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Scenic World

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Scenic World in Katoomba offers a thrilling way to experience the Jamison Valley. Visitors can ride the Scenic Railway, the world's steepest passenger railway, descending 310 meters through a cliffside tunnel. The Scenic Skyway is a glass-floored cable car suspended 270 meters above the valley, providing panoramic views of Katoomba Falls and the Three Sisters. The Scenic Cableway is Australia's steepest aerial cable car, carrying passengers down to the valley floor. At the bottom, the Scenic Walkway is a 2.4-kilometer elevated boardwalk through ancient rainforest, offering a close-up look at the area's unique flora and geology. The combination of engineering marvels and natural beauty makes Scenic World a distinctive attraction.

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  • Ride the Scenic Railway, the steepest passenger railway in the world, with a 52-degree incline.
  • Walk across the glass floor of the Scenic Skyway for breathtaking views of the valley below.
  • Explore the Scenic Walkway, a 2.4 km elevated boardwalk through ancient rainforest.

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Ways to visit Scenic World

You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.

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