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.
Katoomba: things to do
The capital of the upper Mountains, home of Echo Point, the Three Sisters and Scenic World.
- Events47
- Markets4
- Walks & tracks5
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The capital of the upper Mountains, home of Echo Point, the Three Sisters and Scenic World.
Getting there: Katoomba is on the Blue Mountains train line from Sydney Central. By car it is on or just off the Great Western Highway.
Outdoors
Walks, tracks and camping near Katoomba
Prince Henry Cliff Walk
Seven kilometres of clifftop track linking Katoomba and Leura, with more than 20 lookouts over the Jamison Valley.
Ruined Castle Walking Track
Down the Golden Stairs and along an old miners' track to a rock outcrop with a 360-degree view of the Jamison Valley.
Katoomba Falls Round Walk
A short loop through rainforest to lookouts over Katoomba Falls, starting beside Scenic World.
Dardanelles Pass Loop
Descend the Giant Stairway beside the Three Sisters into the rainforest of Leura Forest, and climb back out the other side.
What's on
Events in Katoomba
Now on12Nov
Blue Mountains Ghost Bus Tour
Explore haunted buildings and abandoned cemeteries on a spine-tingling glimpse behind the rugged landscape. Run through October, November and December.
Now on12Nov
The Residence: Paul Farag at Darley's
Paul Farag is taking up a six-week residency at Darley's, the fine diner at Ardour Lilianfels in the Blue Mountains. The former Aalia chef will bring his Egyptian-infl…
Fri13Nov
Live Music: Devi Mamak and the Caravan Band at The Metropole Katoomba
Come join Devi Mamak and the Caravan Band for a night of original and inspiring live music and dance in…
Sat14Nov
Edible Garden Trail
The Edible Garden Trail is a celebration of the myriad ways Blue Mountains residents are creating food security, saving money and supporting the environment, while enjoyi…
Sat14Nov
Free Open Day Pickleball
Katoomba Sports & Aquatic Centre Catalina Ave, Katoomba NSW 2780 DISCOVER THE AMAZING WORLD OF PICKLEBALL! Whether you've never picked up a paddle before or you're a regular…
Sat14Nov
Pizza Making Class
Fifth Ave Katoomba Retreat Katoomba NSW 2780 You may never buy supermarket pizza bases again, when you see how easy it is to make pizza at home. And the difference in texture…
Mon16Nov
Blue Mountains Comedy - Open Mic
Presented by Blue Mountains Comedy & Marty Bright, 'On the Soulside Cafe' in Katoomba will host the first ever 'stand up comedy only' open mic in town. Join them for a l…
Thu19Nov
HeartBeat in the Blue Mountains
HeartBeat in the Blue Mountains brings together two special fundraising events in support of Rotary HeartReady. Enjoy an elegant cocktail evening at the historic Carring…
Markets
Katoomba markets
Junction 142 Markets
Weekly community market run by Leura Uniting Church. Community hub activity with local stalls.
Every Saturday
Cascade Markets
Indoor community market with local traders, crafts and second-hand goods.
1st Saturday of month (except January)
Wollemi Artisan Market
Council-run artisan market. Local artists, designers, food producers, live music, community entertainment.
Bi-annual (June & December)
Families