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The Blue Mountains are located about 100 kilometres or 2 hours drive west of Sydney, the capital city of New South Wales, Australia. Approximately 70,000 people live in the area, with development mainly limited to the ridge tops. Most of the Blue Mountains comprise National Park and have recently been listed as a World Heritage Area.
