Victoria Edwards_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)

Victoria Edwards Apr 17,2025

After leaving Scenic World, drive to the nearby Echo Point lookout. There's a visitor center in the area and the Prince Henry Cliff Walk trail, which leads to Katoomba Falls and Scenic World. It's a moderate-difficulty walk taking about an hour one way, and is wheelchair accessible.

Three Sisters: According to legend, a wizard turned three sisters into stone to protect them from three young men's advances. However, he died before he could turn them back, leaving the sisters forever frozen as stone peaks.

The Three Sisters viewing area has two levels: Echo Point on top, and the lower level named Queen Elizabeth Lookout after Queen Elizabeth's visit in 1954. When the clouds clear, the entire Jamison Valley appears draped in a blue veil due to the eucalyptus trees, creating a mystical atmosphere.

Katoomba Falls: First reach Kedumba lookout, then follow the trail to Wollumai lookout, and finally to Cliff lookout.

Scenic World: First reach Katoomba Falls, then cross Reids Plateau and follow the trail to arrive at the destination.