A blue mountains adventure

19 May 2025

Tuggeranong Probus Club recently enjoyed a trip to the beautiful Blue Mountains with Gold Probus Partner, Trade Travel.

The group left Canberra early on a dark rainy day, travelling inland to their destination in the Blue Mountains known for its wonderful scenic views.

On arrival, they visited the Gory’u Japanese Gardens featuring wonderful Japanese maples, flowering cherries, structured black pines and dwarf spruce representing the cedars of Japan.

A highlight was visiting the iconic Three Sisters from Echo Point in Katoomba. This spectacular landmark is an unusual rock formation representing three sisters who according to Aboriginal legend were turned to stone.

Another highlight was boarding a lunch cruise down the Nepean Gorge, which is steeped with Aboriginal history. Evidence of prehistoric volcanic activity in the area also exists in the soil and stone of nearby hills.

The trip was very enjoyable, the tour director and the coach driver did a great job, were knowledgeable, and always friendly and cheerful.