The World Heritage site of the Blue Mountains is just a day trip from the city of Sydney. The drive from any of the five star hotels Sydney offers in the center of town, to the Blue Mountains is just over two hours. One should take note, that no petrol stations are located at the Park or the Reserve, so one should plan ahead. Located in the the mountains is the Scenic World. This is a collection of various ways to enable visitors to experience the best views of the incredible scenery, rock formations, waterfalls, and landscapes. This is a site that all visitors should see, and a perfect getaway for those living in Sydney.
Scenic World remains open, every day throughout the year, from nine to five. When one first enters, the first activity would be to take the train down into the Jamison valley. The descent is about four hundred and fifteen meters, taking the steepest rails in the world, through tunnels, cliff edges and water falls into the ancient Australian rain forest. Once in the valley there is a self guided tour along a walkway, leading one through the forest on a set of trails, with a boardwalk that is accessible to those in wheelchairs. The walk leads one through the flora and fauna, and provides history and facts.
And one should take time to explore the sites in the valley such as the Rain Forest room located deep within the valley and the Marrangaroo Spring, as well as the historical exhibit of the coal mine, before heading back along the path that leads to the platform to the suspended cable car. This was the first in the world to be designed with a floor made of glass. The window in the floor becomes transparent as the car makes its ascent out of the valley, giving one an incredible perspective and the feeling as though one may just be walking on air. For those not afraid of heights, this is an amazing journey to take through the Blue Mountains.
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