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I visited Scenic World in the Blue Mountains and it was a great experience to see this beautiful area. The mountains are clean despite the crowds. The scenery is remarkable and I'm so glad I got to see this. Do bring sunscreen and maybe a handheld fan...it gets very hot up top! However, if you do the forest walk down below, it's very cooling (especially if you find the ventilation furnace on the walk...it felt so nice to stand next to it and cool down)! If you're visiting Australia and have the time, do visit the Blue Mountains (Scenic World).
Even on a rainy dreary day, this park was beautiful. I should say that we only went to a small portion of the park near the Three Sisters but there is so much more than the paths I walked. Like BBQing and camping and what not. Don't let a rainy day like we experienced deter you. Right we couldn't see the views. But the plants and rocks were beautiful in the dampness and the crowds were not there. The Three Sisters Walk is just that and easy walk...until you get to the steps that lead down to one of the Sisters (Giant Stairway). Those steps were no joke in the rain and narrow so I imagine it would be zero fun in crowds. Next time I'm going on that Cliff Walk!
Blue Mountains National Park is a huge attraction for tourists visiting Sydney - they sell tours to get here by the Circular Quay, or you can opt to head this way yourself via train! We took the train and it took about 2 hours each way, plus a short bus ride when you get to the Katoomba station! The town itself is small, so the bus makes a loop every 15 minutes - however, we wary of the bus being too full during the late afternoon hours and not stopping to pick up anymore passengers! You can use your train card for the bus rides as well! $20 should be sufficient to get you there and back and then some! The Blue Mountains National Park is pretty - large mountain ranges actually fairly close to small towns. It gets it's name by the blue hint given from the Eucalyptus trees! If you like nature - seeing the valleys and the mountains - and very cool rock formations, cascades/falls.. this is the place to be! You can do the whole thing in a day, considering you can see the Three Sisters straight from the lookout point and the view doesn't change too much as you hike through the various trails. The hikes can be long though, so make sure you wear tennis shoes if you want to venture on multiple ones. There can also be lots of stairs, but the trails are paved and maintained well and so are the steps along the trails. Some parts need to be filled in but overall, not very tough to navigate. I just felt you get more of the same scenery along each trail and that it gets fairly boring as you continue on multiple ones. We didn't do the Scenic rides - there are 3 different options in Scenic World - because we didn't think the tram ride would enhance our experience/view of the Blue Mountains/Three Sisters at all. Overall, good day spent outdoors breathing the fresh air in the mountains but I've seen more spectacular views at other parks. I would probably say I've been and seen it, but would skip it next time I visit.
The Blue Mountains National Park is definitely a must-do day trip if you are visiting Sydney. There are tour companies that will take you here, but the public transit system operates a "Blue Mountain Train" aka the BMT route quite a few times each day. Just get an Opal card literally, anywhere, load some money on it, get on the train, and get off at Katoomba. You will save a ton of money! From the train station, you can get a bus that also takes the Opal cards and get as far as Echo Point and the famous Three Sisters. The only downside to the all public-transit option is that if you want to go farther than Echo Point you will be hiking/bush walking a good distance. We ended up paying for a trolley to get to Leura Cascades, but if I were with a group in which everyone was up for a longer hike, I'd suggest skipping the rather pricey trolley. Echo Point is absolutely stunning! It is one of the most popular spots in the park and can be viewed from the parking lot, so, yes, it is crowded at the first viewpoint. I'd highly recommend taking at least a short hike down the paved trail to get some more peaceful views of the Three Sisters; most people don't leave the parking lot, so the crowds dissipate quickly! If you are really up for a workout you can descend all or part of the Giant Stairway, which is really a ladder with handrails in many places...and there is two way traffic on it...we only made it as far as Honeymoon Bridge, but the views were worth the climb down and back up. Leura Cascades is also a very worthy stop; we hiked to the upper and lower cascades from the trolley stop. The hike to the lower cascades isn't terribly well marked, but if you follow what looks like the most obviously used trail past the upper falls, you will eventually see a sign reassuring you that you are on the right path. There are some stairs, but this is not a difficult trail. Just past the lower falls there is an amazing lookout with no sign...we just decided to go a bit past the falls to see what might be there and were rewarded greatly! The blue color of the mountains if from the eucalyptus trees; those from the US will be reminded of the Great Smoky Mountains to an extent. Absolutely gorgeous!!
