Traverse to Ruined Castle

After a hearty breakfast we set our for our day’s walking adventure. Today we have a unique way to get to the start of our walk. We head from our hotel to the Skyway for a cable car ride to take us between clifftops offering spectacular views of the valley below. From here we take a short cut to the valley floor on the Scenic Railway the world’s steepest railway. We traverse the Jamieson Valley, the track was once a historic mining route with ruins of miner’s cottages and worksites. We then head into a world of lush rainforests of giant sasafrass and coachwood trees. As we reach Ruined Castle we enjoy some rock hopping to take up to the peak of Ruined Castle, one of the most visible and remarkable landmarks of the Blue Mountains. The 360 degree views from the rocky outcrop is simply breathtaking. We return to Katoomba and our superb accommodation for an enjoyable dining experience in the superb Darley’s Restaurant including local wine and recount the day’s adventures with new found friends.