First stop Featherdale Wildlife Park and as soon as we got off mini bus was a wallaby to meet us. So got to stroke the wallaby which was soft and kept trying to hide in the bag. Then it was through to the park where you can feed a kangaroo. It was nice as the kangaroos were free to roam the park. We also got a face to face encounter with one of the koalas we met Sammy and Frankie. We got our picture taken them with them with no extra charge, not like at zoo. Their was then more kangaroos to see and unfortunately didn't get to see the Tasmanian Devil as was hiding. It was then to the farmyard where was goats, pigs, rabbits and chickens. I then saw a white wallaroo which is like a kangaroo but white. Went to stroke it and it grabbed my coat, luckily it didn't rip it only got mud on it. We then looked round the shop and I bought a platypus teddy since didn't have any real ones and was so cute at zoo, named it Prescilla.
Next was to learn about aboriginal culture whilst seeing a boomerang throwing demonstration. We all got to have a go at boomerang and both me and Kate were unsure. But we both had a go and didnt do very well and the singapore group laughed at us. Which wasn't very nice as we won't the only ones who couldn't do it. When throwing a boomerang your supposed to have a relaxed wrist and throw hard. I definitely need more practice but at least no-one got hit on a head by one. A few nearly came back but not quite.
After boomerang we make our way to blue mountains along the Great Western Highway. Along the way we stop at Kings Tableland/ Flat-rock an exposed rock on the cliff looking down into Jamison Valley. It was a spectacular cliff lookout providing splendid views of the breathtaking mountain scenery. The cliff top was 900metres high, no wonder my ears popped getting their.
On leaving Kings Tableland it is on to Wentworth Falls Country club for our two course gourmet lunch. We got fish, chicken wings, salad, fries, broccoli, carrot cake and apple crumble with cream. Not sure if I would really call it a gourmet lunch the best bit was the crumble which Kate got second helpings off. I resisted since had both crumble and carrot cake. You got complimentary tea/coffee and water.
After lunch we pass through the village of Leura to Katoomba then stop at the Scenic World Complex. This is home to the Scenic Railway which was built in 1879 to transport coal. The steepest funicular railway was very busy, which was a shame. So we got the cable car down and got to gaze at the giant rock formation including the famous 'Three Sisters'. Then took a guided walk beneath the canopy on the raised boardwalk through the temperature rainforest. Saw a blood tree which is red in colour and has antiseptic uses, maybe a new medicine for Nurse Jo. We then got to return to the top on the steepest funicular railway, which was still fun but think would of been better going down. Had a wander outside and got a picture of the 'Three Sisters' statue. Their is a rock on own which used to be able to stand on known as orphan rock. Cant stand on due to it having a crack down the middle and afraid will collapse at some point.
The 'Three Sisters' is an usual rock formation in the blue mountains. Their names were Meehni, Wimlah and Gunnedoo. It is aborginal legend that their father who was a witch and turned his daughters to stone for their protection. He then lost his wand and was never able to find it and is still searching now as a Lyre bird.
Next we went to a look at Katoomba falls, which gave us a fantastic lookout on to the three sisters and falls. The aboriginal term for 'Katoomba' means shining falling water or water tumbling over hill. On way back to minibus Kate tripped and fell breaking her sunglasses from Bondi market.
Then it was time to explore the charm of township of Leura. Which is a small town which has a very relaxed feel about it. Even has a bench labelled 'Seat for Bored Husbands'.. We want to famous candy store where you couldn't resist but buy something got some raspberry bons bons very tasty and more things. Had a chocolate shop 'Josophan's' which sold fine chocolate and was good and bought nothing. Went in the Christmas shop which was a bit odd not much in it but very warm. Then we found cafe Madeleine which sells chocolate from Josophan's had a blondie which was a white chocolate brownie. Was gods but think would off preferred abit more chocolate. Then time to get on bus again as got 15mins extra as had flat tyre. So had 45mins in Leura instead of 30mins, which gave us more time to explore.
It was then time to head back home. To finish our blue mountains experience we got cruise down the parramatta river, under the Sydney harbour bridge to circular quay. It was a relaxing thing to do to finish off our day. The cruise took about 30mins and by the time we got to circular quay was 18hrs.
Got off ferry and was going to go see fireworks at darling harbour at 20hrs but we both tired and couldn't be bothered waiting 2hrs. When walking out of circular a group of lads spoke saying it was his birthday. He asked for a kiss on cheek but turned head so more his lips. Should of seen that one coming, maybe abit naive but put it down to me been tired.
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