BACKPACKING BLUE MOUNTAINS | 2 day Road Trip from Sydney

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After the Welcome to Sydney tour, I joined the Blue Mountains road trip (welcometo.travel/tours/blue-m...) add-on for a few days and we went hiking in the gorgeous national park! We tried to see the Three Sisters but got a bit unlucky with the mist that day. The next day, we did the Grand Canyon Track and Cliff Top Track between Evans Lookout and Govetts Leap and even though the weather was rainy, this hike was STUNNING 😍 We stayed at the Blue Mountains YHA Hostel in Katoomba.
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[@BackpackingBananas]

Hey friends! You may have noticed, I haven’t yet posted the video on the Welcome to Sydney tour, that one will come next! Sorry for the muddle up of videos 😅 Hope you enjoy this video 😍

[@joshclevely7656]

Amazing video! Is this all filmed on your go pro hero8 ?

[@VTK72]

That forest under the rain … absolutely magical ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@bluestarfishsea]

I did the wrking holiday visa and loved wrking at an exotic fruit farm in cairns. Driving around 4x4 and picking mangosteens in a beautiful place. I hafd tried a banana farm first and quickly learned it was not my thing lol. I camped in the blue mountains but when we got there by train, it was so dark, so we camped in a field first. In the morning the farmer came (we had no idea a house was near bc it was so dark lol). He gave us coffee and drove us up to blue mountains, so friendly 😎

[@BackpackingBananas]

Aw that’s so nice! I thought that story might have taken a different turn 😅 but I’m so glad it didn’t! What a nice guy 😍

[@apryl111]

I love your channel Christianne! I am originally from Sydney (now living in Queensland) and this video made me miss the Blue mountains so much! I used to travel there on weekends all the time to get away from the rat race and hike, I also had my wedding in Blackheath on the same road as Govetts Leap Lookout. It’s really so beautiful and you showcased it perfectly in this video 🥰

[@davidturner4610]

I’m so glad you love our beautiful Blue Mountains. It’s blue because the Eucalyptus oil in the leaves on the trees give out a blue hue. I take my children to a waterfall and we find ochre rocks and paint our faces. May the force be with you always!

[@BackpackingBananas]

That’s a cool fact 😊❤️

[@seandesmond5560]

Great vlog wonderful Christie!!! 💖 Being a Sydneysider, I have been to the Blue Mountains many times for day trips and weekends away. It is a beautiful part of the world. The view of the Three Sisters is amazing on a clear day!!!

[@BackpackingBananas]

I bet 😍 I’d deffo go again next time I’m in Sydney!

[@CheriJB]

Honestly so wonderful and bizarre watching your vlogs of koh tao, sydney and now katoomba! I'm getting major nostalgia and deju vu! I also stayed at the same YHA, even the exact spot where you're cooking in the YHA kitchen at 7:30 I have a distinct memory of (strange I know!). It was also raining one of the days whilst in Katoomba, we ended up having a movie day in the projector room watching the breakfast club and having hot chocos. I loved the Canyon walk, ended up coming to Katoomba again a year later to do it again! This takes living vicariously through your vlogs to a whole another level 😂 really love all the content you've been producing, long term watcher here and planning a trip to thailand in the next few months so thank you so much for all the recommendations, your videos are gold!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Aw wow!! Literally had the exact same experience 😂 that move night with hot chocolates on a rainy evening sounds amazing 😍😍🔥

[@michellecameron5850]

Love watching your adventures, even learning about my country. Please tell friends and acquaintances who are traveling Australia to head south of Sydney too … it is just so beautiful down the Sapphire Coast. Wollongong, Kiandra, Ulladulla, Bateman’s Bay, Pebble Beach to see the kangaroos … and lots more places all through that area down to Eden! Some spectacular countryside.

[@CaseyLouise149]

I'm so glad the mist cleared up for you! My family has been heading up to the blue mountains for 3-4 generations (about 70 years) to do hikes/walks and get out of Sydney. There are some of the most enjoyable and stunning walks I have ever done there, and I've hiked all through North America, Europe and have done Kilimanjaro. Also, funny enough, the bridge you went over at the beginning of the video is right near my apartment, I can see it from my front door 😆

[@BackpackingBananas]

Oh nice! What a beautiful place you live! 😍

[@tanyawesolowski8876]

I went in January for the first time and I am a 48 year old Aussie, so well done! They are spectacular.

[@stevebignell9603]

Loved this.great to see your sparkle back.😀

[@BackpackingBananas]

🥰🥰🥰

[@louisaklimentos7583]

I love the Grand Canyon loop

[@Lukethexplorer]

I’m a vlogger in New Zealand and I’ve come to say goodluck on your channel. ;)

[@tap836]

That is a gorgeous walking path.

