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$.
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
| Month | Low | High | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C | 23°C | 13 |
| April | 8°C | 16°C | 12 |
| July | 2°C | 9°C | 10 |
| October | 8°C | 16°C | 12 |
Approximate long-term averages, not a forecast.