Blue Gum Forest, Blue Mountains National Park. Photo: Craig Marshall/NSW Government
Blue Gum Forest, Blue Mountains National Park. Photo: Craig Marshall/NSW Government
Blue Gum Forest, Blue Mountains National Park. Photo: A Gliddon/NSW Government
Blue Gum Forest, Blue Mountains National Park. Photo: A Gliddon/NSW Government
Blue Gum Forest, Blue Mountains National Park. Photo: Aine Gliddon/OEH
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Blue Gum Forest

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The historical and natural significance of the mighty Blue Gum Forest can't be understated. It's spoken of in hushed tones by those who know of it, and once seen, is never forgotten. Situated in…

The historical and natural significance of the mighty Blue Gum Forest can't be understated. It's spoken of in hushed tones by those who know of it, and once seen, is never forgotten.

Situated in Grose Valley, in the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park, this stand of magnificent eucalypts is a fine example of closed forest. A haven for birds and wildlife, it was saved from the axe by bushwalkers in the 1930s. These intrepid nature-lovers pooled resources and bought the forest to preserve it for future generations.

For a close-up experience of the splendour of the tall stand of blue gums, you'll have to bring your hiking boots. Access is via walking tracks from either Perrys lookdown or Pierces Pass into Grose Valley. Why not make a nature weekend of it and stay overnight at Acacia Flat campground?

Take a virtual tour of Blue Gum Forest captured with Google Street View Trekker.

Blue Mountains National Park NSW 2787 Australia
1300 072 757
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/historic-buildings-places/blue-gum-forest
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