Blue Mountains National Park

28.05- 29.05.2017

On the way to the Blue Mountains, we pass by the Kiama Blow Hole and the Cathedral Rocks. Both are rather unspectacular and we arrive at the National Park around noon. There, we visit different lookouts along the cliffs. At the Three Sisters Lookout, thanks to small clouds that occasionally drizzle, we see a complete rainbow. We are offered a magnificent view of the National Park. The rocks remind us of those in Saxon Switzerland, as they are also made of sandstone. When it gets dark, we drive to a secluded campground. Early in the morning, we want to watch the sunrise, but a few rocks obstruct the view. We could even clearly see the beam of light from Sydney at night.

First, we drive to Gouvette Leap Lookout, which is even more beautiful and less crowded than the Three Sisters. Now we could also recognize where the National Park gets its name from. The oil contained in the eucalyptus leaves is also found all around the trees, so the incoming sunlight envelops the surroundings in a weak pine blue (Claudi explains a new color to me).

Afterwards, we take the Grand Canyon Circuit Walk, which leads us down many steps into the valley through a beautiful rainforest. Unfortunately, we have to climb the steps again. Later, we walk to the viewpoint of Hanging Rock. This seems to be a secret tip because we couldn't find any signs for it. After over an hour, we arrive and the view is simply amazing and special to me. There is no barrier and the rocks go vertically down for over a hundred meters. We enjoy the view, have lunch, and we are completely alone the whole time. Great!

After that, we leave the Blue Mountains National Park. For us, one of the biggest highlights in Australia so far.