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  Jamison Valley - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Jamison Valley is a part of the Cox's River canyon system in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, Australia.
The Jamison Valley is part of the Blue Mountains National Park.
The town of Katoomba is situated on cliffs overlooking the valley, and a very popular tourist attraction is the Three Sisters rock formation, on the edge of the valley.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jamison_Valley   (127 words)

  
 Three Sisters (Australia) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
They are close to the town of Katoomba and are one of the Blue Mountains' most famous sights, towering above the Jamison Valley.
The soft sandstone of the Blue Mountains is easily eroded over time by wind, rain and rivers, and the cliffs surrounding the Jamison Valley are being slowly broken up.
The Federal Pass is a trail leading to the base of Katoomba Falls and the Katoomba Scenic Railway.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Three_Sisters_(Australia)   (284 words)

  
 Wentworth Falls Accommodation Blue Mountains Australia
Valley View Lodge is the ultimate escape for someone looking for a relaxing holiday in the heart of the mountains.
Perched high on the edge of a valley with expansive views, Viewpoint Lodge is the ideal getaway.
Perched between the headwaters of the Grose & Jamison Valleys, Silvermere was constructed in 1923 as a cool climate retreat.
www.bluemts.com.au /categories.asp?id=154   (2807 words)

  
 Tourism organization runs on volunteer power - Roanoke.com
The New River Valley Visitor's Alliance spun off from the New River Valley Economic Development Alliance several years ago, when the parent group's board recognized tourism as an economic development factor in the valley.
He said the organization started by working with valley chambers of commerce before moving on to enlist the help of local governments.
Jamison said tourism is a clean industry where visitors spend locally but localities do not have to add schools or other services to accommodate them.
www.roanoke.com /columnists/shareef/wb/xp-6749   (537 words)

  
 Federal Pass - Blue Mountains Australia - Historical
The essence of the various meanings was that Katoomba was known as "the valley of shining waterfalls".
I believe that stories of the Jamison Valley were known throughout Aboriginal Australia.
Their dream was achieved with the help of a large number of donations from most of the local families and officially opened at this spot exactly 100 years ago.
infobluemountains.net.au /history/federalpass-jim.htm   (663 words)

  
 Bed and Breakfast - Blue Mountains - Wentworth Falls - Australia - Valley of the Waters
The views extend 100 km to the south past Mt Solitary to Bowral and Nowra in the Southern Highlands.
Attention to detail is particular, from the original artwork and Persian carpets through to the blockout curtains to ensure the perfect nights sleep.
One of the features of staying at Valley of the Waters Bed and Breakfast is that you can experience the mountains finest bushwalks from your doorstep, including the National Pass and the Wentworth Pass.
www.bluemts.com.au /valleywaters   (313 words)

  
 Untitled Document
During the 1870s and 1880s the economy in the upper Fishing Creek valley of Columbia County was dependent on limited farming and small lumbering operations.
From Bloomsburg, railroads traveled to markets where the industry of the upper valley could market timber products and the thinking was that as the timber was harvested the agricultural lands and other industry would take their place.
Jamison City was almost completely dependent on the train from late 1888 until 1892.
www.bentonnews.net /Features/railroad.htm   (1345 words)

  
 Jamison House and The Rooster Restaurant
Jamison House is a boutique bed and breakfast, located in the award-winning Rooster Restaurant, with breathtaking views of the Jamison Valley.
Relax on the enclosed verandas overlooking the Jamison Valley or take a stroll across the road and along Prince Henry Cliff Walk to the Three Sisters or the Leura Cascades.
Only one and a half hours from Sydney, Jamison House is located on the edge of the cliffs looking across the peaceful Jamison Valley to Kings Tableland and Mount Solitary.
www.jamisonhouse.com   (427 words)

