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Stroll · Katoomba, New South Wales
Scenic World
Complex on the edge of the Jamison Valley in Katoomba, featuring the incline railway of an old mine — up to 52 degrees — two cableways and a 2.4 km walkway through the valley rainforest.
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About Scenic World
Scenic World sits on the rim of the Jamison Valley, about 2 km from Echo Point. It brings together four ways to view the valley, all included on the same ticket.
The Scenic Railway was built in the 1880s to remove coal and shale from valley mines. After the mine closed in 1945 it began carrying visitors. The steepest section has a 52-degree incline over 310 metres, and the descent through tunnel and slope is the most popular part.
The Scenic Skyway crosses the gorge about 270 metres above the valley floor, over Katoomba Falls, in a cabin with sections of glass floor. The Scenic Cableway, a larger cable car, descends about 200 metres to the valley-floor station. Down there, the Scenic Walkway, a 2.4 km boardwalk, traverses the rainforest and passes remains of the old mine.
The complex includes shops, a café and a restaurant. Admission is charged; check the current price list.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
2 to 3 hours.
Best time
Right at opening or late afternoon, when queues are smaller. Weekends and school holidays are usually busier.
How to get there
About 2 km from Echo Point, via the cliff-top trail, tourist bus or car, with parking on site.
Tip
Descend by the incline railway, walk the valley boardwalk and ascend via the Cableway, or the reverse. Buy tickets online to avoid queues.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Scenic World
What is the gradient of the Scenic World train?
On the steepest section, 52 degrees over 310 meters. It is promoted as the steepest passenger railway in the world.
What is included in the Scenic World ticket?
The inclinator (scenic railway), the two cableways and the valley boardwalk, all usable on the same day.
How long does a visit to Scenic World take?
2 to 3 hours to use the four attractions and walk the valley boardwalk.