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City of Blue Mountains

New South Wales, Australia
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The City of Blue Mountains is a local government area in New South Wales, Australia, formed in 1947 as a confederation of over 20 townships. It is situated within the Blue Mountains National Park, a section of the Great Dividing Range known for its sandstone plateau and scenic attractions like the Jenolan Caves. The mountains are named for their distinctive bluish hue, caused by eucalyptus oil dispersed in the air.1

Key population centers include Katoomba, which serves as the administrative headquarters, along with Leura, Mount Victoria, Blackheath, Springwood, Wentworth Falls, and Hazelbrook. These towns are located along the Great Western Highway and a rail line connecting Sydney to Lithgow. The area is a popular vacation destination, with attractions like the Scenic Railway in Katoomba, which once transported coal miners but now carries tourists into the Jamison Valley.12

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