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Activity Clarence, Blue Mountains

Zig Zag Railway

An activity in Clarence, Blue Mountains, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Zig Zag Railway in Clarence, Blue Mountains
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Why go

Heritage steam and diesel trains running down the 1860s zig-zag line from Clarence near Lithgow, with sandstone cuttings and viaducts.

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 Govetts Leap Lookout, 19 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
Clarence
Price
$$
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Govetts Leap Lookout

    Lookout over the Grose Valley and Bridal Veil Falls near Blackheath.

    Sight · 19 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Grand Canyon Track

    6 km loop near Blackheath descending into a fern-lined slot canyon.

    Outdoors · 21 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Hydro Majestic Hotel

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

    Food · 23 km straight-line
  4. 4
    The Carrington Hotel

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

    Drinks · 28 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Leura Gourmet

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

    Food · 28 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Leura Mall

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

    Shopping · 28 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Zig Zag Railway 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 Zig Zag Railway itself, we suggest: Morning.

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

Getting there

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Address
840 Chifley Rd, Clarence NSW 2790, Australia
Coordinates
-33.47734, 150.22103
Destination
Blue Mountains, New South Wales
Website
zigzagrailway.com.au

Zig Zag Railway: quick answers

How much time do you need at Zig Zag Railway?

Plan on about 2 hours at Zig Zag Railway. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Zig Zag Railway?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Book the 90-minute run to Bottom Points; drive via Bells Line of Road.

Where is Zig Zag Railway?

Zig Zag Railway is at 840 Chifley Rd, Clarence NSW 2790, Australia. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Zig Zag Railway?

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

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