  
 The Lilianfels Hotel Blue Mountains in Katoomba / Australia : Entry page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The 86-room Lilianfels Blue Mountains overlooks Jamison Valley in the picturesque Blue Mountains of Australia.
Taking in the breathtaking views of the Jamison Valley is a passive way of enjoying this special place.
Both Mini-Mini Saddle and Cloudmaker also overlook the Jamison Valley, each have their own sitting room with sofa, dining room table, antique secretaire, armoire, CD player and bathroom with spa bath.
www.theluxuryhotels.info /HOTEL/EN/australien/OESYD015.html   (555 words)

  
 Jamison Valley from Gordon Falls lookout BM104 - Blue Mountains Photographs :: David Bailey Panoramic Photography - ...
Jamison Valley from Gordon Falls lookout BM104 - Blue Mountains Photographs :: David Bailey Panoramic Photography - Australia
Note: Photographs displayed on this website do not reflect their true quality and detail due to the limitations of monitors and.jpg compression.
BM 104 Jamison Valley from Gordon Falls lookout BM104
www.davidbailey.com.au /singlephoto.php?photoid=BM+104   (67 words)

  
 The Ultimate Blue Mountains Day Hike | Blue Mountains Guides Australia | bushwalking trips | guided wilderness walking ...
The Jamison Valley forms the awesome backdrop to one of Australia's, and the Blue Mountains', best known land marks - the Three Sisters.
Being surrounded by the vertical cliffs of Kings Tableland, Mount Solitary, Sublime Point, Narrow Neck and the southern escarpment of the Blue Mountains the valley appears an ocean of inaccessible eucalypt forest.
Skirt the escarpments of the Jamison Valley, passing down through the rainforested canyon of Gladstone Pass and along the long historical, yet almost hidden, route of Lindeman’s Pass.
www.infohub.com /travel/sit/sit_pages/13222.html   (374 words)

  
 Lilianfels House, Blue Mountains - Rooms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
There are 18 Partial Valley View rooms in the hotel and are at a premium.
These popular rooms are located in both Garden and Valley View aspects of the hotel (2 in each).
Both Mini-Mini Saddle and Cloudmaker also overlook the Jamison Valley, each have their own sitting room with sofa, dining room table, antique secretaire, amoire, CD player and bathroom with spa bath.
www.ozhorizons.com.au /nsw/bm/lilianfels/rooms.html   (479 words)

  
 Blue Mountains Accommodation, Kookaburra Cottage - Katoomba, NSW
Kookaburra Cottage is a full-brick, self contained mountains style cottage, centrally heated with filtered views towards the Jamison Valley.
The atmosphere created by the ever-changing mountains climate is captured by the delightful position of this cottage which shares a small boundary with only one neighbour.
Kookaburra Cottage is located just 500 metres from Echo Point Lookout with its magnificent views of the Three Sisters and Jamison Valley, numerous bushwalks and 1km from Scenicworld's Skyway Cable Car.
www.kookaburracottage.com.au   (265 words)

  
 Lilianfels Blue Mountain Resort & Spa
Perched on the magnificent Jamison Valley and overlooking the World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains, Lilianfels is a renowned haven of relaxation by it's favoured guests.
The Deluxe Rooms with a Partial Valley View are all individually decorated to reflect the warmth, colours and textures of the mountains.
The precious wilderness of the heritage listed Blue Mountains is the draw for the guests to request these rooms, which have stunning views over the Jamison Valley.
mywish.com /travel/oceania/australia/.../1217.html   (939 words)

  
 North-south artery becoming far East Valley's main thoroughfare | EastValleyTribune.com
Rob and Rose Jamison run a Mail Boxes Etc. in Gold Canyon but prefer to live in northeast Gilbert to be closer to the far East Valley’s biggest retail destination: The Superstition Springs area of Power Road in Mesa.
Already, an 800,000-squarefoot regional shopping center and the Valley’s first emergency-only hospital are under construction, adding to visions of a major industrial center spurred by the presence of Williams Gateway Airport and Arizona State University East.
Those families, along with the horde of new residents continually pushing the limits on the far East Valley, have turned the Power Road into the backbone of the area.
www.eastvalleytribune.com /index.php?sty=29066   (1407 words)

