Blue Mountains Day Trip
Sydney, Australia
About This Activity
Take a day trip to the Blue Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage site 90 minutes west of Sydney. View the Three Sisters rock formation from Echo Point, ride Scenic World's Railway, Skyway, and Cableway (Discovery Pass A$55), and walk elevated boardwalks through eucalyptus forest. Independent travel by train from Central costs A$9.27 each way with an Opal card.
Seasonal note: Best spring/autumn
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