Guidebook for your trip to the Blue Mountains
Sightseeing
1 Violet Street (off the Cliff Drive), Katoomba NSW
Scenic World is renowned for providing the ultimate Blue Mountains Adventure - from native birds and fresh air, to breathtaking views of the World Heritage-listed region including the Three Sisters, Katoomba Falls & Jamison Valley.
192 locals recommend
Scenic World station
LOT 591 Cliff Dr1 Violet Street (off the Cliff Drive), Katoomba NSW
Scenic World is renowned for providing the ultimate Blue Mountains Adventure - from native birds and fresh air, to breathtaking views of the World Heritage-listed region including the Three Sisters, Katoomba Falls & Jamison Valley.
4655 Jenolan Caves Road, Jenolan Caves NSW
Jenolan Caves are the worlds oldest caves, and are considered Australias most outstanding. Friendly guides will show you through your choice of 8 spectacular show caves, for all ages and fitness levels. Plus there are night tours, ghost tours, Adventure Caving, self-guided tour, bush walks, and kids tours in NSW school holidays.
99 locals recommend
Jenolan Caves
4655 Jenolan Caves Rd4655 Jenolan Caves Road, Jenolan Caves NSW
Jenolan Caves are the worlds oldest caves, and are considered Australias most outstanding. Friendly guides will show you through your choice of 8 spectacular show caves, for all ages and fitness levels. Plus there are night tours, ghost tours, Adventure Caving, self-guided tour, bush walks, and kids tours in NSW school holidays.
Bells Line of Road, Mount Tomah NSW
This breathtaking Garden is the only botanic garden in the world located in a World Heritage Area. Focused on the conservation of cool climate plants it is home to 21,000 plants and 900 species.
108 locals recommend
Blue Mountains Botanic Garden
Bells Line of RoadBells Line of Road, Mount Tomah NSW
This breathtaking Garden is the only botanic garden in the world located in a World Heritage Area. Focused on the conservation of cool climate plants it is home to 21,000 plants and 900 species.
37 Everglades Avenue, Leura NSW
This 1930s treasure unites European romanticism with the raw magic of the Australian bush. Five hectares of valley views, bluebell woodland, lawned and flowering terraces, stone walls, winding paths, glades, pools, and fountains. Art deco house, gift shop, tea rooms, art gallery, picnic spots.
13 locals recommend
Everglades Historic House and Gardens
37 Everglades Avenue37 Everglades Avenue, Leura NSW
This 1930s treasure unites European romanticism with the raw magic of the Australian bush. Five hectares of valley views, bluebell woodland, lawned and flowering terraces, stone walls, winding paths, glades, pools, and fountains. Art deco house, gift shop, tea rooms, art gallery, picnic spots.
Bacchante St, Blackheath, NSW
Peak Seasons: most visitors come in spring and autumn to photograph. The 'show-stopping' season is between late-September and mid-November, when the rhododendron and azaleas flowers are spectacular. The autumnal season turns the deciduous trees to their spectacular colour-changes, and later the bare branches are sculptural against the native bushland.
32 locals recommend
The Campbell Rhododendron Gardens
1 Bacchante StBacchante St, Blackheath, NSW
Peak Seasons: most visitors come in spring and autumn to photograph. The 'show-stopping' season is between late-September and mid-November, when the rhododendron and azaleas flowers are spectacular. The autumnal season turns the deciduous trees to their spectacular colour-changes, and later the bare branches are sculptural against the native bushland.
530 Mayfield Road, Oberon NSW
Explore 20-hectares, from the 16.5m tall Obelisk, behind the Grotto waterfall, and the mobility-friendly Camellia Walk. Taste the experience at Mayfield Café with seasonal produce, grown on-site.
The Hawkins’ Family opens an additional 55 hectares seasonally and features the English Box Hedge Maze.
67 locals recommend
Mayfield Garden
530 Mayfield Rd530 Mayfield Road, Oberon NSW
Explore 20-hectares, from the 16.5m tall Obelisk, behind the Grotto waterfall, and the mobility-friendly Camellia Walk. Taste the experience at Mayfield Café with seasonal produce, grown on-site.
The Hawkins’ Family opens an additional 55 hectares seasonally and features the English Box Hedge Maze.
30 Parke St, Katoomba NSW
The Blue Mountains Cultural Centre features the Blue Mountains City Art Gallery and World Heritage Exhibition which is devoted to education about the distinctive environment, history and culture of the Blue Mountains region. The Cultural Centre is co-located with the new Katoomba Library. The Cultural Centre showcases innovative, diverse, distinctive and creative cultural programs for enjoyment by residents of, and visitors to, the Blue Mountains.
112 locals recommend
Blue Mountains Cultural Centre
30 Parke St30 Parke St, Katoomba NSW
The Blue Mountains Cultural Centre features the Blue Mountains City Art Gallery and World Heritage Exhibition which is devoted to education about the distinctive environment, history and culture of the Blue Mountains region. The Cultural Centre is co-located with the new Katoomba Library. The Cultural Centre showcases innovative, diverse, distinctive and creative cultural programs for enjoyment by residents of, and visitors to, the Blue Mountains.
14 Norman Lindsay Cres, Faulconbridge NSW
The Norman Lindsay Gallery and Museum is a heritage-listed former residence and farmlet and now art gallery, tourist attraction and museum.
54 locals recommend
Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum
14 Norman Lindsay Cres14 Norman Lindsay Cres, Faulconbridge NSW
The Norman Lindsay Gallery and Museum is a heritage-listed former residence and farmlet and now art gallery, tourist attraction and museum.
