
Blue Mountains – Ruined Castle
My favourite Blue Mountains hike is the 12km-return from Katoomba to Ruined Castle, a rock formation in the Jamison Valley which – surprise, surprise – resembles a ruined castle from afar. First you have to get off the escarpment and there’s a choice. Ride the world’s steepest incline railway (screamingly good fun) or Australia’s steepest cable car. You can also extend...