The blue mountains is one of the most wonderful and naturally diverse areas of Australia, though located not too far away from Sydney, the actual expanse of the Blue Mountains territory is rather large. This, of-course, also means there’s a huge wealth of touristic attractions and points of interest you should check out if you are traveling through this lovely area of the Australian territories.
We would love to recommend you hire a minibus charter for your next visit. You can check our services page see if you want to find out about all the advantages of having your own private driver and charter mini-bus during your adventures. In case you have any questions, or would like to get further details of activities and tour ideas, don’t forget you can always contact our friendly staff who will be thrilled to support you in creating a truly unforgetable traveling experience.
Blue Mountain Chocolate Company
Address 176 Lurline Street Katoomba
Phone 02 4782 7071
What could be a better way to sweeten your trip than visiting a traditional chocolate factory? The guys at the blue mountain chocolate factory specialize in high-quality, hand-made chocolate crafts. They use the finest ingredients daily, from the imported Belgian chocolate they use as the base for all their creations to the fresh, local ingredients they employ for all the flavoring and fillings.
If yo won’t be satisfied with a shopping trip, you can always take part in their chocolate making courses, you do have to contact them in advance and assure your group will be 4 people or more before being able to book, but the chance to gain some first-hand experience in the art of chocolate making will certainly make your day a special one.
When it comes to souvenirs, you’ll be happy to learn the chocolate are experts at creating gift boxes and (given you tell them in advance) custom made chocolate packages so you can really make an impression on your loved ones once you bring them some unique chocolate presents back.
If you need to contact the chocolate factory, or simply wish to gain more detailed knowledge about their business and services, you can always visit the blue mountain chocolate factory official site .
Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens at Mount Tomah
What better way to really appreciate the natural diversity and beauty of the blue mountains than heading to the botanical gardens for a walking or driving tour through the wonderfully landscaped garden terrains. Keep in mind that, as the seasons change, different parts of the garden will look better during different times of the year, make sure you head to the visitor’s center before starting to walk around the property, the friendly staff will recommend the best areas to see at that particular time.
The gardens are located a short 1.5 hours drive from Sydney, making it an ideal day trip for you and your family/ travel group. On the grounds yu will find picnic areas as well as electric barbecues available, so the possibility of enjoying a meal in nature is always there. Further more, you will also find the rustic Tomah Gardens Restaurant, which is another great option for when you get hungry, you will certainly enjoy the restaurants unstructured views of the blue mountains and their beautiful and natural landscapes.
For any further information on the gardens, such as events, activities and tours, you can always check their official website for the latest news. The only thing visitors are asked to respect is the following guidelines, so make sure you always:
- Observe safety and information signs.
- Ensure adults accompany small children at all times.
- Consider other people by not using radios or playing games that might be disruptive.
- Please leave pets at home.
- Take out all rubbish with you.
- Remember that all wildlife is protected, including snakes, spiders and lizards.
Photography Workshops- Faulconbridge
Now, how about learning to take the perfect picture so that you can bring a timeless souvenir from the blue mountains, one that you made yourself with a camera and your creativity of-course!
Take this amazing chance to learn the best tips and techniques on photography from a world-wide renowned photographer, Mr. Scott Richardson. Pick between landscape, ‘magic hour’ and portrait photography categories, Scott will then create a customized tour based on your choices, level skills and equipment, what else you can ask for right?
Here, you can actually book your spot (or at least request some further information) from the official event page for this photography course , you can check the upcoming dates and available places there.
Conclusion:
The blue mountains are a huge area filled with natural beauty and touristic attractions that are unique in their own right. We hope we managed to be useful by showing some of the most interesting ones. And don’t forget, this could be the perfect opportunity to rent a minibus with a private rider and have a real adventure at the blue mountains range. Just let’s us know, we’ll love to help 🙂