  
 High n Wild - abseiling Blue Mountains
The first abseil is reached after a short walk from the car park, but the second one is the highlight of the trip - you will know what exposure means after this one!For the second abseil, you climb around a rock buttress and stand over a yawning 50 metre deep chasm.
A 200 metre-high multi-pitch abseil that follows a ridge line down into the Jamison Valley near the famous Three Sisters.
From here, it is only a short walk past the old coal mining shafts of the Jamison Valley to the Scenic Railway.
www.high-n-wild.com.au /abseiling.html   (507 words)

  
 Whispering Pines B&B: Wentworth Falls, Apartment holiday accommodation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
A luxurious, elegant apartment whose exclusive verandah overlooks the stunning vista of Mt Solitary and the Jamison Valley.
Enjoy the birdlife and valley views from the privacy of the sunny sitting room with fire, DVD, CD and TV.
Whispering Pines Chalet Fontanellle stands on the escarpment at the point where the Wentworth Falls plunge 1000 feet into the majestic Jamison Valley at the end of Darwin's Walk (named after Charles Darwin).
www.stayz.com.au /8903   (685 words)

  
 Blue Mountains
When we reached Scenic World, we took a ride on the Scenic Railway which was the steepest in the world.
In the valley, we strolled through lush fern filled rainforest and saw an old coal mine area where there was a statue of a coal-miner and his horse-drawn cart.
They were once used for carrying coal across the valley.
www.travel-cities.com /australia/sydney-blue-mountains.html   (409 words)

  
 Blue Mountains - Spring - Oct 2003 - photos of New South Wales on Worldisround
The Jamison Valley and Kings Tableland appear in the background behind the...
A panorama of Jamison Valley also featuring the Three Sisters on the...
This particular patch of rainforest was at the bottom of the Jamison...
www.worldisround.com /articles/23357   (709 words)

  
 Bower Studio: Katoomba, Other holiday accommodation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Be surprised and delighted with the recent renovations to the studio which has resulted in a light and airy spacious living area; just perfect for a romantic retreat.
Bower Studio is a well insulated, cosy retreat with a flued gas log fire as well as many large windows from which you can admire the glorious views of the gardens, Jamison Valley and village of Leura.
Bower Studio has many large windows from which you can admire the glorious views of the gardens, Jamison Valley and village of Leura.
www.stayz.com.au /7639   (683 words)

  
 Cable or funicular railways in the Blue Mountains, Australia
Originally, it was part of a network which connected mines at Katoomba, the Ruined Castle, and Megalong Valley with the main railway line at Katoomba.
The winding house was located in the southeast corner of what is now Fairmont Resort and apparently descended into the valley via the Lawtons Creek gorge.
The cableway equipment was moved to Katoomba, and strung across the Jamison Valley to the Ruined Castle shale mine.
infobluemountains.net.au /rail/cable   (748 words)

  
 High n Wild adventures - Biking, Blue Mountains
The Narrowneck Plateau stretches out into the wilderness with the Jamison Valley on one side and the Megalong Valley on the other.
The dirt track which leads onto the plateau starts with a nice downhill section, followed by a short, steep uphill ride with scenic lookouts into the Jamison Valley.
A couple of short, steep gullies provide excitement and a chance to learn technical skills.Not too far from the end of the plateau a bushfire observation tower is strategically located.
www.high-n-wild.com.au /biking.html   (672 words)

  
 Katoomba Accommdation - KOOKABURRA COTTAGE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The atmosphere created by the ever-changing mountain climate is captured by the delightful position of this cottage which shares a small boundary with one neighbour.
Located just 500 mtrs from Echo Point Lookout with its magnificent views of the Three Sisters and Jamison Valley and numerous bush walks.
KOOKABURRA COTTAGE features filtered views to the Jamison Valley and literally a walk across the road to the world heritage listed National Park.
www.ozstays.com /14075   (207 words)

