Sydney weekend getaway! Blue Mountains travel guide

Where to go in Sydney on weekends? Tired of the hustle and bustle of the city? Come to the Blue Mountains to breathe fresh air! Experience the three cable cars and walk freely on the jungle trails. Whether you drive or take public transportation, it's very convenient. Save this guide and take action! [Transportation] It takes about 1.5–2 hours to drive from downtown Sydney to the Blue Mountains. Whether you drive or take the train, it's very convenient. 🚘Driving: It takes about 1.5 hours. Navigate to Scenic World and park for free. 🚉Public transportation: It takes about 2 hours. Take the train from Central Station to Katoomba Station, and transfer to Bus 686 to Scenic World. 🌟PS: Scenic World is the main scenic area of the Blue Mountains. There are many people buying tickets on site during peak season, so it is recommended to plan ahead. [Recommended Check-in] Katoomba Town Take the train directly to Katoomba Station. There are all kinds of retro shops on the street, and there are graffiti walls full of artistic atmosphere next to the main street. ⏰Time: 2 hours Leura Town At the foot of the Blue Mountains, it is a fairy tale town comparable to those in Europe. There are many special coffee and dessert shops. ⏰Time: 1 hour Three Sisters A landmark of the Blue Mountains, three granite boulders snuggle together, with vivid and interesting shapes. You can take photos of your life at sunset. ⏰Time: 1–1.5 hours Echo Valley With a wide view, you can enjoy the whole scenery of the Blue Mountains. It is also the best place to view the Three Sisters. ⏰Time: 1 hour [Guide] In addition to the must-see attractions, the Blue Mountains National Park mainly has 3 types of cable cars and 1 forest trail. 🙋🏻Recommended order: Take the mine cable car first, walk the rainforest trail, take the jungle cable car, and then take the aerial cable car. 🛑Railway Mine Train It is similar to a roller coaster, with the shortest distance and the fastest speed. It is also the most popular choice. 💡Features: The seat on the right can be adjusted to 3 tilt angle modes. 🕐Frequency: Every 15 minutes 🌟PS: It is recommended to sit in the first row for the best view. 🔷Cableway Jungle Cable Car It travels between the valleys. It is very convenient to take the jungle cable car to Scenic World from the jungle boardwalk. 🌟PS: If you are afraid of heights but want to overlook the beautiful scenery of the Blue Mountains, you can take this one. 🟨Skyway Aerial Cable Car It is about 270 meters long and is the highest aerial cable car in Australia. The 360-degree glass window and the transparent glass at the bottom make you feel like you are there. 🕐One way: 45 minutes 🟢Walkway Jungle Trail There are 3 routes to choose from, and the end point is the jungle cable car station. Yellow Robin Link: 50 minutes Lillipilli Link: 30 minutes Historic Coal Mine: 10 minutes