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- Blue Mountains

· Part of the Greater Blue Mountains area, which includes 7 national parks and was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage natural site in 2000.
· Home to vast stretches of pristine bushland and subtropical rainforest, with eucalyptus trees being the most prominent feature.
· Features magnificent natural landscapes. Due to the vast area, visitors typically tour via shuttle bus or private vehicle.
· Each season offers different views: spring brings cherry, peach, and crabapple blossoms, while autumn features maple, birch, and dawn redwood foliage.

Scenic World Blue Mountains is located near the Three Sisters in Katoomba, about 2 hours from Sydney. Features include:

Scenic Skyway with world's first electro-plated glass floor
Views of Three Sisters, Mount Solitary, Jamison Valley, and Katoomba Falls
Cableway descending into heritage-listed rainforest
Scenic Railway (world's steepest incline railway) with 52-degree descent through an 80m tunnel

Transportation

Train: Take Blue Mountains Line from Central Station (platforms 12-13) to Katoomba (2 hours), then Blue Mountain Trolley Tours shuttle
Drive: Follow Parramatta Road and M4 motorway
Bus: Regular Citylink bus service between Sydney and Blue Mountains
Organized Tours: 1-2 day tours available from Sydney tour operators

Admission
Free

Opening Hours
24 hours (January 1 - December 31, Monday-Sunday)

Benjamin Russell Apr 22,2025

From Sydney CBD to Blue Mountains Park, you can choose between guided tours, self-driving, or train.

Take the Blue Mountains line from Central Station - it takes about 2 hours to reach Katoomba. From the station, walk south along the main road for about 100 meters to The Carrington Hotel, then take bus 686 to the terminus, which is Scenic World.

"Scenic World" includes 4 attractions (3 rides and 1 rainforest):

Scenic Skyway: 5-minute round trip, yellow-colored. Travels between mountains with a glass bottom - quite thrilling.
Scenic Cableway: 8-minute round trip, 545 meters long, blue-colored. One of the ways to access the rainforest below.
Scenic Railway: 7-minute round trip, 52-degree incline track, red-colored. Another way to access the rainforest below.
Scenic Walkway: 2.4km long, green-colored, elevated boardwalk through the rainforest with coal mining heritage sites.

There's an all-inclusive ticket for these 4 attractions costing AUD 35 per person (much cheaper if bought online in advance), offering unlimited rides on the Skyway, Cableway, Railway, and access to the Walkway.

The Blue Mountains National Park is part of the Greater Blue Mountains Area, which contains 7 national parks. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000 and was called the "Second Wonder of the World" by Queen Elizabeth II, though personally I think it's not as impressive as mountains in China.