Scenic World at Katoomba, NSW offers something for everyone, from thrilling rides to serene walks, all set in the natural beauty of the Blue Mountains. Family-owned since 1945, Scenic World has become an iconic attraction for visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed area. The main attraction is the Scenic Railway, the world’s steepest passenger railway, which descends into the Jamison Valley, offering exhilarating views of the lush rainforest.
The Scenic Cableway transports guests smoothly to the valley floor while providing panoramic views of the valley, cliffs, and surrounding mountains. The Scenic Skyway is another highlight, with a glass-floored cabin that soars 270 meters above the valley, allowing visitors to get a bird’s-eye view of the Three Sisters, Katoomba Falls, and the vast wilderness. Scenic Walkway, a 2.4-kilometre elevated boardwalk through the ancient rainforest allows visitors to discover the local flora and fauna.
Scenic World offers experiences that can’t be found anywhere else in the world. Each attraction takes advantage of the amazing views, across valleys of pristine rainforest, rugged escarpment, distant horizons and of course the iconic Three Sisters rock formations.
Scenic Cableway is the steepest aerial cable car in the Southern Hemisphere with an incline of 36°, taking guests from treetop to clifftop, close to the sheer sandstone cliffs. The glass-roofed Scenic Railway is in the Guinness Book of World Records as the steepest passenger railway in the world with an incline of 52°. The railway tracks were formally used to transport coal from the mine through the cliff tunnel.
Scenic Skyway opened in 1958 as Australia's first cable car and is today the largest aerial cable car in the Southern Hemisphere and at 270 metres above the ground, is an incredible way to enjoy the Jamison Valley views.
Scenic Railway was built in 1878 and used for transporting coal from the mine. When the Katoomba Colliery closed in 1945, local entrepreneur Harry Hammon saw an opportunity to convert the old coal skips and existing rail track into a passenger train, a recreational ride for tourists. He wanted to provide visitors with a unique way of seeing this incredible part of the country. In doing so, he created the world’s steepest passenger train, a record which still stands today.
Today, Scenic World is still owned and operated by the Hammon family who are proud to provide these unique experiences to over one million visitors a year. They come from all over the world to ride the Scenic Railway (the world’s steepest railway) and the Scenic Cableway (the steepest cable car in the Southern Hemisphere). They ride Scenic Skyway and wander along Scenic Walkway - one of the longest elevated boardwalks in Australia all while enjoying the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains.
The Traditional Owners of the land where Scenic World is located are the Gundungurra Aboriginal people who have lived in the Blue Mountains region of NSW for tens of thousands of years. The Gundungurra have a deep connection to the land, which they have used for hunting, gathering, and ceremonial purposes.
Three hours allows you to take in the three rides and four walking paths at a relaxed pace. All the rides at Scenic World depart every 10 minutes, but during busy periods there may be a short queue, with amazing views while you wait.
With an incline of 52°, Scenic Railway is the steepest cable-driven funicular passenger railway in the world offering fabulous views over Jamison Valley.
Start your Blue Mountains Scenic World adventure at Scenic World Top Station perched 1030 metres above sea level atop the sandstone cliffs overlooking Jamison Valley. Here you can dine, shop and choose to ride the Cableway, Railway or Skyway… or all three!
Scenic Walkway is one of Australia's longest elevated rainforest boardwalks. There are several different boardwalks to choose from, each offering a fascinating perspective beneath the canopy of the ancient rainforest.
Take a Buunyal Tour on Gundungurra Country with an authentic Indigenous guide. For something different, visit Dinosaur Valley, Australia's biggest dinosaur experience.
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