HOW TO SPEND A DAY AT THE BLUE MOUNTAINS | SYDNEY TRAVEL GUIDE (Things To Do In Australia 2020)

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In this video, we spend an entire day at the Blue Mountains here in Sydney Australia.
Getting there:
Getting to the Blue Mountains from Sydney is easy by car, bus or train. The drive from Sydney to Katoomba is just 90 minutes. Alternatively, if you prefer the train, they regularly depart from Central Station, and you get off at Katoomba station and get a bus to Echo Point Lookout, Scenic world and back
TIP: If you're taking the train, visit on a Sunday because the Opal card caps fares at $2.80 for the entire day!
I would suggest heading to Scenic World first, as their rides are open only from 9AM - 5PM (with the last rides going at 4:50PM). The rides are sold together as a part of a discovery package, and you get unlimited access to the below rides for the entire day. Head to Leura, a suburb in the Blue Mountains for a quick bite to eat; we went to Lily Pad cafe (address: 19 Grose St, Leura) but i've also heard good things about Leura Garage (Address:"84 Railway Parade, Leura ) so check that place out and let me know what you think!
After all that, i'd head on to Echo Point, where you can take really awesome pictures of the Three Sisters. Depending on how much time you have left, why not give one of their walks a go, but if you are strapped for time, head to the Three Sisters & Honeymoon Bridge. it's about a 20 minute walk from Echo Point (there are very steep steps though) and you get really close to the Three Sisters!
Scenic World rides: Entire package is $49 AUD (for adults)
1. Scenic Skyway - " Walk on air on the Scenic Skyway's glass floor as you glide between cliff tops above the Jamison Valley. At 270 metres, it is the highest cable care in Australia"
2. Scenic Railway - "At a 52 degree incline, the Scenic Railway is the stepest passenger train in the world."
3. Scenic Cableway - "Carrying 84 people, the Scenic Cableway is Australia's biggest cable car. Descend the 545 metres into the Jamison Valley or return back up to the top of the escarpment"
4. Scenic Walkway - "Spend ten minutes or a full hour strolling among ancient,m temperate rain forest. With a selection of walks totaling 2.4kms, the Walkway is the longest elevated boardwalk in Australia. "
This is a very long description - but if you are reading THIS, damn - let me know in the comments and say "but are the mountains blue?"

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@marvenchin1944 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video, Janice!! Excellently produced as always.

@JaniceFung 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching marven!

@craigwillis3372 4 жыл бұрын

Janice...so many child hood memories for me as my grand parents had a house in Black Heath and we did all these things and yes I remember the "old" scenic railway etc...it is a most beautiful place !! Well done again and well done with the great photography !! More please !!

@JaniceFung 4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much Craig! let me know if you have any video suggestions!

@noswonky 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I live in the Blue Mountains so every time we have visitors from overseas we take them to Scenic World and Echo Point.

@chillypicsphotography.9896 Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much for this video. We are visiting Oz in 3 weeks from the UK and after watching, we are both even more excited.

@tanyacaruana7917 10 ай бұрын

I love your videos. I'm coming to Sydney from Canada in October. I can't wait!

@nuyoo6504 4 жыл бұрын

Yay! a upload and a sponsor! the views look amazing and your photos as well.

@JaniceFung 4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much!!

@realnutteruk1 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant! I haven't been to Sydney, or Australia, since I was whisked away from there in 1973! Planning a trip back this December (2022), and your videos are helping me plan my trip... Thanks!

@johnn9106 4 жыл бұрын

You did a great job! You really explained what it's like, and what to do, good work!

@JaniceFung 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching John!

@jeffstraveladventurevlogs9884 4 жыл бұрын

Love the vlog Janice, great work & footage. ❤🎞📹📷👍

@JaniceFung 4 жыл бұрын

thanks Jeff i really appreciate it!

@ScragNath Жыл бұрын

Lived in Faulconbridge for 5 years in the early 80's, loved it.

@ATrainTravels 4 жыл бұрын

Love your video! Beautiful scenery 🥰😘🙂

@JaniceFung 4 жыл бұрын

it's pretty amazing hey!

@AnSEpisodes 4 жыл бұрын

Nicee...you got a pretty great weather for Blue Mountain trip :) one of the most important factor!

@JaniceFung 4 жыл бұрын

It was really nice that day ! Very warm hahab

@justg94 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@stealthkingproductionwmih4292 4 жыл бұрын

Yeet , been planning for the blue mountains also . Can't wait , 2 month and a half to go ❤️

@michaelj2528 4 жыл бұрын

Stunningly beautiful such great views , I've been to Sydney but miss out out on blue mountains ( not enough time ) . As always a beautiful video .Nice vlog as always

@JaniceFung 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much michael!! Should give it a visit next time

@johnboy5736 Жыл бұрын

Hi Janice, Magic !!!! Thankyou. looking at going there soon. thanks for your tip to do Scenic world first. Enjoy your travels ..John

@JaniceFung Жыл бұрын

Have an awesome time John!

