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The beautiful Blue Mountains
Feb 23, 2008
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"After packing up our kit bag and billabong stowed, we headed off on our voyage to the Blue Mountains. The Blue Mountains are called so, due to the eucalyptus oil that evaporates in ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
marshallmatters
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Not so Blue Mountains
Jan 6, 2008
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"At least for one day we wanted to get out of the city. So on our last day we took a day trip to the World Heritage Blue Mountains. At 6:45 in the morning and still very sleep ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
sfrtw
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Blue Mountains
Feb 13, 2006
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"Seeing as we had done next to nothing the last few days, and there wasn't really anything else in the city that seemed appealing, we decided to get on a train for a few hours and v ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
rbisset
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A Room with a View
Jan 9, 2005
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"Arrived in Katoomba yesterday and was underwhelmed by the city itself. The population is about 9,000 people, so I don't know why I was expecting something spectacular; perhaps beca ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
wanderlustcat
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The Blue Mountains
Jan 7, 2005
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"On the 6th we set off on our trip to the blue mountains. We booked a lush place to stay called eagle view (www.eagleview.com) which is a hideaway for couples only. We picked up the ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
tonyandsarah
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Freezing in the Blue Mountains
Apr 30, 2004
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"This weekend was superb. Karen and I hired a car and went to the Blue Mountains for the weekend. Blooming freezing, but gorgeous. The first night we were the only ones in our guest ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
vandall
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That's Entertainment
Apr 9, 2008
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"Queanbeyan - Tarago - Goulburn - Picton - Springwood - Katoomba Finally made it to the Blue Mountains! ..to the bustling little town of Katoomba - nice enough, busy enough and burs ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
scottwoz
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Port Stephens - Hunter Valley - Katoomba
Jul 22, 2003
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"Day 173 - 174 - Port Stephens - Hunter Valley - Katoomba More was accomplished in Port Stephens on our last full day and it is indeed a gorgeous place. With plenty of wildlife, num ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
kandg
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Journey to the Blue Mountains
Jul 6, 2006
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"Lovely day. We left all but one bag at the Hilton and had quick walk to Central Station to grab the early train to Katoomba in the Blue Mountains. Really annoying train ride with a ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
sungod
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A full day of excitement and pain
Mar 7, 2008
"The Blue Mountains, as they call them, are more like valleys you look over to see what looks like mountains on the other side covered in a blue haze. But the mountains are th ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
amwiley
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Blue Mountains
Apr 28, 2007
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"Today we were up early again to catch the train over to the Blue Mountians, 2 hours out of Sydney, with Ellie and Steve. We caught the train at 10am in the end, after me and ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
rachellocke
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The 'Blue Mountains'
Dec 31, 2006
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"Brendo photocopied some 'info' for me on the Blue Mountains - history, geography, et cetera, and lo, I did learn much about this National Park. Sydney has a "green band" around it ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
fourloves
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Freezing Mountains I tell ya!
