Katoomba area
Blue Mountains National Park
Overview
Katoomba area is the heart of Blue Mountains National Park. This popular day trip from Sydney is home of the iconic Three Sisters. It's packed with heritage walks, world-class views and waterfalls, including Wentworth Falls.
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The dazzling natural beauty of Katoomba, Leura and Wentworth Falls has drawn visitors for over 100 years. Echo Point is a Blue Mountains favourite. Marvel at the famous views of the Three Sisters rock formation, Mount Solitary, and the dramatic sandstone cliffs towering above the Jamison Valley.
From family-friendly strolls to challenging descents into World Heritage-listed wilderness, Katoomba area is a walker’s paradise. Take in ever changing views along Prince Henry Cliff walk which boasts over 20 lookouts and 3 waterfalls between Katoomba and Leura. Swap cliff top for cool rainforest on the short Round walking track. It’s easily combined with a Scenic World ride (fees apply). The historic Giant Stairway will test your legs as it zig zags down the cliff face to meet the heart-pumping Federal Pass.
Short on time? Head to Wentworth Falls. You won’t have to go far from the carpark to find a panoramic lookout or scenic walk to a cascading waterfall. Wentworth Falls track and historic Princes Rock lookout are highlights. Enjoy a relaxing picnic serenaded by birdsong or grab a snack at Conservation Hut. Then walk it off via the rock overhangs and summer wildflowers of Overcliff-Undercliff track. The Valley of the Waters is a shady retreat on a hot summer day.
Thrill seekers can take to 2 wheels along the exhilarating Narrow Neck peninsula, also a popular spot for abseiling and rock climbing tours. The fire trails of Kings Tableland offer remote mountain biking and camping adventures. Intrepid hikers will want to tackle the fabled Six Foot track.
Highlights in this area
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General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Contact
- in Blue Mountains National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Katoomba area is always open but some locations may close at times due to maintenance, poor weather or fire danger.
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Blue Mountains Heritage Centre and Blackheath office
02 4787 8877
Contact hours: 9am to 4.30pm daily. Closed Christmas Day. - 270 Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath NSW 2785
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Email: bluemountains.heritagecentre@environment.nsw.gov.au
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Blue Mountains Heritage Centre and Blackheath office
In this area:
Things to do (75)
- 4WD touring (2)
- Aboriginal culture (5)
- Adventure sports (4)
- Birdwatching and wildlife encounters (9)
- Cafes and kiosks (1)
- Cycling (5)
- Environmental appreciation/study (2)
- Historic heritage (8)
- Other experiences (6)
- Photography (2)
- Picnics and barbecues (5)
- Road trips and car/bus tours (1)
- Sightseeing (46)
- Swimming (2)
- Walking (42)
- Waterfalls (26)