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Blue Mountains
Winter Wonderland Why do so many Shire residents escape to the Blue Mountains in winter? The Blue Mountains region has some of the most luxurious resorts in the country with a range of intimate day spas offering rejuvenating aromatherapy, massage and beauty treatments. Combine this with a weekend of fine food and fresh air and you'll return home a new person. Why not treat yourself to a rejuvenating treatment at a local day spa? Pamper yourself with a facial or massage. Linger a little longer at a health retreat for a complete detox. Less than 90 minutes by car from Sutherland Shire, discovering the secrets of this World Heritage region is easy. The new Freeway provides direct road links and regular train services take you to the Blue Mountains in around 2 hours. The Blue Mountains area is Australia's most accessible World Heritage listed wilderness. Stretching over one million hectares the Greater Blue Mountains 36
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features some of the most breathtaking vistas in Australia. It is an inspiring and diverse mix of rainforest, blue-hazed valleys, golden sandstone escarpments, eucalypt forest, canyons and windswept heath lands. Winter in the Blue Mountains for me spells the opportunity to sit by roaring log fires and tuck into hearty meals after enjoying brisk outdoor walks. Christmas In July is a big reason to visit the mountains and enjoy traditional Christmas type activities in a climate better suited to it. There are a series of guided walks to suit anyone from the most casual stroller to the dedicated hiker. There are also six fine golf courses in the Mountains and it is easy to get a game on any of them. Escape to a winter wonderland of brisk sunny days with cold winter nights spent warming to roaring log fires and discover the Blue Mountains. You’ll love it.