The Blue Mountains are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sydney's surroundings have it all: just an hour's drive to the east are the Blue Mountains, a huge wilderness region. The ‘Blue Mountains’ take their name from the countless eucalyptus trees (blue gum trees), of which there are over 90 different species in the region. The essential oils of the resinous trees are said to be responsible for the bluish colour of the mountain ranges. The area is considered to be one of the most important of the entire continent in terms of the diversity of flora and fauna. The ‘Wollemi Pine’ is one of the extremely rare and endangered plant species found in the Blue Mountains. The mountains are part of the Great Dividing Range, which stretches along the hinterland of Sydney and Brisbane.
Drawing from the great traditions of European landscape design as well as the unique Blue Mountains bushland, Everglades Gardens will charm with its grace and beauty.
Constructed in the 1930s by Danish-born landscape gardener Paul Sorensen in conjunction with owner Henri van de Velde, Everglades Gardens is Australia's most spectacular inter-war period garden and has received acclaim from garden lovers worldwide.