[@ayseteshdemir3567]

You're So lucky! I ran out of time and ended up doing the Penguin Parade (Phillip Island) Melbs. Can't wait to come back and soak up Blue Mountains! and more of Sydney. Carry on and have a fabulous adventure... just a little wee jealous :) but so happy for you x

[@BackpackingBananas]

How good is the penguin parade tho 😍🐧

[@jamwray9901]

Did you notice the Seahorse landslide at Evans Lookout?! It's so great!

[@ChloeElizabethReads]

Has this gone up before the welcome to travel video? Not complaining! I’m loving how quick these videos are coming at us 😍

[@BackpackingBananas]

Yes it has! And well done for noticing 😅 it wasn’t intended to be this way but this video has a sponsored segment which needed to go live in the month of April which is why I’m having to post it first, the Welcome to Sydney video should be live on Monday or Tuesday! 🥳

[@ChloeElizabethReads]

@@BackpackingBananas wooo I’m so excited to see it! I love the jacket you found how amazing!

[@APieceofCake]

Ohhh I felt like I was in a fairy tale, beautiful place! 😍 And your dinner looks delicious! 👏👏

[@BackpackingBananas]

It really was like a fairytale! ✨

[@ferguspitcher7911]

I'm off to Australia to start my working holiday in January and I can't bloody wait!!

[@annalyndell]

Strongly recommend staying in the hostel called Flying Fox Backpackers hostel in Katoomba, friendliest and most caring people I've ever met, and I ended up living there for a few months because of how in love with it I was!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Nice! Thanks for the recommendation ❤️

[@rgmm8888]

So many things I loved about this video. I needed a good smile thx!! 🌺🌼🌺

[@BackpackingBananas]

🥰🥰🥰

[@louisaklimentos7583]

I love it there but it is tiring. Great video and glad to see you here in Australia.

[@amandamichelle9687]

I’ve done that same hike down the Three Sisters when it was clear and it was amazing.

[@BackpackingBananas]

Danggg i bet! Need to return on a clear day!!

[@ki11ermonkie5]

😂 it’s the part at the first big lookout where I look like I’m dying. Loved the video ❤️ had the best time despite the weather !

[@BackpackingBananas]

😂😂😂 those steps were INTENSE though

[@georgiabourke3831]

I work at that hostel 😂 sad to have missed you! Hope you enjoyed the mountains despite the rain. Love your videos!

[@BackpackingBananas]

No way! Thank you 🥰🥰 I’m sure I’ll be back one day!

[@beforetherewerefences1257]

I liked your travels through Thailand. this looks like a wild new adventure.

[@jeffreymore6799]

The canyon looked beautiful

[@BackpackingBananas]

It was stunning 😍

[@carlosmarindiez4118]

nice vlog..can't wait to see Australia the way you do so gratefully..! and entertaining.!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks Carlos 🥰

[@hollydavid69]

That's some serious High Vis !

[@blasmartinez8985]

Brisbane is waiting for you 😊😊😊

[@haxter3]

Awesome video Christianne 😊👍👍

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks Haxter 😊

[@tresa9616]

Looks interesting! 😍

[@MillaExplores]

The Jucy cars are a sight indeed, seems very convenient though 😂 the blue mountain area looks beautiful!

[@BackpackingBananas]

It’s certainly one way to stand out from the crowd 😂😂

[@jasmin_wanderlust]

I watch your videos for years now and the funny thing is I did the exact same hike 3 weeks ago because I’m backpacking Australia atm 😂😂😂

[@BackpackingBananas]

Oh wow! That was just after we were there 😅 what a coincidence!

[@dylanlewis3668]

Wanted to say gday at the blue mountains hostel but didn’t want to bother you! Loving your vids as always

[@jazzthemess9636]

So beautiful💜

[@sandyfisher3164]

What is the song you play while at the waterfall in this video? Beautiful video of the hike & music! Well done!

[@Rosie-hp5jr]

Hiya, I have been loving your videos recently😊 Is there a bottle you could recommend when drinking from unsafe taps? I know you use the Grayl for everything as you may be drinking from rivers and other sources, but I will only be drinking from taps (in countries where tap water is not considered safe). Any recommendations would be really appreciated :)

[@BackpackingBananas]

I used the Grayl drinking from taps all through Colombia and had no issues! So it works for taps too 😊

[@markreed9853]

I was there! - in 1996! - amazing country 😎

[@BackpackingBananas]

Wow! Do you reckon it’s changed much??