@brendamosidin7701 4 жыл бұрын

Omg you’ve got a sponsorship!! You go girl!!! 💕

@JaniceFung 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! ☺️

@marcpulliam8121 4 жыл бұрын

Looks amazing!!

@JaniceFung 4 жыл бұрын

it was!

@KimchiAndBeansVideos 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Janice! We've heard great things about Three Sisters. Some of our friends were just there and we can see why. The views are quite impressive. That's a good looking lunch too. I would be a bit nervous about the cable car with the glass floor, but it is pretty cool that you can see down.

@JaniceFung 4 жыл бұрын

hey guys! yeah it is pretty awesome and i'd recommend a visit if you guys are ever in Sydney! not the entire cable car has a glass floor so that makes it less scary :P

@TimmysLife 4 жыл бұрын

Omg I wanna go now, just watching your vlog 🤩🤩🤩

@JaniceFung 4 жыл бұрын

You should go!

@youbetcha108 Жыл бұрын

Great video young lady!

@ALxdCr4ftPlays 2 жыл бұрын

I'm from NZ. Definitely on my bucket list next time I'm in Sydney. That and trying out the light rail and driverless trains, Aquarium and Zoo. Probably won't be until end of next year once COVID has hopefully cleared. Last visit to Sydney January 2017.

@shadowone247 4 жыл бұрын

Ah Janice. The actual seat bolted on the railway carriage cannot be manually tilted. The tilting occurs when the railway car goes through the various gradients on the railway track. A word of caution to everyone, the Scenic World Rides (railway, cableway and skyway) are really busy on weekends and public holidays. You picked a quiet day which is a great decision in itself. There is also a nice 45 minutes walk between Scenic World and Three Sisters. Once again, nice video. Keep releasing these videos and in a few years you will be a star Janice - onya.

@JaniceFung 4 жыл бұрын

ahhh okay. yeah youre right i didnt even notice - i barely had to wait for any of the rides! we didnt have enough time otherwise we wouldve done the walk too :)

@kathcuocsonguc9862 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing trip!

@Dinki-Di 4 жыл бұрын

I hope it inspires you to make a return visit. I’m going to suggest some non-tourist spots that the locals love: Jelly Bean Pool, Glenbrook Dante’s Glen, Lawson Wentworth Falls Lake Glenbrook Lagoon Everglades Garden, Leura

@JaniceFung 4 жыл бұрын

yes! awesome spots you've listed here ! been to jelly bean pool, wentworth falls and glenbrook lagoon - loved it!

@boonteck8406 4 жыл бұрын

Got story about the three sisters Great view and good photos😁💞

@JaniceFung 4 жыл бұрын

thank you Boon!

@dlnyapshtiwan7869 4 жыл бұрын

Love youuuuu janice 🧡

@JaniceFung 4 жыл бұрын

@tinag1461 4 жыл бұрын

We went in late August last year and it was so cold that I was wearing a coat and a puffer jacket on top, not to mention I only had tights on and it was so chilly it felt as if I had no pants on. I think you were blessed with the warmer weather

@JaniceFung 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I was very lucky with the weather! August would’ve been really cold.. I went there during winter a few years ago and the wind were chilling

@user-vm7kw3vt8q 10 ай бұрын

This video is amazing and helpful. I am planning my visit to Sydney in October and I come across your videos while searching online information about traveling in Sydney. Thanks so much for useful knowledges of blue mountain tour, I like your contents and style. I will follow your instruction to schedule my day tour itinerary.

@JaniceFung 10 ай бұрын

Glad you found this helpful! Have an amazing trip! ✈️

@jacquiedwards160 4 жыл бұрын

I live in Katoomba💙😁 As a local, and a coffee and good food lover, there are a few wonderful places in Katoomba.. Cafe Del Ra ( vegeterian) across from the Train Station, ( top end of town) and Frankly My Dear Coffee, and Gallery 88, which is also a wonderful Art Gallery! These 2 are down the hill on the main street

@JaniceFung 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for the recommendations Jacqui!

@JaniceFung 4 жыл бұрын

have you been to the blue mountains? how did you spend your day there?

@MitchellBPYao 4 жыл бұрын

Last year July

@graemespeed4285 4 жыл бұрын

I haven’t been for ages either. You’ve made me want to visit again

@Dezza318 4 жыл бұрын

I generally go up to Wentworth Falls for a walk along one of the tracks. Beautiful scenery and feels great to be outdoors. Have you done one of the walking tracks?

