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Blue Mountains
Hiking
There are some excellent hiking trails around the Blue Mountains with most of the walks originating around Katoomba.
The most popular include the Giant Stairway Walk that descends the Jamison Valley from Echo Point and the Federal Pass Trail that passes along the floor of the valley and includes the Katoomba Falls and Orphan Rock.
Activities
Scenic Railway
With an incline of 52°, the Scenic Railway is the world’s steepest inclined railway. It is very popular and feels a bit like a slow roller coaster ride.
Corner Violet Street & Cliff Drive, Katoomba
Tel (02) 4752 2699
Website www.scenicworld.com.au
Tickets $10 one-way, $19 return
Open 9am-5pm daily
Scenic Skyway
The Scenic Skyway cable gondola travels over the Jamison Valley and provides an impressive view of Katoomba and the Blue Mountains.
Corner Violet Street & Cliff Drive, Katoomba
Tel (02) 4752 2699
Website www.scenicworld.com.au
Tickets $16
Open 9am-5pm daily
