Scenic Skyway
Glide cliff top to cliff top, 270 metres above a World Heritage-listed rainforest, with views of Katoomba Falls and the Three Sisters you won’t get from any other lookout or ride.
What makes the Skyway unique?
The Scenic Skyway is the largest aerial cable car in Australia, gliding between two cliff tops 270 metres above the rainforest (that’s double the height of the Sydney Harbour Bridge!). On one side, Katoomba Falls cascades down the cliff face. On the other, the valley opens out to the Three Sisters. If you dare, step onto the glass floor in the middle of the cabin and look down at the rainforest canopy as you travel above.
It opened in 1958 as Australia’s first cable car, and it’s the only ride here that stays at clifftop level. Hop off at Skyway East station to explore the lookouts and waterfalls on the other side of the cliff, walk back to Scenic World, or ride straight back across.
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Go Higher With Beyond Skyway
Experience the beauty of the Blue Mountains from new heights on the world’s first rooftop cable car experience. As day turns to dusk, you’ll get 360-degree views of the escarpment, Three Sisters, Katoomba Falls, Mount Solitary and the endless expanse of the mountains from on top of the Skyway.
Katoomba Falls from the Skyway
Katoomba Falls cascades down the cliff top the Skyway passes, a view you can’t get from any other lookout. Watch the falls flow over the edge and into the Jamison Valley.
What’s the difference?
The Scenic Skyway and the Cableway are both cable cars, but they take you to different places and offer different views of the Jamison Valley and its iconic rock formations. The Skyway glides between two cliff tops, 270 metres above the rainforest. You can hop off at Skyway East station to explore the lookouts, the cascades at the top of Katoomba Falls, walk back to Scenic World, or ride straight back across.
The Scenic Cableway descends into the valley at a steep 36 degrees, with the cliff face on one side and wide valley views in front, and takes you to the Scenic Walkway boardwalks on the valley floor.
The Scenic Railway also runs down into the valley, on rails at 52 degrees. An Unlimited Discovery Pass covers every ride, all day, so you can enjoy them all at your own pace (before we close).
Rain, mist and the Skyway
Scenic World is an all-weather attraction, and a misty day on the Skyway has its own beauty. Cloud drifts through the valley as you travel across it (and if you are lucky you might get to travel through the clouds!), and after rain you can spot waterfalls along the cliff face that you won’t see on a dry day. It’s this same climate that has shaped the sandstone cliffs and rainforest over millions of years.
Every season and every kind of weather offers a different way to experience the Blue Mountains.
TOP STATION
Dine, shop, or begin your adventure from the top of sandstone cliffs overlooking the Jamison Valley.
SCENIC CABLEWAY
Go from treetop to clifftop on the Cableway and take in sweeping views along the way.
Ride the Blue Mountains Cableway
SCENIC RAILWAY
Discover the thrill of a 52° incline into the rainforest on the steepest passenger railway in the world.
Ride the Railway
SCENIC SKYWAY
Enjoy epic views of the Jamison Valley and go even higher with Beyond Skyway.
Cross the Skyway
SCENIC WALKWAY
Walk through the ancient rainforest and immerse your senses on our elevated boardwalks.
Explore the WalkwayFrequently Asked Questions
Last ride times vary depending on factors such as the day of week, the time we close, and weather conditions. Ask about the last rides of the day when you check in.
Rides depart every 10 minutes from the main building and Skyway East station (across the valley).
All our rides operate in all types of weather. You will experience the natural beauty of the rainforest in the rain. Our climate makes the Blue Mountains unique.
Yes! You can take prams and strollers on the Skyway. We also have pram parking in the main building if you prefer to leave it behind while you explore.
No. The Skyway glides between two cliff tops, 270 metres above the rainforest. You can hop off at Skyway East station to explore the lookouts and waterfalls, walk back to Scenic World, or ride straight back across. The Scenic Cableway descends into the valley, where you can explore the Scenic Walkway boardwalks before riding the Cableway or the Scenic Railway back up.
Yes. The Skyway passes Katoomba Falls along the cliff top, so you see the falls from above their height, with the Three Sisters in view across the valley.
Around 3 minutes one way.
Before you ride
The Skyway stays at clifftop level the whole way, with no descent into the valley. You can get on at the main building or at Skyway East station on the other side of the valley, at the opposite clifftop.
The ride takes around 3 minutes one way. The Skyway is fully wheelchair accessible, with accessible boarding available from both the main building and Skyway East station. There are stairs from Skyway East station to the nearby lookouts. For full details, see our accessibility page.
Holidays and weekends can sell out, so we recommend booking online in advance to secure your spot and get the best price. If you are coming up from Sydney, getting to Katoomba has the train and driving detail.