Blue Mountains Bushwalking TrailsWorlds Best SceneryBlue Mountains bushwalking trails offer everything from short day walks to extended hiking opportunities and are some of the best in the country . With more than 1,000,000 hectares of the worlds most breathtaking scenery there’s opportunity to suit all levels and fitness of walkers. From short circuits to day and overnight walks, easy, moderate and challenging.  One of the most popular Blue Mountains bushwalking trails is the ridgetop Prince Henry Cliff Walk which is around 7kms and links Leura to Katoomba providing amazing views of the Jamison Valley. It starts at Leura Cascades picnic area and travels to Katoomba. At the Tarpeian Rock vantage point you can see clear views of Mt Solitary. At the end of the walk you reach the Three Sisters. This is a good steady walk and not really for the faint hearted but if your in good health and you think you can do it then you’ll propably enjoy it that much that you’ll store it away as some of the most precious memories to draw upon later. To view a map of the prince henry cliff walk click this link When at the Three Sisters take in the 180 to 270 degree view of the Jamison Valley that are majestically on display before heading off on any more walking tracks. You can literally see for miles and miles. The views from here are seriously awesome.  From Echo Point there are a number of other walksTo view a map of the giant staircase walk click this link Click this link to find out more about other walks in this area. There are more challenging walk that lead deeper into bushland locations such as the Blue Gum Forest or the Ruined Castle. If you enjoy being amongst beautiful rainforsets head into the Grand Canyon, Sassafras Gully or the Leura Forest. The Kanangra-Boyd National Park also offers great scenery, bushwalking trails and rocky caves. Further north Wollemi National Park reaches right up to the HunterValley All over this area there are views and walks that are truly amazing, you’ll be left absolutely gobsmacked! Oh did I mention that the Blue Mountains is World Heritage Listed? well it is! If you're interest in various short or day walks visit www.short-walks.com.au  Did you know there's also bushwalking trails for hores? If you enjoy nature and horseback riding you should try Werriberri Trail Rides Pty. Ltd, Megalong Valley, run by Kathy Tucker and her children. They provide everything you need and all the rides are accompanied by experienced guides so they know where to go and how not to get lost.  You can see native birds like this red tailed black cockatoo above. These wonderful birds inhabit the eucalypt forests bordering water courses in the area and nest in the hollows of trees. It's possible to see many other animals in their natural habitat. This is wonderful country to explore, discover, enjoy! Some of Australia's most beautiful scenery, a variety of wildlife, cool streams and bushland leave you loving life and all that it encompasses. To find out more about Werriberri Trail rides click here  Blue Mountains Getaways
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