepest railway.