The Blue Mountains ("blue" because of the bluish hue of the eucalyptus trees) of Australia are in one words: Awesome. If you happen to be in Sydney they are a must see, and if you are going for your first time I would suggest you do it with a tour group. It's not as great as the Grand Canyon, but it's really good. Most tour operators offer tours in large bus or smaller groups. Spend the extra few dollars and go with a smaller group. The advantages are that you will not have to wait in near eternity in lines, you can keep an eye on each other, listen to what your tour director has to say and you won't get lost or separated in the crowds. Most start off with a breathtaking gondola ride, the change to an inclined rail like downward. You'll get a great view of the internationally famous Three Sisters, consisting of a three peaked sandstone formations. On your way you pass through various souvenir shops and some restaurant facilities with restrooms, before board the inclined railway down. Since there is nothing one after you board the rail car, I suggest you use any of the facilities you may need. After the ride downward you'll encounter a whole series of elevated walkways, so take the walkways and enjoy the scenery. At the end of the walkways you'll encounter a staircase which will take you up to what was a historic coal mining operation. Being historic and old, it really doesn't amount to much but interesting enough to see and to wonder how anybody ever got in there and then, how they may have ever gotten any coal back out. There is again an elevated railcar which is on a very steep angle to take you back up to the top. Brace yourself as it is a very sharp, quick but fascinating ride back up to the top.
So let's talk about my trip to Australia. I really love this country and wanna say couple words about the most beautiful and interesting places for you, my friends. The first spot is Blue Mountain National Park. As I remember there was rainy and a little bit cold at the end of summer time so if you decide to visit this park please use comfortable shoes and warm clothes. So many different big and small trakking routes there! I have spend only 3-4 hours on classic walks and visited the most popular places, you know, I am just a small mouse, but there are some cafe/kiosk to have a light lunch, a lot of points with drinking water, picnic tables, barbecue facilities, WCs, etc. You can come there by car, train or by bus, using many "bus-tour-companies" as I did. I spent about 70-110 bucks for whole day during this trip but remember that the Mouse don't need to eat a lot, just some cheese :))) I don't want to say a lot about amazing views cuz it is not necessary now you just have to visit this place when you will be in Sydney 100%!
An amazing park with incredible views. I didn't pay for a tour or anything like that, so the only cost was the train, which wasn't much! There are plenty of lookout points as you walk through the park, so get ready for some scenic pictures. It was extremely windy when I went, so a lot of people were too scared to go towards certain edges. Even though it's a few hours from Sydney, I'd say it's definitely worth your time to experience a place like this.
Beautiful, breath taking, definitely worth the stop. You can spend all day here to hike and explore. Take the great staircase down to the base of the Three Sisters. Or, you can spend a few hours and enjoy the scenic view from Echo Point. Parking can be a little tricky. Have change for metered parking. Super glad I stopped here. Really amazing.
If you have the chance to come out to the blue mountains, I definitely recommend it! I came out for one day from Sydney - it is super easy to get to on the train and can be cheap if you go on Sundays (when they cap for daily charge on the trains is super low). There are tons of restaurants, cafes, places to shop, and of course, the trails to be able to see the beautiful mountains!
I took public transportation and boy was it worth it. From King's Cross Station to Katoomba station, it only cost $11.80 for a round trip ticket! You don't have to worry about parking and it's a smooth two hour ride there with only one transfer point at Central Station. Once you arrive to Katoomba station, it's only a mere 30-35 minute walk to Echo Point, one of the main tourist stops. Echo Point is where the famous three sisters lookout is located and where you'll find all the tourists crowded there. It offers an impressive view of the Blue Mountains which seriously appears blue due to "rayleigh scattering-wiki." Haha I just had to research why. While I wouldn't say it's the most spectacular view I've ever seen, the story behind the three sisters (please google) is interesting and adds to the history of the mountains. Considering I went during the wintertime, it was quite cold, but the perfect temperature for hiking since it's a nice workout if you walk along the Prince Henry Cliff Walk ( a medium level hike) and visit the Katoomba falls. I am actually glad I didn't hike this during the summertime. If you don't feel like doing too much hiking, the Katoomba cascades are a smaller set of water falls that are enjoyable as well. If you're too tired, there is the Explorer Bus available to hop on and hop off and a scenic cable car, but I highly recommend just hiking around. It's well worth exploring the pathways by foot and nothing is too difficult to walk. After hiking, I ended up at a quaint cafe called The Yellow Deli/ Common Ground Cafe ( I have a review for that as well). Do drop by.
