Blue Mountain Ultimate Guide | Transport, Food & Must-See Spots 🚂🏔️

📍 Why Visit? Just 2 hours from Sydney, Blue Mountains offers epic hikes, stunning waterfalls, and quaint villages—perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. 🚆 Transport ✔ Train: BMT Line from Central → Katoomba (2 hrs, $8.40 one-way). ✔ Bus: 686 from Katoomba → Scenic World (16 mins, $2.40). ✔ Drive: Hwy 400 → Hwy 26 (~90 mins, parking $12/day at Scenic World). 🍽️ Food Picks Katoomba Town ✔ Sushi Hub: $18–20 rolls (near station). ✔ Sanwiye Korean: Bibimbap (18) + kimchi pancake (15). ✔ The Bunker: $12 meat pies (hiker fuel!). Scenic World (Fast Food) ✔ Eats3000 Café: $10 sausage rolls (last meal before hikes). 🏞️ Top Attractions 1️⃣ Three Sisters (Echo Point) 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 ✔ Iconic rock formation + Aboriginal dreamtime stories. ✔ Best View: Sunset from Echo Point lookout. 2️⃣ Wentworth Falls 🌟🌟🌟🌟 ✔ 187m waterfall + 3 hiking trails (easy to hard). 3️⃣ Scenic World 🌟🌟🌟🌟 ✔ 3 Cable Cars ($52 student pass): • Scenic Railway: 52° incline (world’s steepest!). • Scenic Skyway: Glass floor over Jamison Valley. ✔ Pro Tip: Ride the red cable car twice (it’s a thrill!). 4️⃣ Leura Village 🌟🌟🌟✨ ✔ Vintage shops, Josophan’s chocolates, Pizza Sublime. 🥾 Best Hikes ✔ Grand Canyon Track: 6km loop, rainforest cliffs (3–4 hrs). ✔ Prince Henry Cliff Walk: 4km, valley views (2–3 hrs). 💡 Pro Tips ✔ Avoid Crowds: Weekdays or arrive by 9AM. ✔ Pack: Water, snacks, layers (weather changes fast!). ✔ Skip If: You hate tourist buses (Echo Point gets packed). #BlueMountains #SydneyDayTrip #NoSadHikes