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  • –Covers an area of up to 1.03 million hectares

  • –Begins 60km west of Sydney

  • –1,300 meters above sea level

  • –Heritage listed conservation area

  • –Over 700 known places of Aboriginal cultural significance

  • –Shale is compressed algae

  • –The area was once under water/rainforest

  • –Shale mines were opened up in the 1880’s

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  • Tramline network to bring coal and shale

  • Stretches from the Castle shale mine to the head of the Katoomba incline

  • Driven by an engine

  • Supported by 47 towers across the valley

  • Transport 20,000 tonnes of oil shale

  • 8m high towers made from hardwood poles.

  • Turned out to be a failure.

  • Abandoned after only 9 months.  

  • Most of the structure lay where they fell. 

  • Now claimed as being a part of the forest.

  • Positioning of ropeway is known from the remains visible today

ENVIRONMENT HISTORY
ROPEWAY HISTORY

“Australia’s most accessible wilderness, stretching over one million hectares… an inspiring and diverse mix of rainforest, canyons, tall forests and heathlands.

 

The Greater Blue Mountains offers scenic beauty across diverse landscapes like sandstone cliffs and rugged canyons to waterfalls and caves.  The region is also home to the Wollemi Pine, a plant with ancient significance.

Food and wine are also important attractions for the region.”

 

-Tourism Australia

 

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