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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)

Daniel Chen Apr 24,2025

Riding the world's most thrilling train, we waited nervously yet excitedly as we heard the screams from previous passengers. Sitting in the enclosed carriage, gripping the handrails tightly, it felt less like moving forward and more like plunging down! Our bodies lurched forward with the train, and we had to brace our feet against the seats in front to maintain balance. This must be what falling into an abyss feels like... After passing through dark tunnels and tree-filled gorges, sunlight suddenly blazed through. What an exhilarating experience! The kids were so excited they kept begging to ride again.

The train stops in a forest area where sunlight barely penetrates, making it quite cold and gloomy. Those interested can continue exploring. We briefly visited the nearby abandoned coal mine site, showing that this was originally a railway used for transporting coal. Now it serves as an exciting tourist attraction - a clever repurposing indeed. The forest was too cold and dark, and with the already low temperature and no sunshine, it was quite uncomfortable to stay there. So we decided to head back, joining the long queue waiting for the return train.

Since there's only one track, the train returns the same way. On the return journey, the train moves uphill and we faced backward - not nearly as thrilling as the downward journey.