[@markreed9853]

@@BackpackingBananas I bet, I didn't see you mention the cable ride and the steepest rainway when you were in the Blue Mountains? I also did a 6 week tour of the country and drove from Adelaide to Brisbane in a Campervan which took 3 weeks. I also visited Perth,Ayers Rock, Brisbane, Cairns, and Darwin. I also did return in 2013/14 to visit Sydney/Manly/Brisbane as my sister lives there now! - amazing country, love the animals, looking forward to seeing more of your trip, maybe you could travel to Rottnest while in Perth and up the coast to Monkey Mia as I always wanted to see the dolphins but didn't have time! - take care 😉

[@camping-k]

이제 호주에서 자주 보겠군요^^ 영상 잘봤어요.

[@kelvinjames6344]

Lith glow is on May 14 2022

[@APieceofCake]

Omg! You couldn't see anything..😪 maybe next time...but great video! Congrats! 👏👏👏

[@BackpackingBananas]

Yeh that first day was a little bit of a fail 😅 but the second was great!!

[@colesilber7890]

Great video!! Where are you off to next?

[@BackpackingBananas]

I went to Perth after Sydney and then I’ll be heading back home to the UK 😊

[@kelvinjames6344]

Have u been to Japanese bath house at Lithgow ?

[@kanejobling6366]

How long would you recommend to spend in the Blue mountains?

[@coopsnz1]

A day

[@MariaEduarda-rp3cy]

love it

[@resatravels1996]

Hii, How long will you stay in Aussi? i´ll be doing a work and holiday there in July!

[@BackpackingBananas]

I leave this week unfortunately!

[@billmccaleb7481]

Australia is so beautiful! The blue mountains look fantastic…I’ve never heard of them. I’m in Arizona and have been to the Grand Canyon. That canyon you were in was nice, decent, but not grand. They should call it the Nice and Decent Canyon. Lol jk

[@BackpackingBananas]

Pahahaha I’ll write a letter to the council and see what I can do to get that name changed 😂😂

[@Bronnyley]

Ahhh Bill, we actually have a canyon that is bigger than The Grand Canyon: The Capertee Valley is a large canyon in New South Wales, Australia, 135 km north-west of Sydney that is noted to be the second widest of any canyon in the world, exceeding The Grand Canyon.

[@louisaklimentos7583]

The Grand Canyon in the US is massive and spectacular but completely different . You can’t compare the two .The Blue Mountains Grand Canyon is very pretty . The US Grand Canyon is all rock formations in a desert . Two different beauties . Tourists need to appreciate what is in front of them.

[@MarWanshNomad]

Sometimes the Australian working holidays visa takes a bit longer to get it I guess 😄

[@BackpackingBananas]

It normally takes few weeks to get approved 😊 but some people get approved within 24 hours!

[@turjoy225]

❤️

[@ItsTylerGood]

that jacket is a serve

[@BackpackingBananas]

😎😎😎

[@JordenTually]

You’re in my home and I’m not there!!!!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Why aren’t you here!! So rude

[@jeffreymore6799]

Well I noticed the bright yellow jacket I had to brake out the shades 😎

[@BackpackingBananas]

😂😂😂

[@laszlolivelife2753]

hi Katoomba is a intresting town we have had a years worth of rain in 2 months

[@BackpackingBananas]

😅😅😅 glad we weren’t the only ones then!

[@bluestarfishsea]

Is it hard for you to enjoy places like Australia after being in Mexico + Thailand where it’s so affordable? I mean the similarities/conveniences to home and your native language make it less mentally draining, but less freedom financially. If you weren’t staying with family, would you spend less time there? Thks for all you share 🙏

[@BackpackingBananas]

That’s a very good question! It doesn’t make it less enjoyable as such, but I somewhat mentally prepare beforehand how much I am willing to spend and what that is going to get me so my expectations are managed. If my family weren’t here then yes, I probably would spend less time here 😅

[@Glenn-ei3xp]

So much to do around Sydney that’s free. And btw the blue mountains are free.

[@joseluisriascossolarte]

😁😁

[@marie_ls]

When you watch the video while getting ready and end up with a rain jacket even though it does not rain. Haha

[@BackpackingBananas]

😂😂 I don’t blame you

[@abhishek5931]

Love Australia😍🇦🇺

[@ellaandersontravels]

Made it early 🎉

[@BackpackingBananas]

🥳🥳🥳

[@kinomorenodj7109]

offering free piercing when you come to Central Coast

[@MarufbekSamatov]

I amgoing to improve my English socan you help me

[@HichamHicham-br4rx]

Hi girls,I hope you're ok. So,I'm from Morocco I was watching you from a long I like your history. And I decided to invite you to my country for discovery, what do you think?

[@mysterymantravels]

I love your channel. Recent subscriber here. Hopefully my channel can be on an equal level one day. I won't forget about the little people lol. Lemme know if you ever want a shoutout.

[@neddyladdy]

nothing buts ads !

[@rajeevkaushek7370]

so you already in perth but have posted these videos late.

[@BackpackingBananas]

Yes Rajeev 😅 my backlog is 1month ish lol