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Activity Katoomba, Blue Mountains

Scenic World

An activity in Katoomba, Blue Mountains, pricey ($$$) and worth about 2.5 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Scenic World in Katoomba, Blue Mountains
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Why go

Steep railway, cable car and skyway over the Jamison Valley, with rainforest boardwalks.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Blue Mountains, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Three Sisters, 1.1 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
Katoomba
Price
$$$
Time needed
2.5 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Blue Mountains, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Three Sisters

    Three sandstone pillars above the Jamison Valley, seen from Echo Point Lookout.

    Sight · 1.1 km straight-line
  2. 2
    The Carrington Hotel

    Grand 1880s hotel in Katoomba with a historic bar and a wood fire.

    Drinks · 2.0 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Leura Gourmet

    Cafe and deli on Leura Mall with a back dining room that looks out over the Jamison Valley.

    Food · 3.2 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Leura Mall

    Tree-lined main street of Leura with cafes, homeware stores and garden shops.

    Shopping · 3.3 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Hydro Majestic Hotel

    Restored 1904 cliff-top hotel in Medlow Bath known for high tea above the Megalong Valley.

    Food · 6.2 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Wentworth Falls

    Tiered waterfall with lookouts and a cliff-edge track along the National Pass.

    Outdoors · 6.6 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Scenic World is a stop on our Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Blue Mountains run from 9°C in July to 27°C in January; February is usually the wettest month. For Scenic World itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Blue Mountains from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Blue Mountains weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Scenic World, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
1 Violet St, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia
Coordinates
-33.72880, 150.30120
Destination
Blue Mountains, New South Wales
Website
scenicworld.com.au

Scenic World: quick answers

How much time do you need at Scenic World?

Plan on about 2.5 hours at Scenic World. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Scenic World?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Buy tickets online and ride the railway first.

Where is Scenic World?

Scenic World is at 1 Violet St, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Scenic World?

Scenic World appears on Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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