Bushwalking on the Scenic Railway to the Landslide hiking trail

Bushwalking track notes, photographs, maps and more for Scenic Railway to the Landslide hiking trail are found in each of the tabs below

Scenic Railway to the Landslide

Time
Distance
Climb
Style

1 Hrs 30 mins
2.8 km
480 m
Return

3.2 km S of Katoomba
Blue Mountains National Park bus

Track: Moderate

A great walk for those exploring Scenic World as it passes the old coal-mining sites of Katoomba. Following the base of the cliffs the views are largely shrouded until breaking out into the open at the Landslide. As you walk, be sure to look up and see if you can spot any abseilers, especially in the Malaita Point area.

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Please note that side trips and alternate routes mentioned in these notes are not included in the tracks overall rating, distance or time estimate. The notes also only describe the side trip and alternate routes in one direction.

Topographical Map of walk

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Map of Scenic Railway to the Landslide hiking track
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Map Scale

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Base maps are used under licence and is © Department of lands Panorama Avenue Bathurst 2795 www.lands.nsw.gov.au

Maps that cover the walk area (please always carry maps of the area)

Print a map and track knotes here

Six Foot Track

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Katoomba

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Photo Gallery




	The Entrance to Scenic World




	An old Coal Miners Train




	View of the valley just south-west of Scenic World




	Looking west towards the Landslide




	The Lanslide




	View back over the Landslide




	The Three Sisters from Bottom Platform Scenic Railway




	Malaita Point




	The track between the Railway and the Landslide

Terrain profile

Please note: This is a 'return' style walk and therefore these graphs only show the terrain for the first half of the walk (until the turn around point.)

Cross sectional view of the Scenic Railway to the Landslide bushwalking track

Cross Section of the Scenic Railway to the Landslide bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Scenic Railway to the Landslide bushwalking track

Summary of the gradients over the the lenght of the Scenic Railway to the Landslide bushwalking track

Track Notes

Permits

No permits are required

Since this is a 'return' style walk once you have had enough of the walk, turn around and retrace your steps back to the start.

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Catch the bus to Scenic World

You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for upto date running time info And use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip to the start of the walk. Plan a trip from --> Castle Hill \| Central \| Chatswood \| Dural \| Epping \| Gosford \| Hornsby \| Katoomba \| Manly \| Parramatta \| Penrith \| Strathfield \| Sutherland

Drive to Scenic World

Parking fees apply in the area. You can drive or ride to the start of this walk Use these links to plan your trip to the start of the walk. Plan a trip from --> Castle Hill \| Central \| Chatswood \| Dural \| Epping \| Gosford \| Hornsby \| Katoomba \| Manly \| Parramatta \| Penrith \| Strathfield \| Sutherland

(0 km) Scenic World to Scenic Railway (Bottom Platform) Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - railtrail	Distance = 0.2 km	Time = 20 mins
	Climb = 0 m	Descent = -187 m
From Scenic World the track goes down the cliffs using the Scenic Railway. This is a 415m long journey and is the world's steepest railway. At the bottom the track comes to a great viewing platform of the valley. Use of the railway costs $10 for adults and $5 for children one-way. Last train normally at 4:45pm (opens at 9am) More info

(0.22 km) Scenic Railway (Bottom Platform) to Int of Scenic Railway Boardwalk and Landslide Bushtrack Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - duckboard	Distance = 0.1 km	Time = 5 mins
	Climb = 22 m	Descent = -15 m
From the bottom of the Scenic Railway on the upper viewing platform the track heads south-west along the boardwalk (this has great views over the valley and cliffs). The track passes an old replica of a mining cart, as well as an old mine. Just past this the track comes to a pipeline that runs down the hill collecting fresh drinkable water. This is clearly signposted as drinkable. Continuing past the old mine shafts along the boardwalk the track comes to an intersection with a bushtrack going slightly off to the right. This is signposted as the way to the Landslide.

(0.36 km) Int of Scenic Railway Boardwalk and Landslide Bushtrack to Landslide Track: Moderate - Bush Track	Distance = 1.1 km	Time = 35 mins
	Climb = 121 m	Descent = -135 m
From the intersection the track heads south-west following the signposts towards the Landslide along the bushtrack. This winds around and the track is largely a bushtrack with frequent small boulders strewn along it. Frequently old mine shafts are just off the track as well as mine markers. The track continues in this manner passing under Malaita Point before breaking out of the vegetation to a relatively good view of the area just before the landslide. At this point the track continues around to the north and at this point the track becomes considerably rougher with frequent boulders over the track. There are also excellent views of the Landslide and cliffs above as the vegetation is quite sparse compared to the track at the start of the component.

Catch the bus from Scenic World

You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for upto date running time info And use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip home from the end of the walk. Plan a trip to --> Castle Hill \| Central \| Chatswood \| Dural \| Epping \| Gosford \| Hornsby \| Katoomba \| Manly \| Parramatta \| Penrith \| Strathfield \| Sutherland

Drive from Scenic World

There is free parking available. You can drive or ride from the end of this walk Use these links to plan your your trip home from the end of the walk. Plan a trip to --> Castle Hill \| Central \| Chatswood \| Dural \| Epping \| Gosford \| Hornsby \| Katoomba \| Manly \| Parramatta \| Penrith \| Strathfield \| Sutherland

Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Paddy Pallin	166 Katoomba St , Katoomba	(02) 4782 4466	1.7 km
Summit Gear	80- Bathurst Rd , Katoomba	(02) 4782 3018	2 km
Summit Gear	11 Ross St , Glenbrook	(02) 4739 4373	29.9 km
Simdra Pet & Hobby Mart	45 Main St , Lithgow	(02) 6352 4422	30.6 km
Lithgow 4WD Centre	281 Main St , Lithgow	(02) 6353 1899	30.8 km

Weather and Park info

Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here

Early fog, few showers/thunderstorm.

11.9°C (feels like 10.7°)

7 km/h from the NNE

90% humidity (as at 13/03:00pm)

Wed	8°\|14°	Early fog, few showers/thunderstorm.
Thu	6°\|15°	Chance late shower.
Fri	7°\|14°	Mostly fine.
Sat	7°\|13°	Mostly fine.

A graph displaying the average daily temperature range for the year

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A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Scenic Railway to the Landslide.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Scenic Railway to the Landslide Click to re-center search
5	BIN05	Fire Tower MT BINDO Emergancy use only	28 km (to the WNW)
7	VMC7	Fire Tower MT BINDO	28 km (to the WNW)
6	LGW06	Lithgow Council Site HASSANS WALLS	29 km (to the NNW)
4	RIV04	Fire Service Rusden Road MT RIVERVIEW	30 km (to the E)
2	KUR02	Miles Comms Site 1 1 246 Burralow Road KURRAJONG HEIGHTS	35 km (to the NE)