Jun 12, 2007
"Well... the last week or so spent in Melbourne was alright.. did a few more things than I had been doing; went to see some AFL with James, which was pretty entertaining.. high-scor ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
brypi
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Not so Blue Mountains
Sep 8, 2006
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"The overnight stay in Singleton was a noisy one, parked in a rest area just off the main highway, we were up and gone before 630am. Todays journey took us through two state parks, ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
escapefromuk
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The Blue Mountains
Apr 29, 2008
"OK, so we left the comfort of Sydney and headed for the mountains, easy enough as only a two hour train ride. We just so happened to do it on the day that the line was disrupted fo ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
charlieandsam
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Sydney - Katoomba
May 6, 2006
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"Although we had sensibly done most of our packing last night, we still got up at 9am so we could shower and then spend some time uttering loud expletives whilst trying to get our r ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
dandewey1974
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Blue Mountains
Mar 31, 2006
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"Blue Mountains, Took a trip out to the Blue mountains outside of Sydney, so called because of a blue mist that rises of all the eucalyptus trees. Took the train from central Sydney ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
mjcchelt
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Blue is the colour
Feb 23, 2008
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"Today we scheduled an all-day tour of the Blue Mountains. The bus picked us up bright and early at 8:10am after a little confusion about the pick up point and if we could wear flip ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
nickandbev
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Blue mountains
Jun 18, 2008
(14 photos)
"Lo mejor conocer a nuestro buga, la furgoneta que nos va a llevar por este gigante pais.... Como veis esta bastante bien, la cocinita, bueno que lo tiene todo para hacer tu casa en ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
dirkmarta
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Blue Mountains
Sep 8, 2005
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"We met our coach at 7.45 to be picked up for our trip to the Blue Mountains. Our first stop was the Sydney Olympic Showground, home of the 2000 Olympics and where Jonny Wilkinson k ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
dean_hines
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Off to the mountains
May 29, 2006
"Jonny- The train ride from Sydney to Katoomba was straightforward and on time (although it's the first time I can remember my ears popping on a train, and we're only talking about ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
timefortea
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Hiking the Blue Mountains
Oct 26, 2007
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"After checking into our hostel the Flying Fox at Katoomba, we went off to wander the townsite and do a short tour. Unfortunately, the weather was not cooperating and we were ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
juliensteve
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Around Sydney
Feb 26, 2007
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"Blue Mountain Hiking or as the locals call it bush-walking is plentiful up here at about 1000m above sea level. Not much wildlife other than birds and leeches which get in your soc ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
sidom
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Blue Mountains
Mar 9, 2007
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"Blue Mountains, Australia March 9 Our little trek away from the big cities of Australia takes us to the Blue Mountains, an area that begins about 60 miles west of Sydney. We rent a ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
joycekeith
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Blue Mountains Part 2
Mar 13, 2007
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"As we rubbed the sleep from our eyes and peered over the top of our finely unsewn curtains, both Jen and I remarked from under our cosy peeping slags that it looked like it was goi ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
jen_and_chris
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Blue Mountains
Mar 30, 2008
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" Samantha - Can't remember if we wrote this in our last blog, however, the car that we have hired is an enormous station wagon (estate) with a 4 litre engine! We also hav ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
samandalex
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Blue Mountains
Jan 30, 2007
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"I had the perfect day for the Sydney Harbour coffee cruise, it was calm and sunny. The scenery is great as you pass lots of little bays and beaches. Of course you get great views o ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
molehole
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Getaway to the Blue Mountains
May 29, 2007
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"Finally we've come around to leave the polution of the city and find some fresh air! Last weekends found us in the Hunter Valley and the Blue Mountains, blue because of an oil ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
floandlew
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Blue Mountains
Apr 30, 2007
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"We spent a full day and one night in the Blue Mountains, outside of Sydney. We (mostly Mike) and an interesting start to the day. We rented a car from Avis, and as you ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
schmans1
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Blue Mountains
Nov 26, 2006
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"Am Freitag sind paul, Luisa und ich mit dem Zug in die Blue Mountains gefahren und zwar nach Katoomba, das ist der groesste Ort hier. Es hat ziemlich genau zwei Stunden gedauert. D ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
juliat
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The Blue Mountains
Mar 2, 2007
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"2nd March 2007, The Blue Mountains, Australia Today we headed out of Sydney into the Blue Mountains National Park which is a large range directly west of the city. Befo ..."
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danielandrachel
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Perth Pete and The Blue Mountains
Nov 14, 2006
"Tuesday November 14, 2006 If there's one disadvantage to traveling alone it's when you're trying to get yourself in a picture. I'm not particularly skilled in the art of holding th ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
chattermouth
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The Blue Mountains and Traffic Jams
May 20, 2007
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"20th May - Sunday. Bright and early start again for us. We where heading up to the Blue Mountains. Got a bus into Sydney, then we hopped on a train to Blacktown (pat wouldn't like ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
stefaus
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The Blue mountains
Dec 27, 2007
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"Arriving in Katoomba the heavens decided to open! But that didn't keep us inside for long, and we headed out for the afternoon. After planning our next days abseil ..."
