Sydney’s Best Day Trip - Taking the train to the Blue Mountains.

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  • Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
  • Join me as I take a day trip to one of Sydneys favourite day trips, the Blue Mountains.
    Leaving from Sydney's Central Station, I Head to Katoomba, the main station of the Blue Mountains. Trains to/from Katoomba leave hourly, Scenic World tickets can be purchased through their website: scenicworld.com.au
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    Filmed: 31st March 2023
    Departure: Sydney Central Station
    Arrival: Katoomba
    Scenic World: scenicworld.com.au
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  • @JoshGoesSlow
    @JoshGoesSlow  4 місяці тому +4

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  • @doubledee9675
    @doubledee9675 10 місяців тому +45

    Some tips about the trains. They are one class, so travelling upstairs is no more expensive than the bottom level - and the views are better. You get the best views by sitting on the left-hand side in each direction. On the journey to Katoomba, this lets you look into many of the valleys heading into the southern wilderness of the Mountains. On the journey home, you see Mt Hay, a mountain which ends the central ridge.

    • @milapineda5653
      @milapineda5653 8 місяців тому

      I am heading Sydney in a couple weeks!!!!!!

    • @doubledee9675
      @doubledee9675 8 місяців тому

      Enjoy your holiday
      @@milapineda5653

    • @vinipow79
      @vinipow79 6 місяців тому

      Thanks 🙏

  • @stevemcintyre4398
    @stevemcintyre4398 Рік тому +26

    Man, you've done more for tourism to this part of the Sydney basin than any tourist glossy brochure I've seen. Well done!.

  • @barryvincentredmond3973
    @barryvincentredmond3973 8 місяців тому +5

    Now living in Cairns I previously resided for 16 years in Katoomba.This video brings back many memories,especially of that journey to and from Central station by train.!.I miss that unique mountain air.Thanks for posting.

  • @flamingfrancis
    @flamingfrancis 10 місяців тому +8

    For those spending a bit of time in Sydney the train trip west to the BM is a must do. The train trips north to Gosford and south to Wollongong or Kiama are every bit as brilliant and have some remarkable unique coastal / water scenery.

  • @renecperez
    @renecperez 5 місяців тому +4

    This is what I needed for my upcoming trip to Sydney, The Blue Mountains are in my list of things to do. What a great summary of how to do the trip, great tips! Thank you for sharing!

  • @user-uk7wn5ys8q
    @user-uk7wn5ys8q Рік тому

    This video is amazing! Thanks

  • @michelleangel2559
    @michelleangel2559 4 місяці тому +2

    thanks mate. i love doing backpackers travel as well.. I learn even more and more gaining experience than usual..☺️🇦🇺

  • @ultrajayson
    @ultrajayson Місяць тому

    Thanks for this video! Exactly what I needed in making my Sydney itinerary.

  • @PheladiNewman
    @PheladiNewman Рік тому +1

    My go-to place. I love it there. will definitely take the train next time

  • @lozzieelizadesigns05
    @lozzieelizadesigns05 11 місяців тому

    I went to Katoomba afew years back and loved it, got the tour bus to hop on and off on

  • @jackiekin5672
    @jackiekin5672 20 днів тому

    Thank you for sharing. Wonderful videos.

  • @johnboy5736
    @johnboy5736 Рік тому +1

    Hi Josh.. Magic !!!! I was looking for this, what the locals do. I will do this when im in Sydney. Thank you for your time and efforts in making this fantastic video..John

  • @exploreearth6275
    @exploreearth6275 10 місяців тому

    Wonderful place

  • @Syulang-nt4kj
    @Syulang-nt4kj 10 місяців тому +3

    Hey, I live there :D (And yep it's beautiful - and it's easy to escape the tourists once you know their patterns. I'm *very* lucky to live here)

  • @claradelacruz3740
    @claradelacruz3740 10 місяців тому

    Josh thanks, very comprehensive, shall do this hopefully in 3months time, cheers =)

  • @benjaminalonsomartinez3277
    @benjaminalonsomartinez3277 9 місяців тому

    amazing video, thanks!

  • @nswtrains3153
    @nswtrains3153 3 місяці тому

    I went to Katoomba on the scenic thing it was amazing! I wish I could go again

  • @TimmyTickle
    @TimmyTickle Рік тому +1

    Never heard of Scenic World until now

  • @AndrewG1989
    @AndrewG1989 Рік тому +2

    Sydney’s transport is the most busiest I think. Still nice journey.

  • @neilstleon6251
    @neilstleon6251 6 місяців тому

    Very enjoyable josh and excellent filming. Really good overview and definitely good value on the cityrail train 👍

    • @JoshGoesSlow
      @JoshGoesSlow  6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks mate, appreciate the comment!

    • @neilstleon6251
      @neilstleon6251 5 місяців тому

      @@JoshGoesSlow all good mate. I made a few typos which I corrected. I hope your new car is going great 👍

  • @user-hm2bv8cq3n
    @user-hm2bv8cq3n 9 місяців тому +1

    It’s the BEST😂 🎉❤I love you australia

  • @Aprilsraven629
    @Aprilsraven629 Місяць тому

    I was wondering what to do in Sydney soon, problem solved...thanks great video

  • @Pp-ko5vx
    @Pp-ko5vx 3 місяці тому

    Hey there, what tools do you used to do the video recording?

