Katoomba Local Area

Katoomba - Blue Mountain Attractions

Katoomba is the most visited town of the Blue Mountains well known for spectacular mountain views and extensive bush and nature walks. The Blue Mountains is a magical place any time of the year, glowing in autumn, cool in winter, colourful in spring and refreshing in summer.

Why BLUE Mountains??

The Blue Mountains is populated by Eucalyptus trees, the atmosphere is filled with finely dispersed droplets of the oil, which, in combination with dust particles and water vapour, scatter rays of light which are predominantly BLUE in colour giving the mountains their famous name.

The Three Sisters – Echo Point Katoomba

The Three Sisters is essentially an unusual rock formation representing three sisters who according to Aboriginal legend were turned to stone.  The character of the Three Sisters changes throughout the day and throughout the seasons as the sunlight brings out the magnificent colours.

Scenic World

Experience Scenic World with its Skyway, suspended 270 meters above the ancient ravines offering breathtaking views revealed beneath your feet through the electro-glass cabin floor.  Scenic Railway with a 52° incline, riding the steepest passenger railway in the world descending 310 meters through a cliff-side tunnel to the Valley floor to explore the many walks through the Jamison valley.

www.scenicworld.com.au
Open daily 9:00am-5:00pm

Jenolan Cave

Regarded as Australia’s most outstanding cave system, with pure underground rivers and amazing limestone crystal formations, Jenolan Caves is among the finest and oldest cave systems in the world.  Enjoy a guided tour, a multi lingual self- guided tour, a night tour or perhaps the adventure Caving. 

www.jenolancaves.org.au
Open daily from 9am - 5:30pm

Blue Mountains Botanic Garden – Mount Tomah

The 28 acre garden has a large collection of plants from around the world, particularly the southern hemisphere, and is the ‘cool climate garden’ of the Royal Botanic Gardens Trust.

www.mounttomahbotanicgarden.com.au
Open daily 9am to 5.30pm

Historic Little Hartley Village

Beyond Mount Victoria on the western side of the Blue Mountains you can experience some of Australia’s heritage within the historic Little Hartley Village. Step back in time.  Of particular interest is the sandstone Courthouse.

www.hartley-nsw.com
Hartley Historic Site is open every from 10:00am to 4:30pm.

Bush Walks / Waterfalls 

Blackheath - Govetts Leap 

One of the most breathtaking views within the region Govetts Leap at Blackheath is easily accessible by car, within the National Parks and is the starting point for numerous bush walks and tracks. This image is taken from the Visit NSW, where you will find more information on the Blue Mountains National Parks, bush walks, Aboriginal Culture, Galleries, Dining and Entertainment.  To visit the website go to: www.visitnsw.com/destinations/blue-mountains

Wentworth Falls - National Pass

The is part of a network of tracks including the Nature Track, Wentworth Pass, the Overcliff-Undercliff Walk, Vera Falls Track, Kings Tableland and the historic Charles Darwin Walk that ambles upstream along Jamison Creek to Wentworth Falls village.

Leura - Leura Cascades 

Leura Cascades is a peaceful setting for a family picnic or BBQ.  From the Cascades you can leisurely walk to several waterfalls including Leura, Linda, Lila and Bridal Veil Falls.  You can also walk to Copelands Lookout and Flying Fox Lookout. Attention to detail with sheltered picnic areas and a playground for children makes Leura Cascades a perfect picnic location.

Tourist Attractions in Katoomba NSW

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