Press Releases

Blue Mountains Tourism has welcomed the Federal Government’s tourism support package as a “good start”, but says it falls short for many tourism operators and does nothing to prevent more than 300,000 job losses on the table for the Australian industry.

Sculpture at Scenic World is returning to the Blue Mountains after a two-year hiatus, helping to put the region back on the map in a welcome boost for the tourism economy on the back of bushfires and the pandemic.

Dinosaur Valley has been extended until February 28 due to popular demand, giving visitors four more weeks to plan a dino-sized summer staycation in the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains.

Dinosaur Valley is now open at Scenic World, bringing the ancient Jurassic rainforest to life with dozens of life-sized dinosaurs in the heart of the Blue Mountains until January 31.

Scenic World has launched an exclusive locals discount this summer, offering entry to Scenic World and Dinosaur Valley any time from November 27 – January 31 for the cost of less than two visits.

Dinosaur Valley is returning to Scenic World this summer, bringing the Jurassic rainforest to life with prehistoric dinosaurs from November 27 – January 31.

The Blue Mountains was featured on Network TEN’s The Bachelorette program this week, in a big win for Blue Mountains tourism. 

Scenic World is welcoming visitors to the Blue Mountains this season, with reduced capacity meaning everyone is on a fast-track ticket these school holidays.

It is with great sadness that we announce the temporary closure of Scenic World, the iconic Blue Mountains tourist attraction, as of Tuesday 24 March until further notice.

Scenic World is inviting visitors from near and far to celebrate Lunar New Year in the Blue Mountains this January and February, with a range of exciting activities on the agenda to usher in the Year of the Rat.

Blue Mountains Tourism (BMT), together with the New South Wales Rural Fire Service and New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Services are encouraging tourists to return to the villages and towns of the Blue Mountains.

The Blue Mountains tourism community has announced that it will be donating $19,500 to local Rural Fire Service Brigades after uniting to hold a fundraising campaign just before Christmas. 

Sculpture at Scenic World is now open in the Blue Mountains, providing the perfect excuse to escape the daily grind and reconnect with art and nature these school holidays.

Dinosaurs are moving into Scenic World this summer, with tickets now on sale for the exclusive Dinosaur Valley event.

The Blue Mountains tourism industry is uniting to say ‘Thank You’ to local Rural Fire Service Brigades, by donating funds from visitor purchases on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 December. This small gesture of appreciation is for brigades fighting fires in the Blue Mountains region since November.

Scenic World’s Cableway was the platform for NSW Ambulance Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) training this morning, Wednesday 30 October, with CCP trainees abseiling almost 100 metres into the Jamison Valley. 

A showcase of talented Blue Mountains artisans will feature at the Makers Market – Long Weekend Edition 2019 on Sunday 6 October.

Immerse the kids in nature these school holidays with Take Flight and Native Animal Encounters.

Tom O’Halloran is a quiet achiever, but the talented 27-year-old athlete has big plans for the future as the competition heats up to secure a place on the Australian Olympic climbing team.

Scenic World’s annual art exhibition, Sculpture at Scenic World, has cemented its position as Australia’s premier regional outdoor art exhibition, attracting record visitor numbers to the Blue Mountains in a welcome boost for the NSW visitor economy.

Sculpture at Scenic World is now open in the Blue Mountains, providing the perfect excuse to disconnect from the devices and reconnect with art and nature these school holidays.

Scenic World’s inaugural Dinosaur Valley event was a roaring success with visitors from near and far this summer, delivering a welcome boost to the Blue Mountains economy with increased visitation and overnight stays.

The Blue Mountains was featured on Network TEN’s The Bachelorette program this week, in a big win for Blue Mountains tourism.

Dinosaurs? Check. Adventure? Check. Ancient rainforest? Check. Dinosaur Valley ticks all the right boxes for the ultimate adventure these school holidays, with world class rides, daily events and free kids’ activities that will leave a lasting impact this summer.

Dinosaur Valley has arrived at Scenic World, bringing the ancient rainforest to life with prehistoric dinosaurs, daily events and family fun from November 1 – January 28.

Scenic World will open the doors to the new Scenic Cableway tomorrow following a four million dollar upgrade as the third generation family owned business continues to evolve in line with the changing needs of its guests.

Scenic World is continuing to evolve its world class visitor experience with a four million dollar upgrade of the Scenic Cableway, in a move that will improve the visitor experience of the most visited privately owned tourism attraction in Australia.

Scenic World’s iconic annual art exhibition, Sculpture at Scenic World, has earned a solid position on the regional tourism calendar, with the 2018 exhibition attracting record visitor numbers in a welcome boost for the NSW visitor economy.

Blue Mountains duo, Mark and Hannah Surtees, have taken home the Sculpture at Scenic World 2018 Major Award, rising above fierce competition to win the coveted $20,000 cash prize.

Sculpture at Scenic World is just around the corner, providing the perfect excuse for families to put down the devices and reconnect with each other these school holidays.