@jeffstraveladventurevlogs9884 4 жыл бұрын

If you don't want to drive and are going on a Sunday then i would suggest catching a train up to the Blue Mountains. There is a special Sunday travel cap on opal cards for umlimited travel for $2.80 for Adult & Children/Concession. There is a Blue Mountains Bus Loop service - Route 686 that runs from Katoomba Station approx every 10 minutes and does a loop to Scenic World via Echo Point. transportnsw.info/routes/details/blue-mountains-buses-network/686/64686 (*** This bus service is included in the Opal Card System - so the $2.80 Sunday Opal Card cap applies to this service.***) I love bushwalking so generally my typical day in the blue mountains would include a whole lot of walks. There are so many trails to explore around the three sister/echo point & scenic world. I usually catch the train up to the mountain then get the bus to echo point and do a whole lot of walk and end up at scenic world and get the bus back to Katoomba then normally grab lunch at one of the many cafes in town. This is one of my fav walks from the top of scenic world walking all the walk down into the Jamison Valley and then catch the scenic railway or cable car back to the top. www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/furber-stepsscenic-railway-walking-track

@mkDCguy 4 жыл бұрын

Nope, but would definitely go there if I had the opportunity! And yes most read the description, lots of good info in there 👌

@user-tk6mn4zf9e 4 жыл бұрын

Awsome vlog!!! Do you mind putting the background music in the description as well? The music just fit in so well.THX.

@JaniceFung 4 жыл бұрын

thank you! music used: Daydream - luwaks Just a cup of coffee - Raymond Grouse Essence - Ocean Jams

@user-tk6mn4zf9e 4 жыл бұрын

@@JaniceFung THXXXXXXXX😃

@tasmania9576 4 жыл бұрын

:) adventures with janice.

@user-td8yg2lh9l 4 жыл бұрын

I have been there. I had some nice coffee and enjoyed guiet time.

@JaniceFung 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! That sounds pretty perfect

@drawingpat 4 жыл бұрын

Last time I went it was foggy as and couldn't see anything haha. Would recommend Yellow Deli in Katoomba - such hearty food!

@JaniceFung 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the rec! i'll give it a go next time im there :D

@reubenfox4448 4 жыл бұрын

@@JaniceFung dont go there!!! its a cult

@youtuber0015 9 ай бұрын

初めまして🥰💡 ブルーマウンテンズに行きたいので参考になりました😊💕 Thank you✨👍

@albertl2700 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Janice, there is also a Japanese Onsen in blue mountains aswell its about 20 to 30 more minutes from Echo point, should search it up well worth it.

@JaniceFung 4 жыл бұрын

is it japanese bath house? i hear it on the radio a lot and have always been curious

@albertl2700 4 жыл бұрын

Janice Fung more of an in between I find it

@phillipleeds296 4 жыл бұрын

We live in Springwood. It’s worth looking out for events at the Blue Mountains Theatre here, it’s an excellent venue. John Shand, music writer for the SMH rates it as the best kn Greater Sydney. If you are going to Katoomba, it’s also worth the extra half-hour drive to Lithgow. Nice town, lots of history and excellent restaurants and cafes.

@JaniceFung 4 жыл бұрын

i'll make sure i do that next time i head to Katoomba again, cheers Phillip

@meile7978 Жыл бұрын

I went there yesterday

@kaneshiroorly118 4 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for the Vlog today! Awesome views n of coz the content! Janice, can u tell me what's the title of the background piano piece u had at 9:44? Kinda stuck in my head since i heard it on ur previous Vlogs...😋

@JaniceFung 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Its “just a cup of coffee - Raymond grouse”

@kaneshiroorly118 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Janice!

@flash8854 3 жыл бұрын

I was there in 2002!!

@foodbangladesh202 4 жыл бұрын

Wow really so nice video

@hmm5093 3 ай бұрын

When i went to blue mountains on good day it rained really badly previous night and i just encountered fog, tons of fog couldnt see three sisters at all/

@wiwingmargahayu6831 2 ай бұрын

Happy ramadan fasting

@rosali9843 4 жыл бұрын

Like it Thank You.. Janice

@JaniceFung 4 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

@robinpitblado 4 жыл бұрын

As always an enjoyable video. What the video cannot convey is the height of the pathway and how close you are to 100m+ vertical drops. I was at the Three Sisters location almost the same time as you. An excellent walk is the Prince Henry scenic walk , you were on some of it as you visited the waterfalls, but there are excellent view points and it is not too crowded. Also it is mostly fairly flat, but not wheelchair friendly.

