Time To Get Out Of The City. Blue Mountains Hike - Wentworth Falls

I could honestly spend every weekend cleaning and organising for the coming week but I decided that life is too short. If I sat around the house, the piles of dishes would taunt me. I've had a pretty stressful few weeks so fresh air and a change of scenery seemed appropriate. It was time to get out of the city!

With the wonderful roads now, it only takes an hour to get to Springwood and Blaxland. I remember visiting my Godfather here as a child and it was at least a 2 hour drive. I am definitely grateful for our roads. (but maybe not the tolls!)



First stop Lennox Bridge, in Blaxland. Opened in 1833, it is the oldest surviving stone arch bridge in Australia. Usually there would be water running under the bridge but we haven't had any significant rainfall in over two months. 

It's only Spring and already we are getting the hot high sun which makes for contrasty images. I would have come out earlier but had to vote in the local council elections! Next time though it will be essential, especially as it heats up.

A girl needs refreshment so I grabbed Soy Latte and dairy free snack from the Mountain Blue Cafe before heading to Wentworth Falls. 

I chose to hike the Princes Track which is slightly longer and gives you a great view over the Jamison Valley and also a good view of the falls in its entirety.

The track is quite tight in some spots so I was grateful for my good hiking boots.

Some parts are wet and slippery so had to go easy. Can't imagine how it might be during the rainy season!

There are low overhangs too, good thing I'm petite.

It was a very peaceful walk. 

There weren't too many people on this trail. Just enough to know that you weren't alone but not packed with tourists like the Wentworth Track.

I stopped a few times to take in the beauty and breath the fresh mountain air. 

I also took some snaps when I found something of interest. My goal was to enjoy the walk and have an experience rather than high tailing it to a final destination point.

About half way, I climbed a cliff face to get a better view of the valley. It was probably a little dangerous seeing that there weren't too many people around if something happened but I'm a fairly agile almost 50 year old and I had my fully charged cell phone!

It was worth it. The view was breathtaking and the pause was refreshing.

Such a peaceful place. I sat here for a while watching the little Finchs flitter in and out. Ah..

I am extremely grateful for our beautiful country and plan to experience more of it in the coming weeks. I hope you'll come along for the ride. :)



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Nina Beilby is a professional photographer and photography educator based in Chatswood, Sydney, Australia. You can see more of her work at www.ninabeilby.com.au. 

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