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Scenic World takes you to a breathtaking adventure that does not just captivate your senses but let you come and experience a paradise beyond compare. Scenic World lets you witness the majestic scenery of Blue Mountains through its five different attractions.

Scenic Skyway

An absolute thrilling experience you can never find anywhere else in the world is what awaits you in a 720 metre ride that is above ancient ravines and splendid waterfalls.

The ride features world class, state-of-the-art Electro-Sceni Glass Floor that unveils enchanting views with just a flip of a switch.

Scenic Skyway allows you to see Blue Mountains’ famous attractions such as Katoomba Falls, Mount Solitary, Three Sisters, and the vast Jamison Valley. Also, get a picturesque view above Jurassic Rainforest while you float perfectly in the air.

Scenic Cableway

Experience a magnificent ride in the steepest aerial cable in Australia as you take Scenic World’s Cableway. It is a 545-metre ride in and out of the World Heritage Listed rainforest of the Jamison valley.

Scenic Railway

Scenic World lets you enjoy the steepest slant ride in the world through Scenic Railway. Travel down a 414m descent to a Cliffside tunnel and catch the ancient rainforest’s panoramic sight.

Scenic Walkway

Get a taste of a refreshing walk in the lush rainforest where you can find Marrangaroo Spring. You can also take a relaxing break in the Rainforest Room deep within the valley. The benches have seating capacity up to 110 persons.

Scenic Cinema

Free with every ticket purchased at Scenic World, Scenic Cinema offers guests a fascinating documentary about Blue Mountains. It is shown anytime depending upon request. The cinema can also be hired for special interest groups and conferences.

You don’t want to miss this exciting adventure only at Scenic World. And because you will never get enough of the great stuff Scenic World has to offer, it recommends Redleaf Resort, a fine place to stay while enjoying the rest of Blue Mountains.

Redleaf Resort is a four star resort accommodation in Blue Mountains that is only 15-minute drive to Scenic World. Its 48 rooms are designed to give comfort and are well equipped with modern amenities to provide you with ease and convenience.

Here at Scenic World, together with Redlead Resort, experiencing an ultimate Blue Mountains adventure is never impossible.

Should you wish to learn more about Scenic World and Redleaf Resort, feel free to browse through these sites: http://redleafresort.com.au/ and http://www.scenicworld.com.au/accommodation.asp

If you are looking for a hiking holiday or bird watching holiday in Jamaica, and you want Blue Mountain accommodation in an eco-cottage, then check out Lime Tree Farm

A Hiking Holiday in Jamaica or a bird watching holiday isn’t what one normally associates with this Caribbean Island. Jamaica to most people is a land of rum, reggae and white sand beaches. The truth is that there is far more to Jamaica than that and you need to go to the Blue Mountains, and stay at Lime Tree Farm to experience some of the real Jamaica.

Lime Tree Farm is very much the place for the independent traveller, where you can enjoy all that the Blue Mountains have to offer the visitor. Here you will find friendly generous very smiley people, and you won’t find this very often in the parts of the Caribbean that have been ruined by tourism, causing perhaps some bitterness amongst the locals.

If you can get a picture in your mind of relaxing on the terrace outside your holiday cottage, drinking Blue Mountain coffee flanked by hibiscus flowers, whilst watching hummingbirds hovering in the flower itself. There are ripening coffee berries and plantains within your line of vision and the amazing Blue Mountains panorama in the background. You are at peace with the world, slightly stiff in the legs after an exhilarating hike. At over 3000 feet up in the 7000 foot Blue Mountains this Jamaican eco-cottage guest house has three guest cottages, where you will be treated more like family than a paying guest. Each cottage has an en-suite bathroom, and a large bedroom so that an extra bed can easily be fitted in for additional family members.

The beds are so comfortable that there isn’t a visitor who doesn’t go into raptures about them.

Most, if not all of the guests will tell you about the view, and describe it in terms of outstanding, and possibly one of the best views anywhere in the world. They also talk warmly about the absolutely delicious organic locally grown food cooked to perfection by Suzie. You will get in your full board some of the best home made Jamaican food you can ever imagine.

Although many people come to Lime Tree Farm to use it as a base for a hiking holiday or a bird watching holiday, it is well worth taking the Mavis Bank Coffee factory Walk, to see how the world’s most expensive coffee is produced. Another must is the Cinchona Botanical Gardens, named after the highly prized tree from which quinine came from. Whilst the Gardens are in a state of disrepair, it is so well worth a visit.

