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TOURS No.1 HIGHLIGHTS. No.2 UPPER MT.No.3 JENOLAN. No.4 ZIG ZAG RAILWAY. No5 MT WILSON MT TOMAH.

  1. HIGHLIGHTS.
  2. UPPER MT.
  3. JENOLAN.
  4. ZIG ZAG RAILWAY.
  5. MT WILSON MT TOMAH.
      Tour No.1-KATOOMBA HIGHLIGHTS

      A Relatively short tour for those on a time limit, but still comprehensive enough to see the main attractions of the Upper Mountains.

      Visit Echo Point and the famous Three Sisters. Browse through the Tourist Information Centre. See Spectacular Birdlife.

      Next, visit the Scenic World with their RAILWAY AND SKYWAY where you can ride on these attractions which afford views of Orphan Rock, Mount Solitary and the Ruined Castle as well as Katoomba Falls.

      From here follow the Cliff Drive and see views of the Jamison and Megalong Valley systems. Stop off at the various lookouts and see the Landslide and Narrow Neck Plateau.

      Your tour will finish at The Edge Maxvision giant screen cinema. A true cinema experience highlighting different locations in the beautiful Blue Mountains.

      Suggested tour time: Variable. Cost $53.00 per hour.

      Tour 2 THE UPPER BLUE MOUNTAINS

      A Longer tour which guarantees that you will see most attractions between Wentworth Falls and Mt Victoria. Simply discuss with your driver how long you wish the tour to be and he/she will suggest a selection from the following venues: Wentworth Falls Lookout, The Conservation Hut, Sublime Point Lookout,etc.

      Beautiful gardens: Take in the Fairmont Resort and Leura Golf Club. Gordon Falls - Lookout - Everglades Gardens - The Toy and Railway Museum. Follow Cliff Drive around Katoomba, where you may select all or some of the attractions of Tour No 1.

      Continue west on the highway past the Hydro Majestic Hotel and on to Blackheath. Here you can view the beautiful Grose Valley at both Evans Lookout and Govetts Leap Lookout.

      Visit the Heritage Centre and its interesting displays - from here you can go on to Mt Victoria and take in the view from Mt Piddington.

      Note that there are numerous antique and curio shops along the way which you may like to visit.

      Suggested tour time: This will depend on what you desire to see. The full tour will take all day (6-8 Hours) cost $53.00 per hour Per taxi

      TOUR NO 3. JENOLAN CAVES

      The Jenolan caves are the most famous caves formation in Australia

      Your air-conditioned taxi will take you on a pleasant one hour drive through varying scenery including the Blue Mountains, rolling farms, valleys and spectacular pine plantations. When you arrive at the Caves you may visit as many caves as you wish and have lunch in Trails Bistro at Jenolan Caves House before the return journey to Katoomba.

      Suggested tour time: the trip to the caves takes approximately one hour each way the tour of the caves 11/2 to 2 hours each

      Cost $171.00 Day After 10.00 pm $205 Return per taxi plus $53.00 per hour for Waiting time

      TOUR NO 4. ZIG ZAG RAILWAY

      Experience the Great Railway Journey in the Blue Mountains.

      Steam trains run on weekends, Public holidays and school holidays

      During the week a vintage motor rail takes passengers on a tour which includes stopping at two scenic lookouts and workshop inspections.

      Train Timetable: On Weekends and Public Holidays:

      Steam trains depart Clarence Station at 10.30 am - 12.15 pm - 2 pm - 3.30 pm.

      During the week:

      The Return trip Steam trains or motor rail depart Clarence Station at 11am - 1 pm - 3 pm.

      The return trip on the train takes approximately 11/2 Hours.

      Suggested Time: approximately three hours return to Katoomba.

      Cost: $53.00 per hour per Taxi.

      TOUR NO 5:MOUNT WILSON and/or MOUNT TOMAH GARDENS.

      A Relatively short tour for those on a time limit, but still comprehensive enough to see the main attractions of the Upper Mountains.

      Visit Echo Point and the famous Three Sisters. Browse through the Tourist Information Centre. See Spectacular Birdlife.

      Next, visit the Scenic World with their RAILWAY AND SKYWAY where you can ride on these attractions which afford views of Orphan Rock, Mount Solitary and the Ruined Castle as well as Katoomba Falls.

      From here follow the Cliff Drive and see views of the Jamison and Megalong Valley systems. Stop off at the various lookouts and see the Landslide and Narrow Neck Plateau.

      Your tour will finish at 'The Edge' Maxvision giant screen cinema. A true cinema experience highlighting different locations in the beautiful World Heritage Blue Mountains.

      Suggested tour time: Variable. Cost $53.00 per hour.

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