Sentences with phrase «scenic mountain railways»

Other nearby attractions unique to our area include the Minnamurra Rainforest National Park, The Science Centre and Planetarium, The Nan Tien Temple which is the largest Buddhist temple in the Southern Hemisphere and the scenic mountain railway The Cockatoo Run.

Other nearby attractions unique to our area include the escarpment lookouts and National Park, hang gliding and paragliding from Bald Hill, The Science Centre and Planetarium, The Nan Tien Temple which is the largest Buddhist temple in the Southern Hemisphere and the scenic mountain railway The Cockatoo Run.

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Your next day trip will take you on a scenic adventure with the Kuranda Scenic Railway as you travel along the mountains, through tunnels, past the waterfalls to Kuranda - the Village in the Rainforest, enjoy free time in the village for lunch or perhaps visit a wildlife park or the markets for a uniquescenic adventure with the Kuranda Scenic Railway as you travel along the mountains, through tunnels, past the waterfalls to Kuranda - the Village in the Rainforest, enjoy free time in the village for lunch or perhaps visit a wildlife park or the markets for a uniqueScenic Railway as you travel along the mountains, through tunnels, past the waterfalls to Kuranda - the Village in the Rainforest, enjoy free time in the village for lunch or perhaps visit a wildlife park or the markets for a unique gift.

The true joy of a rail tour of Switzerland is that its numerous scenic and mountain railways provide easy access to some of the most awe - inspiring destinations in Europe.

Your journey to Kuranda is all part of the attraction as you will be transferred by coach from your Palm Cove accommodation to either the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway which winds its way thru the hand cut mountain tracks and tunnels, past cascading waterfalls and dangerously deep gorges or to the Skyrail Gondola that glides over above the towering rainforest canopy.

My top tip for visiting Cairns with the kids is to take the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway up to the picturesque mountain village of Kuranda.

You'll take a scenic cog railway to the top of Corcovado Mountain, where you can admire 360 - degree views of the city.

The alpine experience begins the moment you step into the train, which will take you through scenic landscapes on its ascent through the mountains before docking at Jungfraujoch, which at 3,454 meters is the highest railway station in Europe.

Day 6: Leaving Canberra we head onto the Blue Mountains and Katoomba, its Three Sisters, Scenic Railway and Cable Car; a most impressive part of the world.

Take a scenic cruise with us across Lake Lucerne to Stans, and one of Switzerland's oldest mountain railways.

Today we embark on a scenic rail journey on the Brocken Railway to the summit of Brocken, the highest peak in the Harz Mountains at 3,743 feet (1,141 m).

The Brocken Railway makes its way to the top of the tallest mountain in the stunning Harz Mountain range, The Brocken, on a scenic journey that offers panoramic views of this breathtakingmountain in the stunning Harz Mountain range, The Brocken, on a scenic journey that offers panoramic views of this breathtakingMountain range, The Brocken, on a scenic journey that offers panoramic views of this breathtaking region.

We stay in Cape Cod, Boston and the White Mountains, experiencing the region's terrific scenic railways on a seasonal tour that brings out the very best of stunning New England.

Soak up the splendour of the Italian lakes and the surrounding Swiss mountains, on an escorted rail holiday that centres on scenic beauty, from the stunning Centovalli Railway route to the sublime shores of lakes Orta, Maggiore and Como.

The area has many attractions including breathtaking mountain peaks, museums, national parks, cliffs, and the Katoomba Scenic Railway among others.

Hi Jeannie, there are some amazingly scenic stretches of train route in Europe — some like the Flam Railway in Norway and the Glacier Express in Switzerland are renowned around the world, but I like the lesser - known stretches too, especially through the mountains and along the coast.

Take the scenic rail route towards the coast next — first the mainline train to Myrdal (4.5 hours) and then the Flåmsbana mountain railway to Flåm (50 minutes).