@JaniceFung 4 жыл бұрын

thanks so much Robin, i went on a sunday which was probably why it was more crowded than usual. march is a pretty good time to visit imo!

@klam82 3 жыл бұрын

You should do a road trip down to Berry/South NSW. You can do these on the way.. Bald Hill lookout, Kiama Blowhole, Eat at The Hungry Monkey then top it off with Berrys famous donut at the Donut van. Then drive a bit further south to Jim's wild oysters. On the way back to Sydney. Go see Kangaroo Valley and Fitzroy Falls lookout.

@JaniceFung 3 жыл бұрын

Love the idea. Adding this onto my video list!

@klam82 3 жыл бұрын

@@JaniceFung You can do it all in one day. I can't wait to see your video if you really do it. Keep up the good work Janice 😃😃

@EpicalLapse 4 жыл бұрын

Nice videos, just subscribed :)

@JaniceFung 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@sevenpointfive5450 4 жыл бұрын

When i was there, there was loads of fly's, might have been me:)

@JaniceFung 4 жыл бұрын

nah, there are heaps of flies everywhere during summer

@SafathN 7 ай бұрын

Where did you park your car near echo point?

@kiru5 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I do read all your descriptions. Completely. So.... "but are the mountains blue?" 😂

@JaniceFung 2 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha

@lesliewhyte429 3 жыл бұрын

I would to visit blue mountains but had mobility issues is it worth going

@WanderingSydney 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video 👍

@JaniceFung 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🙏

@watlilyo4909 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Janice you should become the director of a film on ....

@benjaminhuynh2721 4 жыл бұрын

But are the mountains blue?

@WaitWhat99 6 ай бұрын

Yes

@Ghoatt 4 жыл бұрын

I was hoping to hear more about the "Cuban Sandwich" because they originated where I'm from and live. Naturally it's gonna be all wrong, like the bread, but hey, it's cool to see it in other countries.

@JaniceFung 4 жыл бұрын

oooo ok the cuban sandwich i had had spiced pork, ham, prosciutto swiss cheese, pickles dijon mustard on turkish bread (copied it from their menu lol) i've never had one before actually, is that what's usually included?

@Ghoatt 4 жыл бұрын

@@JaniceFung Cuban bread, ham, roasted pork, salami, swiss cheese, mustard, and dill pickles, and we hot press them here.

@amanda1356 4 жыл бұрын

Actually didnt know the seats could tilt, awesome vid tho

@JaniceFung 4 жыл бұрын

neither! but i didnt know how to tilt it...

@PureS0u1 3 жыл бұрын

But are the mountains blue? I will find out next week

@mkDCguy 4 жыл бұрын

What incredible views, unbelievable! I've also heard from a friend that Brisbane Water National Park is also pretty stunning too, especially for water activities. If you're going to be doing these outdoorsy activities, may be time to invest in lighter vlogging gear, I'm guessing that stuff you lug around is pretty heavy! Awesome content!

@JaniceFung 4 жыл бұрын

yeah i really shouldnt have brought so much, i overestimated my strength haha ive actually never been to brisbane and really hope to go some time this year

@christophersewell3522 2 жыл бұрын

Flying

@chrishamilton1100 4 жыл бұрын

I live there

@joelvillamil8005 4 жыл бұрын

You didn’t go hiking?

@julianlee4803 4 жыл бұрын

A great video, but might have been good to see a trip on the train there and back rather then driving, then go on the hop on hop off bus around the blue mountains

@JaniceFung 4 жыл бұрын

That was actually the initial plan as I’ve never been to the blue mountains via train!

@julianlee4803 4 жыл бұрын

Janice Fung still an excellent video!! I love your work as always Janice!!

@waynepasco29 Жыл бұрын

saan lahat gumagala

@crouchingtiger6319 2 жыл бұрын

@christophersewell3522 2 жыл бұрын

Ford indigo

@christophersewell3522 2 жыл бұрын

Trinity come over

@watlilyo4909 4 жыл бұрын

Life in a Australian Eucalyptus Forest, starring Janice Fung

@JaniceFung 4 жыл бұрын

hahaha

@tangiwaihopfler2543 6 ай бұрын

But are the Blue Mountains Blue? 🤣

@tanyacaruana7917 10 ай бұрын

but are the mountains blue?🤣

@homanyee87 4 жыл бұрын

LOL Asian unfitness LOL

@JaniceFung 4 жыл бұрын

sigh...

@eexxiittoo 2 жыл бұрын

But are the mountains blue?

@stephaniehutson9867 4 жыл бұрын

But are the blue mountains blue?

@agatamrowinska8863 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, thanks to the blue haze coming from eucalyptus leaves (probably). The air there gets less clear the further you look, and more cloudy and mysterious.