The Blue Mountains were absolutely worth it. Not the easiest place to get to if you are relying on public transport, so we hired a car and made a little road trip out of it. I am so glad we did. Once we arrived, we got the hop on hop off bus which was super easy to use. It's a round trip starting from Kombucha Station and made getting around really convenient without having to stress about directions or parking. The views along the way were already beautiful, but nothing compared to when we actually got there. The landscape is stunning with lush forests, dramatic cliffs and waterfalls. It feels like you have stepped into a postcard. One of the highlights was Scenic World. We did the steepest railway in the world. It is as wild as it sounds. Super steep, feels like a rollercoaster going down through the forest, and somehow still family friendly and so much fun. It was one of those experiences that really sticks with you. If you are into hikes, epic views or just need a break from the city, this place is a must. Just be prepared for a bit of a drive and bring your camera. read more
The natural beauty of the mountains is always a draw to come and soak it in. The sky view area gives you the ability to go down into the bush below the mountains. The three sisters are a sight to see as is the vast beauty all around you. read more
#101 for 2021 I believe the Blue Mountains is a must see. What makes them blue are the oils from the Eucalyptus trees mixed with the moisture creating a blue haze. And they look gorgeous. We were able to take a walk about tour to learn more of the history, listen to dream and remembering songs of the Aboriginals. It was a beautiful experience I wish I could have recorded from beginning to end. It made me want to take a spiritual journey of my own to find myself and understand my place in the grander scheme of life and the world. The railway was fun too taking you down to the rain forest area where you can walk around and continue exploring. Very steep and enclosed but that made it more thrilling. For a short period it goes very fast but not long enough to give you a good measure of excitement. You will get a smile on your face for sure. The ceiling was glass to view cliff walls, fauna and skies. We also rode the cable car suspended over the gorge and takes you across the gorge. My cousin's husband and I decided to play it smart and stand in the middle away from the windows. We're both afraid of heights and have too much understanding how these mechanical wonders work and how they can fail. He's a mechanical engineer. So we're moving across the gorge, our wives are asking us to come where they are by the windows. We're laughing.... NO. Then, the driver says if you want to get a good look below the middle of the floor is glass. So everyone turns around to look at our feet because we were standing on the glass. We looked up, not down. Our wives got a good hard laugh at that. I'd really like to recommend this ride to you but my experience just can't get me there. lol We did see the Three Sisters a geological formation with a fantastic Aboriginal story. The best view is from Echo Point look out, on the edge of a plateau sticking out. The Jenola caves are there too. You can read my review on the caves on their own Yelp page. That's one you don't want to miss either. There are so many adventures to go on in the Blue Mountains. I would love to do more walk abouts listening to the stories. Mystical, spiritual and magical. A ton of hikes and if you're into mountain climbing there's lots of that too. Beautiful vistas and waterfalls that can just take your breath away. I wish I had the chance to see the Water Garden in Mayfield. "Features within the Water Garden include a water dripping copper tree fountain, stone and steel wisteria arbor, an allée of London Plane trees, and a stunning blue-stone bridge with cascade folly. " From https://int.sydney.com/destinations/blue-mountains/oberon-area/oberon/attractions/mayfield . To better plan your visit to the Blue Mountains check out this website to get all the information you need to get the most out of your stay. https://int.sydney.com/destinations/blue-mountains I could spend a week there and I feel that would still not be enough. As I said in the beginning the Blue Mountains is a must. Put it at the top of your list with the koalas and kangaroos mate. You can thank me lata gata. read more
3 years ago
It was peaceful and a a beautiful hike even when raining. But the rain during a hike does the soul good. read more
I visited Scenic World in the Blue Mountains and it was a great experience to see this beautiful area. The mountains are clean despite the crowds. The scenery is remarkable and I'm so glad I got to see this. Do bring sunscreen and maybe a handheld fan...it gets very hot up top! However, if you do the forest walk down below, it's very cooling (especially if you find the ventilation furnace on the walk...it felt so nice to stand next to it and cool down)! If you're visiting Australia and have the time, do visit the Blue Mountains (Scenic World). read more
