The Blue Mountains is just 90 minutes from Sydney. A romantic getaway or honeymoon at the Blue Mountains is ideal for nature lovers, art aficionados, art buffs and gourmands.

The Blue Mountains are so named because of the distinctive blue haze created by rays of light that come into contact with fine droplets of oils released into the air by the eucalypts covering the landscape. The endless blue-green landscape has beckoned lovers of great escapes for decades and visitors today are greeted by a charming plethora of art galleries, museums, antique shops, peddlars of curios and Victorian and Edwardian style buildings that capture the region’s history and a nostalgia for days gone by.

Add to this a mouth-watering selection of fine dining establishments, perfect accommodation options, hair-raising opportunities for adventure and plenty of places for pampering, and you really do have all the ingredients for a great romantic escape.

The Blue Mountains is an a area of natural wilderness - untamed bush, spectacular rock formations and native wildlife. Walk through the famous World Heritage-listed National Park with vast views reaching to the horizon and waterfalls cascading to the valleys below, where you can sit alone with nature or take in the blue vista at a number of lookouts.

The Blue Mountains region offers tradition and a stunning natural environment – combine this with some of the luxury accommodation, and you will have an unforgettable romantic getaway to the Blue Mountains.

Whether it's a luxurious hotel or resort, a charming guesthouse or an inexpensive cottage, you'll find it here, and there is a great range of restaurants, cafes and country pubs to match.

Highlights include picturesque towns and villages with shops, boutiques, art and antique galleries, and cafes. There are activities for all ages and fitness levels from high adventure abseiling, mountain biking or horseriding, to a gentle stroll through the pristine scenery.

In the Blue Mountains region, luxury, tradition and a stunning natural environment combine to provide you with a honeymoon you will never forget!