Blue Mountains Journal

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As Jim commented the other day it was a beautiful autumn day, perfect for a picnic or stroll in the bush. The Cliff Drive breaks at this point and starts again a little further along winding its way from Katoomba to Leura.  I love this drive and take it whenever I can, even when it's out of my way.  I hope you have enjoyed this quick peak at its delights.

Around the corner you come across Scenic World, a popular tourist destination with it scenic thrill rides. I didn't get any shots on this trip but I have posted them before -- the Scenic Railway , the Skyway   and Cableway . Also this vicinity there a couple of Christian convention centres.

At key points along the drive there are lookouts.  This one gives you a look at the iconic Three Sisters without having to fight the crowds at Echo Point. A closer view of the Three Sisters below.

A mountain escape.  One of the many tourist accommodations in this town.  I can imagine myself sitting on the verandah enjoying the view.

Here we go, a look at just some of cliffs that are all along this drive. No wonder it's a tourist drawcard.  I never tire of these views.

Over the road from the golf course is the ever present bushland and already the promise of the cliffs that have been drawing tourists since the 1800s.    This is very much a tourist drive.