- Official name: Scenic World
- Address: Violet St &, Cliff Dr, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia
- Date of opening: Established in 1945 as a tourist attraction
- Timings: Weekdays 10am - 4pm, Weekends 9am - 5pm
- UNESCO World Heritage Site: Added to the list in 2000
- Number of visitors per year: Over a million visitors annually
- Carbon footprint: Certified carbon neutral by Climate Active
What is Scenic World?
Get ready to be treated to once-in-a-lifetime views of the Three Sisters, Jamison Valley and the Katoomba Falls! Scenic World, situated in the Greater Blue Mountains region, is home to some of the world’s oldest rock formations, a cable car that will take you through the blue mountains, a scenic walking path to explore of the rock formations, one of the steepest railways in the world, and an enormous open skyway.
Quick facts about Scenic World and the Blue Mountains
Learn about the Aboriginal connection to Blue Mountains
The Greater Blue Mountains region, home to six Aboriginal language groups (Wiradjuri, Gundungurra, Dharawal, Darug, Darkinjung, and Wanaruah), preserves over 700 sites of Aboriginal cultural and historical importance.
The region's eight adjoining conservation reserves and national parks are teeming with life, including over 100 Eucalypt species and more than 400 types of vertebrates, making it a fantastic destination for nature enthusiasts.
Your experience at Scenic World
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What you’ll see
Scenic World in the Blue Mountains is a tourist attraction that has something for everyone, whether it be exciting rides, educational tours or hiking trails to just enjoy nature. It also has a number of spots that are beloved for their views. Here’s a breakdown for the experiences that await you at Scenic World in the Blue Mountains:
Scenic Railway
The Scenic Railway is a cable railway that takes passengers from the top of the escarpment to the floor of the Jamison Valley. It is considered one of the steepest railways in the world, having a 52° (128%) incline, and travelling a 310 m route.
Scenic Walkway
The Scenic Walkway consists of a 500 m elevated boardwalk that lets you explore the temperate rainforest of the Jamison Valley on foot. The walk is about 10-20 mins long.
Scenic Skyway
The Scenic Skyway is a 720 m long ride that takes you from the Scenic World Top Station to the east of Jamison Valley. Part of the cable-driven car has an electro-glass cabin floor and can carry 84 passengers.
Scenic Cableway
Another cable-driven conveyance, the Scenic Cableway runs between the floor of Jamison Valley and the Top Station up on the cliff. The cable car gives stunnings views of the cliffs and bush-cover.
Three Sisters
The Three Sisters are a natural rock formation on the north escarpment of the Jamison Valley. You can get amazing views of the jutting rocks from the east side of Scenic World, especially Echo Point.
Orphan Rock
Orphan Rock is a natural sandstone pillar close to Scenic World. You can see the tip of the rock from the Orphan Rock Lookout or get a stunning top-down view from the Scenic Skyway.
Juliet’s Balcony
For panoramic views of the Katoomba Falls and the Three Sisters, you can visit Juliet’s Balcony, a rocky outcrop near Vanimans Lookout. You can access this vantage point from the Furber Steps pathway.
Katoomba Falls
You can see Katoomba Falls pretty clearly from both the escarpment as well as from the floor of Jamison Valley. Take the Scenic Skyway for a truly spectacular view of the segmented waterfall.
Plan your visit to Scenic World
Scenic World’s opening hours
- Scenic World is open on weekdays from 10am to 4pm, and on weekends from 9am to 5pm.
- Last entry to Scenic World on weekdays: 2:30pm, weekends: 3:30pm
- During school holidays, timings may vary. During summer, Scenic World tends to open earlier than usual.
- With covered carriages and the availability of umbrellas and raincoats for purchase, Scenic World is an all-weather venue that’s open all year round.
Getting to Scenic World
- Address: Violet St &, Cliff Dr, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia
- Find on map
- By train: Take the Blue Mountains Line train from Sydney Central Station to Katoomba Station. Trains depart regularly throughout the day, and the journey takes about 2 hours. From Katoomba Station, you can then connect to a local bus or the Explorer Bus to Scenic World.
- By bus: You can catch a coach service from Sydney to Katoomba. From Katoomba Station, you can then connect to a local bus or the Explorer Bus to Scenic World.
Frequently asked questions about Scenic World
Scenic World in the Blue Mountains is a nature park with stunning views of the Blue Mountain area, including the Three Sisters, Orphan Rock, Katoomba Falls and others.
At Scenic World in the Blue Mountains, you can get on a number of rides that give panoramic views of the surroundings — the Scenic Railway, Cableway, Walkway and Skyway. There are also themed activities like the Buunyal-Gundungurra Country tour and Beyond Skyway experience as well as other seasonal attractions.
Scenic World was opened in 1945, when Harry Hammon repurposed a former coal mine into a tourist attraction.
Scenic World mainly has two areas — the base, which is part of the Jamison Valley rainforest and the cliff top, a part of the Jamison Valley escarpment. It has 3 permanent rides, which are the railway passenger car, the cableway and the skyway cable car. It also has a permanent elevated boardwalk.
The best time to visit Scenic World in the Blue Mountains is Summer. During these months, the weather is pleasant, sunny and dry.
Scenic World is just 100 km away from Sydney, towards the west. It is in a town called Katoomba in the Blue Mountains area.
Yes, Scenic World can be accessed by people who use wheelchairs. There is also wheelchair parking available at the spot.
Although photography is generally allowed, there may be some tours and events for which recording policies forbid guests from clicking pictures. Please check at the venue when you arrive.
