The original Scenic Skyway at ‘Scenic World’, Katoomba, NSW, Australia in 1960. Built in 1958, the Scenic Skyway is a cable-driven, aerial tramway visitor attraction. It travels across the gorge above the Katoomba Falls, 270 metres (886 feet) above the valley floor. This original Scenic Skyway cabin was withdrawn in 2004 after over half a million crossings and now sits in the picnic area at Scenic World. This image is from an old amateur Kodak colour transparency – a vintage 1960s photograph.
The original Scenic Skyway at ‘Scenic World’, Katoomba, NSW, Australia in 1960. Built in 1958, the Scenic Skyway is a cable-driven, aerial tramway visitor attraction. It travels across the gorge above the Katoomba Falls, 270 metres (886 feet) above the valley floor. This original Scenic Skyway cabin was withdrawn in 2004 after over half a million crossings and now sits in the picnic area at Scenic World. It was replaced by a new cabin in December of the same year. The new Skyway was built and had a 72-person cabin. In 2005 a second station on the opposite cliff-face opened, allowing passengers to disembark and explore bush walking trails. In 2017 a third Scenic Skyway cabin was launched. This image is from an old amateur Kodak colour transparency. It will look soft if used at too large a size – a vintage 1960s photograph.
Size: 3248px × 2181px
Location: Katoomba, NSW, Australia
Photo credit: © M&N / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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