Top Attractions For KATOOMBA (Blue Mountains)

• Blue Mountains National Park - A one-hour drive from Sydney, with outstanding views, great walks, waterfalls, and villages. Visitors will enjoy panoramic views of the mountains from numerous lookouts.
  
  
• The Scenic Railway - Through the Blue Mountains rainforest, this railway plummets to the foot of the cliffs offering scenic views of the Mountain’s native bush and wildlife. From the lower platform, tracks lead off to the Ruined Castle and Federal Pass, ideal for bushwalking and picnics.
  
  
• Echo Point - Offers visitors one of the best views in the world.
  
  
• Explorers Tree - A famous landmark which contains the initials of the great explorers, Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth.
  
  
• Ameralia’s Plate World - A display of plates with themes such as trains, ships, cars, birds, cats, dogs, the Wizard of Oz, Marilyn Munroe and many more.
  
  
• Out the Back - A collection of Australian and Aboriginal gifts.
  
  
• The Edge Maxvision Cinema - One of the largest screens in the Southern Hemisphere. The cinema features movies made especially for IMAX screens such as its own spectacular Blue Mountains film – “The Edge” as well as latest release films.
  
  
• Bandamora Gallery - A collection of Australian works including paintings, pottery and hand blown glass.
  
  
• Lurline Galleries - An exhibition of traditional and contemporary artwork.
  
  
• Painted Moon Gallery - Arts and Crafts.
  
  
• The Scenic Skyway - Built in 1958, this is Australia’s first cable skyway for passengers. It can take about 30 passengers at a time at a height of around 300 metres and offers panoramic views of the Jamison Valley, Katoomba Falls and Orphan Rock.
  
  
• Jenolan Caves - These underground limestone caves are a popular attraction in the Blue Mountains region. Features 9 spectacular show caves.
  
  
• The Three Sisters - An amazing and much-photographed rock formation in Australia with constantly changing colours throughout the day. According to an Aboriginal legend, the three sisters Meenhhi, Wimlah and Gunnedoo were turned to stone by a tribal witchdoctor.
  
  
• Katoomba Falls - A lookout at the falls has scenic views of the Jamison Valley and Orphan Rock.
  
  
• The Hattery and Mountain Artery - A fine collection of arts including paintings, pottery, sculpture and a special collection of Akubra hats.
  
  
• The Paragon - An historic establishment, classified by the National Trust and National Heritage. A great spot to enjoy a devonshire tea and a nice treat.
  
  

Top Activities For KATOOMBA (Blue Mountains)

• The Six-Foot Track - For the adventurous, this challenging track takes you from Katoomba through to the Jenolan Caves, taking the route down into Nellies Glen and across the beautiful Megalong Valley. The track offers opportunities to visit Pulpit Rock and Boonie Doon Falls.
  
  
• General Walking Tracks - There are plenty of walking tracks around Katoomba and the Jamison Valley which offer sensational views and take in historic sites and many other points of interest.
  
  
• Horse Riding - Go horse riding in the Megalong Valley.
  
  
• Blue Mountains National Park - Opportunities for rockclimbing and canoening.