  
 The Carrington Hotel - Accommodation, Conference & Wedding Centre, Blue Mountains, Katoomba - Rooms & Suites   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Recently completed, these rooms are located on the second floor, and while they do not offer views, are spacious with large ensuites and corner spas.
Recently completed, these rooms are located on the second and third floors with South facing rooms offering views of the Jamison Valley and Katoomba township, and north facing rooms offering views across Katoomba township to Mt. Wilson and Mt. Tomah.
Our signature suite offers two bedrooms, walk in robe, large bathroom with corner spa, lounge/dining area and direct access to the first floor balcony with views across Leura township and into the Jamison Valley.
www.thecarrington.com.au /index.php?topic_id=7   (322 words)

  
 Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa - Katoomba, NSW, Australia - Australia Luxury Hotels Luxury Hotels in Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Gondola ride 1,100 feet across and 960 feet above the Jamison Valley.
The Three Sisters: 0.5 miles / 0.8 km, Stunning views including the Jamison Valley and Three Sisters rock formation with fascinating Aboriginal legend.
Blue Mountain National Park: On doorstep, Valley and waterfall views from lookouts or walk to lush valley floors.
www.luxurytravelmagazine.com /store/pdetails1264.php   (542 words)

  
 Wentworth Falls, New South Wales - Travelmate
Originally called Weatherboard, and then Jamison's Valley, it wasn’t until 1879 that the name was changed to Wentworth Falls in honour of William Charles Wentworth, who, along with Gregory Blaxland and William Lawson, was credited with forging the first crossing of the Blue Mountains in 1813.
From Valley of the Waters Picnic Area, there is a walking track to Empress Lookout, offering mountain views.
The Valley of the Waters Nature Track is more challenging but very rewarding.
www.travelmate.com.au /Places/Places.asp?TownId=1386   (377 words)

  
 Brigadoon Homepage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The magnificent views of this ancient mountain range and the Jamison Valley will thrill any visitor.
Here you can descend into the valley by the means of 3 different carriers.
Govett’s Leap (at Blackheath), will present you with spectacular views of the Grose Valley, which are as stunning, most argue, as those of the better known Jamison Valley.
www.sol.com.au /brigadoon/Attractions.html   (492 words)

  
 Blue Mountains Trolley Tours - the best way to see the magnificient Blue Mountains   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
There are a number of lookouts for visitors to gaze upon the famous three sisters and the Jamison Valley.
In many ways Leura is seen as the most urbane and sophisticated of all the villages in the Blue Mountains.
This treasure from the 1930s sits in twelve and a half acres of European-style gardens and native Australian bush with breaktaking views over the Jamison Valley in the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains.
www.trolleytours.com.au /html/tour_highlights.html   (630 words)

  
 The Three Sisters & Jamison Valley, Blue Mountains NSW
The Three Sisters & Jamison Valley, Blue Mountains NSW
This astounding view of the Three Sisters and Jamison Valley in the Blue Mountains was shot from the Echo Point lookout near Katoomba.
You can see the famous Three Sisters rock formation on the left.
www.upfromaustralia.com /thresisjamva.html   (108 words)

  
 Day 5   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Jim rose to the occasion of learning to drive on the left side of the road and did quite well.
Our first stop was at Wentworth Falls where we saw the 300 meter high falls and nice views of the Jamison Valley.
Our next stop was Katoomba where we walked down 841 steps (that's no typo) from Echo Point into the valley.
web.utk.edu /~kit/oz/days/day05.htm   (169 words)

  
 Jamison, Pennsylvania Golf Courses
Below is our comprehensive list of golf courses in the Jamison, Pennsylvania area.
We list them by proximity to Jamison, including courses in neighboring cities.
For more golf courses in this region of Pennsylvania, choose a city from the list to the right.
www.golflink.com /golf-courses/city.asp?dest=Jamison+PA   (1104 words)

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