Address & Contact
Corner Violet Street & Cliff Drive
Katoomba
NSW 2780
Phone: +61 2 4780 0200
Email: info@scenicworld.com.au
Web: https://www.scenicworld.com.au
Information
Surrounded by endless views and lush rainforest in the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains, Scenic World is home to the world’s steepest railway, the steepest cable car in the Southern Hemisphere, the first cable car in Australia, and one of the longest elevated boardwalks in Australia.Established in 1945, Scenic World began when Harry Hammon, a local entrepreneur, had the vision to transform a former coal mine into an iconic tourist attraction.When the Katoomba Colliery closed in 1945, Harry recognised an opportunity to innovate - he converted the old coal skips and existing rail track into a passenger train, creating what is still the world’s steepest passenger train.Today, Scenic World continues to be owned and operated by the Hammon Family, offering award-winning experiences to over a million visitors a year, and it is one of the largest employers in the Blue Mountains.
