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The ultimate guide on getting to Scenic World in the Blue Mountains

Where is Scenic World located?

Scenic World in the Blue Mountains is a beautiful nature park that is a popular day-trip destination close to Sydney. Tourists from all over Australia and the world come here to experience the bushy terrain of the Blue Mountains, the microcosm of the Jamison Valley rainforest and the innovative rides that promise stunning views.

Quick facts about Scenic World’s location

  • Address: Violet St &, Cliff Dr, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia
  • Google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bSxaahqojP5nAkh19
  • Scenic World in the Blue Mountains is located about 100 km west of Sydney in the town of Katoomba, New South Wales. It is home to spectacular sandstone cliffs and a section of the Jamison Valley rainforest. The park has amazing views of the Three Sisters rock formation, Katoomba Falls, Mt Solitary and many other tourist attractions.
  • Closest landmark: Katoomba Falls, 550m away

Getting to Scenic World by public transport

By train 

Best For: Saving Time, Avoiding Traffic, Budget Travellers

Travel Time: 2 hr 40 min

Closest Stop: Katoomba station

From Sydney CBD, walk for a few minutes to Town Hall station and get on a T9 train to Strathfield station. Get off there and take the Blue Mountains Line down to Katoomba station. This is as far as you can get to Scenic World Blue Mountains via train. From here, walk to Parke St opp Fire station and get the 686G bus from there to Kamillaroi Rd at Burrawang St bus stop. A short walk from here will take you to Scenic World.

By bus

Best For: Budget Travellers, Scenic Walking

Travel Time: 3 hr 25 min

Closest Stop: Blue Mountains Tourist Park, Cliff Dr bus stop

Take a walk to Town Hall station, Park St, Stand H and get the N71 bus to Blacktown station, Stand D. You’ll have to get a Blue Mountains Line train from here to Blacktown station. Walk down to the Carrington Hotel, Katoomba St bus stop and take the 686G bus to Blue Mountains Tourist Park, Cliff Dr stop. Scenic World is a 6-min walk from here.

By car

It takes about 1 hr 21 min to drive to Scenic World Blue Mountains from Sydney CBD. Take the Western Distributor/A4 from Market St and head west towards George St. Get onto the ramp to Anzac Brg/Liverpool/Darling Hbr and follow M4 and Great Western Hwy/A32 to Parke St/Yeaman Bridge Rd in Katoomba. Take a right onto Cascade St and then take Neale St to reach Scenic World.

Parking facilities

You can park for free at the Scenic World multi storey car park that is available on side. It is a covered parking lot. Charging points for electric vehicles are also available here with 240v 10A 3 pin wall outlets (up to 22kW). Disabled parking spots are available opposite the main entry.

Walking to Scenic World

Travel time: The walk from Katoomba train station to Scenic World takes around 35 mins.

Distance:  2.4 km

Ideal for: Sight-seeing, Exploring, Light Hiking, Culture Lovers

The walk from Katoomba station is a unique experience with mesmerising views of the Katoomba town-centre, the Blue Mountains and the Jamison Valley. To reach Scenic World, start walking southeast from the Katoomba station toward Katoomba St. Then, turn right onto Waratah St and left onto Cascade St. Walk onto Neale St and reach Peckmans Rd. Take a left and keep walking on Peckmans Rd till you reach Cliff Dr. Keep walking on Cliff Dr and then turn towards the Katoomba Falls Access Track. You will find Scenic World right.

Frequently asked questions about getting to Scenic World

​Scenic World is located about 100 km west of Sydney. It is a part of the Blue Mountains area in New South Wales. The address is Violet St &, Cliff Dr, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia.