Mount York Lookout offers panoramic views across the western Blue Mountains, showcasing dramatic sandstone cliffs and towering mountain escarpments. The site also holds important historical significance, forming part of early colonial road engineering, with visible sections of the original road descent still preserved today.

Echo Point, located in Katoomba, sits on the edge of the Jamison Valley and is home to the famous Three Sisters.

The sculpture commemorates the convict road builders of the Blue Mountains region.

As night falls, take part in a 90-minute stargazing experience guided by a passionate astronomer. Sip on hot chocolate as you observe the Milky Way, planets, and constellations — and if you’re lucky, even shooting stars. Learn about the vastness of the universe and explore ancient star signs and constellations, including their history and interpretations across cultures.

Experience life in early colonial Australia through a hands-on, immersive program. Interact with characters from the past and get your hands dirty building mud bricks, cooking damper, operating original goldfields machinery, and panning for gold. Explore the contributions early migrants made to Bathurst and other colonial settlements, as well as the struggles faced by different groups, including early migrants, Aboriginal Australians at first contact, women, and children. Examine Bathurst’s social and economic development and learn about the geology of gold. Conclude the experience by completing a case study on the impact of gold on colonial Australia and the growth of Bathurst.

Explore the natural history of our planet and learn about gold, minerals, and their practical uses. Discover Earth’s structure, the geological timeline, the history of life on Earth, including dinosaurs and fossils of scientific significance.

Scenic World offers the thrill of a ride on the steepest incline railway in the world. The 415m descent will take you through a cliff side tunnel into ancient rainforest. Discover Over two kilometres of boardwalk through the ancient rainforest and take the time to look around and find some fascinating facts about the local flora and history of the valley.