36 Olympian Parade, Leura NSW
Leuralla Toy & Railway Museum is the Southern Hemisphere's largest collection of toys, trains and associated memorabilia.
25 locals recommend
Leuralla
36 Olympian Parade36 Olympian Parade, Leura NSW
Leuralla Toy & Railway Museum is the Southern Hemisphere's largest collection of toys, trains and associated memorabilia.
Cnr Grose & Megalong Streets, Leura NSW
Bygone Beautys Treasured Teapot Museum & Tearooms houses the world’s largest private collection of teawares. There are more than 5,500 teapots in the collection, spanning five centuries and including teapots from all over the world, mostly collected within Australia. Enjoy our selection of teas and partake of lunch or light refreshments served with ‘olde-worlde’ charm on fine bone china.
17 locals recommend
Bygone Beautys Treasured Teapot Museum & Tearooms
20 Grose StCnr Grose & Megalong Streets, Leura NSW
Bygone Beautys Treasured Teapot Museum & Tearooms houses the world’s largest private collection of teawares. There are more than 5,500 teapots in the collection, spanning five centuries and including teapots from all over the world, mostly collected within Australia. Enjoy our selection of teas and partake of lunch or light refreshments served with ‘olde-worlde’ charm on fine bone china.
19-21 Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath NSW
Victory Theatre is secret place for stylists and designers from the city to come picking for things for photo shoots and film sets, the antique shops have a plethora of curios, still at an affordable price.
71 locals recommend
Victory Theatre Antique Centre
21 Govetts Leap Rd19-21 Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath NSW
Victory Theatre is secret place for stylists and designers from the city to come picking for things for photo shoots and film sets, the antique shops have a plethora of curios, still at an affordable price.
Echo Point road Echo Point, Katoomba, NSW
The Three Sisters is the Blue Mountains’ most spectacular landmark. This iconic visitor attraction is experienced by millions of people each year.
181 locals recommend
Three Sisters
Echo Point road Echo Point, Katoomba, NSW
The Three Sisters is the Blue Mountains’ most spectacular landmark. This iconic visitor attraction is experienced by millions of people each year.
Food scene
Lilianfels Resort, 5-19 Lilianfels Ave, Katoomba, NSW
Australian, Vegetarian Friendly
28 locals recommend
Darley's Restaurant at Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa
19 Lilianfels AveLilianfels Resort, 5-19 Lilianfels Ave, Katoomba, NSW
Australian, Vegetarian Friendly
Papadino's
48 Katoomba St48 Katoomba St, Katoomba, NSW
Italian, Pizza
287 Bathurst Rd, Katoomba, NSW
Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly
93 locals recommend
Station Bar & Woodfired Pizza
287 Bathurst Rd287 Bathurst Rd, Katoomba, NSW
Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly
82 – 86 Lurline St, Katoomba, NSW
The Red Poppy Brasserie
Australian, Vegetarian Friendly
12 locals recommend
Katoomba Laundromat
86 Lurline St82 – 86 Lurline St, Katoomba, NSW
The Red Poppy Brasserie
Australian, Vegetarian Friendly
49 Katoomba St, Katoomba, New South Wales 2780 Australia
Cafe, Australian, Vegetarian Friendly
13 locals recommend
Pomegranate
49 Katoomba St49 Katoomba St, Katoomba, New South Wales 2780 Australia
Cafe, Australian, Vegetarian Friendly
147 Katoomba St Shop 5, Katoomba, NSW
Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian
39 locals recommend
Basil Nut Cafe & Restaurant
147-153 Katoomba St147 Katoomba St Shop 5, Katoomba, NSW
Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian
The Hatter's Cafe
197 Katoomba StU1, 197 Katoomba St, Katoomba, NSW
Australian, Vegetarian Friendly
214 Katoomba St, Katoomba, New South Wales 2780 Australia
Healthy, Australian, Vegetarian Friendly
50 locals recommend
Yellow Deli
214 Katoomba St214 Katoomba St, Katoomba, New South Wales 2780 Australia
Healthy, Australian, Vegetarian Friendly
Madame Wang's Restaurant
117 Leura Mall117 Leura Mall, Leura, NSW
French, Indian, Asian
Thai Square - Leura
130 Megalong St130 Megalong St, Leura, NSW
Asian, Thai, Vegetarian Friendly
Polar Bear Of Leura
139 Leura Mall5/148 The Mall, Leura, NSW
Pizza, Grill, Australian
Red Door Cafe
134 Leura Mall134 Leura Mall, Leura, NSW
Australian, Vegetarian Friendly
Lily's Pad Cafe
19 Grose Street19 Grose St, Leura, NSW
Cafe, Contemporary, Australian
52-88 Great Western Hwy, Medlow Bath NSW 2780
Australian, Afternoon high tea
12 locals recommend
The Wintergarden Restaurant at Hydro Majestic Blue Mountains
52-88 Great Western Hwy52-88 Great Western Hwy, Medlow Bath NSW 2780
Australian, Afternoon high tea
City advice
Getting around
Blue Mountains Visitor Information Centre
Please call or drop in Blue Mountains Visitor Information Centres for tourist advice: 1300 653 408
* Echo Point Information Centre, 9am-4pm (7 days)
Echo Point Rd, Katoomba NSW
* Glenbrook Visitor Information Centre, 8:30am-3:30pm (7 days)
Hamment Pl (off the Great Western Highway), Glenbrook NSW