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.
Blue Mountains with kids
Short walks with a payoff, wet-weather back-ups and family events, chosen for real children with real attention spans.
Short walks
Walks kids will actually finish
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.
Jellybean Pool Track
A short, steep walk down to a sandy swimming hole on Glenbrook Creek - the closest national park swim to Sydney.
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.
Katoomba Falls Round Walk
A short loop through rainforest to lookouts over Katoomba Falls, starting beside Scenic World.
Princes Rock Walking Track
The easiest way to see all of Wentworth Falls: a short walk to a lookout facing the falls head-on.
Attractions
Places to go
Each links to the venue's own site for current prices and opening hours.
Scenic World
Home to the world's steepest railway. Scenic Railway, Skyway, Cableway and Walkway. Holiday programs include the Gruffalo storytelling and Dinosaur Valley.
Kids Kingdom Indoor Play Centre
The Blue Mountains' only purpose-built indoor play centre. 3-storey play fort, gym-mat area, cushioned play zone, triple wave slide, cargo nets, and water play area.
Fairmont Resort - KidZone Indoor Playground
Ultimate indoor adventure playground at the Fairmont Resort. Perfect rainy day activity for toddlers and big kids.
Blue Mountains Stargazing
Award-winning stargazing tours led by an Astrophysicist in dark skies away from city light pollution.
Campbell Rhododendron Gardens
Find the Rhodosaurus eggs in gardens, visit the foxes' caves, bird-spotting and jog the tracks. Open Weeks feature the Rhodo Tea Room and colouring activities.
Jenolan Caves
The world's oldest show caves, open daily. Friendly guides lead tours through Australia's most outstanding limestone caves.
Zig Zag Railway
Fortnightly steam train rides on the historic Zig Zag Railway. Three services each Saturday & Sunday by booking. Holiday trains available.
National Trust Norman Lindsay Gallery and Museum
Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum operated by The National Trust. Explore the famous artist's studio and home.
Everglades House & Gardens
Australia's most spectacular inter-war period garden with sweeping views of the Grose Valley.
Mt Victoria Historical Museum
Australiana collection spanning early explorers and convict history. Educational discovery programs for school groups.
Glenbrook Cinema
Single screen cinema offering quality entertainment for families. Located next to the Visitor Information Centre.
United Cinemas The Edge
The ultimate entertainment destination in the Blue Mountains. Four screens showing the latest blockbusters.
Coming up
Family events
Fri4Dec
Akmal - My Family and Other Criminals - Medlow Bath
Akmal returns to share stories and thoughts about people who affected his life. Like his uncle, who pretended to be a doctor for many years by skipping medical school an…
Sat5Dec
Yulefest - Blue Mountains Christmas Illuminations
The Blue Mountains' beloved Christmas celebration transforms Leura Parade with magical light displays, street performers, mulled wine, hot food and the Big Ugly Christmas Tree.
Sun6Dec
Kids Puppet Show - Blue Mountains Comedy Festival
Recommended Ages 2-12 (Or young at heart) Buckle up for a hilarious kids puppet show that's fun for all ages! Natalie May - Australia's only female ventriloquist and he…
Sun13Dec
The Vegetable Plot - Blue Mountains Comedy Festival
Beloved Aussie kids band The Vegetable Plot first sprouted at the 2014 Sydney Fringe, winning the award for Best Children's Show. Since then, Aspara Gus and his good bud…
Fri25Dec
A Merry Family Feast
Celebrate the magic of Christmas at their family event - A Merry Family Feast! Delight in a succulent buffet lunch, live music, and a special visit from Santa, who will …
Tue9Mar
Mushroom Foraging Workshop - Hampton
Join professional forager Diego Bonetto as he takes you and your family on a forest walk, uncovering the details of where to look, when to move and how to harvest edible …
Sat13Mar
Mushroom Foraging Workshop - Hampton
Join professional forager Diego Bonetto as he takes you and your family on a forest walk, uncovering the details of where to look, when to move and how to harvest edible …
Sun14Mar
Mushroom Foraging Workshop - Hampton
Join professional forager Diego Bonetto as he takes you and your family on a forest walk, uncovering the details of where to look, when to move and how to harvest edible …
Common questions
What can you do with kids in the Blue Mountains on a rainy day?
Scenic World runs in most weather, Jenolan Caves are underground, and there are cinemas at Katoomba and Glenbrook. The Katoomba Falls Round Walk is at its best in the wet.
What are the best Blue Mountains walks for kids?
Three Sisters Walk, Fairfax Heritage Walking Track, Jellybean Pool Track, Glow Worm Tunnel Walking Track, Katoomba Falls Round Walk, Princes Rock Walking Track are all short, with something to see at the end.
Is the Glow Worm Tunnel suitable for children?
Yes for school-age kids who can walk 6 km return. Bring a torch each. See the Glow Worm Tunnel walk.