Other ways to the west

The Bells Line of Road
A stunning ridgeway drive through the upper Blue Mountains

Winding road cutting through dry, rocky hillside with sparse vegetation on the Bells Line Highway Road

One of NSW’s great scenic drives, the Bells Line of Road winds from Sydney through the historic hamlet of Kurrajong, climbing to Bellbird Hill Lookout for sweeping coastal views before arriving in Bilpin – the orchard heartland, famous for roadside apple pies, fresh cider and produce stalls piled high with seasonal fruit.


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Stone spiral garden overlooking a mountain valley at sunset in the Mount Tomah Gardens

Further west, the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden at Mount Tomah is a must, perched 1,000 metres above sea level, free to enter, and absolutely radiant in year-round colour.


Mount Tomah Gardens

Two hikers on a rocky ridge overlooking a vast forested valley under a bright blue sky in the Capertree Valley

As the road begins its dramatic descent toward Lithgow, step aboard the historic Zig Zag Railway and set aside time to explore the wild gorges and ancient forests of the surrounding national parks.


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