You’re in a small steel box with dozens of strangers, dangling from a wire cable over a deep canyon. Far below, the blue-hazed valleys of eucalypts reach toward you, and ahead, the rock pillars of the Three Sisters stand sentinel. As if there’s not enough here to take your breath away, you’re no sooner back on solid land than you’re bundled aboard the world’s steepest railway to plunge 415 metres down a cliffside to explore an ancient rainforest. This region is paradise for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike. The Jenolan Caves are thought to be the world’s oldest cave system, plus there’s over 400 species of fauna, soaring sandstone escarpments... the list goes on. When you’ve had enough excitement, unwind in any number of historic villages or delve into the fascinating Aborignal history of the region: all this within cooee of Australia’s biggest city.
Blue Mountain Highlights
Fun, spectacular and unbelievable, are the words you will use when visiting the Jenolan Caves. With 10 spectacular show caves, pure underground rivers and amazing formations – Jenolan Caves is among the finest and oldest cave systems in the world. Be sure to visit The National Park it’s a nature lover’s paradise with an abundance of colourful bird and animal life. Take a tour and learn about the local flora and fauna, and gaze at the dramatic sandstone cliffs and rugged canyons along the way. Walk on air if you dare at scenic world on the Cableway with a glass bottom 270 metres above ancient ravines and waterfalls. Take a walk along the boardwalk through the ancient rainforest and stop at Marrangaroo Spring, where you can have a refreshing drink of pure Blue Mountains water. Also on offer here is the Scenic Railway - ride the steepest incline Railway in the world! Treat yourself with a rejuvenating treatment at a local day spa. Pamper yourself with a facial or massage or linger a little longer at a health retreat for a complete detox. Take time out the enjoy all the Railway Museum and Leuralla Gardens has on offer, discover a unique collection of fabulous children’s toys and trains, it’s a must for the kid in all of us. Explore one of the oldest Blue Mountains’ heritage listed homes and wander through the 12 acres of temperate gardens. The Blue Mountains Explorer Bus is a great way to see all the area has to offer, operating on a regular basis from Katoomba Railway Station, you can hop on and hop off as you please. 29 Stops around Leura & Katoomba mean you can plan your own day at your pace to visit; waterfalls, attractions, galleries, gardens, bushwalks, cafes and restaurants as well as the major attractions of The Three Sisters and Scenic World.
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