Even on a rainy dreary day, this park was beautiful. I should say that we only went to a small portion of the park near the Three Sisters but there is so much more than the paths I walked. Like BBQing and camping and what not. Don't let a rainy day like we experienced deter you. Right we couldn't see the views. But the plants and rocks were beautiful in the dampness and the crowds were not there. The Three Sisters Walk is just that and easy walk...until you get to the steps that lead down to one of the Sisters (Giant Stairway). Those steps were no joke in the rain and narrow so I imagine it would be zero fun in crowds. Next time I'm going on that Cliff Walk! read more
Blue Mountains National Park is a huge attraction for tourists visiting Sydney - they sell tours to get here by the Circular Quay, or you can opt to head this way yourself via train! We took the train and it took about 2 hours each way, plus a short bus ride when you get to the Katoomba station! The town itself is small, so the bus makes a loop every 15 minutes - however, we wary of the bus being too full during the late afternoon hours and not stopping to pick up anymore passengers! You can use your train card for the bus rides as well! $20 should be sufficient to get you there and back and then some! The Blue Mountains National Park is pretty - large mountain ranges actually fairly close to small towns. It gets it's name by the blue hint given from the Eucalyptus trees! If you like nature - seeing the valleys and the mountains - and very cool rock formations, cascades/falls.. this is the place to be! You can do the whole thing in a day, considering you can see the Three Sisters straight from the lookout point and the view doesn't change too much as you hike through the various trails. The hikes can be long though, so make sure you wear tennis shoes if you want to venture on multiple ones. There can also be lots of stairs, but the trails are paved and maintained well and so are the steps along the trails. Some parts need to be filled in but overall, not very tough to navigate. I just felt you get more of the same scenery along each trail and that it gets fairly boring as you continue on multiple ones. We didn't do the Scenic rides - there are 3 different options in Scenic World - because we didn't think the tram ride would enhance our experience/view of the Blue Mountains/Three Sisters at all. Overall, good day spent outdoors breathing the fresh air in the mountains but I've seen more spectacular views at other parks. I would probably say I've been and seen it, but would skip it next time I visit. read more
7 years ago
The Blue Mountains National Park is definitely a must-do day trip if you are visiting Sydney. There are tour companies that will take you here, but the public transit system operates a "Blue Mountain Train" aka the BMT route quite a few times each day. Just get an Opal card literally, anywhere, load some money on it, get on the train, and get off at Katoomba. You will save a ton of money! From the train station, you can get a bus that also takes the Opal cards and get as far as Echo Point and the famous Three Sisters. The only downside to the all public-transit option is that if you want to go farther than Echo Point you will be hiking/bush walking a good distance. We ended up paying for a trolley to get to Leura Cascades, but if I were with a group in which everyone was up for a longer hike, I'd suggest skipping the rather pricey trolley. Echo Point is absolutely stunning! It is one of the most popular spots in the park and can be viewed from the parking lot, so, yes, it is crowded at the first viewpoint. I'd highly recommend taking at least a short hike down the paved trail to get some more peaceful views of the Three Sisters; most people don't leave the parking lot, so the crowds dissipate quickly! If you are really up for a workout you can descend all or part of the Giant Stairway, which is really a ladder with handrails in many places...and there is two way traffic on it...we only made it as far as Honeymoon Bridge, but the views were worth the climb down and back up. Leura Cascades is also a very worthy stop; we hiked to the upper and lower cascades from the trolley stop. The hike to the lower cascades isn't terribly well marked, but if you follow what looks like the most obviously used trail past the upper falls, you will eventually see a sign reassuring you that you are on the right path. There are some stairs, but this is not a difficult trail. Just past the lower falls there is an amazing lookout with no sign...we just decided to go a bit past the falls to see what might be there and were rewarded greatly! The blue color of the mountains if from the eucalyptus trees; those from the US will be reminded of the Great Smoky Mountains to an extent. Absolutely gorgeous!! read more
