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Welcome to the World Heritage Blue Mountains Experience
Discover a tempting combination of breathtaking nature, romantic accommodation, fine restaurants and indulgent shopping within two hours of Sydney, in the Blue Mountains World Heritage Listed National Park.
Breathe the fresh mountain air and relax, as you marvel at a majestic landscape of waterfalls and awe-inspiring sandstone escarpments. Indulge at restaurants renowned for their creative use of fresh, local produce. Unwind with a rejuvenating day spa treatment.
Whether you're seeking an indulgent, romantic escape or a well-deserved short break, the Blue Mountains offers experiences you'll remember for a lifetime.
You'll find many suggestions of where to visit, and stay on this website. If you would like to talk to a Blue Mountains Tourism representative about your visit, or use our free accommodation booking service, please call 1300 653 408.
We can thank the Irish (to be sure) for Yulefest, an idea that originated in the Blue Mountains region 30 years ago.
Back in 1980, a group of Irish visitors came to the region. They enjoyed the crisp, clear winter climate and as they relaxed in front of roaring log fires they commented on how the conditions and the atmosphere reminded them of their Christmas celebrations back home.
A savvy local hotel operator offered to re-create such a celebration for his Irish guests with a similar festive atmosphere and meal, to make them feel even more at home.
And so preparations began. Decorations were hung. The Christmas tree was brought out from storage and trimmed and a scrumptious menu was planned. Word began to spread around the region and the requests to attend were many.
Today the tradition is known as Yulefest and it is one of the most popular events held in the Blue Mountains Lithgow and Oberon region.
Many hotels, restaurants, motor inns and guest houses offer a Yulefest celebration ranging from the traditional dinner to special accommodation packages for all the family including visits from Santa and carol singers.
Click here for more information on Yulefest celebrations in the region.
