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The Three Sisters and the Jamison Valley from Echo Point, KatoombaPhoto: Christopher Wood, CC BY-SA 3.0

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Six walks worth the drive

All 22 walks
Three Sisters Walk
KatoombaWalk

Three Sisters Walk

The short, mostly flat walk from Echo Point to the foot of the Three Sisters - the one view every first-time visitor comes for.

0.8km return · 25 - 45min Grade 1
Grand Canyon Track
BlackheathWalk

Grand Canyon Track

A historic loop that drops off the plateau into a fern-filled slot canyon, then climbs back out to Evans Lookout.

6.3km loop · 3 - 4hrs Grade 3
Wentworth Falls Track
Wentworth FallsWalk

Wentworth Falls Track

A short walk from the picnic area to the top of Wentworth Falls, with two lookouts over the Jamison Valley on the way.

1.4km return · 45min - 1hr Grade 3
Glow Worm Tunnel Walking Track
LithgowWalk

Glow Worm Tunnel Walking Track

Walk through an abandoned 400-metre railway tunnel on the Newnes Plateau, its walls lit by thousands of glow worms.

6km return · 2 - 3hrs Grade 3
Grand Cliff Top Walk
Wentworth FallsWalk

Grand Cliff Top Walk

Two days and 19 kilometres along the clifftops from Wentworth Falls through Leura to Katoomba, sleeping in a village bed instead of a tent.

19km one-way · 2 days Grade 3
Fairfax Heritage Walking Track
BlackheathWalk

Fairfax Heritage Walking Track

A sealed, gently graded track from the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre to Govetts Leap lookout - the best accessible walk in the park.

1.8km one-way · 30 - 45min Grade 1

What's on

Coming up

From council and tourism calendars, checked weekly. Every listing links to the official page.

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Thu12Nov
Thu 12 NovSpringwoodEntertainment

Georgie Carroll - Infectious - Blue Mountains

You'll laugh, you'll gasp, you'll cry, it might even hurt, but it will make you better. She should have been a midwife as she always delivers! Georgie Carroll is back wi…

Fri13Nov
Fri 13 NovLeuraEntertainment

Evenings at Everglades

Step into the magic of twilight at Everglades House & Gardens. Enjoy the rare chance to wander through peaceful gardens without the crowds, admire the elegant architectu…

Fri13Nov
Fri 13 Nov – Sun 15 NovRydalExhibitions

Frolic and Clay

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to slow down, get your hands dirty and create something entirely from the earth beneath your feet? What if you could spend…

Fri13Nov
Fri 13 Nov – Sun 15 NovLithgowExhibitions

Lithgow Arts Trail Artist Showcase

Get an overview of the whole Lithgow Arts Trail and plan your adventure. New to the trail this year, Union Theatre Gallery is where you will find a collection of work by…

Market days

Next markets

Dates worked out from each market's schedule, so you do not have to count Saturdays.

All 23 markets
BilpinCommunity & Food

Bilpin Community Markets and Cafe

Friendly welcoming community markets with on-site kitchen cafe. Good for families.

Next: Sat 14 Nov10:00am - 12:00pm

Every Saturday

KatoombaCommunity

Junction 142 Markets

Weekly community market run by Leura Uniting Church. Community hub activity with local stalls.

Next: Sat 14 Nov10:00am - 2:00pm

Every Saturday

Megalong ValleyFarm Gate & Organic

Lot 101 Farm Gate Market

Organic produce direct from Lot 101 farm. Organic sourdough bakery, local honey, preserves. Right in Megalong Valley.

Next: Sat 14 Nov9:00am - 3:00pm

Every Saturday (March-November)

BlackheathArtisan & Craft

Blackheath Mountain Craft Markets

Undercover craft market: knitwear, toys, jewellery, fashion, handcrafted gifts. Community not-for-profit co-op since 2003.

Next: Mon 16 Nov10:00am - 2:30pm

3rd & 4th Sunday of each month

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