The Blue Mountains ("blue" because of the bluish hue of the eucalyptus trees) of Australia are in one words: Awesome. If you happen to be in Sydney they are a must see, and if you are going for your first time I would suggest you do it with a tour group. It's not as great as the Grand Canyon, but it's really good. Most tour operators offer tours in large bus or smaller groups. Spend the extra few dollars and go with a smaller group. The advantages are that you will not have to wait in near eternity in lines, you can keep an eye on each other, listen to what your tour director has to say and you won't get lost or separated in the crowds. Most start off with a breathtaking gondola ride, the change to an inclined rail like downward. You'll get a great view of the internationally famous Three Sisters, consisting of a three peaked sandstone formations. On your way you pass through various souvenir shops and some restaurant facilities with restrooms, before board the inclined railway down. Since there is nothing one after you board the rail car, I suggest you use any of the facilities you may need. After the ride downward you'll encounter a whole series of elevated walkways, so take the walkways and enjoy the scenery. At the end of the walkways you'll encounter a staircase which will take you up to what was a historic coal mining operation. Being historic and old, it really doesn't amount to much but interesting enough to see and to wonder how anybody ever got in there and then, how they may have ever gotten any coal back out. There is again an elevated railcar which is on a very steep angle to take you back up to the top. Brace yourself as it is a very sharp, quick but fascinating ride back up to the top. read more
8 years ago
So let's talk about my trip to Australia. I really love this country and wanna say couple words about the most beautiful and interesting places for you, my friends. The first spot is Blue Mountain National Park. As I remember there was rainy and a little bit cold at the end of summer time so if you decide to visit this park please use comfortable shoes and warm clothes. So many different big and small trakking routes there! I have spend only 3-4 hours on classic walks and visited the most popular places, you know, I am just a small mouse, but there are some cafe/kiosk to have a light lunch, a lot of points with drinking water, picnic tables, barbecue facilities, WCs, etc. You can come there by car, train or by bus, using many "bus-tour-companies" as I did. I spent about 70-110 bucks for whole day during this trip but remember that the Mouse don't need to eat a lot, just some cheese :))) I don't want to say a lot about amazing views cuz it is not necessary now you just have to visit this place when you will be in Sydney 100%! read more
An amazing park with incredible views. I didn't pay for a tour or anything like that, so the only cost was the train, which wasn't much! There are plenty of lookout points as you walk through the park, so get ready for some scenic pictures. It was extremely windy when I went, so a lot of people were too scared to go towards certain edges. Even though it's a few hours from Sydney, I'd say it's definitely worth your time to experience a place like this. read more
Beautiful, breath taking, definitely worth the stop. You can spend all day here to hike and explore. Take the great staircase down to the base of the Three Sisters. Or, you can spend a few hours and enjoy the scenic view from Echo Point. Parking can be a little tricky. Have change for metered parking. Super glad I stopped here. Really amazing. read more
12 years ago
7 years ago
If you have the chance to come out to the blue mountains, I definitely recommend it! I came out for one day from Sydney - it is super easy to get to on the train and can be cheap if you go on Sundays (when they cap for daily charge on the trains is super low). There are tons of restaurants, cafes, places to shop, and of course, the trails to be able to see the beautiful mountains! read more
I took public transportation and boy was it worth it. From King's Cross Station to Katoomba station, it only cost $11.80 for a round trip ticket! You don't have to worry about parking and it's a smooth two hour ride there with only one transfer point at Central Station. Once you arrive to Katoomba station, it's only a mere 30-35 minute walk to Echo Point, one of the main tourist stops. Echo Point is where the famous three sisters lookout is located and where you'll find all the tourists crowded there. It offers an impressive view of the Blue Mountains which seriously appears blue due to "rayleigh scattering-wiki." Haha I just had to research why. While I wouldn't say it's the most spectacular view I've ever seen, the story behind the three sisters (please google) is interesting and adds to the history of the mountains. Considering I went during the wintertime, it was quite cold, but the perfect temperature for hiking since it's a nice workout if you walk along the Prince Henry Cliff Walk ( a medium level hike) and visit the Katoomba falls. I am actually glad I didn't hike this during the summertime. If you don't feel like doing too much hiking, the Katoomba cascades are a smaller set of water falls that are enjoyable as well. If you're too tired, there is the Explorer Bus available to hop on and hop off and a scenic cable car, but I highly recommend just hiking around. It's well worth exploring the pathways by foot and nothing is too difficult to walk. After hiking, I ended up at a quaint cafe called The Yellow Deli/ Common Ground Cafe ( I have a review for that as well). Do drop by. read more
9 years ago
Had a great tour with AATkings and John our guide. Loved the 3 Sisters, Orphan Rock, the cable cars and the overlooks. read more
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