Outdo Your Latest Adventure at the Blue Mountains, New South Wales
We love cities, but if you try abseiling down an office building, you probably aren’t going to endear yourself to any of the folks working in there.
In some cities, the closest you’re going to get to a death-defying adventure is a four-hour burger binge; you’re going to have to travel a long way out of those places to experience any form of excitement.
Thankfully, Sydney isn’t that sort of travel destination. Think of it more as a gateway to new experiences, one that has adventure right in its backyard. Less than two hours drive from Sydney lie the Blue Mountains, a World Heritage-listed region, home to a million hectares of vast canyons, soaring cliffs, and ancient rainforests.
A trip to The Blue Mountains is going to help you overcome any fears that you may have: Your fear of heights; your fear of wildlife; and, most importantly, your fear of missing out. So, if you’re the sort of traveller who constantly needs to outdo your last adrenaline trip, strap on your carabiner, hike up your backpack and check out some of the adventures that await. YOLO!
Credit: Destination NSW
Credit: Nick Rains; Destination NSW
Abseil down a canyon wall A cliff face can be either an obstacle, or a challenge to overcome. Learn how to abseil down the sandstone cliffs and canyons of the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. First timers are in safe hands with the specialists from the Blue Mountains Adventure Company, while seasoned climbers can sign up for a range of challenging courses.
Credit: Paul Blackmore; Destination NSW
Get high on adventure There’s nothing quite like seeing a rainforest canopy from the edge of a 200 metre cliff to change your perspective on the world. Scenic World offers rides from cable cars with electro-glass ceiling floors, offering stunning view of Katoomba Falls, Jamison Valley and the famed Three Sisters rock formation.
Credit: James Horan; www.visitNSW.com
Credit: James Horan; Destination NSW
Be one with nature Ah, nature: Adventure, the wind in your hair, and not a hipster for miles. Get off the beaten path, and explore the hidden valleys of the Blue Mountains in a four-wheel drive. You’ll get to have breakfast with wild kangaroos, explore lush rainforests, and soak in all the wild beauty that the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area has to offer.
Hike through the great outdoors If the most strenuous activity on your daily schedule is running to catch the morning bus, you should challenge your city-dwelling tendencies by bushwalking the Blackheath Glen Tourist Park. Set in the secluded bushland of Pope’s Glen, the walk culminates at Govetts Leap Lookout, overlooking the beautiful vista of Grose Valley.
Credit: Adam Taylor; Destination NSW
Credit: Paul Blackmore; Destination NSW
Outdo your latest adventure at the Blue Mountains: Book your flight to Sydney at flyscoot.com/Sydney. To win a free trip to Sydney, head to facebook.com/flyscoot, and check out Outdo Yourself In Sydney to see what’s in store.
*This story was provided by Scoot and Destination New South Wales.