- 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

  1. Train: Take Blue Mountains Line from Central Station (platforms 12-13) to Katoomba (2 hours), then Blue Mountain Trolley Tours shuttle

  2. Drive: Follow Parramatta Road and M4 motorway

  3. Bus: Regular Citylink bus service between Sydney and Blue Mountains

  4. Organized Tours: 1-2 day tours available from Sydney tour operators

Admission
Free

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

 

Isabella Hayes Apr 24,2025

The Blue Mountains are beautiful, and all three cable car rides are interesting. The most fun is the red mining car (Railway) - it's almost vertical, and we rode it several times repeatedly.

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