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emilybs
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Blue Mountains
May 24, 2007
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"After humming and harring about which hostel to stay in I opted for cheap and cheerful $15 a night Katoomba Mountain Lodge as opposed to $26 a night luxurious YHA. It has fre ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
amandaseims
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To The Blue Mountains
Jul 2, 2006
"I got up really early and caught a train just after 07:00 to Katoomba in The Blue Mountains, about a two hour train journey from Sydney. It seems the Australian rail system isn't t ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
amycm
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Blue Mountains, NSW
Jun 4, 2006
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"I am here in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales -- about 100km outside Sydney, but only a mere $11.40/2hr train ride from there! This will be my fourth night here - I was only p ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
vballgracy12
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The Blue Mountains
Mar 3, 2007
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"On the 28th, we picked up the campervan - our home for the next 6 1/2 weeks and after doing some shopping we headed away from the city to Blue Mountains National Park. Katoomba, wh ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
laurieandjilly
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Blue Mountains
May 28, 2007
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"Hi All Well I've made it out of Sydney to one of Sydneysiders weekend retreats - an area called the Blue Mountains. I got out here by train - just 2 hours, and after dumping ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
ronnied
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Off to Katoomba
Sep 13, 2005
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"Well we arrived in Katoomba on Sept.13, doing a little tourist stuff. We arrived a litlle later on during the day so we headed down to a little pub/hotel for a bit to eat. Turned o ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
aussie_trip
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Blue Mountains
Apr 5, 2006
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"A side trip from Sydney to the Blue Mountains and the Hunter Valley. ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
donclow
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The Blue Mountains
Jan 18, 2008
(17 photos)
"Leaving behind the hustle and bustle of the city for a few days, we hopped on the train and two hours later found ourselves in Katoomba, the heart of the Blue Mountains. The mounta ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
scruffyandco
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The Blue Mountains.
Jan 23, 2006
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"The Blue Mountains are about 50 miles west of Sydney, and we went up there for a couple of days. The Blue Mountains earned their name from the distinctive and deep hue of blue haze ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
gary_cailin
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The Blue Mountains
Mar 6, 2008
(12 photos)
"It's good to get knackerised again after a week in Sydney. Rented a car. We'll drop it off in Melbourne after two weeks. The Blue mountains aren't really on the way to Melbourne, b ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
cnnnews
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The Blue Mountains and back to Sydney
Feb 22, 2008
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"It's Friday, but I"m updating you on Thursday, which was really nice. Woke up early and boarded a little tour bus for a day trip to the Blue Mountains. First stop was on the ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
annatee
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Blue Mountains and my old bones ...
