Meadow Thornton_Blue Mountains_Attractions

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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)

Meadow Thornton Mar 10,2025

After seeing the scenery of the Blue Mountains, some tourists believe that the Blue Mountains can't be compared with famous Chinese mountains such as Zhangjiajie and Huangshan at all, and they have some complaints about the Blue Mountains being listed as a World Natural and Cultural Heritage site. However, they may not have noticed that the eucalyptus oil volatilized by eucalyptus trees floats in the Blue Mountains, and the light refraction generated by it shrouds the surrounding mountains and the sky in a layer of blue. This is probably the main reason why the Blue Mountains are listed as a World Cultural Heritage site, because this peculiar phenomenon is unique in the world and can only be found in the Blue Mountains.