Katoomba

Katoomba- The Blue Mountains

Katoomba is a small town and popular tourist destination in Sydney’s Blue Mountains. Just over 100 kilometres from Sydney’s CBD, Katoomba initially came to fame for its heavily populated coal mining. Today, Katoomba attracts thousands for its beautiful scenery of the national park and Blue Mountains.

What’s on offer?

Scenic World

Scenic world is the name for the railway incline, the steepest of its kind, which takes you down a cliff face. In doing so, you also pass through a tunnel and visit Sydney’s famous Orphan Rock. All of this is done at a steep and rather scary descent!

Cableway

Adjacent to the railway is the Cableway, which is the largest of its kind within Australia. This cable car takes you deeper into the Blue Mountains, through Jamison Valley.

Skyway

The Katoomba Skyway was Australia’s first which allows you to visit Jamison Valley from large heights. If heights are not your thing be careful! The glass bottom floor is sure to get your heart rate up!

Lookouts

West of Scenic world you will find Eaglehawk lookout and Landside lookout, both provide you with stunning views of the Blue Mountains.

Three Sisters Echo Point

The Three Sisters is the final spot that every tourist must see! The pick of the lookouts, The Three Sisters is 2.5km from the Great Western Highway and is well marked out by signs within Katoomba. This is an amazing rock formation that through feedback must be checked out when visiting Katoomba!

Getting There

The following provides details on duration and how to get there.

Car: Direct from Sydney, a car will take only 90 minutes. Following the Penrith signs and continuing on the Western Motorway.

Train: Directly from Central station, there is a direct train line that arrives in the Blue Mountains. The double Decker train takes roughly 2 hours however is the recommended mode of transport.

For more information: www.sydneytrains.com.au

Bus: Tour buses run direct to the Blue Mountains from Sydney’s CBD in Circular Quay. If following a tour guide is your thing then personally we recommend taking a bus. Be sure to visit Sydney buses departing from Circular Quay.

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