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Special Features and Scenic Icons:

There are spectacular views, waterfalls and cascades with numerous lookouts and vantage points.

Famous features include:
* The Three Sisters (Echo Point) and Giant staircase ? Katoomba.
* Skyway, Scenic Railway and Sceniscender ? Katoomba.
* Wentworth Falls
* Valley of the Waters ? Wentworth Falls.
* Gordon Falls, Olympian Rock ? Leura.
* Leura Cascades ? Leura.
* Govett?s Leap (Bridal Veil Falls) ? Blackheath.
* Evans? Lookout ? Blackheath.
* Pulpit Rock, Hanging Rock ? Blackheath.
* Hargraves Lookout ? Shipley Plateau.
* Megalong Valley.
* Jenolan Caves.
* Zigzag railway ? Clarence.
* Kanangra Walls.

Recreational and Sporting Activities:
* Bushwalking for all ages and grades, ranging from some with wheelchair access to rugged trails for experienced walkers only.
* NPWS guided walks are also available. Some Eco Tourism groups also lead guided walks and camping trips.
* Four Wheel Drive tours (Day and half day trips, plus extended tours).
* Horse riding (Megalong Valley).
* Fishing (Cox?s River and Lake Lyell).
* Bird watching (native birds, flora and fauna).
* Kangaroos can usually be seen at dusk at Euroka Clearing ? Glenbrook, Megalong Valley, Hartley Vale and Kanangra Walls.
* Stargazing ? Wentworth Falls Observatory.
* Bicycle riding (hiring available).
* Golf ? a number of spectacular courses welcome visitors (Wentworth Falls, Leura, Katoomba, Blackheath and Lawson).
* Swimming holes and mountain creeks, indoor heated and outdoor pools.
* Tennis
* Gyms. Indoor climbing wall ? Leura.
* Lawn bowls
* The Edge Cinema (Giant Screen movie theatre) and Mount Vic Flicks.

Adventure Activities:
These may be undertaken individually or with fully trained professional guides who will supply all necessary equipment.
* Abseiling.
* Canyoning.
* Rock Climbing.
* Mountain Bike riding.

Tours:
* Harley Davidson tricycle tours.
* 4WD tours.
* Limousine tours.
* Coach tours of local area. Eg. Jenolan Caves, Heritage Tours, Mt Wilson.
* Trolley Bus Tours (All day ticket).
* Explorer Bus Tours (All day ticket).
* Taxi tours.

Arts, Crafts and Cultural Events:
* Numerous Galleries throughout the mountain villages.
* A plethora of antique shops, especially Bygone Beautys (Leura) with the largest collection of teapots in the southern hemisphere.
* Many bookshops.
* Cultural events, literary groups, dramatic and musical performances throughout the year.
* Artists? studios, workshops and galleries.
* Aboriginal Cultural centre.
* Numerous specialty and collectibles shops.
* Varuna writers? Centre ? Katoomba.

Seasonal Festivals:
* Yuletide festivities from June to August (Christmas in July).
* Garden festivals ? Leura, Mt. Wilson, Wentworth Falls and Blackheath (spring and autumn).
* Winter Magic Festival ? Katoomba (June).
* Rhododendron Festival ? Blackheath (November).
* Wine with Altitude Fair. Blackheath (November).
* Folk Festival ? Katoomba (February)
* Wine Festival ? Leura. (August)
* Monthly markets in most towns.
* Leura Fair ? October.
* Lithgow Show ? March.
* Hillcrest Coachman Jazz festival ? Leura. (October)

Historical Sites:
* The Carrington Hotel.
* The Paragon Caf?.
* The Hydro Majestic Hotel.
* Leuralla ? Toy and Rail Museum.
* Mount Victoria village.
* The ancient Wollemi Pines have recently been discovered in the area. (specimens can be seen at Mt Tomah Botanical Garden).
* Explorers? Tree.
* The Six Foot Track ? Katoomba to Jenolan Caves.
* Everglades Gardens
* Hartley Village and valley. Comet and Collets Inns.
* Glow Worm Tunnel and Newnes Ghost Town ? Via Zigzag Railway and Lithgow.
* Numerous aboriginal sites.
* Tarella Historic Cottage ? Wentworth Falls.

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