"The main reason for seeking a route across the Blue Mountains was that is was believed there were fertile lands beyond the mountain range (this proved to be true). Other reasons included the general desire to explore the region, as well as the belief that mineral resources could be mined (this also proved to be true)."@en . "Why were the Blue Mountains crossed"@en . . . "The main reason for seeking a route across the Blue Mountains was that is was believed there were fertile lands beyond the mountain range (this proved to be true). Other reasons included the general desire to explore the region, as well as the belief that mineral resources could be mined (this also proved to be true)."@en . . .