Leisure Inn Spires is just a short drive to all the famous attractions of the World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains including the Three Sisters, Scenic Railway, Zig Zag Railway and Jenolan Caves as well as unbeatable bushwalking opportunities.

Scenic & Active participation tour of Heritage listed Blue Mountains including Three Sisters, Scenic Railway, Sceniscender, Waterfalls, Kings Tableland Lookout, Garden Village of Leura, Aboriginal site, Kangaroos in the wild, Olympic park and River Cruise.

Naturally, the Brocken remains a popular destination for hikers, climbers and outdoors sports enthusiasts but for the less physically fit a scenic narrow - gauge steam railway ferries many of the mountains» visitors from Wernigerode in order to admire its majestic beauty and enjoy the numerous visitor attractions that have been established since the Brocken's first hotel opened in 1862.

Travel the Harz Mountains, the highest range in northern Germany, by train on the Brocken and Selketal Railways for scenic journeys through spruce woodland and narrow valleys.

Later, you board the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway for a charming and scenic journey to the summit of Lookout Mountain.

Travelers who purchase the First Class 8 Days Swiss Pass Summer Promotion will enjoy extensive travel on the Swiss Travel System including trains with scenic routes such as the Glacier Express, Golden Pass Line or Wilhelm Tell Express, public transportation in 41 Swiss cities, a 50 % price reduction off most mountain railways, and free admission to more than 400 museums in Switzerland.

The railway from Belgrade to Bar on the Adriatic Sea is 454 km long and is one of the most scenic mountain lines in Europe with many bridges and tunnels.

Situated beside the River Dee and in the shadow of the heather - clad Berwyn mountain range, Carrog is the last stop on the scenic Llangollen Steam Railway line.

No need to be alarmed by the name, the Skunk Train is a historic passenger railway that runs through forty miles of majestic redwood forests, scenic mountain meadows, and over 30 bridges overlooking the pristine mountain waters of Northern California.

A return to Cairns is just as impressive on the Kuranda Scenic Railway — a two hour train journey that traverses dense rainforest, rugged mountains and the stunning Barron Gorge.

Traverse some of the most scenic railway lines in the world as the Golden Eagle Danube Express weaves its way through tunnels, across viaducts and over mountain passes.

Step aboard three unique railroads; the Conway Scenic Railroad, the Hobo Railroad and the world's first mountain climbing railway, the Mount Washington Cog.

The train moves slowly and sweetly across the Sacred Valley of the Incas, offering the chance to take in some of the most scenic views one can imagine: mountains all around, some lovely villages, the Rio Urubamba on one side, galleries and the railways even follows the path of the Inca Trail for some parts (I remember seeing the train when I actually hiked the Inca Trail).

The 10 - day New England in the Fall tour includes: Falmouth and Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Amtrak's Downeaster Railway Journey, Mount Washington Cog Railway, North Conway Scenic Railroad, Mount Washington Valley, White Mountains, Boston including a sightseeing tour, Whale watching cruise by catamaran

The Kuranda Scenic Railway runs right through the heart of the UNESCO - protected Wet Tropics, climbing through the jungle - clad mountains of the Barron Gorge.

Soak up history at the former penal colony of Port Arthur, Hobart s historic waterfront and numerous gracious Georgian farmhouses throughout the countryside, walk over Cataract Gorge, a dramatic wilderness right in the centre of Launceston, take the Overland Track through the scenic beauty of Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park, admire the perfect curve of Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park, watch the majestic Gordon River meet the wild Franklin River in the spectacular wilderness of the Franklin - Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, take a scenic rack - and - pinion railway to historic Queenstown, once the world s richest gold and copper mine and walk to Montezuma Falls, Tasmania s tallest waterfall, from the peaceful town of Rosebery.

Built more than 100 years ago, the Kuranda Scenic Railway cuts a path through Cairns and Kuranda, through soaring tropical mountain ranges, lush forest, and cascading waterfalls.