Jamison Valley
Explore the Blue Mountains' Iconic Green Canopy
The Jamison Valley is a large forested gorge situated in the heart of the Blue Mountains, a natural wonder of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains in New South Wales. This great valley, with its high sandstone cliffs, temperate rainforests and spectacular waterfalls, is a scenic highlight for visitors planning an Australian holiday.
Famous Lookouts and Rocks
Where can you see the best views of those big valleys?
Katoomba’s Echo Point Lookout offers stunning views of the valley floor, Mount Solitary and the iconic Three Sisters sandstone rock formations. Further down the cliff edge, lookouts at Wentworth Falls and Sublime Point offer views of towering escarpments carved over millions of years.
Primaeval Rainforests & Falls
What natural delights are beneath the cliffs?
The valley floor is home to ancient eucalyptus trees, cool fern gullies and cascading waterways. Visitors can walk the Scenic Walkway boardwalk, admire the multi-tiered Katoomba Falls or follow walking tracks past tranquil pools and hidden gorges.
Historic Cableways and Walking Trails
How do travellers get down into the valley?
For adventurous walkers, there are historical stairways down the cliff face, such as the Furber Steps and the Giant Stairway. Scenic World has the world’s steepest passenger train, the Scenic Railroad, and suspended cable cars with glass floors for a gentler descent above the tree canopy.
Tips for Travelling in Jamison Valley
When is the best time to visit?
Autumn and spring, with clear days, provide pleasant temperatures for the cliff-top tracks and lower valley trails.
Head to Sydney's Central Station and take the express train to Katoomba, then hop on the hop-on hop-off bus or local routes to Echo Point and Scenic World.
The weather along the mountain ridges can change quickly, so make sure you have good walking boots, plenty of drinking water and extra layers of clothing.
Plan your holidays in Australia
Exploring deep valleys of the mountains is a refreshing outdoor contrast to your travels. You can combine mountain lookouts, coastal cities and iconic outback regions for a varied and memorable journey across Australia.
How deep is Jamison Valley?
The Jamison Valley drops about 400 metres from the cliff tops that encircle it to the eucalyptus forest floor below.
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