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A day out in Katoomba

Katoomba is in New South Wales. Hopalong knows 6 things to do and 3 places to eat here. Prices are approximate adult prices in A$.

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Top things to do in Katoomba

  • Scenic World

    A$62 · Scenic World · about 150 min

    The steep railway, cableway and skyway over the valley.

  • Echo Point and the Three Sisters

    Free · Echo Point · about 45 min

    The Blue Mountains' best-known lookout, over the Jamison Valley.

  • Wentworth Falls lookout

    Free · Wentworth Falls · about 60 min

    Views of a 187 m waterfall, with harder tracks down to its base.

  • Govetts Leap Lookout

    Free · Blackheath · about 30 min

    A sweeping view of the Grose Valley and Bridal Veil Falls.

  • Prince Henry Cliff Walk

    Free · Echo Point · about 120 min

    A clifftop track past lookouts, from Echo Point towards Leura.

  • Leura Mall and Leura Cascades

    Free · Leura · about 75 min

    A village street of shops and cafés, then a short walk to a waterfall.

Free things to do in Katoomba

  • Echo Point and the Three Sisters (Echo Point): The Blue Mountains' best-known lookout, over the Jamison Valley.
  • Prince Henry Cliff Walk (Echo Point): A clifftop track past lookouts, from Echo Point towards Leura.
  • Leura Mall and Leura Cascades (Leura): A village street of shops and cafés, then a short walk to a waterfall.
  • Wentworth Falls lookout (Wentworth Falls): Views of a 187 m waterfall, with harder tracks down to its base.
  • Govetts Leap Lookout (Blackheath): A sweeping view of the Grose Valley and Bridal Veil Falls.

Where to eat

  • Café breakfast or lunch on Katoomba Street (Town, around A$20): The main street has many cafés.
  • Lunch on Leura Mall (Leura, around A$25): Cafés and bakeries along the village's main street.
  • Dinner in Katoomba (Town, around A$35): Restaurants and pubs around Katoomba Street.

Step-free and pram-friendly ideas

  • Echo Point and the Three Sisters · step-free · pram-friendly
  • Scenic World · step-free
  • Leura Mall and Leura Cascades · pram-friendly
  • Govetts Leap Lookout · step-free

Access information can change. Check with the venue if access is essential.

Typical weather in Katoomba

MonthLowHighRainy days
January13°C23°C13
April8°C16°C12
July2°C9°C10
October8°C16°C12

Approximate long-term averages, not a forecast.

Plan my day in Katoomba