Just inland from the iconic Sydney skyline lies a vast national park filled with some of Australia’s greatest natural gems. The Blue Mountains, with their lush gum trees and sandstone mountains, provide a plethora of spectacular views. The Three Sisters (pictured) are the area’s best-known sight. (Pete Seaward)
The top sights in New South Wales
Just inland from the iconic Sydney skyline lies a vast national park filled with some of Australia’s greatest natural gems. The Blue Mountains, with their lush gum trees and sandstone mountains, provide a plethora of spectacular views. The Three Sisters (pictured) are the area’s best-known sight. (Pete Seaward)
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