Mar 9, 2005
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"Hi All. I have spent the last few days in Katoomba in the Blue Mountains. It's a short 2 hour train journey out of Sydney and in the middle of 3 HUGE national parks. They say that ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
darrenstrip
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Blue Mountains
Jul 16, 2007
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"After our stay in Melbourne we caught a night bus up to Sydney. We wanted to stop off at Canberra but found it impossible to book a room, but from what I've heard we aren't really ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
danlucy
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Daytrip to the Blue Mountains
Jul 8, 2006
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"A great day trip to the eucalyptus-filled Blue Mountains, just west of Sydney. It would certainly be worth spending more time here, but I'm a little rushed so I have to make it jus ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
fiseb
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Blue Mountains
Mar 28, 2008
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"I caught the train up to Katoomba in the Blue Mountains, just 2 hours West of Sydney. The Blue Mountains get their name from the blue mist that rises from the eucalyptus trees, but ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
rjsmith
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Adventuring in the Blue Mountains
Mar 1, 2008
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"The blue mountains are part of the great dividing range of oz which i'm pretty sure divides the coast from the "center" (no one seems to talk about or even know much about this mys ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
jenandjeffmilum
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Blue Mountains
Dec 29, 2003
"well, it has to be done. when you're in Sydney, you have to take a London bus around the most touristy area you can imagine! it's a beautiful area though...the Blue Mountains. we t ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
ruthie
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Blue Mountains
Mar 31, 2008
(16 photos)
"200 kilometers after leaving the A.C.T. we drove into the Blue Mountains amid growing rugged beauty. Katoomba the main jewel in crown of the mountains, was to be our base and upon ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
jag
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Arrive at Blue Mountains
Jul 6, 2006
(11 photos)
"WOW - this place is brill! I love it here - fab place with breath-taking views! Have walked bout 6KM - OK its not much but its all up hill!! And have meet 2 great girls - Jane and ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
ickle-squirt
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Easter in the Blueys
Mar 22, 2008
(30 photos)
"This Easter involved just the two of us on a 500km round trip (incl. excursions) to the Blue Mountains. We had been there 5 years ago on 2 separate day trips (one with A&S to Glenb ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
danskgirl
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Blue Mountains
Dec 4, 2006
(23 photos)
"General Facts: Weather: Cloudy early, Sunny late Miles Walked: 12.26! Stairs Climbed: 6000 Denise says: Hello, Today was a fun day. We left the hotel a little before 8:00 to a bea ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
dabrander
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Blue Mountains
Oct 16, 2007
(10 photos)
"OK - it isnt a mountain and it isnt blue.... Very cold and big hills. The hostel is EMPTY and huge. We have seen only 5 other backpackers. Its a very quiet town with everything clo ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
alohatravels
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Day's 40-42 - Blue Mountains
Jan 7, 2008
"We got up early to get packed up and go and get our car. We had been shopping yesterday for camping supplies, tins of soup, etc so we had to get a taxi to take us and all our shopp ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
deankezontour
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Katoomba - The Blue Mountains
Aug 25, 2006
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"Arrived here early afternoon having driven from Dubbo (the gateway to the outback) where we had stayed last night. (Dubbo managed to conjure up a cracking thunderstorm during the n ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
cathyandjohn
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Blue Mountains of Australia
Mar 5, 2008
(93 photos)
"March 3rd My cousin Marie and I traveled west of Sydney to the Blue Mountains, where we spent a few days exploring. One of the things we discovered was why the mountains ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
mariebee
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Wombling in Katoomba...
Apr 20, 2006
"If there's anything to make you feel guilty about taking a year off to travel... it has to be having a holiday while you're doing it! This Easter we had a rather fabulous break in ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
wanderingsoul
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Blue Mountains
Jan 23, 2006
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"We drove from the Hunter Valley to the Blue Mountains. The views are stunning especially of Bridal Veil Falls and the Three Sisters. It was a hot day as well, topping out at 34 C. ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
jeffandmarie
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Moutain Mama
Aug 31, 2007
"G'day! Caught the train this morning from Sydney to Katoomba in the Blue Mountains. The walk to the train station was really the first time I have carried my pack on my ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
coigreach
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Trip to Katoomba
Dec 3, 2006
"My alarm was ringing at 7am... getting up was an effort! After having some breakfast I got the bus to the central station, booked my train to Katoomba and was on the rail just gone ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
hornets222
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Journey to Katoomba
Apr 28, 2006
"After a day of faffing around trying to organise ourselves for the weekend. we finally hopped on the train to Katoomba, which is the main base to explore the blue mountains from. T ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
jsto
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Happy Easter!
Apr 16, 2006
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"We had a four day weekend for Easter so we went out to the Blue Mountains. There's a town called Katoomba (classic Aussie name!) about 2 hours by train to the North-west of Sydney ..."
A travel blog entry from Katoomba by
louandandy
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