Lime Tree Farm is paradise for hikers and hill walkers, and you can be guided or not, but as a hiking holiday the Blue Mountains are second to none in the Caribbean, and from the summit of Blue Mountain itself you can see Cuba.

For the bird watching holiday enthusiast the Blue Mountains is the place to go to see many of the birds that are local to Jamaica. At least 12 endemic birds can be spotted on location at Lime Tree.

For a hiking holiday, a bird watching holiday, a totally relaxing holiday go to the Blue Mountains in Jamaica, and stay at the lovely Lime Tree Farm.

If you were to simply open your eyes and find yourself in the Blue Mountains, NSW, you would never guess that you were only ninety minutes drive from the centre of Australia’s biggest city, Sydney. The Blue Mountains is one of Australia’s oldest rural holiday destinations and has not lost it’s popularity. It offers plenty for those looking for a romantic escape and for families wanting a healthy, active holiday.

Getting there: Getting to the Blue Mountains is easy. From Sydney head west following the signs for Parramatta. Then join the M4 (toll section near Sydney) and keep going on the M4 as far as the edge of the Blue Mountains in Lapstone. You can then follow the signs up to the main tourist areas such as Katoomba. An alternative is to catch the train from Central Railway station in Sydney CBD. There is around one train an hour and it takes roughly 90-120 minutes depending on which station you are going to. There are day trips from Sydney as well by coach which return to the city the same day but staying in one of the great Blue Mountains accommodation options for a few nights will allow you to truly appreciate the area.

What to do: If you come to the Blue Mountains there is plenty to do. Obviously you are going to want to take in the fantastic scenery so here are a few ideas.

Viewpoints: The Blue Mountains offers some stunning viewpoints. Some of the most well known include Echo Point in Katoomba offers an amazing view over the Three Sisters and through the Jamison Valley. Wentworth Falls also offer great views of both the falls and the valley.

Bushwalking: There are bushwalking trails throughout the Blue Mountains region and national park. Once you reach the Blue Mountains then head to one of the tourist information centres such as the one in Katoomba and request a bushwalking map marking the main trails. You can choose from short walks on manmade paths to long and adventurous hikes.

Scenic World: Located in the central Katoomba area, Scenic World is the most popular attraction in the region and offers a number of ways to enjoy the great views. Scenic World has a number of attractions including a cable car, a glass floored skyway which takes you across the valley and the world’s steepest railway. There is also a boardwalk around the rainforest at the bottom of the valley. It’s a great family attraction and a fun way to take in some of the views of the local area.

Eating Out: If you’re looking for some special places to eat, here are some suggestions.

Solitary, 90 Cliff Drive, Leura Falls, NSW.

This restaurant enjoys some of the best views you could hope to find in the Blue Mountains and does not things slip when it comes to the food. Solitary was created back in 2000 by husband and wife team Georgia Shepherd and John Cross the restaurant serves fantastic Modern Australian and European influenced food in a fine dining atmosphere. The restaurant has won many awards including Two Chefs hats in the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2007 and ranked as one of the Lonely Planet top 5 places to eat out in Australia in 2004.

Darley’s Restaurant at Lilianfels, Echo Point, Lilianfels Avenue, Katoomba.

Located in the historic and luxurious Lilianfels Hotel, Darley’s restaurant has a long reputation for excellent food and service. They have been awarded Two Chefs hats in the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2009, one of only a small number to achieve such a high accolade. The restaurant specialises in excellent country cooking that fits the location and makes use of high quality local produce and an excellent wine list. This is obviously somewhere for a special occasion and is not cheap. Expect to pay close to $80 per person for two courses or around $100 for three courses with wine being extra. If you can’t make your mind up from the menu you can sample a number of interesting course with the degustation menu served with matching wines. Whey to stay: Blue Mountains accommodation comes in the form of cosy cottages and homely bed and breakfasts perfect for a romantic getaway. From budget to total luxury there is something for everyone. Some of the most popular

When to go: Typically you will find the Blue Mountains will be a few degrees cooler than Sydney year round. The accommodation is well geared up for the cooler months and you will find many of the cottages will have a fireplace to make things nice and cosy. You should find it a little cooler than Sydney in the summer although on the hottest days it may make a long walk feel like hot work.