About 2 hours from Sydney via train are The Blue Mountains. I stayed in Katoomba, a small mountain town. It was the coldest place I visited this trip. I definitely recommend layers if you’re there for the winter season.
Katoomba was a short bus-ride from Scenic World, which I definitely recommend you buy tickets for. There were a lot of families and children there, but the hikes and walkways weren’t crowded whatsoever. There’s a “scenic skyway” that takes you across Jamison Valley, where you cruise above the treetops and have an amazing view of Katoomba Falls that actually supplies water to Sydney.
Their “scenic cableway” is the steepest in the Southern Hemisphere, and their “scenic railway” is the steepest in the world. Neither go that fast, but I do have to say that I wasn’t prepared for the incline of the railway (you can adjust your seat up to a 64 degree incline). I honestly had no idea what to expect, but it was a total surprise that there was a drop involved, haha.
Not too far of a journey from Scenic World is Three Sisters at Echo Point, a formation you can’t help but be drawn as you enjoy it from various vantage points while enjoying all the attractions. You can walk there from Scenic World via one of their many pathways in the mountains, or take a bus. Between my couple of days in the Blue Mountains, I visited Three Sisters during the day and also at dusk. The colors of the formation really do play off of the sun. It was definitely worth another visit.
One of my favorite parts of Katoomba was how many thrift and vintage shops they had along their main street. Secondhand shops have far more interesting things to look at over your typical souvenir shop or department store. I picked up a wool newsboy cap to keep me warm, and some vintage postcards I definitely would not have found anywhere else!
Like Byron Bay, Katoomba also had an Aldi’s for some cheap eats. As I wandered the main street, I saw a sign for a community lunch within the Town Centre Arcade. And it was there that I met Elaine. A truly inspirational lass, we had the most heartwarming chat. Honestly, Australians are some of the friendliest, loveliest people I’ve ever met. Elaine and I were meant to take lunch together. ❤
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