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The Giant Stairway
訪問に最適な時期
Late afternoon between autumn and spring (March to May, September to November), when the golden light illuminates the walls and the heat does not punish you during the climb.
予算のヒント
Access to the staircase is free, but parking at the top costs about AUD 8 per hour. Bring water and snacks from home, as there are no kiosks along the trail.
おすすめ対象
Adventurers who enjoy physical challenges, Landscape photographers, Budget travelers who love free nature, Couples looking for an intense experience
訪問時間の計画
2-3 hours
概要
クイックファクト: ブルーマウンテンの青い砂岩に彫られた998段の階段があり、谷底まで300メートル下っている。この階段は1930年代の大恐慌時代の労働者によって、つるはしとシャベルだけで建設された。
見どころ: 下りの途中には、季節限定の滝が天然の水たまりを作り出し、砂岩の壁の間にこだまする冷たい水を指先に感じることができる。散策中には、19世紀の炭鉱夫が斜面を採掘していた場所を示す、手描きの古い看板に出くわす。
インサイダーヒント
- Wear sneakers with good grip: the steps are uneven and can get slippery with moisture.
- Climb back via the Scenic Railway if you get too tired, but it costs AUD 39 per person.
- Start early (before 9 am) to find the staircase nearly empty with dramatic fog in the valley.
- Bring a flashlight or use your phone's: some deeper sections of the gorge are very dark even during the day.
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