Blue Mountains
- 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)
The Blue Mountains is highly recommended in all travel guides. It's quite far from Sydney by car. A taxi would cost around AUD 400-450, while a private car service is slightly cheaper at about AUD 300.
You can book tickets through travel websites like Mafengwo. I recommend choosing the 10-11 AM entry time. Tickets cost about AUD 30 for adults and AUD 20 for children, which includes access to the cable car, scenic skyway, and one railway ride. The total cost per person for a day trip comes to less than AUD 60 - quite a good deal!
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