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PLACES TO VISIT
Blue Mountains and Jenolan Caves
The Blue Mountains are located 2 hours drive west of Sydney and are made up of one million hectares of sandstone cliffs, forests, canyons, waterfalls and lookout points. The mountains are world heritage listed and popular with hikers with over 140 kilometres of walking tracks available for use to admire the beautiful scenery and wildlife.
The Jenolan Caves are another amazing natural attraction that you should not miss if you are heading out to the Blue Moutains. Visit one of the world’s oldest underground cave systems which are so vast that they are still being explored.
The Royal Botanic Gardens are a patch of serenity mixed amongst a bustling city. Take a moment to walk through the gardens and enjoy a quiet family picnic in one the most beautiful cities in the world. You never completely forget that you are in the centre of the city with the imposing skyline surrounding the gardens but the green spaces are a nice quiet retreat for a brief moment.
The Rocks are located in the heart of the city centre. The Rocks have become famous for its markets and trendy restaurants, café and cruise terminal but this part of the city was the first place of European Settlement in Australia and the cobblestone laneways and old warehouses that remain give the city atmosphere and a glimpse into the past.
Taronga Zoo
There is a wonderful selection of Australian animals to see including Koalas, Kangaroos, Tasmanian Devils, Reptiles, Bilbys. Visitors will also be amazed and delighted to see and interact with Elephants, Chimpanzee’s, Gorillas, Giraffe’s, Sumatran Tigers, Sea Lion’s, Lemurs, Meerkats, Rhinos and huge collection of birds.