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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)

Isabella Turner Mar 21,2025

The Blue Mountains got their name from the vast number of eucalyptus trees (the ones koalas eat) that cover the mountains. These trees release oils that create a blue haze when viewed from a distance, hence the name "Blue Mountains."

Since the Blue Mountains are quite far from Sydney's city center, we decisively booked a day tour and reported early morning in Chinatown.

However, for Chinese visitors like us who have seen the magnificent mountains of our homeland, the Blue Mountains seemed rather ordinary... Not particularly spectacular, certainly not comparable to Zhangjiajie.

I must especially criticize one of the attractions - the Golden Waterfall Circuit. Honestly, it's just a small stream coming down from the mountain, almost dried up. I was like "?????"

We also wandered around what I suppose was a nearby town, but didn't find anything particularly worth visiting. Overall, I wouldn't recommend it.