  • @sitaraboutique786
    @sitaraboutique786 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful video 8:19

  • @lemonpickl
    @lemonpickl Місяць тому

    Is thete any app where i can get info about trains?

  • @user-rs7qh5kb2i
    @user-rs7qh5kb2i 10 місяців тому +2

    Great information, we are staying in Sydney from the 29 October for a week and planning on taking the train to the Blue Mountains, can 8 ask how long it took to walk from the station to the Blue Mountains?

    • @doubledee9675
      @doubledee9675 10 місяців тому

      The mountain range is called the Blue Mountains. I think you mean to the Jamison valley, much of which is shown in this video. The walk is a gentle half hour stroll.

  • @ai77716
    @ai77716 3 місяці тому

    Muruga muruga 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @HaydeeliciousNYC
    @HaydeeliciousNYC Рік тому +1

    Hey there! Thank you for the video! Did you use your OPAL card to pay for the train to Blue Mountains or did you pay separately? Thank you in advance

    • @JoshGoesSlow
      @JoshGoesSlow  Рік тому +2

      Hi, You can use opal or your contactless bank card to get to the blue mountains. The fare should be the same with both.

  • @jaiganeshr2065
    @jaiganeshr2065 Рік тому +3

    After getting down from train do we have to buy bus ticket there??

    • @zacbennett527
      @zacbennett527 Рік тому

      No, the Blue Mountains use opal cards.

    • @jaiganeshr2065
      @jaiganeshr2065 Рік тому +1

      So i can use opal card for the bus service from katoomba to scenic world right??

    • @zacbennett527
      @zacbennett527 Рік тому +1

      Yes

  • @pedromax6878
    @pedromax6878 10 місяців тому

    How many hours should I explore this place to take selfie pictures and videos of mine cause I’m solo traveler.I don’t want to be in hurry just want more time.

  • @dianaduarte6519
    @dianaduarte6519 10 місяців тому

    Do you know if the express train is still on?

    • @aussieragdoll4840
      @aussieragdoll4840 21 день тому

      As of the current train timetable… yes it is. It takes just under 1hr 45mins.

  • @ginatan5815
    @ginatan5815 11 місяців тому

    Hi Josh, is it required to pre-book the train tix from Central Station to Katoomba Station to secure seats?

    • @JoshGoesSlow
      @JoshGoesSlow  11 місяців тому +2

      No not at all. I’m fact you can’t. It’s part of the Sydney rail, just like any metro you just use an opal card or bank card and get on.

    • @Syulang-nt4kj
      @Syulang-nt4kj 10 місяців тому

      No. You actually can't book seats on the intercity services. Just tap on and off with opal. The blue mountains trains work just like the ones in Sydney (but less frequent, obviously). Unless you're travelling on a summer weekend at peak times you'll get a seat :) Bring snacks and drinks for the trains. It's quite a long journey and there's no catering on board at all - not even a water fountain.

    • @doubledee9675
      @doubledee9675 8 місяців тому

      As said before, you can't book. If you're staying in Sydney and going to Katoomba for a day trip, you'll be going in the opposite direction to the bulk of the traffic each way.

    • @Enochsrite
      @Enochsrite 7 місяців тому +1

      All above true, your nothing special as a tourist so no special trains either.

    • @doubledee9675
      @doubledee9675 7 місяців тому

      And no real need for them. The V set trains remain an extremely comfortable way of travelling. I've not been in a carriage built to the latest design, but would be surprised if they were as comfortable as a V class. With either design of trains (they're electric multiple units) no need to worry about strange roads, different road rules and so forth..@@Enochsrite

  • @BonJoviMad100
    @BonJoviMad100 Рік тому +2

    I drove from Brisbane to Katoomba. Never again 😂 I’d rather fly and train it.

    • @JoshGoesSlow
      @JoshGoesSlow  Рік тому +2

      Yeah, that’s a long way to drive. We’re you going somewhere else, or just blue mountains?

    • @BonJoviMad100
      @BonJoviMad100 Рік тому +1

      @@JoshGoesSlow just the blue mountains for Christmas last year. Mum and dad are “working from anywhere” in a caravan, and they were based there during Christmas time.

  • @m.6343
    @m.6343 4 місяці тому

    How much all this cost together. Do you have to use all these transactions to carry on your hike?

    • @jameswassink3218
      @jameswassink3218 4 місяці тому

      Public transport is capped at $17.80 per day if you use Opal or contactless

  • @Mediawatcher2023
    @Mediawatcher2023 8 місяців тому

    oh yuck those purple seats

  • @dangerboy1111
    @dangerboy1111 10 місяців тому

    but only venomous snakes there, nothing special. u wont enjoy envoirment

  • @AkiraMeow
    @AkiraMeow 3 місяці тому

    Good Video!